Sunset Country Parks and Places
Free things to do in Ontario, Canada

Atikokan

Atikokan Parks and Trails

Dryden

Dryden Parks and Trails

Fort Frances

Fort Frances Parks and Trails

Kenora

Kenora Parks, Trails & Places to Visit

Nestor Falls

Nestor Falls Parks, Trails & Places to Visit

Red Lake

Red Lake Parks, Trails & Places to Visit

Sioux Lookout

Sioux Lookout Parks, Trails & Places to Visit

Sioux Narrows

Sioux Narrows Parks, Trails & Places to Visit

The loop route measures around 6 kilometres long. The total time taken to walk the loop trail ranges from 35 to 75 minutes depending on your groups fitness levels and rest stops.

Highway #71

Nestor Falls

Blue Lake Provincial Park includes the lake, the long sandy beach with swimming area, the campground and activities including hiking, swimming, boating, canoeing, windsurfing, camping, water skiing, bird watching, rock climbing and fishing.

Highway #647

Dryden

Many say the highlight of the park is the sandy beach and the outdoor activities. The water of Caliper Lake has a reputation for being clean and, especially, warm during the summer months attracting many to the park during the season.

Highway #71

Nestor Falls

The sandy beach is one of the most popular summer beach destinations in the Kenora, Ontario region. During the summer months the beach and the island are a destination for activities like canoeing, kayaking, swimming, boating, picnicking and sunbathing.

Kenora

The Cooper Park pathway forms part of the Dryden Signature Trail. Along the Wabigoon River In Cooper Park there is a brick pathway popular for walking, jogging and biking.

Victoria Street

Dryden

The Ojibway Provincial Park measures over 2,630 hectares (6,499 acres) and is, largely considered a natural environment. The highlights of the park include a sandy beach, campground, hiking trails and a wide selection of water activities.

Highway #72

Sioux Lookout

The Falls are located in between Lake Kakabikitchiwan and Sabaskong Bay on the Lake of the Woods. The cascading falls is a popular viewing area.

Highway #17

Nestor Falls

Norman Park includes a day use area with picnic tables and a picnic shelter. There is a playground nearby creating a great setting for families. Other features of the park include a roped off swimming area, sightseeing benches, large grass lawns and washrooms.

Minnesota Street

Kenora

The park is two-fold. A large portion of the park is set aside to make room for baseball fields and a soccer pitch. There is a small sandy beach and picnic area nearby with a concession stand for tournaments, events and holiday weekends.

Pronger Parkway

Dryden

Noden Causeway is a day drive destination and transportation route crossing many bridges on Highway #11. The causeway is considered an engineering marvel and is a popular sightseeing destination.

Highway 11

Fort Frances

Laura Howe Marsh is a wetland and mixed forest sightseeing destination ideal for walking and birdwatching. The marsh is located in Northwestern Ontario, Sunset Country in the community of Dryden.

Van Horne Avenue

Dryden

McLeod Park is the most popular sightseeing park in the community. The park is located on the north end of the waterfront pathway which is referred to as the Harbourfront greenbelt.

Lakeview Drive

Kenora

The highlights of the park include the lake, the sandy beach, the water activities and camping. The park`s waterfront is a long sandy beach and is well known for its warm waters. The sandy beach has a roped off swimming area with a floating dock.

Highway #71

Sioux Narrows

The features of Garrow Park include hiking trails, a sandy beach, day use picnic tables, BBQ pits, playground, dock, tennis courts, change rooms, washrooms, grass lawns and a large parking lot.

Birchwood Crescent

Kenora

LaVerendrye Parkway is a 1.5+ kilometre paved and cobblestone pathway which stretches west from, basically, Pither's Point Park to the junction of Front Street and Victoria Avenue located south of downtown.

Victoria Avenue

Fort Frances