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Rural Attractions

There’s more to Northern Ontario than “untouched” beauty. Some of the most interesting finds are historical or cultural. Here’s a diverse list of some “easy to access” attractions to visit.

Agawa Pictographs

Eight kilometres north of Agawa Bay, a sign directs visitors to Agawa Rock, the site of a fascinating assembly of ancient rock paintings. A short trail, winding between massive split boulders, leads to Agawa Rock, a cliff-face rising 98 ft. above Lake Superior and decorated by 35 pictographs, or Indian rock paintings; many of which are centuries old. When viewing the paintings, visitors are reminded to exercise caution, the rock can be slippery. The trail is open from mid-May to mid-September.

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Fort St. Joseph

Once the most westerly outpost of British North America, Fort St. Joseph was once a thriving community of soldiers, fur traders, Indian Department officials and Aboriginal people. The British garrison provided a vital military presence on the upper Great Lakes that strengthened relations with the Aboriginals and supported the fur trade. Discover what life was like at this strategic location from 1796 until the War of 1812.

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Agawa Bay Interpretive Centre

The Agawa Bay Interpretive Centre is located in the Agawa Bay Campground. This state of the art facility highlights the park’s cultural history, natural features and recreational opportunities.

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