- Travel along the coast of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.
- Partake in a cultural learning experience on Manitoulin Island.
- Visit the city of Sault Ste. Marie, offering packages that tie in the rich history and culture of the city.
- Travel north through along the coast of mighty Lake Superior to Wawa.
- Visit Naturally Superior Adventures just outside of Wawa to experience guided adventures by sea kayak, voyageur canoe, stand-up paddle board or just relax in the lodge on shores of Lake Superior.
- Continue north along the rugged northern shore to the city of Thunder Bay.
- Spend some time in Thunder Bay, the ideal urban basecamp for outdoor activities.
- Head west to discover the magnificent Lake of the Woods region.
- Continue north to the city of Kenora, known as the "Premiere Boating Destination of North America".
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 1900 km
- Depart from Toronto on Hwy#410.
- Turn onto Hwy#10 to Owen Sound.
- Take Hwy#6 up the Bruce Peninsula to Tobermory.
- Board the MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry from Tobermory to South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island (2 hr crossing of Georgian Bay).
- Hwy#6 off the island joining up with Hwy#17 to Sault Ste. Marie.
- Continue north on HWY#17 to Wawa.
- Departing from Wawa, continue on HWY#17 north to Thunder Bay.
- Depart west from Thunder Bay on HWY#17.
- Turn left onto HWY#11
- Continue on HWY#11 to HWY#71.
- Follow HWY #71 north to Kenora.
Toronto to Manitoulin Island
6 h 38 min / 364 km
MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry crossing:
2 h crossing of Georgian Bay.
Manitoulin Island to Sault Ste. Marie
4 h 10 min / 340 km
Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa
2 h 40 min / 230 km
Wawa to Thunder Bay
5 h 25 min / 477 km
Thunder Bay to Kenora
5 h 30 min / 490 km
Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
Browse Indigenous galleries, sample authentic cuisine and learn traditions like beading or spirit rock painting.
Contact
Meldrum Bay Inn
On the Northern shores of the Manitoulin Island, and just before the end of Highway 540, sits the Meldrum Bay Inn.
Contact
T: 877-557-1645
E: meldrumbayinn@yahoo.com
Dynamic Earth (OSE)
Dynamic Earth is an immersive, hands-on science centre that features earth science and mining experiences.
Contact
T: 1-800-461-4898
E: contactus@sciencenorth.ca
Science North
Discover the connection between science and the everyday world at Science North.
Contact
T: 1-800-461-4898
E: contactus@sciencenorth.ca
Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site
Once the most westerly fort in Upper Canada, Fort St. Joseph is now a fascinating historic ruin.
Contact
T: 705-246-2664
E: fortstjoseph-info@pc.gc.ca
Agawa Canyon Tour Train (CSE)
The Agawa Canyon Tour Train is one of the most popular train excursions in North America.
Contact
T: 855-768-4171
E: agawacanyontours@cn.ca
Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site
The Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site features two of the oldest stone buildings in Northern Ontario.
Contact
T: 705-759-5443
E: old.stone.house@cityssm.on.ca
Naturally Superior Adventures (OSE)
Half day, one or multi day guided adventures.
Contact
T: 705-856-2939
E: info@naturallysuperior.com
Lodge Eighty-Eight
Lodge Eighty Eight is a premiere wilderness lodge situated on remote Esnagi Lake.
Contact
T: 705-812-1624
E: info@lodgeeightyeight.com
Fort William Historical Park (CSE)
A Canadian Signature Experience. Fort William Historical Park is one of the largest living history attractions in North America
Contact
Reservations: 807-473-2344
Admissions: 807-473-2347
Administration: 807-577-8461
Sail Superior (OSE)
An Ontario Signature Experience. Sail Superior offers a variety of exciting journeys on the open waters of Lake Superior.
Contact
T: 1-807-628 3333
E: info@sailsuperior.com
Porphyry Island Lighthouse & Nature Reserve
A Lake Superior Lighthouse offering stunning panoramic views and historical interpretation tours.
Contact
T: 807-472-5190
E: canadian.lighthouses@gmail.com
Branch's Seine River Lodge
Nestled in the heart of Sunset Country in Northwestern Ontario Canada, Branch's Seine River Lodge is a modern, full service, drive in fishing and hunting lodge.
Contact
T: 1-(866) 443-4414
E: fishing@seineriverlodge.com
Totem Lodge (OSE)
An Ontario Signature Experience. Totem Lodge is a Premier Fishing Resort in Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada
Contact
T: 1-807-226-5275
E: info@totemresorts.com
Clarion Lakeside Inn
Stay at this Kenora Hotel situated on the beautiful Lake of the Woods!
Contact
T: (807) 468-5521