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35 Best and Fun Things To Do In North Bay, Canada


TouristWire Editors

Situated in between Ottawa and Toronto, this charming town by the banks of Lake Nipissing is a well-liked vacation spot in the summertime.

The area has many stunning natural attractions, including lakes, rivers, and wooded areas.

Of course, this means there are also plenty recreational activities, such as hiking and fishing, for visitors to enjoy.

But that’s not all – North Bay has many other things to offer visitors, including accommodation, restaurants, bars, and shopping.

There are also a number of festivals and events that are held here throughout the year.

For those who are interested in the history of area, the North Bay Museum is a great place to visit.

Also, be sure to check out other attractions such as the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace and the Dione Quints Museum.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to spend your next break, keep reading for a comprehensive list of everything there is to do in North Bay, Canada

The 35 Most Popular Things To Do In North Bay, Canada

35. Manitou Islands

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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34. Great Manitou Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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33. Trout Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

32. Grand Trunk Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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31. Circle Lake

3.8 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

30. Chippewa Creek EcoPath

4.0 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://chippewaecopath.ca/

29. Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 15 Janey Ave North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.on.ca/site/indexb.asp

28. Trout Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

27. Widdifield Forest Provincial Park

3.6 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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Location: North Bay ON

Tel:  800 668 2746

Web Address:   https://ontarioparks.com/park/widdifieldforest

26. Elks Lodge #25 Family Park Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: Trans  Hwy North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.ca/

25. La Vase Portages Conservation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ (32 reviews)

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Location: Trans  Hwy Corbeil ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.ca/

24. Corbeil Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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Location: ON 94 Corbeil ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.ca/

23. Dionne Quints Museum

4.1 ★★★★☆ (38 reviews)

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Credit: Dionne Quints Museum, Google Maps

Location: 181 Oak Street W North Bay ON

Web Address:   https://dionnequintshome.com/

22. Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery

4.6 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: 107 Lansdowne Street E Callander ON

Web Address:   https://callandermuseum.business.site/

21. Eva Wardlaw Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

Location: Lakeshore Dr North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.on.ca/

20. The Canadian Ecology Centre

4.3 ★★★★☆ (59 reviews)

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Location: 6905 Hwy 17 Mattawa ON

Tel:  705 744 1715

Web Address:   http://canadianecology.ca/

19. Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence

4.6 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: Canadian Forces Base 33 Manston Crescent Hornell Heights ON

Tel:  705 494 2011

Web Address:   http://aerospacedefence.ca/

18. Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption

4.6 ★★★★★ (74 reviews)

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Location: 480 McIntyre Street W North Bay ON

Tel:  705 472 3970

Web Address:   http://procathedral.ca/

17. Cascades Casino North Bay

4.1 ★★★★☆ (132 reviews)

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Location: 300 Pinewood Park Dr North Bay ON

Tel:  705 840 7702

Web Address:   http://gatewaycasinos.com/

16. Thomson Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (137 reviews)

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Location: North Bay ON

15. Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (143 reviews)

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Location: Graham Rd. Calvin ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.ca/

14. Olmsted Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (148 reviews)

Location: Armstrong Park Lakeside Drive Lakeside Dr North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 0400- -2329

13. Birchaven Cove Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (176 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://cityofnorthbay.ca/living/recreation/beaches/

12. Silver Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (237 reviews)

Location: 489 Lakeshore Drive being the closed street of Mathew North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 0400- -2329

11. Marten River Provincial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (447 reviews)

Location: 2860 ON 11 Marten River ON

Tel:  705 892 2200

Web Address:   https://ontarioparks.com/park/martenriver

10. Lee Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (547 reviews)

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Location: 800 Memorial Dr North Bay ON

Tel:  705 472 3932

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9. Discovery Routes Trails Organization

4.2 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: 205 Main Street E North Bay ON

Tel:  705 472 8480

Web Address:   http://discoveryroutes.ca/

8. Manitou Islands Provincial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: Nipissing Unorganized North Part ON

Tel:  705 287 2900

Web Address:   https://ontarioparks.com/park/manitouislands

7. North Bay Nordic Ski Club

4.7 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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Location: 630 Northshore Road North Bay ON

Tel:  705 495 0332

Web Address:   http://northbaynordic.ca/

6. Kinsmen Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

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Location: Kinsmen Way North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.on.ca/

5. Laurentian Ski Hill

4.3 ★★★★☆ (186 reviews)

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Location: 15 Janey Ave North Bay ON

Tel:  705 494 7463

Web Address:   http://laurentianskihill.com/

4. Laurier Woods Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (197 reviews)

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Location: Brule Street North Bay ON

Tel:  705 474 5420

Web Address:   http://nbmca.on.ca/

3. Heritage Railway & Carousel Company

4.6 ★★★★★ (213 reviews)

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Location: 230 Memorial Dr North Bay ON

Tel:  705 495 8412

Web Address:   https://heritagetrainandcarousel.weebly.com/

2. North Bay Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (227 reviews)

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Location: 100 Ferguson Street North Bay ON

Tel:  705 476 2323

Web Address:   http://northbaymuseum.com/

1. Duchesnay Falls Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ (488 reviews)

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Location: Yellek ON

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in North Bay, Canada! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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