Dryden Ontario
Adventure Travel - Canada
On the shores of Wabigoon Lake
Dryden, Ontario, Canada is located on the banks of the Wabigoon River and on the shores of Wabigoon Lake in Northwest Ontario. The community is a commercial, recreational and transportation hub servicing the central region of Sunset Country. The community of Dryden, Ontario is located on the corner of the Trans Canada Highway and Highway #105. Two major travel routes.
To the north is Red Lake and to the south is the border town of Fort Frances. Travel west and there is Kenora and travel east you connect with Thunder Bay, Ontario. There are other smaller communities in and around the community of Dryden. Ontario including Vermilion Bay, Pritchard Lake, Wabigoon, Eagle Lake First Nation and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation.
"Max the Moose" is the mascot for Dryden, Ontario, otherwise, called, " The Wilderness City." The moose is a symbol representing the surrounding natural environment of forests, rivers and lakes including lakes like Lac Saul, Eagle and Wabigoon.
The City of Dryden's economic engine is power generation, tourism and natural resources. The industry and the central location of the community create an economic environment and transportation hub ideal for commerce.
For an artistic experience when exploring in the region one can arrange to attend a First Nation pow-wow or visit a local art gallery. And for an agri tourism experience one can take to the road and plan a farm tour visiting with some of the surrounding farmers markets. Culture, tradition and history of Dryden, Ontario can be enjoyed while sightseeing the many colorful painted murals located on some of the downtown buildings and benches. More history is available visiting the local Dryden museum and/or Fort Vermilion in Vermilion Bay.
Parks, Trails and Place of Interest to explore in Dryden, Ontario
There are many parks, picnic sites, conservation areas and sightseeing destinations in and around Dryden. Some of the more popular parks and trails include the Sandy Beach Recreation Area, Aaron Provincial Park, Cooper Park, Dryden Trail, Johnston Park, Pronger Park, Ghost Lake Riding Trails, Blue Lake Provincial Park and the Cascades Conservation Area, Little Trout Bay Conservation Area and the Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area.
Activities, Adventures and Things To Do in Dryden, Ontario
Summer activities enjoyed in and around Dryden, Ontario include golfing, boating, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, flightseeing, canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, picnicking, hunting, hiking, birdwatching and fishing for walleye, bass, trout, northern pike, perch and muskie. During the winter months, after the snow has fallen, the activities in the region include cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and downhill skiing and snowboarding on the local Dryden Ski Hill.