Tourism Timmins 2018 Guide

TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! 2018

Welcome to Ontario's best kept secret! Timmins, Ontario, Canada Welcome to the City of Timmins, Ontario’s premiere four-season destination for adventurous vacationers, How to Get Here .....................................5 families and travelers from around the world in search of unique, uncrowded and memorable experiences. Indigenous Experiences ..........................7 Our Great Outdoors .................................8 July 1, Canada Day. Stars & and Indigenous cultures and offers something for even the every year we celebrate the Thunder will be featuring a most discriminating taste; Biking and Hiking Trails ........................ 10 number of recording artists best in culture, music, the a top-rated symphony Canoe and Kayak Routes ...................... 14 including Eric Lapointe, Roch arts and sports. Whether you orchestra, choirs, theater Golfing ................................................. 18 Voisine, LGS, Celeste Levis, are attending the Multi-Cultural groups, an ultra-modern Festival, Indigenous Day, Blue Rodeo, Colin James, public library and the Timmins Provincial Parks and Campgrounds .......22 Midnight Shine, Marianas the weekly outdoor Summer Museum: National Exhibition Glamping..............................................23 Trench, Virginia to Vegas, Concert Series or competing Centre. Great shopping is Water Ski & Flyboard Stunt Show ..........24 Julian Taylor Band, Burton in the annual Great Canadian available and includes three Outfitters .............................................26 Cummings & Band, Sloan, Kayak Challenge & Festival, shopping malls, several big Trooper, Gord Bamford, Lindsay your visit here will be rewarding. box stores and quaint specialty Warm Up to Winter ...............................28 Ell, Aaron Goodvin, Chris Buck With hundreds of lakes and boutiques located in our Snowmobiling .......................................30 Band, Paul Brandt, High Valley, rivers on our doorstep, you will downtown core. Competitive Events ...............................34 Nice Horse, The Beach Boys, enjoy the solitude you expect Come visit and enjoy Arkells, Alan Doyle, 54-40, Urban Attractions and Events ................36 Bryan Adams, Our Lady Peace, from a fishing vacation. Our our hospitality, our friendly natural water reservoirs are people, our attractions and our Municipal Parks ....................................45 Matthew Good and Sons of teeming with pickerel, northern natural, pristine scenic beauty. 2018 Calendar of Events .......................46 Maxwell. Furthermore, pike, speckled trout, rainbow Getting here is easy. You can a fireworks competition will Northern Lights ....................................50 be hosted by the city and will trout, lake trout, small mouth either drive or fly directly to bass, rock bass, perch, mud the Timmins Victor M Power Star Gazing ..........................................51 see Brazil, Finland and China pout, whitefish and sturgeon. Airport with service from Air Accommodations ..................................52 No matter what time of compete. Finally, on Canada With year-round Canada Jazz, Air Creebec, Day, expect to see a fireworks Shopping ..............................................54 year you find yourself in the extravaganza like no other. recreational opportunities, your Bearskin Airlines, Porter “City with a Heart of Gold,” Airlines, Wasaya Airways and Nightlife ...............................................54 you’ll be fascinated by its For more information or to visit here will be a memorable Thunder Airlines. one. Whether you’re searching Science Timmins ..................................55 beauty, history and small city purchase tickets for Stars & for hiking, biking or ATVing, Timmins, the great outdoors Dining ..................................................56 charm. You will be greeted by Thunder, presented by Goldcorp canoeing, kayaking, cross and more! Porcupine Gold Mines, visit Vacation Packages ...............................58 friendly people and the great starsandthunder.com country skiing, snowshoeing Sincerely, “Northern Hospitality” that or downhill skiing, Timmins will Timmins and Area Map .........................66 we are renowned for. While in the city, I invite surprise you with its unlimited Again this year, the City you to discover our mining outdoor adventure opportunities. of Timmins is busy planning heritage through one of the With our predictable winters and Major Steve Black the 2018 version of Stars & many industrial mining tours endless network of snowmobile City of Timmins Thunder presented by Goldcorp available throughout the summer, trails, Timmins has become Porcupine Gold Mines. Last or to get up close and personal a favorite destination for year’s event attracted some with the majestic Canadian thousands of avid snowmobilers 100,000 people during the moose on a tour of the Cedar in search of the ultimate eight day festival. This year Meadows Wildlife Park. snowmobile vacation. should be no different. Kicking The City of Timmins Amid the untamed off on June 24, Saint Jean is a multi-cultural mosaic, wilderness that surrounds us, Baptiste Day and ending on deeply rooted in European Timmins’ cosmopolitan flair 3

Welcome to Ontario's best kept secret! Timmins, Ontario, Canada Welcome to the City of Timmins, Ontario’s premiere four-season destination for adventurous vacationers, How to Get Here .....................................5 families and travelers from around the world in search of unique, uncrowded and memorable experiences. Indigenous Experiences ..........................7 Our Great Outdoors .................................8 July 1, Canada Day. Stars & and Indigenous cultures and offers something for even the every year we celebrate the Thunder will be featuring a most discriminating taste; Biking and Hiking Trails ........................ 10 number of recording artists best in culture, music, the a top-rated symphony Canoe and Kayak Routes ...................... 14 including Eric Lapointe, Roch arts and sports. Whether you orchestra, choirs, theater Golfing ................................................. 18 Voisine, LGS, Celeste Levis, are attending the Multi-Cultural groups, an ultra-modern Festival, Indigenous Day, Blue Rodeo, Colin James, public library and the Timmins Provincial Parks and Campgrounds .......22 Midnight Shine, Marianas the weekly outdoor Summer Museum: National Exhibition Glamping..............................................23 Trench, Virginia to Vegas, Concert Series or competing Centre. Great shopping is Water Ski & Flyboard Stunt Show ..........24 Julian Taylor Band, Burton in the annual Great Canadian available and includes three Outfitters .............................................26 Cummings & Band, Sloan, Kayak Challenge & Festival, shopping malls, several big Trooper, Gord Bamford, Lindsay your visit here will be rewarding. box stores and quaint specialty Warm Up to Winter ...............................28 Ell, Aaron Goodvin, Chris Buck With hundreds of lakes and boutiques located in our Snowmobiling .......................................30 Band, Paul Brandt, High Valley, rivers on our doorstep, you will downtown core. Competitive Events ...............................34 Nice Horse, The Beach Boys, enjoy the solitude you expect Come visit and enjoy Arkells, Alan Doyle, 54-40, Urban Attractions and Events ................36 Bryan Adams, Our Lady Peace, from a fishing vacation. Our our hospitality, our friendly natural water reservoirs are people, our attractions and our Municipal Parks ....................................45 Matthew Good and Sons of teeming with pickerel, northern natural, pristine scenic beauty. 2018 Calendar of Events .......................46 Maxwell. Furthermore, pike, speckled trout, rainbow Getting here is easy. You can a fireworks competition will Northern Lights ....................................50 be hosted by the city and will trout, lake trout, small mouth either drive or fly directly to bass, rock bass, perch, mud the Timmins Victor M Power Star Gazing ..........................................51 see Brazil, Finland and China pout, whitefish and sturgeon. Airport with service from Air Accommodations ..................................52 No matter what time of compete. Finally, on Canada With year-round Canada Jazz, Air Creebec, Day, expect to see a fireworks Shopping ..............................................54 year you find yourself in the extravaganza like no other. recreational opportunities, your Bearskin Airlines, Porter “City with a Heart of Gold,” Airlines, Wasaya Airways and Nightlife ...............................................54 you’ll be fascinated by its For more information or to visit here will be a memorable Thunder Airlines. one. Whether you’re searching Science Timmins ..................................55 beauty, history and small city purchase tickets for Stars & for hiking, biking or ATVing, Timmins, the great outdoors Dining ..................................................56 charm. You will be greeted by Thunder, presented by Goldcorp canoeing, kayaking, cross and more! Porcupine Gold Mines, visit Vacation Packages ...............................58 friendly people and the great starsandthunder.com country skiing, snowshoeing Sincerely, “Northern Hospitality” that or downhill skiing, Timmins will Timmins and Area Map .........................66 we are renowned for. While in the city, I invite surprise you with its unlimited Again this year, the City you to discover our mining outdoor adventure opportunities. of Timmins is busy planning heritage through one of the With our predictable winters and Major Steve Black the 2018 version of Stars & many industrial mining tours endless network of snowmobile City of Timmins Thunder presented by Goldcorp available throughout the summer, trails, Timmins has become Porcupine Gold Mines. Last or to get up close and personal a favorite destination for year’s event attracted some with the majestic Canadian thousands of avid snowmobilers 100,000 people during the moose on a tour of the Cedar in search of the ultimate eight day festival. This year Meadows Wildlife Park. snowmobile vacation. should be no different. Kicking The City of Timmins Amid the untamed off on June 24, Saint Jean is a multi-cultural mosaic, wilderness that surrounds us, Baptiste Day and ending on deeply rooted in European Timmins’ cosmopolitan flair 3

How to get here Distance to Timmins from: Hudson Bay Publisher: All information in this guide was deemed Buffalo ................848 km ... 526 mi TOURISM TIMMINS accurate at the time of printing. Provincial Park Detroit ..............1,040 km ... 646 mi Polar Bear 220 Algonquin Blvd. East All price references are subject to change. M anit o b a Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 Should you decide to take a canoe trip Montreal ..............916 km ... 569 mi 705.360.2619 | 1.800.387.8466 based on information presented in this Ospasquia James Muskoka .............509 km ... 316 mi Provincial Fax: 705.360.2682 database, it is essential that you purchase Park Bay [email protected] an approved Government of Ontario Winisk River North Bay ............370 km ... 229 mi topographical map available from local Provincial Park tourismtimmins.com hunting and fishing tackle businesses. Ottawa ................730 km ... 453 mi Managing Editor: You should also be familiar with basic Cat Lake O n tar i o Guy Lamarche, Manager Tourism, compass and map reading skills. Users Woodland Fawcett Lake Rouyn-Noranda ....230 km ... 143 mi Provincial are also reminded that access routes and Park Events, City of Timmins trails are in a natural setting; therefore Lake Wabakimi Sault Ste. Marie ...512 km ... 318 mi Provincial Saint 705.360.2640 they may be altered by natural conditions Lac Seul Joseph Park [email protected] and may contain dangerous sections. Kenora Dryden Nipigon Kesagami Que b e c Sudbury ..............290 km ... 180 mi Prov. Park Lake Editorial Contributors: Many of the canoe routes described in the Woods 17 11 Kapuskasing Thunder Bay ........770 km ... 477 mi Lake of this database require advanced canoeing Diane Armstrong, Lorraine Cantin, and survival skills. It is imperative novice Fort Frances Antoine Garwah, Guy Lamarche, canoeists and kayakers become trained International Atikokan 11 Thunder Timmins Iroquois 388 Rouyn- Toronto ................680 km ... 422 mi Falls Bay Quetico Provincial Marnie Lapierre, Lacey Rigg to handle unexpected conditions due to Falls Park Sleeping Giant Pukaskwa 17 101 11 66 Noranda Val Val d’Or ...............344 km ... 214 mi d’Or 117 bad weather or vessel upset. National Park Missinaibi Lake Prov. Park Tourist Information: 53 61 Lake Superior Lake Superieur Wawa Prov. Park Temiskaming 101 Shores Timmins Convention Bureau The information is presented for general Prov. Park Lady Evelyn 101 interest only and should not be considered Smoothwater Prov. Park and Visitor Welcome Centre as precise indicators of routes, locations Duluth Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury North 325 Second Avenue or privately owned land. 35 Elliot Lake 17 Sturgeon Bay Matawa Pembroke Montreal 17 Timmins Museum NEC Note: The MNR no longer maintains 94 75 Killarney 69 Falls 11 Algonquin Ottawa Prov. Park 60 Schumacher, Ontario canoe routes in this area and existing Gore Bay Prov. Park 62 416 401 Cornwall Parry Sound Tourism Timmins information may be out of date. Minneapolis Gravenhurst Huntsville 41 7 Lake Huron 35 28 705.360.2619 | 1.800.387.8466 Be environmentally friendly and recycle Green Bay Orillia Kingston this publication to a friend! 94 75 401 Graphic Design: Toronto Oshawa 81 MORRgraphics Inc. Le guide touristique est aussi disponsible 43 Lake Ontario en français. Milwaukee 90 Printing: Pour reserver votre copie, signaler le 94 Buffalo Lake Solisco Printing 1.800 387.8466 ou tourismtimmins.com 90 Michigan Detroit ©April 2018, Tourism Timmins pour version electronique. Chicago 94 Lake Erie 90 All rights reserved. Cover photos: Mark Clement 80 Cleveland Follow us for the latest updates and events happening in Timmins, Ontario (@TourismTimmins) (TourismTimmins) (City of Timmins) (Tourism Timmins) photo: Laurie Ann Milne photo: Jarout 4 5

How to get here Distance to Timmins from: Hudson Bay Publisher: All information in this guide was deemed Buffalo ................848 km ... 526 mi TOURISM TIMMINS accurate at the time of printing. Provincial Park Detroit ..............1,040 km ... 646 mi Polar Bear 220 Algonquin Blvd. East All price references are subject to change. M anit o b a Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 Should you decide to take a canoe trip Montreal ..............916 km ... 569 mi 705.360.2619 | 1.800.387.8466 based on information presented in this Ospasquia James Muskoka .............509 km ... 316 mi Provincial Fax: 705.360.2682 database, it is essential that you purchase Park Bay [email protected] an approved Government of Ontario Winisk River North Bay ............370 km ... 229 mi topographical map available from local Provincial Park tourismtimmins.com hunting and fishing tackle businesses. Ottawa ................730 km ... 453 mi Managing Editor: You should also be familiar with basic Cat Lake O n tar i o Guy Lamarche, Manager Tourism, compass and map reading skills. Users Woodland Fawcett Lake Rouyn-Noranda ....230 km ... 143 mi Provincial are also reminded that access routes and Park Events, City of Timmins trails are in a natural setting; therefore Lake Wabakimi Sault Ste. Marie ...512 km ... 318 mi Provincial Saint 705.360.2640 they may be altered by natural conditions Lac Seul Joseph Park [email protected] and may contain dangerous sections. Kenora Dryden Nipigon Kesagami Que b e c Sudbury ..............290 km ... 180 mi Prov. Park Lake Editorial Contributors: Many of the canoe routes described in the Woods 17 11 Kapuskasing Thunder Bay ........770 km ... 477 mi Lake of this database require advanced canoeing Diane Armstrong, Lorraine Cantin, and survival skills. It is imperative novice Fort Frances Antoine Garwah, Guy Lamarche, canoeists and kayakers become trained International Atikokan 11 Thunder Timmins Iroquois 388 Rouyn- Toronto ................680 km ... 422 mi Falls Bay Quetico Provincial Marnie Lapierre, Lacey Rigg to handle unexpected conditions due to Falls Park Sleeping Giant Pukaskwa 17 101 11 66 Noranda Val Val d’Or ...............344 km ... 214 mi d’Or 117 bad weather or vessel upset. National Park Missinaibi Lake Prov. Park Tourist Information: 53 61 Lake Superior Lake Superieur Wawa Prov. Park Temiskaming 101 Shores Timmins Convention Bureau The information is presented for general Prov. Park Lady Evelyn 101 interest only and should not be considered Smoothwater Prov. Park and Visitor Welcome Centre as precise indicators of routes, locations Duluth Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury North 325 Second Avenue or privately owned land. 35 Elliot Lake 17 Sturgeon Bay Matawa Pembroke Montreal 17 Timmins Museum NEC Note: The MNR no longer maintains 94 75 Killarney 69 Falls 11 Algonquin Ottawa Prov. Park 60 Schumacher, Ontario canoe routes in this area and existing Gore Bay Prov. Park 62 416 401 Cornwall Parry Sound Tourism Timmins information may be out of date. Minneapolis Gravenhurst Huntsville 41 7 Lake Huron 35 28 705.360.2619 | 1.800.387.8466 Be environmentally friendly and recycle Green Bay Orillia Kingston this publication to a friend! 94 75 401 Graphic Design: Toronto Oshawa 81 MORRgraphics Inc. Le guide touristique est aussi disponsible 43 Lake Ontario en français. Milwaukee 90 Printing: Pour reserver votre copie, signaler le 94 Buffalo Lake Solisco Printing 1.800 387.8466 ou tourismtimmins.com 90 Michigan Detroit ©April 2018, Tourism Timmins pour version electronique. Chicago 94 Lake Erie 90 All rights reserved. Cover photos: Mark Clement 80 Cleveland Follow us for the latest updates and events happening in Timmins, Ontario (@TourismTimmins) (TourismTimmins) (City of Timmins) (Tourism Timmins) photo: Laurie Ann Milne photo: Jarout 4 5

Timmins...a breath of fresh air Indigenous Experiences National Indigenous Peoples Day Located in Northeastern launches provide access to our Here you can enjoy To honour and give thanks, Indigenous people across Canada celebrate National Indigenous People Ontario in one of the richest many lakes and rivers where several local art galleries, Day on June 21 of each year. Also known as Summer Solstice, the date marks the celebration of a new mineral producing areas in great fishing is available. the Timmins Museum season and Canadians celebrate the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. the Western Hemisphere, Walleye, great northern pike, National Exhibit Centre, the This celebration is intended to establish a wide recognition of the history of Indigenous peoples and the City of Timmins, nestled speckled trout, lake trout, Downtown Timmins Urban their vital place within Canada and in the community of Timmins. The Timmins Indigenous Organizations along the Mattagami River, rainbow trout, small mouth Park, the Summer Concert Committee plans the celebration each year and contributions are made by local business, organizations is a destination of choice for bass, rock bass, perch, Series from McIntyre and and industry. This free public event starts at sunrise, at the Hollinger Park and lasts all day. Many many in search of a unique whitefish, mud pout and Bannerman Parks or our aspects of Indigenous culture can be experienced such as traditional drumming, dancing, food, arts vacation experience. sturgeon found in our natural extensive network of urban/ and crafts are also available for purchase. All are welcome! Fine resorts, endless water reservoirs will provide outdoor trails winding their tfnc.ca outdoor recreation, interesting anglers with the action they way through the City and the The Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre – Resource Centre tourist attractions and crave. Residents and visitors Boreal Forest. four predictable seasons regularly enjoy recreational Timmins is well known The Resource Centre, a program of the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre, is a Native-oriented library make Timmins a must see pursuits from the Mattagami for its cold, dry winters, with a unique collection of materials focusing on the Indigenous people of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation destination year round. Here, River, a river that winds its exciting outdoor recreational and North America. We encourage everyone to come and visit the Resource Centre. Materials are outdoor adventures are never way through the city. opportunities including available for loan to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities and others. more than a stone’s throw Get up close and snowmobiling, cross- country B-150 Brousseau Avenue, Timmins | 705.267.7911 | occc.ca away. Peace, tranquility personal to the majestic skiing, snowshoeing, downhill “The Healing Together” Teepee and legendary Northern Canadian Moose and other skiing, snowboarding, ice This is a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations can offer programs and services that hospitality guaranteed! animal species on your fishing and a true Canadian meet the needs of the Indigenous population. It is a four season facility for the Indigenous community With over 500 lakes and wildlife tour of the Cedar experience, a horse drawn to create new cultural responsive programs and services for victims of family and domestic violence. rivers, water sports such Meadows Wilderness Park sleigh ride through the boreal The teepee structure can be used for various workshops and events. Please contact the Ojibway and as boating, canoeing and located along side the forest are examples of what Cree Cultural Centre for more information. kayaking continue to attract Mattagami River and ten keeps us busy during the 705.267.7911 | occc.ca people from all over the world minutes from the downtown winter months. Some of the Many marinas and boat core. best cross-country skiing Timmins Native Friendship Centre Golfers can come and snowshoeing in Ontario The founders of the Timmins Native Friendship Centre were inspired to make a difference by helping out to the range at Spruce takes place at Porcupine Ski the many First Nations People migrating to the City of Timmins. They embraced the responsibility and Needles, Hollinger, or Runners, with great downhill were inspired to strengthen the people’s well-being with the establishment of the friendship centre. Sandy Falls. Kettle Lakes skiing and snowboarding From those early days, the Timmins Native Friendship Centre has become known as the largest service and Ivanhoe Provincial Parks available at the Kamiskotia provider for urban Indigenous people. In recognition of the ever changing society in which we live, are exciting destinations Snow Resort all located within we remain dedicated to improving the quality of the lives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in for summer activities such city limits. For snowmobilers, our community. Their philosophy is one that encompasses all people in the community who request as camping, canoeing, Timmins is said to be “heaven our assistance. Today the Centre continues to embrace their responsibility in creating positive changes kayaking, fishing, hiking, on earth” with its network of and building a bridge of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. and mountain biking. groomed, interconnecting trails. 179 Kirby Avenue, Timmins | 705.268.6262 | tnfc.ca No matter what time of Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre (CHC) year you find yourself in the Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is a primary health care service organization for “City with a Heart of Gold” Indigenous people in northern Ontario. The health care organization is centrally located in Timmins to its beauty, history and our provide service access for all clientele within a 140 kilometer radius of the city. Although the Health legendary northern hospitality Centre has a high number of Indigenous clients, services are made available for everyone. The Misiway will fascinate you. Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is established to provide quality programs and services The city has developed that honour, respect and support Indigenous culture, values. Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community a reputation as a first class Health Centre (CHC) is one of two Indigenous Community Health Centres in Ontario. host for major national caliber 130 Wilson Avenue, Timmins | 705.264.2200 | misiway.ca events and is also known for the various seasonal and Mushkegowuk Council cultural festivals held by various 36 Birch Street South, Timmins | 705.268.1150 | mushkegowuk.ca groups throughout the city. Wabun Tribal Council 313 Railway Street, Timmins | 705.268.9066 | wabun.on.ca Métis Nation of Ontario Timmins photos: Gilles Portelance 347 Spruce Street South, Timmins | 705.264.3939 6

