Ontario's Near North is a broad area
covering Algonquin Provincial Park and the lands surrounding Lake
Nipissing and Lake Temagami, both of which draw travellers and nature
lovers in the thousands each season.
Vacation rentals in this area of
Ontario's Near North, make a great base to partake in the many
activities of this area year round. Snowmobiling, dogsledding and ice
fishing are just a few of the fun things to do here in the winter. In
the summer, hunting and fishing, canoeing and boating. Trail systems
are extensive amidst large forests of white pine. Enjoy the sandy
beaches on Lake Nipissing and canoeing along the Mattawa and Sturgeon
Rivers. Historic towns and villages are year round attractions, with
many museums, artists, and craftspeople.
Lake Nipissing is one of the largest non-Great lakes in Ontario,
covering 300 square miles. North Bay lies on its shore and is
the regional center.
Temagami is one of the most popular canoeing destinations in North
America, with over 2000 kilometers of interconnecting canoe routes.
Algonquin Park is Ontario's largest Provincial Park and the most
accessible wilderness park, located only 3 hours north and east of
Toronto, and 3 hours north and west of Ottawa. No other major
park in Canada has as many visitors, whether they come for camping,
boating or canoe trips.
Ontario
has a total of 316 provincial parks all created with the purpose to
preserve and conserve our nature and allow future generations to
enjoy it as well. There are Ontario vacation rentals near many or all
of these areas
One
of the most amazing provincial parks east of the Rockies is Algonquin
Park. With 7630 square kilometres of forests, lakes, and rivers, this
pristine wilderness is an outdoor lover's paradise. There is fishing,
canoeing, hiking, camping and lots of wild life. Algonquin
vacation rentals in
this area make an excellent base for all your outdoor pursuits