Elliot Lake Nuclear Museum / Northern Home of Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

Other Attractions

THERE ARE MANY OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN ELLIOT LAKE ATVING There are hundreds of kilometres of wilderness bush trails through some beautiful landscapes. The trail network provides lodge-to-lodge connections for any length of trip.

BEACHES There are 2 beautiful beaches right within city limits as well as miles of lakeside walking paths and kid's play areas.

BOATING & SAILING Aside from Elliot Lake, Dunlop Lake, Esten Lake and Quirke Lake which are all in around the city, there are also thousands of lakes around Elliot Lake for boats of all types and sizes to explore. Elliot Lake is only 30 kilometres from Lake Huron's North Channel and the North Channel Yacht Club. The North Channel is a 112 by 16 kilometre corridor of upper Lake Huron and is one of the best cruising waters in North America.

CAMPING There is a camping park right in the city limits, as well as many areas to camp in the wilderness. Mississagi Provincial Park, just 25 miles north of the city, has many trailer sites and camp sites.

CANOEING & KAYAKING There are many mapped routes surrounding Elliot Lake and over 4,000 lakes and a number of fast flowing rivers. You can also rent canoes, and guides, in the city.

CAR CLUB Car enthusiasts may want to join the North Shore Cruisers.

CURLING There is a full size curling rink at the Deer Trail Curling Club and full clubhouse facilities. It is on a "pay as you play" basis or you can join the club.

CYCLING The Deer Trail has well paved roads and cycling trails. The roads are carved through ancient rock formations, boreal forests and crystal clear lakes.

FISHING The area is a fisherman's paradise, with over 4,000 lakes surrounding Elliot Lake. Many of them are hundreds of feet deep and hold the largest stock of lake trout in Ontario. Speckle and rainbow trout, bass, pike, perch and pickeral are also plentiful. There are boat launches on many of the lakes and there are outfitters who will organize a trip to some of the more remote lakes.

GOLFING Elliot Lake has a new 18 hole, championship golf course. The new Stone Ridge Golf Course was designed by renowned golf course architect Ted Baker. Enjoy a day golfing amongst the breathtaking vistas, beautiful lake and northern wilderness. Relax in the beautiful clubhouse which overlooks the 18th green and Ryan Lake.

HIKING There are hundreds of hiking, walking and backpacking trails in and around Elliot Lake and the Deer Trail which offer beautiful landscapes, rock formations as well as abandoned logging camps and mines. Mississagi Provincial Park can be accessed from the trail and there are six nature trails within the park. South of Elliot Lake you can find the Voyageur Trail, part of the provincial trail system.

HUNTING Wildlife is plentiful around Elliot Lake, with moose, deer, and bear as the primary species. Waterfoul is abundand and ruffles grouse in the major game bird. Many local outfitters offer hunding packages.

ICE FISHING Ice fishing is extremely populare and fisherman set up ice huts on the lake to enjoy their sport and many of the more remote lakes can be accessed by snowmobile.

MOTORCYCLING There are great trails arround the city for riding and you can also join the Deer Trail Motorcycle Club.

ROCK CLIMBING The Cambrian Shield age-old rock formations and surfaces of the area attract many visitors who enjoy rock climbing.

SNOWMOBILING Elliot Lake offers 400 kilometres of groomed trails that link into the Trans Ontario Provincial trail system and is a hub for the larger network of 1350 kilometres of trails in all directions. The area offers snowmobilers both the challenges of high hills and sharp corners and breath-taking scenery. Riders can also access fuel, washroom facilities and restaurants and lodges along these trails.

SKIING Mount Dufour Ski Hill is located with the city limites and offers a 315 foot high ski hill, a quad chair lift and downhill runs for skiiers of all levels of ability.

OTHER The City also has indoor and outdoor skating rinks, as well as beautiful outdoor parks in the summer. There is also a large indoor swimming pool with spa a fitness centre and several ball and soccer fields.

Aerial Views of E L Page 1 Aerial Views of E L Page 2 Fire Tower Lookout

Mississagi Park Deer Trail Nuclear Museum Nature Sanctuary