Timmins...a breath of fresh air Indigenous Experiences National Indigenous Peoples Day Located in Northeastern launches provide access to our Here you can enjoy To honour and give thanks, Indigenous people across Canada celebrate National Indigenous People Ontario in one of the richest many lakes and rivers where several local art galleries, Day on June 21 of each year. Also known as Summer Solstice, the date marks the celebration of a new mineral producing areas in great fishing is available. the Timmins Museum season and Canadians celebrate the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. the Western Hemisphere, Walleye, great northern pike, National Exhibit Centre, the This celebration is intended to establish a wide recognition of the history of Indigenous peoples and the City of Timmins, nestled speckled trout, lake trout, Downtown Timmins Urban their vital place within Canada and in the community of Timmins. The Timmins Indigenous Organizations along the Mattagami River, rainbow trout, small mouth Park, the Summer Concert Committee plans the celebration each year and contributions are made by local business, organizations is a destination of choice for bass, rock bass, perch, Series from McIntyre and and industry. This free public event starts at sunrise, at the Hollinger Park and lasts all day. Many many in search of a unique whitefish, mud pout and Bannerman Parks or our aspects of Indigenous culture can be experienced such as traditional drumming, dancing, food, arts vacation experience. sturgeon found in our natural extensive network of urban/ and crafts are also available for purchase. All are welcome! Fine resorts, endless water reservoirs will provide outdoor trails winding their tfnc.ca outdoor recreation, interesting anglers with the action they way through the City and the The Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre – Resource Centre tourist attractions and crave. Residents and visitors Boreal Forest. four predictable seasons regularly enjoy recreational Timmins is well known The Resource Centre, a program of the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre, is a Native-oriented library make Timmins a must see pursuits from the Mattagami for its cold, dry winters, with a unique collection of materials focusing on the Indigenous people of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation destination year round. Here, River, a river that winds its exciting outdoor recreational and North America. We encourage everyone to come and visit the Resource Centre. Materials are outdoor adventures are never way through the city. opportunities including available for loan to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities and others. more than a stone’s throw Get up close and snowmobiling, cross- country B-150 Brousseau Avenue, Timmins | 705.267.7911 | occc.ca away. Peace, tranquility personal to the majestic skiing, snowshoeing, downhill “The Healing Together” Teepee and legendary Northern Canadian Moose and other skiing, snowboarding, ice This is a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations can offer programs and services that hospitality guaranteed! animal species on your fishing and a true Canadian meet the needs of the Indigenous population. It is a four season facility for the Indigenous community With over 500 lakes and wildlife tour of the Cedar experience, a horse drawn to create new cultural responsive programs and services for victims of family and domestic violence. rivers, water sports such Meadows Wilderness Park sleigh ride through the boreal The teepee structure can be used for various workshops and events. Please contact the Ojibway and as boating, canoeing and located along side the forest are examples of what Cree Cultural Centre for more information. kayaking continue to attract Mattagami River and ten keeps us busy during the 705.267.7911 | occc.ca people from all over the world minutes from the downtown winter months. Some of the Many marinas and boat core. best cross-country skiing Timmins Native Friendship Centre Golfers can come and snowshoeing in Ontario The founders of the Timmins Native Friendship Centre were inspired to make a difference by helping out to the range at Spruce takes place at Porcupine Ski the many First Nations People migrating to the City of Timmins. They embraced the responsibility and Needles, Hollinger, or Runners, with great downhill were inspired to strengthen the people’s well-being with the establishment of the friendship centre. Sandy Falls. Kettle Lakes skiing and snowboarding From those early days, the Timmins Native Friendship Centre has become known as the largest service and Ivanhoe Provincial Parks available at the Kamiskotia provider for urban Indigenous people. In recognition of the ever changing society in which we live, are exciting destinations Snow Resort all located within we remain dedicated to improving the quality of the lives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in for summer activities such city limits. For snowmobilers, our community. Their philosophy is one that encompasses all people in the community who request as camping, canoeing, Timmins is said to be “heaven our assistance. Today the Centre continues to embrace their responsibility in creating positive changes kayaking, fishing, hiking, on earth” with its network of and building a bridge of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. and mountain biking. groomed, interconnecting trails. 179 Kirby Avenue, Timmins | 705.268.6262 | tnfc.ca No matter what time of Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre (CHC) year you find yourself in the Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is a primary health care service organization for “City with a Heart of Gold” Indigenous people in northern Ontario. The health care organization is centrally located in Timmins to its beauty, history and our provide service access for all clientele within a 140 kilometer radius of the city. Although the Health legendary northern hospitality Centre has a high number of Indigenous clients, services are made available for everyone. The Misiway will fascinate you. Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is established to provide quality programs and services The city has developed that honour, respect and support Indigenous culture, values. Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community a reputation as a first class Health Centre (CHC) is one of two Indigenous Community Health Centres in Ontario. host for major national caliber 130 Wilson Avenue, Timmins | 705.264.2200 | misiway.ca events and is also known for the various seasonal and Mushkegowuk Council cultural festivals held by various 36 Birch Street South, Timmins | 705.268.1150 | mushkegowuk.ca groups throughout the city. Wabun Tribal Council 313 Railway Street, Timmins | 705.268.9066 | wabun.on.ca Métis Nation of Ontario Timmins photos: Gilles Portelance 347 Spruce Street South, Timmins | 705.264.3939 6

Our great outdoors Bird Watching Fishing Geology Hunting Excellent places to observe birds Walleye, great northern pike, The geology of Timmins is unique The Timmins area is a popular in Timmins include Kettle Lakes destination for moose, bear, wolf, in the world. Almost every year whitefish, perch, sturgeon, small Summer in Timmins Explore is really something to Provincial Park, Hersey Lake mouth bass and several species a new mine is found or an older grouse and duck hunters. There of trout can be found in the one is being given a second look. Conservation Area and almost are plenty of drive-in hunting celebrate. Come and waterways surrounding Timmins. any back road in the vicinity. spots that are readily accessible, Mining towns generally exist for and explore our many natural During the summer, the call You can utilize the services of a few decades, but Timmins has or you can arrange your excursion lakes, some spring fed been home to over 100 working through one of our local outfitters. of the white-throated sparrow is a local outfitter or venture out on mines during its 100-year Please check the area’s season your own to take advantage of one a familiar sound in our northern and all surrounded by enjoy! majestic forests. Enjoy bush. Loons are easily found on of the many drive-in lakes. Visitors history yielding over 68 million and licensing information by ounces of gold and many many of our waterways. The sight are reminded to check for local contacting the Ministry of Natural kilometres of river systems season and licensing information of a great blue heron quietly rising Resources at the phone number thousands of tonnes of copper, as you paddle your way into picture perfect out of a marsh is also a common by contacting the Ministry of lead, zinc and other minerals. or website below. The area is a combination of occurrence. A resident population Natural Resources at the below 705.235.1300 surroundings sharing the of sandhill cranes in the summer phone number or website. greenstone, granite and greystone mnr.gov.on.ca forest with our wildlife. makes for interesting viewing. 705.235.1300 volcanic rock with many altered Bait your hook and cast A poster entitled Birds of Timmins mnr.gov.on.ca sedimentary combinations. These rocks are frequently seen is available through the Mattagami a line from a rocky Region Conservation Authority’s in close proximity to each other shoreline or from the bow website at: mrca.timmins.ca. Flora and Fauna often providing textbook examples of your canoe, kayak or As well, members of the Timmins Wildlife and plants found in for geology students. boat as you explore and Naturalists have compiled a list Timmins are typical of the boreal forest ecosystem. The dominant enjoy our great outdoors. of area birds which can be viewed tree species are the poplar, birch, Here we have freshwater at the website below. spruce, balsam, tamarack and lakes, rivers and creeks timminslcc.org/Naturalist pines. As the area has historically teeming with pickerel, been subject to fire once every northern pike, whitefish, Boating hundred years or so, most of the small mouth bass, rock With an abundance of local trees are less than a century old. photo: Mark Clement photo: Mark Clement waterways available for boating Lumber companies harvest wood bass, lake trout, speckled or paddling, the possibilities for fibre using sustainable forestry trout, rainbow trout, mud outdoor fun are endless. Our practices and cutting of trees is pout and the legendary many marinas, boat launching limited around lakes and rivers. sturgeon. Wherever you areas or walking trails allow Fur bearing mammals such as decide to dip your paddle, access to more than 500 lakes beaver, mink, marten and otter you are guaranteed to and rivers within the city limits. are regularly observed near our waterways and it’s not uncommon The city’s waterfront docking area stroke up an adventure. provides access to the Mattagami to spot the occasional moose or Countless coves, beaches River, the main water route in bear that also inhabit the area. photo: Claude J. Gagnon and islands are waiting to Timmins. be discovered. photo: © Ontario Tourism photo: Mark Clement photo: Mark Clement 8 9

Our great outdoors Bird Watching Fishing Geology Hunting Excellent places to observe birds Walleye, great northern pike, The geology of Timmins is unique The Timmins area is a popular in Timmins include Kettle Lakes destination for moose, bear, wolf, in the world. Almost every year whitefish, perch, sturgeon, small Summer in Timmins Explore is really something to Provincial Park, Hersey Lake mouth bass and several species a new mine is found or an older grouse and duck hunters. There of trout can be found in the one is being given a second look. Conservation Area and almost are plenty of drive-in hunting celebrate. Come and waterways surrounding Timmins. any back road in the vicinity. spots that are readily accessible, Mining towns generally exist for and explore our many natural During the summer, the call You can utilize the services of a few decades, but Timmins has or you can arrange your excursion lakes, some spring fed been home to over 100 working through one of our local outfitters. of the white-throated sparrow is a local outfitter or venture out on mines during its 100-year Please check the area’s season your own to take advantage of one a familiar sound in our northern and all surrounded by enjoy! majestic forests. Enjoy bush. Loons are easily found on of the many drive-in lakes. Visitors history yielding over 68 million and licensing information by ounces of gold and many many of our waterways. The sight are reminded to check for local contacting the Ministry of Natural kilometres of river systems season and licensing information of a great blue heron quietly rising Resources at the phone number thousands of tonnes of copper, as you paddle your way into picture perfect out of a marsh is also a common by contacting the Ministry of lead, zinc and other minerals. or website below. The area is a combination of occurrence. A resident population Natural Resources at the below 705.235.1300 surroundings sharing the of sandhill cranes in the summer phone number or website. greenstone, granite and greystone mnr.gov.on.ca forest with our wildlife. makes for interesting viewing. 705.235.1300 volcanic rock with many altered Bait your hook and cast A poster entitled Birds of Timmins mnr.gov.on.ca sedimentary combinations. These rocks are frequently seen is available through the Mattagami a line from a rocky Region Conservation Authority’s in close proximity to each other shoreline or from the bow website at: mrca.timmins.ca. Flora and Fauna often providing textbook examples of your canoe, kayak or As well, members of the Timmins Wildlife and plants found in for geology students. boat as you explore and Naturalists have compiled a list Timmins are typical of the boreal forest ecosystem. The dominant enjoy our great outdoors. of area birds which can be viewed tree species are the poplar, birch, Here we have freshwater at the website below. spruce, balsam, tamarack and lakes, rivers and creeks timminslcc.org/Naturalist pines. As the area has historically teeming with pickerel, been subject to fire once every northern pike, whitefish, Boating hundred years or so, most of the small mouth bass, rock With an abundance of local trees are less than a century old. photo: Mark Clement photo: Mark Clement waterways available for boating Lumber companies harvest wood bass, lake trout, speckled or paddling, the possibilities for fibre using sustainable forestry trout, rainbow trout, mud outdoor fun are endless. Our practices and cutting of trees is pout and the legendary many marinas, boat launching limited around lakes and rivers. sturgeon. Wherever you areas or walking trails allow Fur bearing mammals such as decide to dip your paddle, access to more than 500 lakes beaver, mink, marten and otter you are guaranteed to and rivers within the city limits. are regularly observed near our waterways and it’s not uncommon The city’s waterfront docking area stroke up an adventure. provides access to the Mattagami to spot the occasional moose or Countless coves, beaches River, the main water route in bear that also inhabit the area. photo: Claude J. Gagnon and islands are waiting to Timmins. be discovered. photo: © Ontario Tourism photo: Mark Clement photo: Mark Clement 8 9

Biking and hiking trails Archie’s Rock Bridge to Bridge Circle Timmins Grassy River/ Archie’s Rock is an interesting This trail follows the Mattagami This trail will take the walker High Falls geological formation that dates River to the Lafleur Bridge on or cyclist around the periphery High Falls is a series of rapids back to the last ice age where the west side and returns to of the old town of Timmins. and waterfalls with a total drop a number of huge boulders were Mattagami Park on the east side Route: Loop starting from Terry of about 40 metres. Grassy River deposited on top of one another of the river. Exotic wildlife, such Fox Walk on Pine Street South was the site of river runs in the and in the middle of a dense as elk, can be seen in fenced-off early days of the timber industry. forest. Scientists have suggested paddocks at Cedar Meadows Trip Length: 13 km Logs were floated down from that these rocks and the rock Resort on Norman Street. Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Peterlong Lake further upstream formation itself is directly related Route: From Mattagami Bridge on established trails to the mills in Timmins. The trail is to melting glaciers. Leave your on Algonquin to Lafleur Bridge Seasons: Spring to fall often used by ATVs in the summer vehicle on the Little Star Lake and snowmobiles in the winter. Road near Highway 101. Hiking Trail Length: 6 km Gillies Route: From Dalton Road to or Biking, the trip requires a 1 km Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Promenade High Falls walk to the rock formation. Seasons: All The Gillies Lake Conservation Trail Length: 12 km Route: From Little Star Lake Road Area is the location of the most Level of Difficulty: Easy walking to Archie’s Rock Buffalo Ankerite popular walking trail in Timmins. but a long trip for one day Trail Length: 3 km Many kilometres of old roads can It is well lit at night and access is Seasons: All (cross country skiing Level of Difficulty: Easy walking be traveled in this area behind possible from many points around in the winter) but more difficult climbing the the present day Buffalo Ankerite the lake. There are two available rocks at the end Property. Due to overactive parking lots: off Brunette Road Hersey Lake Seasons: All beavers, roads are sometimes north of Highway 101 and off flooded and can be a nuisance to Highway 655 about 1 km north Trails Bart Thompson get across. Using a topographic of Highway 101. This is an extensive trail system map you will be able to get some Trail appreciation for the past history Route: Around Gillies Lake throughout the Hersey Lake Conservation Area with many Walkers can park their cars at of the area. Abandoned mine Trail Length: 2.5 km branches that make every outing Legion Drive and follow the trail workings can be seen, although Level of Difficulty: Easy walking a new experience. In the summer as it enters a spruce/pine forest. the buildings and head frames Seasons: All there is good swimming at Hersey A short distance off the trail, have long since come down. Lake, the central hub of the trail you will find evidence of early Route: Various on old bush roads Goose Lake system. A picnic area and shelter geological forces that shaped Trip Length: Varies along with washroom facilities can the landscape and produced the Level of Difficulty: Bush roads This route begins from Stringer’s be found there. gold bearing rock directly beneath are not kept up Road south of South Porcupine Route: From Highway 655 to your feet. The return trip can be and follows a logging road into Hersey Lake made using residential roadways Seasons: Spring to fall Goose Lake. or connecting to the south loop of Route: From Goose Lake Road Trail Length: 11.5 km the Bart Thompson trail that winds south of South Porcupine to Level of Difficulty: Easy walking around Porcupine Lake. Goose Lake or biking with a few hills Route: From Legion Drive, Trip Length: 4 km Seasons: All (cross country skiing South Porcupine to Government Level of Difficulty: Bush roads in the winter) Complex in Pottsville that are not always kept up Trail Length: 10 km Seasons: Spring to fall Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Seasons: All 10 11

Biking and hiking trails Archie’s Rock Bridge to Bridge Circle Timmins Grassy River/ Archie’s Rock is an interesting This trail follows the Mattagami This trail will take the walker High Falls geological formation that dates River to the Lafleur Bridge on or cyclist around the periphery High Falls is a series of rapids back to the last ice age where the west side and returns to of the old town of Timmins. and waterfalls with a total drop a number of huge boulders were Mattagami Park on the east side Route: Loop starting from Terry of about 40 metres. Grassy River deposited on top of one another of the river. Exotic wildlife, such Fox Walk on Pine Street South was the site of river runs in the and in the middle of a dense as elk, can be seen in fenced-off early days of the timber industry. forest. Scientists have suggested paddocks at Cedar Meadows Trip Length: 13 km Logs were floated down from that these rocks and the rock Resort on Norman Street. Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Peterlong Lake further upstream formation itself is directly related Route: From Mattagami Bridge on established trails to the mills in Timmins. The trail is to melting glaciers. Leave your on Algonquin to Lafleur Bridge Seasons: Spring to fall often used by ATVs in the summer vehicle on the Little Star Lake and snowmobiles in the winter. Road near Highway 101. Hiking Trail Length: 6 km Gillies Route: From Dalton Road to or Biking, the trip requires a 1 km Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Promenade High Falls walk to the rock formation. Seasons: All The Gillies Lake Conservation Trail Length: 12 km Route: From Little Star Lake Road Area is the location of the most Level of Difficulty: Easy walking to Archie’s Rock Buffalo Ankerite popular walking trail in Timmins. but a long trip for one day Trail Length: 3 km Many kilometres of old roads can It is well lit at night and access is Seasons: All (cross country skiing Level of Difficulty: Easy walking be traveled in this area behind possible from many points around in the winter) but more difficult climbing the the present day Buffalo Ankerite the lake. There are two available rocks at the end Property. Due to overactive parking lots: off Brunette Road Hersey Lake Seasons: All beavers, roads are sometimes north of Highway 101 and off flooded and can be a nuisance to Highway 655 about 1 km north Trails Bart Thompson get across. Using a topographic of Highway 101. This is an extensive trail system map you will be able to get some Trail appreciation for the past history Route: Around Gillies Lake throughout the Hersey Lake Conservation Area with many Walkers can park their cars at of the area. Abandoned mine Trail Length: 2.5 km branches that make every outing Legion Drive and follow the trail workings can be seen, although Level of Difficulty: Easy walking a new experience. In the summer as it enters a spruce/pine forest. the buildings and head frames Seasons: All there is good swimming at Hersey A short distance off the trail, have long since come down. Lake, the central hub of the trail you will find evidence of early Route: Various on old bush roads Goose Lake system. A picnic area and shelter geological forces that shaped Trip Length: Varies along with washroom facilities can the landscape and produced the Level of Difficulty: Bush roads This route begins from Stringer’s be found there. gold bearing rock directly beneath are not kept up Road south of South Porcupine Route: From Highway 655 to your feet. The return trip can be and follows a logging road into Hersey Lake made using residential roadways Seasons: Spring to fall Goose Lake. or connecting to the south loop of Route: From Goose Lake Road Trail Length: 11.5 km the Bart Thompson trail that winds south of South Porcupine to Level of Difficulty: Easy walking around Porcupine Lake. Goose Lake or biking with a few hills Route: From Legion Drive, Trip Length: 4 km Seasons: All (cross country skiing South Porcupine to Government Level of Difficulty: Bush roads in the winter) Complex in Pottsville that are not always kept up Trail Length: 10 km Seasons: Spring to fall Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Seasons: All 10 11

