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Temagami is a small town and a vast wilderness area in northeastern Ontario, north of North Bay. Lake Temagami, with its long arms and hundreds of islands, sits at the center of a region known for old-growth red and white pine, clear lakes and a dense web of canoe routes long traveled by the Teme-Augama Anishnabai.
The Temagami Fire Tower on Caribou Mountain is the easiest way to see the landscape, with views over forest and water stretching to the horizon. On the lake, boat trips, fishing and island camps define summer, and Finlayson Point Provincial Park offers camping close to town. Short trails through the Wakimika Triangle and White Bear Forest pass among towering pines. Experienced paddlers head into Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park, and hikers can aim for Ishpatina Ridge, the highest point in Ontario. The historic Temagami Railway Station in town recalls the era when the railway brought the first tourists.
Temagami suits canoeists, anglers and travelers looking for genuine backcountry. Services are limited, so planning matters. Marten River Provincial Park lies to the south, while the silver-mining heritage of Cobalt and the lakeside towns of Temiskaming Shores are an easy drive north. Summer and early fall are best.
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A 30-metre steel fire tower on Caribou Mountain above the town, one of the few in Ontario open to the public, with a view over forest and countless lakes. A short road and trail lead to it. Climb the stairs only in calm, dry weather, and check that the tower is open first.
A huge, island-studded lake with over 1,200 islands and thousands of kilometres of rocky shoreline, at the heart of a famous canoe country. Lodges, cottages and camps line parts of it. Rent a canoe or boat in town, and carry a good map, as it is easy to get lost.
A small provincial park on a point of Lake Temagami just south of town, with campsites, a beach, short trails and a canoe launch. A plaque remembers Grey Owl, who lived in the area. It makes an easy base for paddling the lake, so book summer campsites ahead.
A large wilderness park northwest of Lake Temagami, reached only by canoe or on foot, with rivers, waterfalls and old-growth forest. It is a classic multi-day canoe trip destination. There are no services, so go with an outfitter if you are not experienced.
A wilderness park west of Lake Temagami protecting the Obabika River and some of the oldest red and white pine forests in Ontario, including the Wakimika Triangle. It is reached by canoe only. Plan a multi-day trip with good maps, and expect portages and no services.
A provincial park on Highway 11 about 40 km south of Temagami, with campgrounds, a beach on the Marten River and a replica logging camp museum showing early 20th-century lumber life. Old-growth pines grow near the trails. It is an easy stop on the drive north.
A stone railway station built in 1909 for the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway, restored as a community and visitor centre beside Highway 11. It holds displays on local history and the arts. Stop for information and ask about trail and canoe conditions.
An old-growth forest right next to town, with red and white pines over 300 years old and a network of marked trails past lakes and lookouts. It was named after Chief White Bear. Trails are easy to moderate, and the trailheads are a short walk from the town centre.
The highest point in Ontario at about 693 metres, in the remote wilderness west of Temagami, topped by an old fire tower. Reaching it takes a long drive on logging roads plus a canoe trip and hike, or a multi-day trip. Plan carefully with maps, and tell someone your route.
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