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Hiking & Nature in Northern Ontario

Grab your camera, binoculars and field guide! In Northern Ontario you can discover a diversity of plant and wildlife that's practically unparalleled. Explore our rugged terrain on your own or take a guided tour. Whichever your preference, this region's diverse landscape offers something to spark every nature lover's interest.


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Hiking and Nature Trails, Ecotourism Vacations

The Canadian Shield was created it seems, just for the hiker and nature lover. Vast expanses of granite outcrops, forest and thousands of akes create some of the most beautiful landscapes in Canada. You ca go on a backcountry trek for days if you want to or just find one of many established nature trails and take a leisurely afternoon walk through the woods. Your camera is a must on these hikes as you will have the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife including moose, bears, deer, wolves, otters, eagles, owls and many other species of song birds. The boreal forest is home to over 100 species of migratory birds during the summer months - a bird watching paradise!

There is lot for you to discover in the great outdoors in Ontario's Sunset Country.

Hiking & Nature in North of Superior

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North of Superior's Hiking & Nature Site

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Hiking & Nature in Algoma Country

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Algoma Country's Hiking & Nature Site

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Hiking & Nature in the Wilderness Region

You can experience nature up close in Ontario's Wilderness Region. Wildlife viewing opportunities are incredible, poalrs bears in the far north, black bears, moose, deer, eagles, wolves and many more species. It is a nature photographer's paradise.  For the serious hiker we have thousands of square kilometers to tackle, pick your spot and experience the beauty of the boreal forest.

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Ontario's Wilderness' Hiking Site

Ontario's Wilderness' Nature Site

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Hiking & Nature in Rainbow Country

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Rainbow Country's Hiking & Nature Site

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Hiking & Nature Trails in Ontario's Near North

The many back country areas make Ontario's Near North region a great destination to go hiking on nature trails. Experience the wonder of the boreal forest and see wildlife, birds and many interesting plant and tree species on your wilderness trek. Bring your camera as the wildlife photography opportunities are numerous. Birders converge on our area each year looking for the many songbirds that are seasonal visitors. Local accommodations are available for weekend and weeklong stays. Go camping or stay at a lodge or a hotel.

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Ontario's Near North's Hiking & Nature Site

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Hiking & Nature in Muskoka

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Muskoka's Hiking & Nature Site

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