Biking and hiking trails Ivanhoe Lake Nikkie’s Trail Ross Stringer Scout Rock Trail Walk over ground that was once the Nickie’s Nature Trail is an Memorial - In the winter, this trail is used by bottom of Ivanhoe Lake and now interpretive trail with podiums Rotary Trail walkers and skiers. In the spring, exposes a quaking bog, viewable along the way describing the This is a walking/bicycle trail that summer and fall, cyclists and from a platform with an interpretive flora and fauna, with periodic connects the two communities walkers travel its pathways. panel. Another trail leads up and rest stops, 2 areas with comfort The trail wanders through low- over esker ridges, passes beaver stations and picnic tables and of Schumacher and South lying areas with marsh marigolds lodges and follows the shore of a gorgeous viewing platform Porcupine. The trail wanders in the spring to higher spots that Saw Lake. at Sunset Bay. There are 3 trail through a mixture of forest were once used for farming and Route: Quaking Bog, Saw Lake loops of varying lengths to suit ranging from poplar to white finally through a ravine opening spruce to black spruce and, and Teck Lake everyone’s walking pleasure. in the higher elevations, jack pine. onto College Street across from Trial length: 4.6 km This trail was established for all It is relatively flat with some Denise Park. In the spring the Level of Difficulty: Easy to of us to develop and enjoy. It is hilly sections. cherry blossoms make for moderate hoped that the same love and a beautiful display on the trail Season: spring to fall respect that Nickie had for nature Route: From South Porcupine just east of the hospital. and this trail, which she walked, to Schumacher Kamiskotia will grow in each of us. Trail Length: 8.5 km Route: From Timmins District Hospital to Denise Park Mountain Route: Loop around Little Level of Difficulty: Easy walking/ Trail Length: 4 km A ski area in the winter, in the Star Lake biking with a few hills Level of Difficulty: Easy walking summer and fall the hills are easy Trip Length: 1 km, 1.6 km and Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: All to climb and make an enjoyable 9 km outdoor walk for all ages. From Level of Difficulty: Easy to Sandy Falls Terry Fox the top of the mountain there is moderate a vista of the area surrounding Seasons: Spring to winter This bike trip takes you to Sandy Waterfront Trail Timmins. The 148 metre elevation Falls on the north side of the This trail follows an old rail gives residents and visitors an Porcupine Lake Mattagami River and offers a bed that once connected the opportunity to see mountains unique view of the rapids. It is downtown with local sawmills. and ridges up to 80 km away. Trail best visited in the spring when Popular with walkers and cyclists, The area is about a 20 minute Part of the Bart Thompson Trail the river is high and water is the trail ends at the river drive from downtown Timmins. system. Access is from any point spilling over the dam. The return waterfront, part of the Mountjoy Route: Kamiskotia Ski Resort area around the lake. Most of the trail trip takes you up Lefebvre Road Historical Conservation Area Trail Length: Varies is along a wooded path near and back down Kraft Creek Road that was set aside following to your car. Level of Difficulty: Easy walking the water although roads are the disastrous flood of 1960. Seasons: Summer and fall incorporated at the north end Route: From Kraft Creek Road Route: From Pine Street South through Porcupine and Pottsville. to Sandy Falls, east side to Mattagami Waterfront Kettle Lakes Along the trail is the Whitney Trail Length: 13 km Trail Length: 2.5 km The park is located about 37 km Cemetery at Deadman’s Point, Level of Difficulty: Easy biking Level of Difficulty: Easy walking a historical point of interest where east of Timmins. The route is over 40 people were buried after with a few hills near the falls mainly through jack pine forest the famous fire of 1911 wiped Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: All with stretches of poplar and birch trees. The trail is fairly flat with out the community. some gentle hills along the way. Route: Loop around Porcupine Side trips can be made through Lake the campground roads. Island Lake Trail Length: 8.5 km Campground is a beautiful area Level of Difficulty: Easy walking with an excellent swimming beach. Route: Loop around Kettle Lakes Seasons: All Provincial Park Trail Length: 14 km Level of Difficulty: Easy biking on park roads Seasons: Summer and fall 12 13

Biking and hiking trails Ivanhoe Lake Nikkie’s Trail Ross Stringer Scout Rock Trail Walk over ground that was once the Nickie’s Nature Trail is an Memorial - In the winter, this trail is used by bottom of Ivanhoe Lake and now interpretive trail with podiums Rotary Trail walkers and skiers. In the spring, exposes a quaking bog, viewable along the way describing the This is a walking/bicycle trail that summer and fall, cyclists and from a platform with an interpretive flora and fauna, with periodic connects the two communities walkers travel its pathways. panel. Another trail leads up and rest stops, 2 areas with comfort The trail wanders through low- over esker ridges, passes beaver stations and picnic tables and of Schumacher and South lying areas with marsh marigolds lodges and follows the shore of a gorgeous viewing platform Porcupine. The trail wanders in the spring to higher spots that Saw Lake. at Sunset Bay. There are 3 trail through a mixture of forest were once used for farming and Route: Quaking Bog, Saw Lake loops of varying lengths to suit ranging from poplar to white finally through a ravine opening spruce to black spruce and, and Teck Lake everyone’s walking pleasure. in the higher elevations, jack pine. onto College Street across from Trial length: 4.6 km This trail was established for all It is relatively flat with some Denise Park. In the spring the Level of Difficulty: Easy to of us to develop and enjoy. It is hilly sections. cherry blossoms make for moderate hoped that the same love and a beautiful display on the trail Season: spring to fall respect that Nickie had for nature Route: From South Porcupine just east of the hospital. and this trail, which she walked, to Schumacher Kamiskotia will grow in each of us. Trail Length: 8.5 km Route: From Timmins District Hospital to Denise Park Mountain Route: Loop around Little Level of Difficulty: Easy walking/ Trail Length: 4 km A ski area in the winter, in the Star Lake biking with a few hills Level of Difficulty: Easy walking summer and fall the hills are easy Trip Length: 1 km, 1.6 km and Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: All to climb and make an enjoyable 9 km outdoor walk for all ages. From Level of Difficulty: Easy to Sandy Falls Terry Fox the top of the mountain there is moderate a vista of the area surrounding Seasons: Spring to winter This bike trip takes you to Sandy Waterfront Trail Timmins. The 148 metre elevation Falls on the north side of the This trail follows an old rail gives residents and visitors an Porcupine Lake Mattagami River and offers a bed that once connected the opportunity to see mountains unique view of the rapids. It is downtown with local sawmills. and ridges up to 80 km away. Trail best visited in the spring when Popular with walkers and cyclists, The area is about a 20 minute Part of the Bart Thompson Trail the river is high and water is the trail ends at the river drive from downtown Timmins. system. Access is from any point spilling over the dam. The return waterfront, part of the Mountjoy Route: Kamiskotia Ski Resort area around the lake. Most of the trail trip takes you up Lefebvre Road Historical Conservation Area Trail Length: Varies is along a wooded path near and back down Kraft Creek Road that was set aside following to your car. Level of Difficulty: Easy walking the water although roads are the disastrous flood of 1960. Seasons: Summer and fall incorporated at the north end Route: From Kraft Creek Road Route: From Pine Street South through Porcupine and Pottsville. to Sandy Falls, east side to Mattagami Waterfront Kettle Lakes Along the trail is the Whitney Trail Length: 13 km Trail Length: 2.5 km The park is located about 37 km Cemetery at Deadman’s Point, Level of Difficulty: Easy biking Level of Difficulty: Easy walking a historical point of interest where east of Timmins. The route is over 40 people were buried after with a few hills near the falls mainly through jack pine forest the famous fire of 1911 wiped Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: All with stretches of poplar and birch trees. The trail is fairly flat with out the community. some gentle hills along the way. Route: Loop around Porcupine Side trips can be made through Lake the campground roads. Island Lake Trail Length: 8.5 km Campground is a beautiful area Level of Difficulty: Easy walking with an excellent swimming beach. Route: Loop around Kettle Lakes Seasons: All Provincial Park Trail Length: 14 km Level of Difficulty: Easy biking on park roads Seasons: Summer and fall 12 13

Canoe and kayak routes Dana Jowsey Lakes Malette Bridge to Peterlong Lake Porcupine River Park Timmins Waterfront Peterlong Lake is located This route is easily accessible but Access to Jowsey Lake is by The trip from the Malette Bridge approximately 40 km south not often used and has ample road. The put-in point is about to the Timmins waterfront is about of Timmins on a good gravel opportunities for wildlife viewing. 7 km north off Highway 101 over a three hour canoe trip over flat road. There are many places The river winds in a northeasterly a relatively good gravel road. water plus the time needed for for canoeists to camp and direction that takes the canoeist There are some rock outcrops on a stop at the Spruce Needles Golf the lake can be the beginning behind the Owl Creek Mine and the western shore but it is mostly Club for lunch. It is a great way point for a trip down the Grassy the Kidd Creek Metallurgical site. low-lying taiga forest. Access to to spend a Sunday morning for River to Timmins or up water to If the plan is to travel all the way Dana Lake is about 1 km further an outing close to town over Kapiskong, Sinclair and Loonwing to Nighthawk Lake, two days will down the road on the left hand a historic waterway. It was the Lakes. Over 25 km of navigable be required. Please note that once side. Dana Lake has several route of the Hudson Bay Traders lake water can be accessed from committed beyond 3 km, there is islands which have fairly large in the 18 and 19 century here. It is truly one of the most no put out until some 30 km later. th th red and white pines dominating followed by loggers and spectacular areas in the northeast Route: Downriver from a launch the skyline. The lake itself is made prospectors of the 20 century. in spring, summer and fall. site north of the Government th up of several bays so canoeing is Route: From Malette Bridge Route: Around Peterlong Lake Complex in Porcupine Paddling is one of somewhat protected even in (near Grant’s Plant) to Timmins Trip Length: 20 km Trip Length: 47 km a mild wind. our favourite summer Waterfront Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling activities. Whether you Route: From Dana or Jowsey Trip Length: 13 km Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: Spring to fall Lake launch sites around each are a novice or an expert lake Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling paddler, the greater Trip Length: 8 km each Seasons: Spring to fall Porcupine Lake Timmins area offers a wide Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Porcupine Lake is easily variety of rivers and lakes Seasons: Spring to fall Papakomeka Lake accessible from several places. to be enjoyed by all skill This lake is located about 18 km The best way would be using levels. We have several Grassy River to south of Timmins off Pine Street the Waterfront Park at the end of Bruce Avenue in South Porcupine. water routes marked and Dalton Road South. It is just outside the city Another launch point would be limits and has a great launching mapped for your safe and point for a canoe at the north end from Bannerman Park just east carefree enjoyment. Some High Falls is a series of rapids of the lake. The forest on either of the bridge in Porcupine. and water falls with a total drop of the best canoeing is of about 40 metres. It can be side is mixed with black ash along Route: Around Porcupine Lake available here and some approached by walking, biking or the shore. The area was an active Trip Length: 8 km of the legendary rivers cross-country skiing in the winter, log drive route up until the 1950s Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling such as the Abitibi River approximately 26 km from the and in a few places the remains Seasons: Spring to fall of boom logs can be seen. are right on our doorstep. Timmins Chamber of Commerce photo: WildExodus Our world class canoeing Information Centre. Route: Around Papakomeka Lake and kayaking experiences Route: From launch site near Trip Length: 6 km will take your breath away. High Falls to Dalton Road bridge Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Trip Length: 12 km Seasons: Spring to fall Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling with a few fast places Seasons: Spring to fall (best in early summer when water is high) photo: Jarout 14 15

Canoe and kayak routes Dana Jowsey Lakes Malette Bridge to Peterlong Lake Porcupine River Park Timmins Waterfront Peterlong Lake is located This route is easily accessible but Access to Jowsey Lake is by The trip from the Malette Bridge approximately 40 km south not often used and has ample road. The put-in point is about to the Timmins waterfront is about of Timmins on a good gravel opportunities for wildlife viewing. 7 km north off Highway 101 over a three hour canoe trip over flat road. There are many places The river winds in a northeasterly a relatively good gravel road. water plus the time needed for for canoeists to camp and direction that takes the canoeist There are some rock outcrops on a stop at the Spruce Needles Golf the lake can be the beginning behind the Owl Creek Mine and the western shore but it is mostly Club for lunch. It is a great way point for a trip down the Grassy the Kidd Creek Metallurgical site. low-lying taiga forest. Access to to spend a Sunday morning for River to Timmins or up water to If the plan is to travel all the way Dana Lake is about 1 km further an outing close to town over Kapiskong, Sinclair and Loonwing to Nighthawk Lake, two days will down the road on the left hand a historic waterway. It was the Lakes. Over 25 km of navigable be required. Please note that once side. Dana Lake has several route of the Hudson Bay Traders lake water can be accessed from committed beyond 3 km, there is islands which have fairly large in the 18 and 19 century here. It is truly one of the most no put out until some 30 km later. th th red and white pines dominating followed by loggers and spectacular areas in the northeast Route: Downriver from a launch the skyline. The lake itself is made prospectors of the 20 century. in spring, summer and fall. site north of the Government th up of several bays so canoeing is Route: From Malette Bridge Route: Around Peterlong Lake Complex in Porcupine Paddling is one of somewhat protected even in (near Grant’s Plant) to Timmins Trip Length: 20 km Trip Length: 47 km a mild wind. our favourite summer Waterfront Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling activities. Whether you Route: From Dana or Jowsey Trip Length: 13 km Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: Spring to fall Lake launch sites around each are a novice or an expert lake Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling paddler, the greater Trip Length: 8 km each Seasons: Spring to fall Porcupine Lake Timmins area offers a wide Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Porcupine Lake is easily variety of rivers and lakes Seasons: Spring to fall Papakomeka Lake accessible from several places. to be enjoyed by all skill This lake is located about 18 km The best way would be using levels. We have several Grassy River to south of Timmins off Pine Street the Waterfront Park at the end of Bruce Avenue in South Porcupine. water routes marked and Dalton Road South. It is just outside the city Another launch point would be limits and has a great launching mapped for your safe and point for a canoe at the north end from Bannerman Park just east carefree enjoyment. Some High Falls is a series of rapids of the lake. The forest on either of the bridge in Porcupine. and water falls with a total drop of the best canoeing is of about 40 metres. It can be side is mixed with black ash along Route: Around Porcupine Lake available here and some approached by walking, biking or the shore. The area was an active Trip Length: 8 km of the legendary rivers cross-country skiing in the winter, log drive route up until the 1950s Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling such as the Abitibi River approximately 26 km from the and in a few places the remains Seasons: Spring to fall of boom logs can be seen. are right on our doorstep. Timmins Chamber of Commerce photo: WildExodus Our world class canoeing Information Centre. Route: Around Papakomeka Lake and kayaking experiences Route: From launch site near Trip Length: 6 km will take your breath away. High Falls to Dalton Road bridge Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Trip Length: 12 km Seasons: Spring to fall Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling with a few fast places Seasons: Spring to fall (best in early summer when water is high) photo: Jarout 14 15

Canoe and kayak routes Redstone River Timmins Waterfront Triple Lakes and Wealthy Lakes The Redstone can be explored in to Sandy Falls Chutes (Meadow Lake) an easterly or westerly direction On this trip you will see the Triple Lakes is located about The lakes are easily accessed from the Springs Road Bridge. Domtar-McChesney Sawmill, one 30 km south of Timmins. On the by car and the launching area is The easterly or downstream of several that has played a big east shore of the first lake there right beside the road. Allow about section will take the canoeist part in the economy of Timmins. was a little known mine called the two hours to explore the three down to Nighthawk Lake, Once past the conservation Triple Lakes Mine that followed lakes and, if you are open to a distance of about 18 km. The area, farms and homes, you will a quartz vein up from the water’s a challenge, it is possible to fight westerly or upstream side can be enter an undeveloped area of edge. At the bottom end of the your way through bulrushes to followed to a set of rapids and the river with quiet waters and lakes is a portage route past an reach a fourth lake which empties falls about 20 km from the bridge. trees extending down to the impressive chute of fast moving into the second lake from the Route: From Redstone River water’s edge. About 13 kms down water that empties into a pool parking area. Bridge on Stringer’s Road to the the river you will see a hydro at the bottom. Route: From Papakomeka Road falls on the Redstone barricade. The trip up to the power Route: From Mountjoy River around Wealthy Lakes Trip Length: 20 km station is about 14 km. Allow six at Marceau Lake to the Chutes Trip Length: 6 km Level of Difficulty: Could be to seven hours for the return trip. at north end of Triple Lakes Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling difficult due to beaver dams Route: From Timmins Waterfront Trip Length: 20 km Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: Spring to fall (best in to Sandy Falls Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling early summer when water is high) Trip Length: 14 km Seasons: Spring to fall Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Tatachikapika River Seasons: Spring to fall This trip is not for novice canoeists. There are many rapids and the low water in July and August makes the river very difficult if not impossible to canoe. For experienced canoeists the time to do the river is from mid May at spring breakup to mid June. Those who have paddled here claim it is a challenging and exciting trip. There are some portages over a kilometre photo: Mark Clement photo: Rob Armstrong in length and others of a few hundred metres. Route: From Highway 144 to Malette Bridge Trip Length: 30 km Level of Difficulty: Recommended only for expert canoeists Seasons: Spring to early summer (many rapids with potential spills, best in early summer only) photo: Drew Gauley 16 17

Canoe and kayak routes Redstone River Timmins Waterfront Triple Lakes and Wealthy Lakes The Redstone can be explored in to Sandy Falls Chutes (Meadow Lake) an easterly or westerly direction On this trip you will see the Triple Lakes is located about The lakes are easily accessed from the Springs Road Bridge. Domtar-McChesney Sawmill, one 30 km south of Timmins. On the by car and the launching area is The easterly or downstream of several that has played a big east shore of the first lake there right beside the road. Allow about section will take the canoeist part in the economy of Timmins. was a little known mine called the two hours to explore the three down to Nighthawk Lake, Once past the conservation Triple Lakes Mine that followed lakes and, if you are open to a distance of about 18 km. The area, farms and homes, you will a quartz vein up from the water’s a challenge, it is possible to fight westerly or upstream side can be enter an undeveloped area of edge. At the bottom end of the your way through bulrushes to followed to a set of rapids and the river with quiet waters and lakes is a portage route past an reach a fourth lake which empties falls about 20 km from the bridge. trees extending down to the impressive chute of fast moving into the second lake from the Route: From Redstone River water’s edge. About 13 kms down water that empties into a pool parking area. Bridge on Stringer’s Road to the the river you will see a hydro at the bottom. Route: From Papakomeka Road falls on the Redstone barricade. The trip up to the power Route: From Mountjoy River around Wealthy Lakes Trip Length: 20 km station is about 14 km. Allow six at Marceau Lake to the Chutes Trip Length: 6 km Level of Difficulty: Could be to seven hours for the return trip. at north end of Triple Lakes Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling difficult due to beaver dams Route: From Timmins Waterfront Trip Length: 20 km Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: Spring to fall (best in to Sandy Falls Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling early summer when water is high) Trip Length: 14 km Seasons: Spring to fall Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Tatachikapika River Seasons: Spring to fall This trip is not for novice canoeists. There are many rapids and the low water in July and August makes the river very difficult if not impossible to canoe. For experienced canoeists the time to do the river is from mid May at spring breakup to mid June. Those who have paddled here claim it is a challenging and exciting trip. There are some portages over a kilometre photo: Mark Clement photo: Rob Armstrong in length and others of a few hundred metres. Route: From Highway 144 to Malette Bridge Trip Length: 30 km Level of Difficulty: Recommended only for expert canoeists Seasons: Spring to early summer (many rapids with potential spills, best in early summer only) photo: Drew Gauley 16 17

