There are a lot of things to see and do for the whole family
within an hour or so drive from Waterfalls
Lodge...
Sudbury - 1 hour away
Sudbury is a very large city about 1 hour east of Waterfalls Lodge. It has most large stores, as well as movie theaters, Dynamic Earth, and the Science North Museum... |
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Dynamic
Earth
Have you walked beneath the earth's surface? Underground
tours at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury let you discover
what it's like to be a miner. Above ground, pose beside
the world's largest coin (The Big Nickel), climb on giant mining equipment,
and play with new exhibits. |
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Science
North
Are you curious about your everyday world? Visit
Science North in Sudbury and discover the wonders
around us. Also be sure to check out the Science North
IMAX Theatre. |
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Manitoulin Island - 1 ½ hours away
Heading east then south from Waterfalls Lodge is the sizeable and very scenic Manitoulin Island.
In the town of Little Current you'll find Canada's oldest operating swing bridge, as well as a must-see soap factory with unique bars of soap.
Tobermory Ferry Service carries people and vehicles between South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island and Tobermory in southern Ontario. For a reservation for ferry crossing call 1-800-265-3163.
Additionally, we have a tour book on Manitoulin Island in the store if you want to see in detail what is there. |
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Espanola - 30 minutes away
The town of Espanola is just 30 minutes east of Waterfalls Lodge. It has several stores that may be of interest:
- Northwest Trading Co. - crafts (next to Tim Horton's)
- Northern Reflections - ladies clothing
- Mark's Work Warehouse - clothing
- Dollar Store
- IDA Drug Store
- Canadian Tire - a little bit of everything (i.e. automotive, electronic, outdoor, household, kitchen, sports & recreation goods)
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Massey - 15 minutes away
The town of Massey is just 15 minutes east of Waterfalls Lodge. In addition to the interesting metal sculptures throughout town, you will find some helpful resources:
- Small grocery store
- Drug store (they will deliver here if you need anything)
- Bank
- Home Hardware
- Rona Building Supply
- Pizza
- LCBO & Beer Store
- Beach
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Spanish - 10 minutes away
Just 10 minutes south of Waterfalls Lodge is the small town of Spanish. Here you will find:
- Small bites
- Gas station
- LCBO & Beer Store - closed on Sunday
- Spanish Marina
- The Laughing Forest
- Inland lakes
- ATV trails
- Oldest operating residential school building
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Spanish
Marina
Find a gazebo lookout overlooking the Spanish River
Delta, the marina basin, the town of Spanish and the
Whalesback Channel of Lake Huron. Or take the Shoreline
Discovery Trail through diverse habitats. Of course,
if you have your own boat you can launch it at the marina
too. Plus, the marina offers laundry and fitness facilities. |
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Elliot Lake - 40 minutes away
Just a 40 minute drive west of Waterfalls Lodge is Elliot Lake, where you'll find:
- Canadian Tire
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- LCBO & Beer Store
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Nuclear and Mining Museum
Learn
about the history of the area from four perspectives:
mining, logging, trapping and wildlife. See a variety
of mining and nuclear power exhibits, a mine stope
re-creation, prospector's workstation and camp re-creation,
mine decommissioning display, and much, much more.
Located in the Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre in nearby
Elliot Lake. |
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Mississagi Provincial Park
Located
about 10-15 minutes north of Elliot Lake, the park provides miles of easy
to rugged hiking trails that range from 30 minute
nature walks to multi-day wilderness adventures. You'll
find scenic overlooks, beautiful lakes with beaches
for swimming, a babbling creek, plus historic features
like a mine site and logging camp remnants. |
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Additional Area Attractions
Golf Courses
Championship
golf courses:
Stone Ridge at Elliot Lake - 18
Holes
Huron Pines Golf & Country Club
(in Blind River) - 18 Holes
Other public golf courses:
Espanola Golf & Country Club
(in Espanola) - 18 Holes
Sauble River Golf Club (in Massey)
- 9 Holes
For information on other nearby golf courses ask
us. |
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The Deer Trail
Follow The Deer Trail for a scenic tour of the East
Algoma region of Ontario. This touring route takes
you to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, beaches, picnic
areas and waterfalls. You'll also see historic mine
sites, museums and interesting geological features.
During the last weekend of September you can follow
The Deer Trail for a Studio Tour featuring works of
art from local artists. |
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Huron North
In
Algoma Country between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury
is the Huron North area, where you'll find majestic
waterways, pristine wilderness, historic and cultural
museums, art galleries, golf courses and nature trails.
You'll also find fun events like pow wows, arts festivals,
and music and dance competitions. |
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Lake Huron North Channel Historic Trails
Each
trail stop along the North Channel Historic Trails
has interpretive panels showing the history of the
region in different points of view: European contact,
First Nation, industry, geology, flora & fauna,
and recreation. You'll find the trails (for hiking,
biking, walking, running, etc.) off Highway 17 from
Blind River to Spanish. |
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... and much more!
For more information about these and other area attractions,
just ask us. |