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BATCHAWANA BAY PROVINCIAL PARK
Great swimming and picnicking are found at this sheltered sandy
beach on Lake Superior’s Batchawana Bay. Day use only.
POTHOLES PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVE
This is a remarkable geological site on the Kinniwabi River east
of Wawa on Hwy 101. A short interpretive trail takes you through
a garden-like setting in the forest. Distinctive “potholes” in the
bedrock were formed by glacial meltwaters 10,000 years ago.
Parking and privies are located at the trailhead.
NAGAGAMISIS PROVINCIAL PARK
Cree for “lake with fine sandy shores”, this secluded lake is a
favourite fishing spot for Walleye and Pike. The park is at the heart
of an ancient glacial landscape of clear blue lakes, many with
excellent fishing. The Boreal Forest here is home to the elusive
Woodland Caribou. The park has 107 campsites, showers, flush
toilets, a laundromat and a fish-cleaning hut. Rentals available:
motorboats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, bicycles.
MISSISSAGI PROVINCIAL PARK
The park’s rustic campground, just north of the City of Elliot Lake,
is a great base to explore Mississagi’s waterways and trails. More
than 40 km of outstanding hiking trails pass through a variety of
landscapes and forests, with expansive views of the Penokean
Hills. Several lakes provide canoeing, boating and trout fishing
opportunities. Rentals available: canoes.
IVANHOE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
Ivanhoe Lake is a great family camping park and a premier
boating and fishing spot. The park includes the east half of
Ivanhoe Lake and 20 km of the Ivanhoe River, with a great shallow
sandy beach, great birding, excellent boating, canoe, kayak,
Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and great fishing for Walleye and
Pike. Full-service campground with 108 sites.
FUSHIMI LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
This quiet park is known locally for its excellent Pike and Walleye
fishing and surrounds the clear waters of Fushimi Lake. It also has
great swimming at one of the half dozen sandy beaches scattered
around its shores, many shorelunch spots for fish fries, and even
some backcountry campsites. The campground has just 46 sites
(almost all with electrical service) one waterfront cabin, showers
and flush toilets, and laundromat. Rentals available: motorboats,
canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, bicycles.
MISSINAIBI PROVINCIAL PARK
Missinaibi was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 2006 for
its outstanding recreation, natural and cultural heritage. Both a
huge lake surrounded by the largest game preserve in the world,
and a 450 km-long heritage river, Missinaibi provides outstanding
fishing, boating, canoeing, and both car and backcountry
camping. Rentals available: boat, motors, kayaks & canoes.
Book your reservation toll free 1-888-668-7275 or online at
www.ontarioparks.com
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