Golfing Hollinger Sandy Falls Spruce Needles Golf Club Golf Course Golf Club This is Northern Ontario’s only This challenging 9-hole golf This 18-hole course features 18-hole Championship bent course is located in a wilderness a championship length challenge grass golf course. It includes setting on the western edge of in the traditional style. Although a full practice facility with Timmins. The clubhouse offers there are many trees, golfers driving range, putting green, a pro shop for all your golfing are aided by large landing areas and chipping/bunker area. needs, a restaurant with a full and accommodating greens. Boasting a professionally menu and bar and a place to The condition of the fairways designed par 72 course with sit and relax before and after and greens is magnificent. This yardage at 6,548 yards, the your round with a spacious course is enjoyed by golfers of all course is extremely attractive deck overlooking the course. skill levels. A full practice facility to both tourists and permanent 705.267.7014 and fine dining make the Spruce residents. The sheer beauty and facebook.com/SandyFalls Needles Club one of northern challenge of this spectacular GolfCourse Ontario’s best golf experiences. course will be sure to impress. 705.267.1332 The City of Timmins boasts 705.264.8450 spruceneedles.com three golf courses; two hollingergolf.com 18-hole championship courses and a challenging 9-hole. You will discover some dramatic natural settings while navigating our carefully designed courses. Carved into the Boreal Forest, our 3 golf courses are located minutes from the downtown core and provide you with a golfing experience you thought was only available in bigger centres. Tee off times are almost guaranteed. And you will be happy to know that our season doesn’t end on Thanksgiving weekend. We also have an indoor golf facility where you can hone your skills throughout the year. photo: Jarout 18 19

Golfing Hollinger Sandy Falls Spruce Needles Golf Club Golf Course Golf Club This is Northern Ontario’s only This challenging 9-hole golf This 18-hole course features 18-hole Championship bent course is located in a wilderness a championship length challenge grass golf course. It includes setting on the western edge of in the traditional style. Although a full practice facility with Timmins. The clubhouse offers there are many trees, golfers driving range, putting green, a pro shop for all your golfing are aided by large landing areas and chipping/bunker area. needs, a restaurant with a full and accommodating greens. Boasting a professionally menu and bar and a place to The condition of the fairways designed par 72 course with sit and relax before and after and greens is magnificent. This yardage at 6,548 yards, the your round with a spacious course is enjoyed by golfers of all course is extremely attractive deck overlooking the course. skill levels. A full practice facility to both tourists and permanent 705.267.7014 and fine dining make the Spruce residents. The sheer beauty and facebook.com/SandyFalls Needles Club one of northern challenge of this spectacular GolfCourse Ontario’s best golf experiences. course will be sure to impress. 705.267.1332 The City of Timmins boasts 705.264.8450 spruceneedles.com three golf courses; two hollingergolf.com 18-hole championship courses and a challenging 9-hole. You will discover some dramatic natural settings while navigating our carefully designed courses. Carved into the Boreal Forest, our 3 golf courses are located minutes from the downtown core and provide you with a golfing experience you thought was only available in bigger centres. Tee off times are almost guaranteed. And you will be happy to know that our season doesn’t end on Thanksgiving weekend. We also have an indoor golf facility where you can hone your skills throughout the year. photo: Jarout 18 19

TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! photo: Jennifer Massie photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Jennifer Massie The Great Canadian paddling categories appealing some new programming to an For example the Tourism Please visit the web site for venue is a non-gated therefore Kayak Challenge & Festival to all ages… from novice to already busy schedule. In fact, Timmins will lead the fun updated information. park admission is free, parking has come a long way in a expert, youth to seniors… this year we’ve entered into 3-person sprint competition is free, camping is free (first relatively short period of expect to see competitors as an agreement with Summer that sees teams of three, Food and beverage come, first serve), concerts time. It was launched in old as six years to 77 years Water Sports of Port Carling paddle 3-seater kayaks stations are plenty and provide are free and we’ve added our many visitors with a 10 Annual 2009 to coincide with the young, with a 50:50 gender who will be bringing three that were purchased from “culinary tourism experience.” free shuttle service courtesy th 40 minute water ski & flyboard Sweden. This activity is of First Student Canada ratio. New this year, Paddling City of Timmins’ Centennial Great Canadian Celebrations where four Magazine is sponsoring our stunt shows to the Mattagami a great opportunity for the Furthermore, the Vendor’s Charters... yes you read this Marketplace will showcase first ever canoe competition, right, the weekend is FREE. private and public sectors River. The performances are milestones were being Kayak Challenge recognized and celebrated open 10 km. scheduled to take place on looking at team building pottery, paintings, photography, This year we ask that visitors RVs and utility vehicles. opportunities. The Alzheimer by the residents. Having a Sunday, August 26 at 12 pm, consider a voluntary admission Now a three day festival, by way of a non perishable 2 to 4 pm. Several acts will Society is leading the Rubber kayak challenge was a natural. One of the best musical & Festival After all, the Mattagami River it appeals to every demographic be performed and include air Duck Race. This year, we fireworks extravaganzas will food item or cash donation and attracts paddlers and supporting the Timmins wound its way through the chair, ballet, clown acts, front are hosting the Ontario Fur city and the sport of kayaking visitors from many tourism barefoot, multiple barefoot, Managers Federation Rendez play out Saturday night where Food Bank while helping to thousands of spectators are markets. In fact over the last was taking off like wild fire, eight years we’ve had paddlers pyramid, slalom, 360 degrees Vous “A trapper’s Care is left in awe. Some have said nourish young minds as they August 24-26, 2018 throughout North America, from Michigan, South Carolina, swivel, wakeboard, jump act a Local Affair” where many that bigger cities have nothing prepare for another school and the much anticipated year. How can we provide all Europe, Latin America… and displays and family activities showed promising growth. Wisconsin, Minnesota, UK, fly-board demonstrations will be available. Come join on us when it comes to of this programming for free a fireworks musical show! Chile, GTA, Eastern Ontario, It was also an opportunity Southwestern Ontario, Northern where participants will thrill the Timmins Fur Council as you ask? Well thanks to a loyal, to draw attention to the Ontario and the list goes on. the audience with flips, spins they celebrate 50 years. This year, the Great growing, generous corporate positive contributions that the Some participate for the fun and dives. In addition, clown An extensive children play Canadian Kayak Challenge community and our valued Mattagami River had provided and others come for the money, warm-up routine is staged to zone has also been created. & Festival takes place on government partners, we have for the residents of Timmins bragging rights or the hardware get the audience excited. This The Kiwanis Club will be on August 24-26 from the been able to provide residents over the last 100 years or so: that we dole out during the routine has become a crowd hand distributing free candy Mountjoy Historical Conservation and visitors with an “end of fur trade route, city’s drinking awards ceremony. In fact, favourite over the years. floss throughout the weekend Park (Participark) next to the summer” party like none other, water, logging operations, we’ve hosted one of the best The cultural component while face painters will be Mattagami River Bridge. The nowhere! hydro electric production and ranked paddlers from the USA of the festival also includes an kept busy delighting the of course recreation. The one and another from Kingston who extensive Indigenous Village thousands of children present day festival was on and to had just recently completed the complete with teepees, sacred in the kid zone. For more information contact Guy Lamarche, everyone’s surprise, attracted grueling Yukon Quest. fire, spiritually & healing, as Manager Tourism Events 705-360-2640, visit 104 paddlers the first year. well as crafters, drum and Throughout the three days, thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com From a humble beginning, the Over the years we’ve dance and fresh bannock expect to see live concerts or check out Facebook/GreatCanadianKayakChallenge&Festival. challenge which was suppose introduced many peripheral and succulent Indian Tacos. from the main stage. To date, to end with the last of the activities and because of this, we have booked The Mudmen, centennial celebrations is now the attendance, foot print, Stick handling through AK McLeod, Rose Cora Perry headed for year ten and has program and popularity of the the myriad of moving parts & The Truth Untold and guitar taken on a life of its own to festival has continued to grow. associated with the Great protégé, Eugenio Martinez. become the City’s marquee This is no longer a paddling Canadian Kayak Challenge We are currently negotiating and signature festival. Many event. It’s a full out festival & Festival can be a daunting with additional bands. Please of the paddlers and visitors that has been recognized by task. For this reason the visit our website for updates. attending the festival have Festivals & Events Ontario festival Steering Committee Currently Saturday Night said that by all accounts it and awarded five Top 100 has developed some Special will perform Saturday is Ontario’s “best in class” recognitions. This year is no interesting partnerships night with additional bands paddling event. With nine different. We will be adding with not for profit partners. to be listed at a later date.

TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! photo: Jennifer Massie photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Jennifer Massie The Great Canadian paddling categories appealing some new programming to an For example the Tourism Please visit the web site for venue is a non-gated therefore Kayak Challenge & Festival to all ages… from novice to already busy schedule. In fact, Timmins will lead the fun updated information. park admission is free, parking has come a long way in a expert, youth to seniors… this year we’ve entered into 3-person sprint competition is free, camping is free (first relatively short period of expect to see competitors as an agreement with Summer that sees teams of three, Food and beverage come, first serve), concerts time. It was launched in old as six years to 77 years Water Sports of Port Carling paddle 3-seater kayaks stations are plenty and provide are free and we’ve added our many visitors with a 10 Annual 2009 to coincide with the young, with a 50:50 gender who will be bringing three that were purchased from “culinary tourism experience.” free shuttle service courtesy th 40 minute water ski & flyboard Sweden. This activity is of First Student Canada ratio. New this year, Paddling City of Timmins’ Centennial Great Canadian Celebrations where four Magazine is sponsoring our stunt shows to the Mattagami a great opportunity for the Furthermore, the Vendor’s Charters... yes you read this Marketplace will showcase first ever canoe competition, right, the weekend is FREE. private and public sectors River. The performances are milestones were being Kayak Challenge recognized and celebrated open 10 km. scheduled to take place on looking at team building pottery, paintings, photography, This year we ask that visitors RVs and utility vehicles. opportunities. The Alzheimer by the residents. Having a Sunday, August 26 at 12 pm, consider a voluntary admission Now a three day festival, by way of a non perishable 2 to 4 pm. Several acts will Society is leading the Rubber kayak challenge was a natural. One of the best musical & Festival After all, the Mattagami River it appeals to every demographic be performed and include air Duck Race. This year, we fireworks extravaganzas will food item or cash donation and attracts paddlers and supporting the Timmins wound its way through the chair, ballet, clown acts, front are hosting the Ontario Fur city and the sport of kayaking visitors from many tourism barefoot, multiple barefoot, Managers Federation Rendez play out Saturday night where Food Bank while helping to thousands of spectators are markets. In fact over the last was taking off like wild fire, eight years we’ve had paddlers pyramid, slalom, 360 degrees Vous “A trapper’s Care is left in awe. Some have said nourish young minds as they August 24-26, 2018 throughout North America, from Michigan, South Carolina, swivel, wakeboard, jump act a Local Affair” where many that bigger cities have nothing prepare for another school and the much anticipated year. How can we provide all Europe, Latin America… and displays and family activities showed promising growth. Wisconsin, Minnesota, UK, fly-board demonstrations will be available. Come join on us when it comes to of this programming for free a fireworks musical show! Chile, GTA, Eastern Ontario, It was also an opportunity Southwestern Ontario, Northern where participants will thrill the Timmins Fur Council as you ask? Well thanks to a loyal, to draw attention to the Ontario and the list goes on. the audience with flips, spins they celebrate 50 years. This year, the Great growing, generous corporate positive contributions that the Some participate for the fun and dives. In addition, clown An extensive children play Canadian Kayak Challenge community and our valued Mattagami River had provided and others come for the money, warm-up routine is staged to zone has also been created. & Festival takes place on government partners, we have for the residents of Timmins bragging rights or the hardware get the audience excited. This The Kiwanis Club will be on August 24-26 from the been able to provide residents over the last 100 years or so: that we dole out during the routine has become a crowd hand distributing free candy Mountjoy Historical Conservation and visitors with an “end of fur trade route, city’s drinking awards ceremony. In fact, favourite over the years. floss throughout the weekend Park (Participark) next to the summer” party like none other, water, logging operations, we’ve hosted one of the best The cultural component while face painters will be Mattagami River Bridge. The nowhere! hydro electric production and ranked paddlers from the USA of the festival also includes an kept busy delighting the of course recreation. The one and another from Kingston who extensive Indigenous Village thousands of children present day festival was on and to had just recently completed the complete with teepees, sacred in the kid zone. For more information contact Guy Lamarche, everyone’s surprise, attracted grueling Yukon Quest. fire, spiritually & healing, as Manager Tourism Events 705-360-2640, visit 104 paddlers the first year. well as crafters, drum and Throughout the three days, thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com From a humble beginning, the Over the years we’ve dance and fresh bannock expect to see live concerts or check out Facebook/GreatCanadianKayakChallenge&Festival. challenge which was suppose introduced many peripheral and succulent Indian Tacos. from the main stage. To date, to end with the last of the activities and because of this, we have booked The Mudmen, centennial celebrations is now the attendance, foot print, Stick handling through AK McLeod, Rose Cora Perry headed for year ten and has program and popularity of the the myriad of moving parts & The Truth Untold and guitar taken on a life of its own to festival has continued to grow. associated with the Great protégé, Eugenio Martinez. become the City’s marquee This is no longer a paddling Canadian Kayak Challenge We are currently negotiating and signature festival. Many event. It’s a full out festival & Festival can be a daunting with additional bands. Please of the paddlers and visitors that has been recognized by task. For this reason the visit our website for updates. attending the festival have Festivals & Events Ontario festival Steering Committee Currently Saturday Night said that by all accounts it and awarded five Top 100 has developed some Special will perform Saturday is Ontario’s “best in class” recognitions. This year is no interesting partnerships night with additional bands paddling event. With nine different. We will be adding with not for profit partners. to be listed at a later date.

Provincial Parks & Campgrounds Dana-Jowsey Lakes Private Campgrounds Address Telephone Website Provincial Park Big Water Lake Campground 6940 Highway 655 705.360.3100 bigwatercampground.ca Located 30 km west of Timmins, this park provides minimal visitor McArthur Lake Lodge 705.266.5151 facilities. The park offers good fishing, swimming, boating and The Cache Camping Ground Highway 144 705.266.1544 cachecampground.com hiking opportunities plus a picnic Villars Bay Resort 460 Retreat Road 705.262.9828 villarsbay.com area and boat launching site. Dana and Jowsey Lakes are ideal for Wawaitin Holiday Park 7000 Dalton Road 705.266.1555 WildExodus.com canoeing and the shoreline of Dana Lake is distinguished by several mature stands of red and white pine. A trip to the park makes for From provincial parks a pleasant one day outing. and private campgrounds 705.272.7107 to secluded spots that ontarioparks.com dot our lakes and rivers, the Timmins area has an abundance of recreational areas to pitch a tent, take a swim or have a picnic while enjoying our pristine wilderness. Glamping What do you get when you combine glamour and camping? Glamping is the perfect wilderness experience for those people who love the outdoors but are not keen on “roughing it”. WildExodus offers all-inclusive, multi-day packages with professional guides, first- class sleeping quarters, fantastic meals served with wine, trekking and ecotourism activities plus all of the equipment required for canoeing and fishing. Every Glamping expedition is an intimate one with only a single party of four to 12 people booked at a time. 877.474.1555 WildExodus.com photo: WildExodus photo: WildExodus 22 23

Provincial Parks & Campgrounds Dana-Jowsey Lakes Private Campgrounds Address Telephone Website Provincial Park Big Water Lake Campground 6940 Highway 655 705.360.3100 bigwatercampground.ca Located 30 km west of Timmins, this park provides minimal visitor McArthur Lake Lodge 705.266.5151 facilities. The park offers good fishing, swimming, boating and The Cache Camping Ground Highway 144 705.266.1544 cachecampground.com hiking opportunities plus a picnic Villars Bay Resort 460 Retreat Road 705.262.9828 villarsbay.com area and boat launching site. Dana and Jowsey Lakes are ideal for Wawaitin Holiday Park 7000 Dalton Road 705.266.1555 WildExodus.com canoeing and the shoreline of Dana Lake is distinguished by several mature stands of red and white pine. A trip to the park makes for From provincial parks a pleasant one day outing. and private campgrounds 705.272.7107 to secluded spots that ontarioparks.com dot our lakes and rivers, the Timmins area has an abundance of recreational areas to pitch a tent, take a swim or have a picnic while enjoying our pristine wilderness. Glamping What do you get when you combine glamour and camping? Glamping is the perfect wilderness experience for those people who love the outdoors but are not keen on “roughing it”. WildExodus offers all-inclusive, multi-day packages with professional guides, first- class sleeping quarters, fantastic meals served with wine, trekking and ecotourism activities plus all of the equipment required for canoeing and fishing. Every Glamping expedition is an intimate one with only a single party of four to 12 people booked at a time. 877.474.1555 WildExodus.com photo: WildExodus photo: WildExodus 22 23

presents Ivanhoe Lake This park is a perfect family camping destination. An hour west of Timmins in the heart of the White Moose Forest, the campground hugs the shore of Ivanhoe Lake. With its long sandy beach, shallow and warm, the park is perfect for families with children. Stand-Up-Paddleboards, kayaks and canoes are all available to rent and the park’s lakes and the Ivanhoe River provide the setting for some great paddling. The campground has 108 sites, many along the lakeshore with sunset views. Hot showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities are available. Half the sites have electrical appearing on the Mattagami River, Timmins service. Ivanhoe Lake is large, which makes for plenty of opportunities for boating, water skiing and especially fishing. August 26, 2018 Islands and bays make it an interesting boating lake. The Ivanhoe River provides another 20 km of navigable boating waters. Walleye and Northern Pike fishing is very Noon, 2 pm & 4 pm good. A large shoal in the centre of the lake along with the islands and bays lure anglers out on to the water for a great day of fishing. 705.899.2644 | Follow Ontario Parks NE Kettle Lakes Provincial Park Kettle Lake is named for the 22 clear spring-fed lakes that dot the park’s rolling hills. The lakes are part of an ancient glacial landscape covered by a predominantly Jack Pine forest. Half an hour from Timmins, the park is well suited for family camping, with a number of beaches, four hiking trails between 1.5 and 3 km in length, 14 km of biking trails, a playground, interpretive programs and a Nature Centre. The campgrounds are full-service, with showers, laundry and electrical sites. The Park is pet-friendly and has a dog beach area. The parks many lakes create opportunities for exploring by canoe, kayak and Stand-Up-Paddleboard – all are available for rent at the park. The spring-fed, stocked lakes are good for trout fishing and a few lakes also have perch and pike. Park interpreters tell the park’s stories through guided hikes, evening and children’s programs, and at the Nature Centre throughout the summer. 705.363.3511 | Follow Kettle Lakes Extreme Wakeboarding • Flyboarding • Hydro-foiling • Pyramids • and more! ontarioparks.com

presents Ivanhoe Lake This park is a perfect family camping destination. An hour west of Timmins in the heart of the White Moose Forest, the campground hugs the shore of Ivanhoe Lake. With its long sandy beach, shallow and warm, the park is perfect for families with children. Stand-Up-Paddleboards, kayaks and canoes are all available to rent and the park’s lakes and the Ivanhoe River provide the setting for some great paddling. The campground has 108 sites, many along the lakeshore with sunset views. Hot showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities are available. Half the sites have electrical appearing on the Mattagami River, Timmins service. Ivanhoe Lake is large, which makes for plenty of opportunities for boating, water skiing and especially fishing. August 26, 2018 Islands and bays make it an interesting boating lake. The Ivanhoe River provides another 20 km of navigable boating waters. Walleye and Northern Pike fishing is very Noon, 2 pm & 4 pm good. A large shoal in the centre of the lake along with the islands and bays lure anglers out on to the water for a great day of fishing. 705.899.2644 | Follow Ontario Parks NE Kettle Lakes Provincial Park Kettle Lake is named for the 22 clear spring-fed lakes that dot the park’s rolling hills. The lakes are part of an ancient glacial landscape covered by a predominantly Jack Pine forest. Half an hour from Timmins, the park is well suited for family camping, with a number of beaches, four hiking trails between 1.5 and 3 km in length, 14 km of biking trails, a playground, interpretive programs and a Nature Centre. The campgrounds are full-service, with showers, laundry and electrical sites. The Park is pet-friendly and has a dog beach area. The parks many lakes create opportunities for exploring by canoe, kayak and Stand-Up-Paddleboard – all are available for rent at the park. The spring-fed, stocked lakes are good for trout fishing and a few lakes also have perch and pike. Park interpreters tell the park’s stories through guided hikes, evening and children’s programs, and at the Nature Centre throughout the summer. 705.363.3511 | Follow Kettle Lakes Extreme Wakeboarding • Flyboarding • Hydro-foiling • Pyramids • and more! ontarioparks.com

