Photo: Lake Temagami, Northern Ontario by Maurizio Laudisa, on Flickr
Things to do in the Area
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- There are over 1000 canoe routes to explore in Temagami which wind through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Whether you are a beginner or expert ,this area has an adventure for you.
- Enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lakes and hike the portages through the towering forests of ancient white and red pine that were first traversed centuries ago..
- Relaxation is just a couple steps and a paddle away .
- The many canoe routes are based on the original trail and portage system built by the native peoples whose history can be traced back more than 5,000 years
- Right after the last of the snow and ice are gone ATVers can ride on the vast network of back country trails.
- There are countless areas of swamp and bog that provide many opportunities to go mudding and kick up a good amount of splash.
- Temagami has ATV areas for both beginners and expert riders!
- You can explore graded gravel roads to one lane bush trails to your heart’s content.
- These lakes are a fisherman’s paradise
- Most of Temagami’s lakes are home to a combination of lake trout, walleye (pickerel), smallmouth bass, northern pike and whitefish.
- Over 20 percent this area is covered with lakes and rivers with the largest variety of freshwater game fish species in the world.
- Catch and release is encouraged so that future generations of fishermen can enjoy the sport.
- Temagami is part of the 134 km Ottawa-Temiskaming Highland Trail (OTHT).
- One of the most majestic sights in Northern Ontario is the moose. Be prepared to see many of these lovely creatures while driving, hiking and boating.
- The haunting cry of loons will echo over the water and you will often see families of loons off the dock all day long.
- There are over 20 species of wild orchids that are native to Northern Ontario and several can be found throughout the pine forests and bogs of Temagami .
- Quirky fleet footed fox are often seen in Temagami.
- Wildlife viewing opportunities include the black bear .
- Temagami is home to hummingbirds, blue herons, ruffed grouse, bald eagle, peregrine falcon and the orange crested warblers.
- There are many smaller animals that you will see including lynx, fisher and the pine martens.
- Snapping turtles and painted turtles swim in the lakes and nest on the soft sand shores.
- Beavers abound in Northern Ontario and used to be the base of the trapping industry in this area.
- The sun shines a great deal over Temagami, and when it gets cold and the snow flies, you will find you focus is still outside. Snowmobiling is a way of life in the Temagami. There are many maintained trails, more than 300 kms of trails in all directions.
- Try going for a brisk walk through the snow covered trails and experience the area a whole new way.
- Some of Ontario’s best cross country ski trails are located in Temagami
- Ice fishing usually starts in Temagami in early January depending on the temperatures and ends around the end of March.
- For a truly unique adventure contact the several operators in Temagami that offer fabulous dog sled trips through breathtaking vistas.
- Create your own rink on the many lakes which are right at your backdoor to play hockey and skate whenever you want!
- The Trans-Canada “A” snowmobile trail crosses the province and passes directly through downtown Temagami over our good ice for safe lake crossings and smooth trails that are professionally groomed on a regular basis.
- Temagami awaits those who enjoy the simple, enduring pleasure of striding or gliding over the snow.Those who shoeshoe will delight in the kms of trails through pine forests and over crystal frozen lakes.
