Huron Shores
red pine or hike along the Voyageur Trail. The Municipality
is also the entrance to the Mississagi Delta Provincial
Nature Reserve, marking the mouth of the largest river
flowing into Lake Huron. In the autumn, the Deer Trail
Circle Route provides a spectacular scenic drive.
G
ateway to the Mississagi River Valley: includes the
communities of Little Rapids, Sowerby, Dayton, Iron
Bridge, Dean Lake and other historical hamlets.
Huron Shores offers the outdoors enthusiast a myriad
of choices: snowmobiling, golfing, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, biking, horseback riding, boating, hunting
and fishing offer year round recreation. Public boat
launches are available at several municipally maintained
parks. Snowmobilers have access to over 600 km (372 mi)
of trails with links to Provincial, National and International
networks. Cross-country skiers have approximately 5 km
of new trail. Visit the vast Kirkwood Forest with its stands of
During the summer months, learn about Huron Shores’
proud pioneer and agricultural heritage at the Heritage
Park Museum in Little Rapids and the Iron Bridge Historical
Museum. Annual events include: the Thessalon Township
Heritage Association’s Country Fair on the Civic Holiday
Monday in August; and the Iron Bridge Agricultural Fall Fair
held the Saturday of Labour Day weekend. On Saturdays,
the Iron Bridge Museum hosts the weekly Farmers’ Market
from June to September. The Municipality also boasts 2 of
the 3 12-Sided Barns that are known to exist in Canada.
The Cordukes/Weber 12-Sided Barn, (located in Sowerby,
originally built 1919), has recently been relocated and
restored for use as a seasonal public recreation facility.
The other 12-sided barn (built 1928), now The Round Barn
and Gift Shop, is located but a few kilometres distant in
Maple Ridge.
For more information: Tel (705) 843-2033, Email:
[email protected] Web: www.huronshores.ca
The North Shore
T
he Township of the North Shore is comprised of 698
square kilometres, with three primary village areas of
Serpent River, Spragge, and Algoma Mills. It is situated
along the Highway 17 corridor 143 km (89 mi) east of
Sault Ste. Marie traveling from Algoma Mills and 115 km
(72 mi ) west of Sudbury traveling from Spanish.
Our small friendly communities are located on the North
Channel of Lake Huron and offer its visitors and residents
a naturally beautiful area.
No matter what the season, the Township of The North
Shore has what you are looking for. With our many lakes
and rivers throughout a wilderness of beauty, we offer
endless photographic opportunities with breathtaking
views that you will remember for a lifetime.
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We can provide you with many services that are sure to
meet your needs, including accommodations, camping
areas, and restaurants.
For more information about visiting the area visit our
website at www.townshipofthenorthshore.ca