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Outfitters Kammy-Kam WildExodus Ultimate Guiding Black Bear Camp Outfitters and WildExodus offers a number Service Professional guiding services in Wilderness of high end adventures in the Ultimate Guiding Services offers Northern Ontario for all Game Adventures Boreal Forest. Many of nature’s unique all season adventure tours, & Fishing. Black Bear Camp best experiences are available such as guided snowmobile, ATV, offers wolf hunting excursions, Your #1 go to guiding service in through WildExodus and each hunting and fishing tour packages. bear hunting excursions and the north, be it fishing/tripping/ are facilitated by highly qualified From half day outings to multi day fishing excursions. They are photography or just a day in professionals. Paddle beyond trips, Ultimate Guiding Services located in Northern Ontario on the backwoods. Based from your dreams on legendary will provide you with complete the Trans Canada Highway 11 Kamiskotia Lake, we’’ll treat you rivers. Enjoy Glamping, a one of guiding and outfitting services to between Cochrane and Thunder to an outdoor experience tailored a kind, American Plan camping ensure you get the most out of Bay. For all professional or to your request. experience. Guided ATV tours your adventure! General services amateur photographers, they offer • School Packages and photo safaris will allow that are available are full service a chance of a lifetime live sighting (Grades 4 to 8) you to capture magnificent lodges, drive in, fly in, remote of wolves in action. Beware this is • Trees, insects, birds, mammals, landscapes and wildlife. Their outposts, guides. Fishing that is not TV, it’s real! animal habitat, animal fishing and hunting expeditions available is walleye, northern pike, 705.338.2451 adaptations, animal tracks and will create long lasting memories. lake and rainbow trout and perch. blackbearcamp.weebly.com Up here, the game is signs, watershed awareness, WildExodus is your gateway to Hunting that is available is black plentiful. You can experience weather, nature journaling, Arctic adventures where you will bear, moose, ducks and geese. a hunt from a remote, back orienteering, canoeing, get “up close and personal” to 643 Park Avenue woods shack or from the kayaking, initiatives team work polar bears. WildExodus is a comforts of a five star team play, survival member of The International 705.365.7392 Ecotourism Society. resort offering full American • Glamping (Glamorous Camping) plan. So whether you prefer • Guided fishing and hunting trips 7000 Dalton Road a gun, a bow or a camera, • School packages nature and 705.266.1555 photo: Ontario Tourism photo: © Ontario Tourism moose, bear, wolf or small science 1.877.474.1555 game our experienced • Kids Camps – Corporate WildExodus.com outfitters will ensure that Packages your Timmins hunt creates • Private island site rentals - Team building programs - memories that are as big gear (sales/rentals) as legends. • Adventure programs • Environmental practices • Volunteer projects • Clinics and courses, trip journals • Hiking, custom family excursions • Lecture series • and so much more... 705.365.2025 [email protected] photo: WildExodus photo: Mark Clement 26 27

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Warm up to winter Cross Country Skiing Ice Fishing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Located only 3 km from With hundreds of waterways The Timmins Snowmobile The Porcupine Ski Runners offers downtown Timmins, the Porcupine surrounding the Timmins area, Club maintains over 440 km a fully signed snowshoe trail Ski Runners is one of the largest ice fishing is a popular winter of groomed trails in the area. system designed to suit everyone cross country ski clubs in Canada. activity for anglers in search Thanks to an abundance of snow, from experienced to novice. Boasting a new $1.7 million of perch, whitefish, lake trout, our trails are wide and smooth You’ll share the stunning beauty This SNOW, it’s our favorite four This year, don’t look to the Majestic Canadian Moose), dollar Xstrata Copper Chalet and speckled trout, northern pike and said to be some of the best of the Boreal Forest with snow all from the comfort of your Farmer’s Almanac to find letter word. Every year we get in the world! 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We’ve discovered Timmins is one of the few cities information below. hospitality, there are well 705.360.1444 705.360.1444 that it’s even good for holding include snowmobiling, cross- in Ontario that allows access to fever up your ice- fishing rod just country and downhill skiing, appointed rustic resorts and porcupineskirunners.com 705.235.1300 many accommodation properties, porcupineskirunners.com lodges, full service hotels and mnr.gov.on.ca snowshoeing, snowboarding, right. You might even spot restaurants, gas stations and motels and comfortable B&B’s ice fishing and the epic the odd igloo, although we shopping from a number of blues. recommend one of our more Sk8te Hollinger outdoor rink. . at your service. Making your Downhill Skiing designated and business-friendly stay even more pleasant is a The Kamiskotia Snow Resort is comfortable hotel rooms, or You can even treat yourself trails. cozy resorts. to a true Canadian experience, wide variety of dining options, located 20 km west of Timmins 705.264.7066 from casual, to fine dining. a horse drawn sleigh ride and is the winter destination for timminssnowmobileclub.com through the boreal forest. Winter in Timmins is special. downhill skiers and snowboarders. Some of Ontario’s best The stunning beauty of the The resort features 25 unique photo: Claude J Gagnon cross-country skiing and Boreal Forest, combined with runs (the longest is 1,067 m), snowshoeing takes place Mother Nature’s artistic work, two surface lifts, two chair lifts from Porcupine Ski Runners, provides for postcard perfect and a 122 m vertical drop. It also with great downhill skiing and scenery. As you experience boasts a first class chalet and bar snowboarding available at our many winter delights, you and the tallest tube park in the the Kamiskotia Snow Resort. will immerse yourself in the province, as well as offering snow Both are located within city never ending canvass of stark school and equipment rentals. limits. Timmins is also the beauty and solitude, altered Visit their website for trail maps. ultimate destination for a only by a variation of wind 705.268.9057 snowmobile vacation. Here and fresh powder leaving you kamiskotia.com riders enjoy spectacular breathless every step of your scenery, while logging journey knowing full well that photo: Virgil Knapp hundreds of kilometres on this magnificent and natural our network of uncongested, “canvass” is not available for perfectly groomed trails. With viewing anywhere else. an average annual snowfall Here you will feel the warmth of close to 10 feet, this of our Northern Ontario winter. snowmobile destination is said At the end of a beautiful, crisp, to be “best in class”. Access winter day we’ll warm your our many shops, hotels, heart and soul as you warm restaurants, gas stations and your toes. local attractions such as the Cedar Meadows Wilderness For more information, contact Park, (where you will be up us at 1-800-387-8466 or visit close and personal with the tourismtimmins.com photo: © Ontario Tourism photo: Mark Clement 28 29

Archie's Rock A tribute to my friend Archie Chenier O and personal, heli–skied mountains where the descent On June 10 2014, the Ontario Geographic Names Board met for its 148 meeting and one of the topics of discussion th Arnold Schwarzenegger and the list goes on. You see, was Archie’s Rock, a glacial deposit located in the vicinity was greater than 20 miles long, skied with Ted Kennedy, of Little Star Lake. The Board agreed to officially name the Archie was a world traveller, someone who was fascinated rock, Archie’s Rock, after local retired school teacher and by what he discovered in our backyard some 62 years ago. world traveller, Archie Chenier who discovered this hidden A glacial deposit like no other, a massive pile of boulders gem while hiking in the Little Star Lake area back in 1955. the size of homes, haphazardly stacked some eight I met Archie in 2010 or so when he dropped by my stories high in the middle of the Boreal Forest. When a office to discuss Archie’s Rock and the possible tourism guy with as many travel experiences as Archie Chenier values. To his surprise, I invited Archie to take a seat becomes fascinated with and passionate about a natural while I listened attentively to his story. I did not know phenomenon, you had better take notice, and I did! what to make of this because Archie had confessed that Since sharing the Archie’s Rock hike with consumers most of the people he had approached to discuss Archie’s from our tourism market, hundreds if not thousands have Rock had brushed him off. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and made the trip to discover and enjoy something that is truly unique I asked Archie to take me hiking to the rock. Archie agreed despite to our area. Archie, thanks for sharing and to the Ontario Geographic being in his late eighties. What I found was definitely a phenomenon Names Board, thanks for agreeing to officially recognize this glacial and worthy of being included in our travel guide as a point of interest deposit as Archie’s Rock, a tribute to Archie Chenier who stumbled for hikers, a tourism asset of sorts. Since my first meeting with this upon it back in 1955 and at a time where Archie could savour the incredible man, I’ve gone back to Archie’s Rock with many people moment while still enjoying life to the fullest. Expect the unexpected and in the company of my friend and best guide ever, Archie Chenier. During my 39 year tenure in the tourism industry, I’ve met many Archie passed away earlier this year at the age of 92. interesting people, none more interesting than my friend Archie Timmins, Ontario is the ultimate destination for a snowmobile Archie was an interesting individual who lived life to the fullest. Chenier. I only wish I could have met him sooner and joined him on the vacation. Here you’ll enjoy spectacular scenery on perfectly Over the years he has done pretty much everything that you would many adventures and expeditions that he has been fortunate to enjoy. groomed and uncongested trails, logging hundreds of kilometres expect to find on one’s bucket list. He had climbed the tallest mountains, As Archie would say, life is one big adventure. Seize the moment! on a network like no other. With an average snowfall of close hiked the most dangerous jungles, checked out volcanoes up close Guy Lamarche to 10 feet, this snowmobile destination is said to be the best in North America! Our many shops, hotels, resorts, restaurants, gas stations and local attractions such as Cedar Meadows Wilderness Park where you will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with the majestic Canadian moose, are accessible by sled via the snowmobile friendly business access network of routes. With the recent opening of many new national hotel chains, an overnight stay has never been easier. For trail information and snow conditions contact Timmins Snowmobile Club: Office: 705.360.8728 Fax: 705.360.8729 or e-mail [email protected] Come visit and find out for yourself why so many say this is snowmobile paradise. For trip planning assistance: e-mail [email protected] You in? 31

Archie's Rock A tribute to my friend Archie Chenier O and personal, heli–skied mountains where the descent On June 10 2014, the Ontario Geographic Names Board met for its 148 meeting and one of the topics of discussion th Arnold Schwarzenegger and the list goes on. You see, was Archie’s Rock, a glacial deposit located in the vicinity was greater than 20 miles long, skied with Ted Kennedy, of Little Star Lake. The Board agreed to officially name the Archie was a world traveller, someone who was fascinated rock, Archie’s Rock, after local retired school teacher and by what he discovered in our backyard some 62 years ago. world traveller, Archie Chenier who discovered this hidden A glacial deposit like no other, a massive pile of boulders gem while hiking in the Little Star Lake area back in 1955. the size of homes, haphazardly stacked some eight I met Archie in 2010 or so when he dropped by my stories high in the middle of the Boreal Forest. When a office to discuss Archie’s Rock and the possible tourism guy with as many travel experiences as Archie Chenier values. To his surprise, I invited Archie to take a seat becomes fascinated with and passionate about a natural while I listened attentively to his story. I did not know phenomenon, you had better take notice, and I did! what to make of this because Archie had confessed that Since sharing the Archie’s Rock hike with consumers most of the people he had approached to discuss Archie’s from our tourism market, hundreds if not thousands have Rock had brushed him off. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and made the trip to discover and enjoy something that is truly unique I asked Archie to take me hiking to the rock. Archie agreed despite to our area. Archie, thanks for sharing and to the Ontario Geographic being in his late eighties. What I found was definitely a phenomenon Names Board, thanks for agreeing to officially recognize this glacial and worthy of being included in our travel guide as a point of interest deposit as Archie’s Rock, a tribute to Archie Chenier who stumbled for hikers, a tourism asset of sorts. Since my first meeting with this upon it back in 1955 and at a time where Archie could savour the incredible man, I’ve gone back to Archie’s Rock with many people moment while still enjoying life to the fullest. Expect the unexpected and in the company of my friend and best guide ever, Archie Chenier. During my 39 year tenure in the tourism industry, I’ve met many Archie passed away earlier this year at the age of 92. interesting people, none more interesting than my friend Archie Timmins, Ontario is the ultimate destination for a snowmobile Archie was an interesting individual who lived life to the fullest. Chenier. I only wish I could have met him sooner and joined him on the vacation. Here you’ll enjoy spectacular scenery on perfectly Over the years he has done pretty much everything that you would many adventures and expeditions that he has been fortunate to enjoy. groomed and uncongested trails, logging hundreds of kilometres expect to find on one’s bucket list. He had climbed the tallest mountains, As Archie would say, life is one big adventure. Seize the moment! on a network like no other. With an average snowfall of close hiked the most dangerous jungles, checked out volcanoes up close Guy Lamarche to 10 feet, this snowmobile destination is said to be the best in North America! Our many shops, hotels, resorts, restaurants, gas stations and local attractions such as Cedar Meadows Wilderness Park where you will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with the majestic Canadian moose, are accessible by sled via the snowmobile friendly business access network of routes. With the recent opening of many new national hotel chains, an overnight stay has never been easier. For trail information and snow conditions contact Timmins Snowmobile Club: Office: 705.360.8728 Fax: 705.360.8729 or e-mail [email protected] Come visit and find out for yourself why so many say this is snowmobile paradise. For trip planning assistance: e-mail [email protected] You in? 31

What do A.J. Casson, a jackleg drill and the Porcupine Advance newspaper have in common? All of these pieces can be found in the collections of the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre! Located at 325 Second Avenue in Timmins, the Timmins Museum: While at the museum, you can also tour a Hollinger House that lets National Exhibition Centre is your premier heritage and visual arts you see how families lived during the 1930’s. If you want to know destination in Timmins. The museum is a public resource how prospector’s survived when they first came through the area, dedicated to the presentation, promotion and preservation of a visit to our replica prospector’s cabin is a must. heritage and culture through exhibitions, community education and public programmes. The museum archival collection includes over 20,000 images of the Porcupine, dating from 1908. Researchers are welcomed to submit The TM: NEC operates as a community museum and a national their requests and arrange for study time with the collection. The exhibition centre; we connect objects of cultural and national museum also screens films that illustrate our early gold rush past. significance to our community and visitors. Our collections, exhibitions and programmes have the power to educate, inspire Finally, a trip to the museum would not be complete without a visit and transform individuals of all ages and the local, regional and to our Museum Gift Shop. Local handmade crafts and items from national communities. around the world are available year round. Our children’s corner offers a variety of educational (but fun!) toys and games. The museum features changing exhibitions during the year that talk about our local history. Our temporary gallery space also The Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre is opened year hosts travelling exhibitions from across Canada. Educational round, seven days a week and admission is free of charge. programmes are available for grades one to twelve and are delivered in both English and French. We also offer a variety timminsmuseum.ca of workshops for adults and children dealing with arts and heritage themes. 705.360.2617 photo: Graeme Oxby Photo: Brad Wood

What do A.J. Casson, a jackleg drill and the Porcupine Advance newspaper have in common? All of these pieces can be found in the collections of the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre! Located at 325 Second Avenue in Timmins, the Timmins Museum: While at the museum, you can also tour a Hollinger House that lets National Exhibition Centre is your premier heritage and visual arts you see how families lived during the 1930’s. If you want to know destination in Timmins. The museum is a public resource how prospector’s survived when they first came through the area, dedicated to the presentation, promotion and preservation of a visit to our replica prospector’s cabin is a must. heritage and culture through exhibitions, community education and public programmes. The museum archival collection includes over 20,000 images of the Porcupine, dating from 1908. Researchers are welcomed to submit The TM: NEC operates as a community museum and a national their requests and arrange for study time with the collection. The exhibition centre; we connect objects of cultural and national museum also screens films that illustrate our early gold rush past. significance to our community and visitors. Our collections, exhibitions and programmes have the power to educate, inspire Finally, a trip to the museum would not be complete without a visit and transform individuals of all ages and the local, regional and to our Museum Gift Shop. Local handmade crafts and items from national communities. around the world are available year round. Our children’s corner offers a variety of educational (but fun!) toys and games. The museum features changing exhibitions during the year that talk about our local history. Our temporary gallery space also The Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre is opened year hosts travelling exhibitions from across Canada. Educational round, seven days a week and admission is free of charge. programmes are available for grades one to twelve and are delivered in both English and French. We also offer a variety timminsmuseum.ca of workshops for adults and children dealing with arts and heritage themes. 705.360.2617 photo: Graeme Oxby Photo: Brad Wood

