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Northwest Ontario
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Northwest Ontario or North of Superior runs from Pukaskwa National Park west along the north shore of Lake Superior to beyond Thunder Bay. Explore the Ojibwa legend and lore. The rugged and natural beauty of North of Superior must be experienced to be believed. This region is rich in history from the railway, logging, mining and pulp mills heritage that drives its industry today. It's an area that features excellent downhill ski facilities and the highest vertical drop in Ontario. Dogsledding and snowmobiling are also popular pastimes that take advantage of this vast and unforgettable vista. Whether it's Kakabeka Falls, Ouimet Canyon, or Old Fort William that you want to explore, Northwestern Ontario offers them all, and provides a gateway to the vast wilderness of the north.
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Northwest Ontario News & Weather
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Northwest Ontario Recreation
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Leave the ordinary, everyday life behind, for the breathtaking call of the wild beckons you to the primeval forests and pristine lakes of Northwestern Ontario. Explore the rugged north shore of Lake Superior. Stand in awe by Quimet Canyon, an expansive gorge carved out of ancient volcanic rock. Discover the rushing rivers of Pukaskwa National Park. Paddle through Quetico Provincial Park, for some of the best canoeing in the world. Follow the routes of the Voyageurs. Cruise Lake of the Woods, home of LOWISA, the world's largest freshwater sailing regatta. Dig for amethysts at the world's largest gemstone mine. Fish or hunt in remote fly-in camps and lodges. See history come alive at Old Fort William, the world's largest reconstructed fur trade fort.
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