Competitive events The City of Timmins is Porcupine Ski Eclipse Financial Timmins Minor Timmins Golden The Great Canadian Gold Rush Run Local Hockey renowned for the many Runners Loppet Snowcross Pro Hockey Smiling M Trails Half Marathon Kayak Challenge An annual event held in Timmins, Check out some exciting local high quality, well-organized The Porcupine Ski Runners Challenge Tournament COME RUN OR WALK WITH US... & Festival the city with a heart of gold. hockey, whether its a tournament competitive events that 38 annual Loppet is a chance Canadian Snowcross Racing returns For more than 30 years the This fun and competitive event This end of summer water based The “Gold Rush Run” is an or a regular season game. th take place here every year. for the whole family to enjoy a to Timmins, Ontario, March 3-4, Timmins Minor Hockey Association includes a half marathon run or festival attracts paddlers from appropriately named competitive Timmins Rock Junior A weekend of cross country skiing. located at the end of Spruce has hosted the Smiling M walk, a two person half marathon throughout North America and 5 km race as well as a 2 km fun timminsrock.com The scope of the various On February 24 enjoy the Short Street South all snowmobilers tournament. Originally sponsored relay, a 5 km run or walk and Europe, all vying for a piece run. Having run for more than events continue to grow, & Sweet challenges suited for will be able to ride right to the by Mikes Food Stores and taking a family 2 km run or walk. The of the $15,000 cash prizes. ten years it boasts having on Timmins Minor Hockey Association year after year and these the whole family. Whether you race track. High flying, fast racing place over the Christmas holidays exciting half marathon race course With nine competitive paddling average more than 200 runners timminsminorhockey.com are attracting participants are a competitive skier or new presented by Eclipse Financial the tournament has evolved into starts at the Timmins Regional divisions, kayak clinics, in attendance. Held annually Porcupine Minor Hockey on Sunday of the Thanksgiving from throughout North to the sport, there is a distance will take place both days from a three weekend event involving Athletics and Soccer complex, a 5 km guided family paddle long weekend it offers a fast Association takes runners through the streets and category for you. We’ll America to travel to Timmins provide you with a hot lunch, 9 am to sundown. Advance tickets teams from all over Northeastern leading to the southern part of the and traditional shore lunch flat course complete with water porcupineminorhockey.com Ontario. These three events bring will be available December 16, and the much anticipated to compete hoping to earn a chance at dozens of draw prizes at Eclipse Financial, J & B cycle, over 40 teams to area and run city, into historical Schumacher, 3-person kayak sprint competition station, finishing medal, post-race Schumacher Minor Hockey bragging rights or to win and a relaxing social atmosphere Mikey’s and Riverside RV. Come from Friday morning to Sunday along Gillies Lake path and into via three person boats, this breakfast, race event t-shirt, chip Association big money. Event organizers after the race in the beautiful out and cheer the racers on! afternoon. Timmins Minor Hockey our beautiful nature trail system. festival continues to draw timing, registration grab bag and schumacherday.com random door prizes. Custom made are anxious to welcome Xstrata Chalet. snowcross.com is very proud to host these Held annually in mid August, this thousands of spectators hungry medals & cash prizes are awarded Timmins Ringette Association event hands out t-shirts, race kits you to their competition porcupineskirunners.com tournaments in the City and and medals to all participants for paddling action. The festival to top male and female age group timminsringette.com provides a number of exciting to showcase everything we have and wish you luck. to offer her in the City with the and $4,100 in cash prizes to top activities sure to please children, winners with $400 prizes going to Visit tourismtimmins.com Heart of Gold. The tournaments runners. This year’s race will be families and seniors alike. top male and female overall. The race is held at École Secondaire held on August 12 and, as always, and read through the run on the following weekends. promises to be an exciting and On Sunday, thousands will be Publique Renaissance and winds cheering on their favourite duck calendar of events for Bantam and Midget entertaining event for participants during the Alzheimer Society’s throughout the Mountjoy area December 8-10 dates and links. and spectators. Whether you want annual Rubber Duck Race. of Timmins. The proceeds of Novice, Atom, Peewee to be competitive or just have fun this year’s race will go toward January 5-7, 2019 with friends and family, this event The Great Canadian Kayak the Timmins Family YMCA and Challenge & Festival takes place timminsminorhockey.com is for you. Take advantage of the August 24-26. KidSport Timmins to help fund early bird registration and register activities promoting a healthy before June 1. thegreatcanadiankayak lifestyle in our community. The Hollinger Cup challenge.com goldentrailshalfmarathon.ca goldrushrun.ca With 24 rinks in the making, The Hollinger Cup will be one of the largest pond hockey tournaments Mattagami First in the world! This 3-on-3 Nation Fishing pond hockey tournament will photo: David Laneville accommodate Derbies up to a record setting 500 teams. The Mattagami First Nation For $250.00 per team the is host to three major angling Hollinger Cup 3-on-3 tournament events in the Timmins area. photo: Thomas Perry photo: Claude J Gagnon allows you and 4 friends to team The community has hosted fishing up and challenge for the trophy tournaments and derbies over everyone is talking about! This the past 18 years, including the all takes place February 17-19. most anticipated event that kicks hollingercup.com off the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail (nowt.ca) each June. The event attracts competitive anglers but anyone looking to spend a great weekend of fishing with friends and family while eyeing the prizes should not miss out! mattagami.com photo: David Laneville photo: DrewGauley photo: Claude J Gagnon 34 35

Competitive events The City of Timmins is Porcupine Ski Eclipse Financial Timmins Minor Timmins Golden The Great Canadian Gold Rush Run Local Hockey renowned for the many Runners Loppet Snowcross Pro Hockey Smiling M Trails Half Marathon Kayak Challenge An annual event held in Timmins, Check out some exciting local high quality, well-organized The Porcupine Ski Runners Challenge Tournament COME RUN OR WALK WITH US... & Festival the city with a heart of gold. hockey, whether its a tournament competitive events that 38 annual Loppet is a chance Canadian Snowcross Racing returns For more than 30 years the This fun and competitive event This end of summer water based The “Gold Rush Run” is an or a regular season game. th take place here every year. for the whole family to enjoy a to Timmins, Ontario, March 3-4, Timmins Minor Hockey Association includes a half marathon run or festival attracts paddlers from appropriately named competitive Timmins Rock Junior A weekend of cross country skiing. located at the end of Spruce has hosted the Smiling M walk, a two person half marathon throughout North America and 5 km race as well as a 2 km fun timminsrock.com The scope of the various On February 24 enjoy the Short Street South all snowmobilers tournament. Originally sponsored relay, a 5 km run or walk and Europe, all vying for a piece run. Having run for more than events continue to grow, & Sweet challenges suited for will be able to ride right to the by Mikes Food Stores and taking a family 2 km run or walk. The of the $15,000 cash prizes. ten years it boasts having on Timmins Minor Hockey Association year after year and these the whole family. Whether you race track. High flying, fast racing place over the Christmas holidays exciting half marathon race course With nine competitive paddling average more than 200 runners timminsminorhockey.com are attracting participants are a competitive skier or new presented by Eclipse Financial the tournament has evolved into starts at the Timmins Regional divisions, kayak clinics, in attendance. Held annually Porcupine Minor Hockey on Sunday of the Thanksgiving from throughout North to the sport, there is a distance will take place both days from a three weekend event involving Athletics and Soccer complex, a 5 km guided family paddle long weekend it offers a fast Association takes runners through the streets and category for you. We’ll America to travel to Timmins provide you with a hot lunch, 9 am to sundown. Advance tickets teams from all over Northeastern leading to the southern part of the and traditional shore lunch flat course complete with water porcupineminorhockey.com Ontario. These three events bring will be available December 16, and the much anticipated to compete hoping to earn a chance at dozens of draw prizes at Eclipse Financial, J & B cycle, over 40 teams to area and run city, into historical Schumacher, 3-person kayak sprint competition station, finishing medal, post-race Schumacher Minor Hockey bragging rights or to win and a relaxing social atmosphere Mikey’s and Riverside RV. Come from Friday morning to Sunday along Gillies Lake path and into via three person boats, this breakfast, race event t-shirt, chip Association big money. Event organizers after the race in the beautiful out and cheer the racers on! afternoon. Timmins Minor Hockey our beautiful nature trail system. festival continues to draw timing, registration grab bag and schumacherday.com random door prizes. Custom made are anxious to welcome Xstrata Chalet. snowcross.com is very proud to host these Held annually in mid August, this thousands of spectators hungry medals & cash prizes are awarded Timmins Ringette Association event hands out t-shirts, race kits you to their competition porcupineskirunners.com tournaments in the City and and medals to all participants for paddling action. The festival to top male and female age group timminsringette.com provides a number of exciting to showcase everything we have and wish you luck. to offer her in the City with the and $4,100 in cash prizes to top activities sure to please children, winners with $400 prizes going to Visit tourismtimmins.com Heart of Gold. The tournaments runners. This year’s race will be families and seniors alike. top male and female overall. The race is held at École Secondaire held on August 12 and, as always, and read through the run on the following weekends. promises to be an exciting and On Sunday, thousands will be Publique Renaissance and winds cheering on their favourite duck calendar of events for Bantam and Midget entertaining event for participants during the Alzheimer Society’s throughout the Mountjoy area December 8-10 dates and links. and spectators. Whether you want annual Rubber Duck Race. of Timmins. The proceeds of Novice, Atom, Peewee to be competitive or just have fun this year’s race will go toward January 5-7, 2019 with friends and family, this event The Great Canadian Kayak the Timmins Family YMCA and Challenge & Festival takes place timminsminorhockey.com is for you. Take advantage of the August 24-26. KidSport Timmins to help fund early bird registration and register activities promoting a healthy before June 1. thegreatcanadiankayak lifestyle in our community. The Hollinger Cup challenge.com goldentrailshalfmarathon.ca goldrushrun.ca With 24 rinks in the making, The Hollinger Cup will be one of the largest pond hockey tournaments Mattagami First in the world! This 3-on-3 Nation Fishing pond hockey tournament will photo: David Laneville accommodate Derbies up to a record setting 500 teams. The Mattagami First Nation For $250.00 per team the is host to three major angling Hollinger Cup 3-on-3 tournament events in the Timmins area. photo: Thomas Perry photo: Claude J Gagnon allows you and 4 friends to team The community has hosted fishing up and challenge for the trophy tournaments and derbies over everyone is talking about! This the past 18 years, including the all takes place February 17-19. most anticipated event that kicks hollingercup.com off the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail (nowt.ca) each June. The event attracts competitive anglers but anyone looking to spend a great weekend of fishing with friends and family while eyeing the prizes should not miss out! mattagami.com photo: David Laneville photo: DrewGauley photo: Claude J Gagnon 34 35

Urban attractions and events 705MX Apiary Tours Canada’s Greatest Provincial geologists first Cedar Meadows Connaught & District Dream Acres Hollinger Park Timmins only motocross track Come visit our research apiary, Goldfields! identified gold in quartz veins Wilderness Park Pioneer Museum Alpaca Farm Mini-Putt near Porcupine Lake in 1896. In located 20 minutes from the learn about bees, see three types A self-guided tour the spring of 1909, a prospecting View many different species The Pioneer Museum is The Dream Acres Alpaca Farm The Hollinger Park Mini-Putt City Centre. This 10-hectare plot of hives, sample local honey, The Timmins area is one of the team led by Harry Preston and of Canadian wildlife, including located in Northeastern Ontario is located just east of Timmins. offers an 18-hole mini-putt, has a lot to offer for any skilled walk our nature trails and more. richest gold fields in the world Jack Wilson discovered a hill of moose, deer, elk, bison and approximately 30 miles east These animals are curious but batting cages and basketball rider. At the 705MX motocross School class visits are welcome! and over the past century has quartz full of gold and called it mountain goats, all in a natural of the City of Timmins, in very timid. They are sociable and hoops. Season memberships, riders are able to practice their Tours are offered from June to produced more gold than any “The Big Dome”. As legend has outdoor setting. Situated on Connaught. It is a small all have different personalities group rates and birthday skills through the sharp corners, October. Please dress according mining camp in Canada. Today, it, Harry Preston slipped on a 275 acres, Cedar Meadows is community with 400 people, which lead to wonderful photo packages are available. big jumps and wide open space. to weather conditions. If possible, the City Of Timmins is northern rocky knoll and his boots stripped a year round resort and spa looking to preserve their local opportunities. Take a tour of wear light coloured clothing, 705.264.7888 5050 Kamiskotia Road Ontario’s third largest city and the moss away from the rock located on the mighty Mattagami heritage. The surrounding areas the farm and purchase various (Kamiskotia Snow Resort) closed toe shoes and socks. And remains one of Canada’s major to reveal a large vein of gold. River just five minutes from consist of Barbers Bay, Dugwal, alpaca-related products. Take don’t forget your insect repellent. centres of mining. Not only is downtown Timmins. It offers Finn Road, Hoyle, Ice Chest Lake, a walk or go snowshoeing on 705.363.8185 Any persons allergic to bee stings mining a key part of the city’s This discovery set off the great unique opportunities to explore McIntosh Springs and Nighthawk. one of the many nature trails Industrial Tours should bring their EpiPen. Tour heritage, but Timmins has also Porcupine Gold Rush. Later the the ecology, biology and history Local history in the area dates and enjoy the great outdoors! From trees to gold, Tourism same year, prospectors discovered duration is approximately one become a leader in rehabilitating the Hollinger and McIntyre of the area. back over 300 years; back to the Open all year. Please call to Timmins organizes a series hour. Honey and pollen will be former mining sites into parks and gold deposits. The villages of days when First Nation peoples schedule a visit. of free tours each summer that available for purchase. recreational lands. This GeoTour South Porcupine, Timmins and 877.207.6123 and the Hudson Bay Company 705.273.1656 provide a behind the scenes look cedarmeadows.com Tournées aussi disponsibles highlights Timmins’ “Big Three” Schumacher sprang up to serve frequented the land and navigated dreamacres.ca at various industries operating in the area. Contact us for en français. gold mines – Hollinger, Dome and each of the “Big Three” mines the waters. Although their name McIntyre – as well as city parks may have changed over the years, tour options, schedules and 705.465.1134 reclaimed from former mine sites. developed on these gold deposits. determination and hard work has reservations. timminsecobees.com During the next hundred years, There’s gold in the Porcupine! over 50 mines produced dedicated generations to remain 800.387.8466 70 million ounces of gold, making in this historical area. tourismtimmins.com the Porcupine mining camp (later 705.363.3201 referred to as the Timmins mining cdhs.cjb.net camp) Canada’s greatest gold producer. If discovered today, the collective gold of the Timmins gold fields would have an astonishing value of $100 billion dollars. The Hollinger – McIntyre gold deposit, which geologists consider a single body of ore, ranks as the world’s second greatest gold producer, behind only the fabulous Golden Mile in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. photo: Brittany-Jean Lauriault photo: Jack Watson photo: Jarout Gold continues to be discovered today: Timmins’ newest mine opened in 2011. photo: Robin Allen 800.387.8466 tourismtimmins.com photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Claude J Gagnon 36 37

Urban attractions and events 705MX Apiary Tours Canada’s Greatest Provincial geologists first Cedar Meadows Connaught & District Dream Acres Hollinger Park Timmins only motocross track Come visit our research apiary, Goldfields! identified gold in quartz veins Wilderness Park Pioneer Museum Alpaca Farm Mini-Putt near Porcupine Lake in 1896. In located 20 minutes from the learn about bees, see three types A self-guided tour the spring of 1909, a prospecting View many different species The Pioneer Museum is The Dream Acres Alpaca Farm The Hollinger Park Mini-Putt City Centre. This 10-hectare plot of hives, sample local honey, The Timmins area is one of the team led by Harry Preston and of Canadian wildlife, including located in Northeastern Ontario is located just east of Timmins. offers an 18-hole mini-putt, has a lot to offer for any skilled walk our nature trails and more. richest gold fields in the world Jack Wilson discovered a hill of moose, deer, elk, bison and approximately 30 miles east These animals are curious but batting cages and basketball rider. At the 705MX motocross School class visits are welcome! and over the past century has quartz full of gold and called it mountain goats, all in a natural of the City of Timmins, in very timid. They are sociable and hoops. Season memberships, riders are able to practice their Tours are offered from June to produced more gold than any “The Big Dome”. As legend has outdoor setting. Situated on Connaught. It is a small all have different personalities group rates and birthday skills through the sharp corners, October. Please dress according mining camp in Canada. Today, it, Harry Preston slipped on a 275 acres, Cedar Meadows is community with 400 people, which lead to wonderful photo packages are available. big jumps and wide open space. to weather conditions. If possible, the City Of Timmins is northern rocky knoll and his boots stripped a year round resort and spa looking to preserve their local opportunities. Take a tour of wear light coloured clothing, 705.264.7888 5050 Kamiskotia Road Ontario’s third largest city and the moss away from the rock located on the mighty Mattagami heritage. The surrounding areas the farm and purchase various (Kamiskotia Snow Resort) closed toe shoes and socks. And remains one of Canada’s major to reveal a large vein of gold. River just five minutes from consist of Barbers Bay, Dugwal, alpaca-related products. Take don’t forget your insect repellent. centres of mining. Not only is downtown Timmins. It offers Finn Road, Hoyle, Ice Chest Lake, a walk or go snowshoeing on 705.363.8185 Any persons allergic to bee stings mining a key part of the city’s This discovery set off the great unique opportunities to explore McIntosh Springs and Nighthawk. one of the many nature trails Industrial Tours should bring their EpiPen. Tour heritage, but Timmins has also Porcupine Gold Rush. Later the the ecology, biology and history Local history in the area dates and enjoy the great outdoors! From trees to gold, Tourism same year, prospectors discovered duration is approximately one become a leader in rehabilitating the Hollinger and McIntyre of the area. back over 300 years; back to the Open all year. Please call to Timmins organizes a series hour. Honey and pollen will be former mining sites into parks and gold deposits. The villages of days when First Nation peoples schedule a visit. of free tours each summer that available for purchase. recreational lands. This GeoTour South Porcupine, Timmins and 877.207.6123 and the Hudson Bay Company 705.273.1656 provide a behind the scenes look cedarmeadows.com Tournées aussi disponsibles highlights Timmins’ “Big Three” Schumacher sprang up to serve frequented the land and navigated dreamacres.ca at various industries operating in the area. Contact us for en français. gold mines – Hollinger, Dome and each of the “Big Three” mines the waters. Although their name McIntyre – as well as city parks may have changed over the years, tour options, schedules and 705.465.1134 reclaimed from former mine sites. developed on these gold deposits. determination and hard work has reservations. timminsecobees.com During the next hundred years, There’s gold in the Porcupine! over 50 mines produced dedicated generations to remain 800.387.8466 70 million ounces of gold, making in this historical area. tourismtimmins.com the Porcupine mining camp (later 705.363.3201 referred to as the Timmins mining cdhs.cjb.net camp) Canada’s greatest gold producer. If discovered today, the collective gold of the Timmins gold fields would have an astonishing value of $100 billion dollars. The Hollinger – McIntyre gold deposit, which geologists consider a single body of ore, ranks as the world’s second greatest gold producer, behind only the fabulous Golden Mile in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. photo: Brittany-Jean Lauriault photo: Jack Watson photo: Jarout Gold continues to be discovered today: Timmins’ newest mine opened in 2011. photo: Robin Allen 800.387.8466 tourismtimmins.com photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Claude J Gagnon 36 37

Urban attractions and events Timmins Museum Thurston Stained NEO Laser Tag Mid Town Bowl Stars and Thunder Northern Ontario Ride The North, Riverview Off Leash National Exhibition Glass & Studio NEO Laser Tag, located at Mid Town Bowl is a 20 lane, Music Festival Expo Motorcycle Touring Dog Park Centre This uniquely northern studio is 440 Algonquin Blvd. East, Unit 5, 5-pin bowling alley located in the presented by Northern Ontario Expo returns Ride The North is a motorcycle Located at 30 Mattagami Blvd., The Red and Black Galleries, found at 35 Father Costello Drive, is a state-of-the-art laser tag heart of Timmins that features Goldcorp Porcupine for their eighth year this April program developed to help Riverview Off Leash Dog Park game where the players seek computerized scoring, nighttime located at 325 Second Avenue, where they have been creating to capture the opponents’ base. “Glow Bowling”, arcade games Gold Mines 21 & 22 at the McIntyre Curling promote motorcycle touring in provides plenty of recreation feature local historical exhibitions custom stained glass treasures Laser Tag is a heart-pounding, and more. Mid Town Bowl is The City of Timmins is excited Club. Northern Ontario Expo legendary Northeastern Ontario. for dogs, big and small. The as well as travelling displays from for over 15 years. As a stained adrenaline-pumping game, where fully licensed under LLBO and is to present what promises to showcases over 30 exhibitors The program includes the 8,000 square foot park has across Canada. The archives glass supplier offering stained strategy and luck are joined to located at 70 Algonquin Boulevard be one of the biggest festivals and programming. This year will promotion of five qualified biker a supply of water to keep your include over 20,000 images of the glass artwork for your collection, defeat your opponents. After West. across the country. The 8-day introduce the Northern Ontario friendly motorcycle touring routes pet hydrated, with free parking Porcupine area, with an emphasis importance is placed on the playing, the players collect their Stars and Thunder will see a Expo Kid’s Zone, Cosplay Corner, in Northeastern Ontario – with for 25 vehicles. Lighting and large on the early days of the Porcupine customer’s experience while score sheets in the lobby where 705.267.3500 spectacular lineup of Canadian photo booth and the return of the main loop tour accessing the shade trees will be added to this Gold Rush and the development visiting the studio and satisfaction they can also watch other gamers and international music stars Artist Alley, the Vendors Market City of Timmins. The motorcycle popular dog park. of the mining communities. with their purchase. in action on a live feed. There Mountjoy Independent including Eric Lapointe, Roch and celebrity autograph and photo map features the City of Timmins A collection of local artifacts tell facebook.com/ is also an escape room, where Farmer’s Market Voisine, LGS, Céleste Lévis, Blue sessions. Also returning will be as a stop and stay location for the story of the community and thurstonstainedglass you are trapped in a room for Rodeo, Colin James, Midnight the annual Cosplay contest and riders who are brave enough to its residents. 705.531.2928 60 minutes. You must search The Mountjoy Independent Shine, Marianas Trench, Virginia to Gaming Zone. Make sure you take on the “Great Legends Circle Farmers’ Market provides an timminsmuseum.ca the room for clues to solve the outlet for local farmers, bakers, Vegas, Julian Taylor Band, Burton check out the most detailed and Tour.” An overnight stay, a visit to the Timmins Museum Nation up to date information on the 705.360.2617 puzzles and unlock the door producers, crafters and artisans Cummings & Band, Sloan, Trooper, Northern Ontario Expo official Exhibition Centre and many dining before the timer runs out. NEO to sell their goods, while providing Gord Bamford, Lindsay Ell, Aaron website and Facebook page. options are recommended, as Laser Tag also has two indoor convenient access to a variety of Goodvin, Chris Buck Band, Paul riders make their way through the Golf simulators, many redemption local products in a family-friendly Brandt, High Valley, Nice Horse, northernontarioexpo.com city limits. arcade games and a three story community atmosphere. Rain or The Beach Boys, Arkells, Alan indoor playground. For parties, shine, all season long, market Doyle, 54-40, Bryan Adams, Porcupine Miner’s ridethenorth.com tournaments or simply a fun members bring their products Our Lady Peace, Matthew Good Memorial afternoon, book your game at to the Mountjoy Independent and Sons of Maxwell. Furthermore This tribute was made possible NEO Laser Tag. Farmers’ Market to sell on a fireworks competition will be thanks to the fundraising efforts 705.531.4824 Saturday morning. Come and hosted by the City and will see of the Porcupine Miner’s Memorial photo: © Ontario Tourism neolasertag.com experience the friendly, neighborly Brazil, Finland and China compete. Committee which included atmosphere at the Mountjoy Finally, on Canada Day, expect donations from local contractors. Independent Farmers’ Market, to see a fireworks extravaganza The statue of the miner, head Visit our web site for times like no other. frame and tablets bearing the and dates. Stars and Thunder kicks off names of 594 miners killed in 814 Park Avenue, Timmins on June 24, leading up to the mining accidents was unveiled performance of international rock in 2008 and, in the following 705.268.5068 star Bryan Adams on July 1. mountjoyfarmersmarket.com year, the statues of a mother The open-air, all-ages event will and two children were unveiled photo: Graeme Oxby take place in the Hollinger Park to commemorate those families at the heart of Timmins, hosting left behind. This is located on up to 23,000 spectators. During McIntyre Road, Schumacher, the day, there will also be free Ontario. photo: Marc Durocher activities at multiple festival locations for the entire family to enjoy, celebrating the culture and history of the regions. These include free kids’ activities such as inflatables, face painting, live show and local entertainment. starsandthunder.com photo: Ted Van Boort photo: Guy Lamarche 38 39

Urban attractions and events Timmins Museum Thurston Stained NEO Laser Tag Mid Town Bowl Stars and Thunder Northern Ontario Ride The North, Riverview Off Leash National Exhibition Glass & Studio NEO Laser Tag, located at Mid Town Bowl is a 20 lane, Music Festival Expo Motorcycle Touring Dog Park Centre This uniquely northern studio is 440 Algonquin Blvd. East, Unit 5, 5-pin bowling alley located in the presented by Northern Ontario Expo returns Ride The North is a motorcycle Located at 30 Mattagami Blvd., The Red and Black Galleries, found at 35 Father Costello Drive, is a state-of-the-art laser tag heart of Timmins that features Goldcorp Porcupine for their eighth year this April program developed to help Riverview Off Leash Dog Park game where the players seek computerized scoring, nighttime located at 325 Second Avenue, where they have been creating to capture the opponents’ base. “Glow Bowling”, arcade games Gold Mines 21 & 22 at the McIntyre Curling promote motorcycle touring in provides plenty of recreation feature local historical exhibitions custom stained glass treasures Laser Tag is a heart-pounding, and more. Mid Town Bowl is The City of Timmins is excited Club. Northern Ontario Expo legendary Northeastern Ontario. for dogs, big and small. The as well as travelling displays from for over 15 years. As a stained adrenaline-pumping game, where fully licensed under LLBO and is to present what promises to showcases over 30 exhibitors The program includes the 8,000 square foot park has across Canada. The archives glass supplier offering stained strategy and luck are joined to located at 70 Algonquin Boulevard be one of the biggest festivals and programming. This year will promotion of five qualified biker a supply of water to keep your include over 20,000 images of the glass artwork for your collection, defeat your opponents. After West. across the country. The 8-day introduce the Northern Ontario friendly motorcycle touring routes pet hydrated, with free parking Porcupine area, with an emphasis importance is placed on the playing, the players collect their Stars and Thunder will see a Expo Kid’s Zone, Cosplay Corner, in Northeastern Ontario – with for 25 vehicles. Lighting and large on the early days of the Porcupine customer’s experience while score sheets in the lobby where 705.267.3500 spectacular lineup of Canadian photo booth and the return of the main loop tour accessing the shade trees will be added to this Gold Rush and the development visiting the studio and satisfaction they can also watch other gamers and international music stars Artist Alley, the Vendors Market City of Timmins. The motorcycle popular dog park. of the mining communities. with their purchase. in action on a live feed. There Mountjoy Independent including Eric Lapointe, Roch and celebrity autograph and photo map features the City of Timmins A collection of local artifacts tell facebook.com/ is also an escape room, where Farmer’s Market Voisine, LGS, Céleste Lévis, Blue sessions. Also returning will be as a stop and stay location for the story of the community and thurstonstainedglass you are trapped in a room for Rodeo, Colin James, Midnight the annual Cosplay contest and riders who are brave enough to its residents. 705.531.2928 60 minutes. You must search The Mountjoy Independent Shine, Marianas Trench, Virginia to Gaming Zone. Make sure you take on the “Great Legends Circle Farmers’ Market provides an timminsmuseum.ca the room for clues to solve the outlet for local farmers, bakers, Vegas, Julian Taylor Band, Burton check out the most detailed and Tour.” An overnight stay, a visit to the Timmins Museum Nation up to date information on the 705.360.2617 puzzles and unlock the door producers, crafters and artisans Cummings & Band, Sloan, Trooper, Northern Ontario Expo official Exhibition Centre and many dining before the timer runs out. NEO to sell their goods, while providing Gord Bamford, Lindsay Ell, Aaron website and Facebook page. options are recommended, as Laser Tag also has two indoor convenient access to a variety of Goodvin, Chris Buck Band, Paul riders make their way through the Golf simulators, many redemption local products in a family-friendly Brandt, High Valley, Nice Horse, northernontarioexpo.com city limits. arcade games and a three story community atmosphere. Rain or The Beach Boys, Arkells, Alan indoor playground. For parties, shine, all season long, market Doyle, 54-40, Bryan Adams, Porcupine Miner’s ridethenorth.com tournaments or simply a fun members bring their products Our Lady Peace, Matthew Good Memorial afternoon, book your game at to the Mountjoy Independent and Sons of Maxwell. Furthermore This tribute was made possible NEO Laser Tag. Farmers’ Market to sell on a fireworks competition will be thanks to the fundraising efforts 705.531.4824 Saturday morning. Come and hosted by the City and will see of the Porcupine Miner’s Memorial photo: © Ontario Tourism neolasertag.com experience the friendly, neighborly Brazil, Finland and China compete. Committee which included atmosphere at the Mountjoy Finally, on Canada Day, expect donations from local contractors. Independent Farmers’ Market, to see a fireworks extravaganza The statue of the miner, head Visit our web site for times like no other. frame and tablets bearing the and dates. Stars and Thunder kicks off names of 594 miners killed in 814 Park Avenue, Timmins on June 24, leading up to the mining accidents was unveiled performance of international rock in 2008 and, in the following 705.268.5068 star Bryan Adams on July 1. mountjoyfarmersmarket.com year, the statues of a mother The open-air, all-ages event will and two children were unveiled photo: Graeme Oxby take place in the Hollinger Park to commemorate those families at the heart of Timmins, hosting left behind. This is located on up to 23,000 spectators. During McIntyre Road, Schumacher, the day, there will also be free Ontario. photo: Marc Durocher activities at multiple festival locations for the entire family to enjoy, celebrating the culture and history of the regions. These include free kids’ activities such as inflatables, face painting, live show and local entertainment. starsandthunder.com photo: Ted Van Boort photo: Guy Lamarche 38 39

Urban attractions and events Sk8te Hollinger Shania Twain Exhibits Timmins Comedy Summer Concert THE Lace up the skates and enjoy In 2013, the City of Timmins Festival Series the 340-metre long figure-8 made the difficult decision of Timmins Comedy Festival is The 9 Annual Summer Concert th track in the historical Hollinger selling the Shania Twain Centre a fundraising initiative created by Series gets underway on July 4 White Moose Park. Surrounded with nearly to Goldcorp to make way for the local personality Constable Rick with the first free concert taking 500 Christmas trees this unique Hollinger Open Pit mine, a project Lemieux. This hilarious 3-day place. track is believed to be the longest that will eliminate many mine event will be taking place figure-8 skating track in North hazards from years past, create April 5-7. The dates and locations for the FOREST America. This volunteer lead employment and economic wealth Summer Concert Series are as initiative is a fantastic addition to for the City of Timmins over 705.465.4088 follows: the community and truly makes a 10 year period. The extensive timminscomedy.com McIntyre Park Timmins known for the great Shania Twain Collection has been July 4, 11, 18, 25 outdoors and more! returned to her and an agreement Timmins Fall Fair Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 705.221.1338 has been put in place where many Bannerman Park facebook.com/HollingerSk8 items from her collection will be Established in 1952, the annual July 12, 19, 26 on exhibit at the Victor M Power fall fair weekend is a volunteer- Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Timmins Airport and Timmins run, family-oriented event Rock on the River Public Library. that promotes, educates and The concerts are scheduled to take place from 6 pm to 9 pm celebrates northern agriculture. The third annual Rock on the tourismtimmins.com Home-grown culinary projects, We recommend spectators bring River will be held July 27 & animal husbandry, crafts and their own folding chairs and dress 28 at the Mountjoy Regional farming culture add to the appropriately for the weather. Conservation Area – Participark, experience. There are interactive This hugely popular event Timmins. In 2017 the Timmins displays with animals, pony attracts thousands of people Festivals and Events Committee rides, many contests, live music, each year with a wide variety hosted Classified, Coleman Hell, booths, agricultural displays, of musical talent, from blues, Finger Eleven and Big Wreck. horse show, tractor pull, bouncers rock and country to jazz, swing, Exciting announcements about and baby contests. The Timmins symphony and French pop. this year’s Rock on the River Fall Fair occurs the weekend Visit tourismtimmins.com for an festival will be revealed at their after Labour Day. updated list of artists scheduled website. 705.266.6196 to play. timminsfestivals.com fallfair.info The Summer Concert Series is a production of Tourism Timmins and DJ Taz and proudly sponsored by several corporate entities. veryone knows that Moose are Foleyet and Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park It seems that it’s all about genetics. James Toyota will be coordinating brown, even if they’ve never seen seem to be at the centre of this White The gene that controls the colour of their a volunteer admission of cash or Eone in person. Big and brown. Moose Forest. Folks local to this area fur usually makes it brown. In the case of non-perishable food items in support Even Bullwinkle, the famous cartoon Moose have seen them, surprisingly, while driving the white Moose, this gene is turned off, of both the Timmins and South is brown. Moose calves can be very light- along Highway 101. The Ivanhoe Lake so it doesn’t give the fur any colour and Porcupine Food Banks. coloured when they are very young – park superintendent has seen them. that lack of colour makes it look white. tourismtimmins.com even a bright cinnamon colour, but they So if Moose are supposed to be brown, For some reason, there seem to be a lot always turn brown as they get older. Always. why are some of these ones white? of these white Moose around Ivanhoe Lake There is a place, however, where the Could there just be an unusual number and Foleyet. If you visit the area, you aren’t Moose aren’t following the rules... of albino Moose? An albino animal, or guaranteed to see a white Moose, but your West of Timmins there’s a place not even a person, lacks pigment in their hair, chances are better here than just about shown on any map. You could call it skin and eyes. These white Moose have anywhere else. “The White Moose Forest”. Some locals brown eyes though... so they can’t be For more information about camping call the ghostly inhabitants “Spirit Moose.” albino. Some of them have flecks of at Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park in the In this forest some of the Moose are white. brown fur, and a few are patchy with “White Moose Forest”, see the page Yes, completely white. The little town of white and brown coats. in this guide on Provincial Parks. photo: Guy Lamarche 40

Urban attractions and events Sk8te Hollinger Shania Twain Exhibits Timmins Comedy Summer Concert THE Lace up the skates and enjoy In 2013, the City of Timmins Festival Series the 340-metre long figure-8 made the difficult decision of Timmins Comedy Festival is The 9 Annual Summer Concert th track in the historical Hollinger selling the Shania Twain Centre a fundraising initiative created by Series gets underway on July 4 White Moose Park. Surrounded with nearly to Goldcorp to make way for the local personality Constable Rick with the first free concert taking 500 Christmas trees this unique Hollinger Open Pit mine, a project Lemieux. This hilarious 3-day place. track is believed to be the longest that will eliminate many mine event will be taking place figure-8 skating track in North hazards from years past, create April 5-7. The dates and locations for the FOREST America. This volunteer lead employment and economic wealth Summer Concert Series are as initiative is a fantastic addition to for the City of Timmins over 705.465.4088 follows: the community and truly makes a 10 year period. The extensive timminscomedy.com McIntyre Park Timmins known for the great Shania Twain Collection has been July 4, 11, 18, 25 outdoors and more! returned to her and an agreement Timmins Fall Fair Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 705.221.1338 has been put in place where many Bannerman Park facebook.com/HollingerSk8 items from her collection will be Established in 1952, the annual July 12, 19, 26 on exhibit at the Victor M Power fall fair weekend is a volunteer- Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Timmins Airport and Timmins run, family-oriented event Rock on the River Public Library. that promotes, educates and The concerts are scheduled to take place from 6 pm to 9 pm celebrates northern agriculture. The third annual Rock on the tourismtimmins.com Home-grown culinary projects, We recommend spectators bring River will be held July 27 & animal husbandry, crafts and their own folding chairs and dress 28 at the Mountjoy Regional farming culture add to the appropriately for the weather. Conservation Area – Participark, experience. There are interactive This hugely popular event Timmins. In 2017 the Timmins displays with animals, pony attracts thousands of people Festivals and Events Committee rides, many contests, live music, each year with a wide variety hosted Classified, Coleman Hell, booths, agricultural displays, of musical talent, from blues, Finger Eleven and Big Wreck. horse show, tractor pull, bouncers rock and country to jazz, swing, Exciting announcements about and baby contests. The Timmins symphony and French pop. this year’s Rock on the River Fall Fair occurs the weekend Visit tourismtimmins.com for an festival will be revealed at their after Labour Day. updated list of artists scheduled website. 705.266.6196 to play. timminsfestivals.com fallfair.info The Summer Concert Series is a production of Tourism Timmins and DJ Taz and proudly sponsored by several corporate entities. veryone knows that Moose are Foleyet and Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park It seems that it’s all about genetics. James Toyota will be coordinating brown, even if they’ve never seen seem to be at the centre of this White The gene that controls the colour of their a volunteer admission of cash or Eone in person. Big and brown. Moose Forest. Folks local to this area fur usually makes it brown. In the case of non-perishable food items in support Even Bullwinkle, the famous cartoon Moose have seen them, surprisingly, while driving the white Moose, this gene is turned off, of both the Timmins and South is brown. Moose calves can be very light- along Highway 101. The Ivanhoe Lake so it doesn’t give the fur any colour and Porcupine Food Banks. coloured when they are very young – park superintendent has seen them. that lack of colour makes it look white. tourismtimmins.com even a bright cinnamon colour, but they So if Moose are supposed to be brown, For some reason, there seem to be a lot always turn brown as they get older. Always. why are some of these ones white? of these white Moose around Ivanhoe Lake There is a place, however, where the Could there just be an unusual number and Foleyet. If you visit the area, you aren’t Moose aren’t following the rules... of albino Moose? An albino animal, or guaranteed to see a white Moose, but your West of Timmins there’s a place not even a person, lacks pigment in their hair, chances are better here than just about shown on any map. You could call it skin and eyes. These white Moose have anywhere else. “The White Moose Forest”. Some locals brown eyes though... so they can’t be For more information about camping call the ghostly inhabitants “Spirit Moose.” albino. Some of them have flecks of at Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park in the In this forest some of the Moose are white. brown fur, and a few are patchy with “White Moose Forest”, see the page Yes, completely white. The little town of white and brown coats. in this guide on Provincial Parks. photo: Guy Lamarche 40

Urban attractions and events Timmins Timmins Murals Timmins Museum: Timmins Hiking Day Timmins Wake Park Timmins Public Timmins Regional Timmins Skate Park Multi-Cultural Much of Timmins history is on National Exhibition The Mattagami Region Northern Ontario’s first wake park Library Athletics and Soccer The Timmins Skate Park is located Festival display via a number of murals Centre Conservation Authority and located in the heart of the city Whether you are a first time Complex next to the Whitney Arena in South painted by Porcupine Art Club the Wintergreen Fund for at the Gillies Lake Conservation Porcupine. Complete with two The Multicultural Society of Members ,many of our local and The Timmins Museum: National Conservation invites residents Area on the lake’s southeast visitor to our city, or local resident, The Timmins Regional Athletics opposing starting ramps, a three Timmins hosts the annual accomplished artists. Much of Exhibition Centre is located and visitors to the Hersey Lake corner along Highway 655. This we encourage you to take the and Soccer Complex is a state sectioned box, a bowl and several Multicultural Festival taking their work now graces the sides at 325 Second Avenue. Our Conservation Area to help state of the art recreational opportunity to discover the of the art facility located at ledges and rails, the Timmins place June 3 at the McIntyre of buildings or is on display temporary gallery presents celebrate Timmins Hiking Day facility features the revolutionary Timmins Public Library (the main 365 Theriault Blvd. next to Ecole Skate Park is a great place for Community Centre. The first inside public buildings. Murals travelling exhibitions from across and to enjoy the great outdoors. System 2.0; an electric cable- library located at 320 Second Secondaire Catholique Theriault BMXers, skateboarders and inline Festival was in 1972 and are available for viewing at the Canada. Our archives are open The event is held twice a year, ski system that pulls the rider Avenue) and the C.M. Shields in Timmins, Ontario. This facility skaters to get off of the streets continues to grow in popularity McIntyre Community Centre, to researchers interested in the once in the fall near the beginning across the lake and replaces the Centennial Library (located at includes an internationally and enjoy a great place to ride featuring an in-door walking Hollinger Park, the Northern Tel history of the Porcupine Camp. of October and again in the winter, need for a motorized boat. The 99 Bloor Avenue in South certified track and field complex or skate. parade, multicultural booths Building, the Maurice Londry The Museum Boutique features near the end of February. The System 2.0 is by far the simplest Porcupine). These venues offer with an eight lane rubberized where food is sold and displays Community Centre, the CM local and regional items, Canadian hike is designed to highlight our and easiest way to learn how more than just books. When you track as well as several jumping of costumes and artifacts. There Shields Library, Golden Avenue giftware and as our patrons have community trail system and the to wakeboard. With the cable become a member you have and throwing areas. It also is an opening ceremony Public School, the Timmins come to expect, a little bit of the many health benefits associated operator able to adjust the speed access to the free Wi-Fi internet, includes two full size soccer fields, followed by entertainment by the Public Library, the Victor M. exotic and different! with walking and cycling. and a certified instructor on hand genealogy materials, 3-D printing, one of which is fully lighted and multicultural groups participating. Power Timmins Airport and École 705.360.2617 Volunteers will be on hand to lead allows for comfort and safety at news microfiche, stunning several smaller soccer pitches. There is a coin collection at the Secondaire Catholique Thériault. timminsmuseum.ca several guided hikes of differing all times; it makes for the ideal art displays by local artists, The complex is managed by door so the Festival is accessible For more information visit Timmins lengths while describing some learning situation for all ages and a cozy spot by the main branch’s a board of directors representing to all. fireplace, a computer lab and two the partners who technically Convention Bureau and Visitor of the unique plants and animals skill levels. Rental equipment private study rooms. Each site own the facility. It operates from Welcome Centre. we have here in Northern Ontario. is available for all ages and provides excellent programming the beginning of May to the end Various outdoor groups including riding passes can be purchased and activities designed for all of October. It can be rented at Timmins Search and Rescue, onsite or online. Groups and ages and services are provided reasonable cost for play days, the Timmins Naturalists and the private sessions are welcomed. in both official languages. Take tournaments, track meets. Ministry of Natural Resources Call ahead or text to book your in the beautiful award-winning will also treat hikers to special session. For online booking and architecture as recognized by the [email protected] presentations. Trail maps and summer camp registration visit Green Building Initiative while you [email protected] brochures will be available and our website. explore these local treasures. refreshments will be served. Hours of Operation: 705.360.2623 ext. 8519 Timmins Winter Hiking Day June-July-August: tpl.timmins.ca February 25 Open 7days/week Timmins Fall Hiking Day 10 am - 8 pm September 29 May & September: Open Thursday-Sunday 705.360.2660 noon - 6 pm. mrca.timmins.ca 705.262.1160 timminswakepark.com photo: Guy Lamarche photo: Guy Lamarche photo: © Ontario Tourism photo: Claude J Gagnon 42 43

Urban attractions and events Timmins Timmins Murals Timmins Museum: Timmins Hiking Day Timmins Wake Park Timmins Public Timmins Regional Timmins Skate Park Multi-Cultural Much of Timmins history is on National Exhibition The Mattagami Region Northern Ontario’s first wake park Library Athletics and Soccer The Timmins Skate Park is located Festival display via a number of murals Centre Conservation Authority and located in the heart of the city Whether you are a first time Complex next to the Whitney Arena in South painted by Porcupine Art Club the Wintergreen Fund for at the Gillies Lake Conservation Porcupine. Complete with two The Multicultural Society of Members ,many of our local and The Timmins Museum: National Conservation invites residents Area on the lake’s southeast visitor to our city, or local resident, The Timmins Regional Athletics opposing starting ramps, a three Timmins hosts the annual accomplished artists. Much of Exhibition Centre is located and visitors to the Hersey Lake corner along Highway 655. This we encourage you to take the and Soccer Complex is a state sectioned box, a bowl and several Multicultural Festival taking their work now graces the sides at 325 Second Avenue. Our Conservation Area to help state of the art recreational opportunity to discover the of the art facility located at ledges and rails, the Timmins place June 3 at the McIntyre of buildings or is on display temporary gallery presents celebrate Timmins Hiking Day facility features the revolutionary Timmins Public Library (the main 365 Theriault Blvd. next to Ecole Skate Park is a great place for Community Centre. The first inside public buildings. Murals travelling exhibitions from across and to enjoy the great outdoors. System 2.0; an electric cable- library located at 320 Second Secondaire Catholique Theriault BMXers, skateboarders and inline Festival was in 1972 and are available for viewing at the Canada. Our archives are open The event is held twice a year, ski system that pulls the rider Avenue) and the C.M. Shields in Timmins, Ontario. This facility skaters to get off of the streets continues to grow in popularity McIntyre Community Centre, to researchers interested in the once in the fall near the beginning across the lake and replaces the Centennial Library (located at includes an internationally and enjoy a great place to ride featuring an in-door walking Hollinger Park, the Northern Tel history of the Porcupine Camp. of October and again in the winter, need for a motorized boat. The 99 Bloor Avenue in South certified track and field complex or skate. parade, multicultural booths Building, the Maurice Londry The Museum Boutique features near the end of February. The System 2.0 is by far the simplest Porcupine). These venues offer with an eight lane rubberized where food is sold and displays Community Centre, the CM local and regional items, Canadian hike is designed to highlight our and easiest way to learn how more than just books. When you track as well as several jumping of costumes and artifacts. There Shields Library, Golden Avenue giftware and as our patrons have community trail system and the to wakeboard. With the cable become a member you have and throwing areas. It also is an opening ceremony Public School, the Timmins come to expect, a little bit of the many health benefits associated operator able to adjust the speed access to the free Wi-Fi internet, includes two full size soccer fields, followed by entertainment by the Public Library, the Victor M. exotic and different! with walking and cycling. and a certified instructor on hand genealogy materials, 3-D printing, one of which is fully lighted and multicultural groups participating. Power Timmins Airport and École 705.360.2617 Volunteers will be on hand to lead allows for comfort and safety at news microfiche, stunning several smaller soccer pitches. There is a coin collection at the Secondaire Catholique Thériault. timminsmuseum.ca several guided hikes of differing all times; it makes for the ideal art displays by local artists, The complex is managed by door so the Festival is accessible For more information visit Timmins lengths while describing some learning situation for all ages and a cozy spot by the main branch’s a board of directors representing to all. fireplace, a computer lab and two the partners who technically Convention Bureau and Visitor of the unique plants and animals skill levels. Rental equipment private study rooms. Each site own the facility. It operates from Welcome Centre. we have here in Northern Ontario. is available for all ages and provides excellent programming the beginning of May to the end Various outdoor groups including riding passes can be purchased and activities designed for all of October. It can be rented at Timmins Search and Rescue, onsite or online. Groups and ages and services are provided reasonable cost for play days, the Timmins Naturalists and the private sessions are welcomed. in both official languages. Take tournaments, track meets. Ministry of Natural Resources Call ahead or text to book your in the beautiful award-winning will also treat hikers to special session. For online booking and architecture as recognized by the [email protected] presentations. Trail maps and summer camp registration visit Green Building Initiative while you [email protected] brochures will be available and our website. explore these local treasures. refreshments will be served. Hours of Operation: 705.360.2623 ext. 8519 Timmins Winter Hiking Day June-July-August: tpl.timmins.ca February 25 Open 7days/week Timmins Fall Hiking Day 10 am - 8 pm September 29 May & September: Open Thursday-Sunday 705.360.2660 noon - 6 pm. mrca.timmins.ca 705.262.1160 timminswakepark.com photo: Guy Lamarche photo: Guy Lamarche photo: © Ontario Tourism photo: Claude J Gagnon 42 43

Urban attractions and events Porcupine 9 Annual Urban Welcome to Timmins Historical Plaques Municipal Parks th Handweavers and Park and Urban Park Night in Timmins Beautiful parks within the city Spinners Guild Market Established in 1994, Welcome CFCL Radio The Porcupine Handweavers and Every Wednesday, Thursday to Timmins Night has grown to In Mattagami Historical Park, Spinners Guild, PHSG has been and Friday from June 27 to become the premier event to find at the edge of the parking lot The City of Timmins is proud of the remarkable volunteers a vibrant presence in Timmins for August 31 different sections of community information ranging just off the entrance to the park over 40 years. Our mission has downtown Timmins are converted from municipal services, social from Riverside Drive/Algonquin who built and currently maintain these parks. always been to encourage and to an Urban Park and Urban clubs, sports and recreation Boulevard West. educate, as well as to foster a Park Market. Musicians, artists and culture to volunteer Frederick House by Diane Armstrong knowledge and appreciation of the and community displays will be organizations. This event takes Near the site of the former post, textile arts. To realize these goals, featured weekly. Every Thursday place early September. Please at Barbers Bay near Connaught, fibre workshops, demonstrations from June 28 to September 27. check the community calendar on Road 610, 17 km from Bannerman Park is located on the eastern shore of Porcupine Lake. Designated in 1954 to honour and conferences are offered Downtown Timmins takes at timminschamber.on.ca/events Highway 101. George Bannerman, the man who started the 1909 to members and the public. In shoppers back in time to for date, time and location. Kenogamissi Post Porcupine Gold Rush, the park was officially opened 2018, PHSG will host WASOON experience a Farmer’s Market. Welcome to Timmins Night At the public boat access area in 1959. Beginning with funding from the Whitney conference on May 11-13 held Visitors to the downtown area continues to grow and evolve beside the Cache Campground School Reunion in 2003, a large group of volunteers at ESC Thériault and consists of can purchase their weekly fresh year to year. Originally starting on Kenogamissi Lake, off with community support continued raising money fibre related workshops, vendors produce, meats and goods. This with 30 volunteer organizations Highway 144, southwest of to expand the park to what it is today. The expansion and much more. takes place during the Urban Park and a draw of 60 community Timmins. included gardens, a gazebo, lighting, walking trail on Thursdays only and closes at residents, the event now sees and benches overlooking the lake. The rededication Everyone is welcome to visit over 120 community organizations Porcupine Fire Mondays (excepting holidays) and the end of September. participating and well over In Porcupine, at the White of the park was held on June 27, 2012 and is Wednesdays from 11 am to 2 pm. 705.264.8733 500 visitors attending. All Waterfront Conservation Area a popular site for weddings. 705.264.6760 downtowntimmins.com members of the community at the shore, beyond the eastern [email protected] are welcome. end of Shamrock Avenue. or [email protected] Porcupine Mining Area WASOON2018.yolasite.com In Porcupine, at the northeast Kobzar Park is a small oasis on the corner of corner of King Street Mountjoy Street and Second Avenue, not far from the busy (Highway 101) and downtown core. The park was originally dedicated in 1981 Bellemare Street. to honour the contributions of early Ukrainian pioneers to the fabric of the City. The park fell into disrepair and suffered vandalism until a group of volunteers called the Ukrainian Cultural Group of Timmins worked on the rejuvenation in 2013. In addition to the beautiful wrought iron arch that remained from the original park, soon there will be a bronze statue of Taras Shevchenko, a famous Ukrainian poet and author, as well as benches and landscaping. McIntyre Park is found on the road past the McIntyre Community Building to what is perhaps the most ambitious, volunteer park rejuvenation in the City. Once a showcase built for the people of Schumacher by the McIntyre Mine, this park fell into ruin after the mine closed until it was adopted as a project by the Schumacher Lions Club. Through the years, the gardens and fountain have been restored, wide expanses of lawns are maintained, a children’s photo: Brian Cleverdon play area has been added and the entrance to the park is graced by the Miner’s Memorial. Many other amenities can be found, making this park another local photo: Mark Clement favourite for wedding photos and family gatherings. 44

Urban attractions and events Porcupine 9 Annual Urban Welcome to Timmins Historical Plaques Municipal Parks th Handweavers and Park and Urban Park Night in Timmins Beautiful parks within the city Spinners Guild Market Established in 1994, Welcome CFCL Radio The Porcupine Handweavers and Every Wednesday, Thursday to Timmins Night has grown to In Mattagami Historical Park, Spinners Guild, PHSG has been and Friday from June 27 to become the premier event to find at the edge of the parking lot The City of Timmins is proud of the remarkable volunteers a vibrant presence in Timmins for August 31 different sections of community information ranging just off the entrance to the park over 40 years. Our mission has downtown Timmins are converted from municipal services, social from Riverside Drive/Algonquin who built and currently maintain these parks. always been to encourage and to an Urban Park and Urban clubs, sports and recreation Boulevard West. educate, as well as to foster a Park Market. Musicians, artists and culture to volunteer Frederick House by Diane Armstrong knowledge and appreciation of the and community displays will be organizations. This event takes Near the site of the former post, textile arts. To realize these goals, featured weekly. Every Thursday place early September. Please at Barbers Bay near Connaught, fibre workshops, demonstrations from June 28 to September 27. check the community calendar on Road 610, 17 km from Bannerman Park is located on the eastern shore of Porcupine Lake. Designated in 1954 to honour and conferences are offered Downtown Timmins takes at timminschamber.on.ca/events Highway 101. George Bannerman, the man who started the 1909 to members and the public. In shoppers back in time to for date, time and location. Kenogamissi Post Porcupine Gold Rush, the park was officially opened 2018, PHSG will host WASOON experience a Farmer’s Market. Welcome to Timmins Night At the public boat access area in 1959. Beginning with funding from the Whitney conference on May 11-13 held Visitors to the downtown area continues to grow and evolve beside the Cache Campground School Reunion in 2003, a large group of volunteers at ESC Thériault and consists of can purchase their weekly fresh year to year. Originally starting on Kenogamissi Lake, off with community support continued raising money fibre related workshops, vendors produce, meats and goods. This with 30 volunteer organizations Highway 144, southwest of to expand the park to what it is today. The expansion and much more. takes place during the Urban Park and a draw of 60 community Timmins. included gardens, a gazebo, lighting, walking trail on Thursdays only and closes at residents, the event now sees and benches overlooking the lake. The rededication Everyone is welcome to visit over 120 community organizations Porcupine Fire Mondays (excepting holidays) and the end of September. participating and well over In Porcupine, at the White of the park was held on June 27, 2012 and is Wednesdays from 11 am to 2 pm. 705.264.8733 500 visitors attending. All Waterfront Conservation Area a popular site for weddings. 705.264.6760 downtowntimmins.com members of the community at the shore, beyond the eastern [email protected] are welcome. end of Shamrock Avenue. or [email protected] Porcupine Mining Area WASOON2018.yolasite.com In Porcupine, at the northeast Kobzar Park is a small oasis on the corner of corner of King Street Mountjoy Street and Second Avenue, not far from the busy (Highway 101) and downtown core. The park was originally dedicated in 1981 Bellemare Street. to honour the contributions of early Ukrainian pioneers to the fabric of the City. The park fell into disrepair and suffered vandalism until a group of volunteers called the Ukrainian Cultural Group of Timmins worked on the rejuvenation in 2013. In addition to the beautiful wrought iron arch that remained from the original park, soon there will be a bronze statue of Taras Shevchenko, a famous Ukrainian poet and author, as well as benches and landscaping. McIntyre Park is found on the road past the McIntyre Community Building to what is perhaps the most ambitious, volunteer park rejuvenation in the City. Once a showcase built for the people of Schumacher by the McIntyre Mine, this park fell into ruin after the mine closed until it was adopted as a project by the Schumacher Lions Club. Through the years, the gardens and fountain have been restored, wide expanses of lawns are maintained, a children’s photo: Brian Cleverdon play area has been added and the entrance to the park is graced by the Miner’s Memorial. Many other amenities can be found, making this park another local photo: Mark Clement favourite for wedding photos and family gatherings. 44

2018 calendar of events FEBRUARY Timmins Women’s Winter Face-Off Makerspace Challenges Rock ‘n Bowl for Cystic Fibrosis APRIL Science, Technology, Engineering & Robotics Club Mattagami First Nation Annual Spring Zenon Ziemba Basketball February 23 – 25 Science Timmins Kinette Club of Timmins Timmins Comedy Festival Mathematics (STEM) Club for Youth Science Timmins Walleye Tournament First & third Tuesday of the month Science Timmins March 24 Carlo Cattarello Arena Every Saturday of the month June 2 – 3 Invitational sciencetimmins.com district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes April 5 – 7 Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com wannabefisherman.com February 2 – 3 National Day of KINdness 705.268.7199 sciencetimmins.com O’Gorman High School Kinette Club of Timmins ART+HEART Ringette Northeast Regionals timminscomedy.com Lego Club Timmins Multicultural Festival Timmins Rock vs. Powassan Voodoos February 24 Third Saturday of the month March 30 – April 1 Festival of Science Makerspace Challenges Science Timmins June 3 district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes McIntyre Community Centre Science Timmins Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Various locations in Timmins timminsringette.com February 3 [email protected] Science Timmins Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com 705.360.2601 McIntyre Arena Porcupine Ski Runners Loppet Neo LaserTag Easter Egg Hunt April 6 – 8 sciencetimmins.com timminsrock.com February 24 Science and Families March 30 sciencetimmins.com Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings The Big Event – Canadian Mining Expo Timmins Rock vs. Cochrane Crunch 705.360.1444 Science Timmins neolasertag.com OHF Atom AA Hockey ART+HEART Every Wednesday June 6 – 7 Last Sunday of the month silverleafwriters.com Third Saturday of the month McIntyre Community Centre porcupineskirunners.com February 8 sciencetimmins.com La Chicane April 13 – 15 Various locations in Timmins 705.264.2251 McIntyre Arena Mattagami First Nation March 30 Sportsplex [email protected] Porcupine Photo Club timminsrock.com Winter Pike Derby MARCH Centre Culturel La Ronde Northern Ontario Expo Last Wednesday of the month The Seizure & Brain Injury Centre PMHA Winter Carnival February 24 Ontario Mining Cup Hockey larondetimmins.ca April 21 – 22 Science and Families Northern College Colour It Up 5 km Walk/Run facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Science Timmins June 9 wannabefisherman.com Hockey Tournament Tournament Robotics Club northernontarioexpo.com Last Sunday of the month seizurebraininjurycentre.com February 8 – 11 Latin Nights March 2 – 4 Science Timmins 79 Annual Porcupine sciencetimmins.com Astronomy Club th porcupineminorhockey.com Timmins Symphony Orchestra ontariominingcup.org First & third Tuesday of the month Music Festival Science Timmins Timmins Sports Hall Heritage South Porcupine Winter Carnival February 24 Timmins Snowmobile Week sciencetimmins.com April 24 – May 6 MAY Third Wednesday of the month Hall of Fame Social sciencetimmins.com June 16 - 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2018 calendar of events FEBRUARY Timmins Women’s Winter Face-Off Makerspace Challenges Rock ‘n Bowl for Cystic Fibrosis APRIL Science, Technology, Engineering & Robotics Club Mattagami First Nation Annual Spring Zenon Ziemba Basketball February 23 – 25 Science Timmins Kinette Club of Timmins Timmins Comedy Festival Mathematics (STEM) Club for Youth Science Timmins Walleye Tournament First & third Tuesday of the month Science Timmins March 24 Carlo Cattarello Arena Every Saturday of the month June 2 – 3 Invitational sciencetimmins.com district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes April 5 – 7 Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com wannabefisherman.com February 2 – 3 National Day of KINdness 705.268.7199 sciencetimmins.com O’Gorman High School Kinette Club of Timmins ART+HEART Ringette Northeast Regionals timminscomedy.com Lego Club Timmins Multicultural Festival Timmins Rock vs. Powassan Voodoos February 24 Third Saturday of the month March 30 – April 1 Festival of Science Makerspace Challenges Science Timmins June 3 district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes McIntyre Community Centre Science Timmins Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Various locations in Timmins timminsringette.com February 3 [email protected] Science Timmins Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com 705.360.2601 McIntyre Arena Porcupine Ski Runners Loppet Neo LaserTag Easter Egg Hunt April 6 – 8 sciencetimmins.com timminsrock.com February 24 Science and Families March 30 sciencetimmins.com Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings The Big Event – Canadian Mining Expo Timmins Rock vs. Cochrane Crunch 705.360.1444 Science Timmins neolasertag.com OHF Atom AA Hockey ART+HEART Every Wednesday June 6 – 7 Last Sunday of the month silverleafwriters.com Third Saturday of the month McIntyre Community Centre porcupineskirunners.com February 8 sciencetimmins.com La Chicane April 13 – 15 Various locations in Timmins 705.264.2251 McIntyre Arena Mattagami First Nation March 30 Sportsplex [email protected] Porcupine Photo Club timminsrock.com Winter Pike Derby MARCH Centre Culturel La Ronde Northern Ontario Expo Last Wednesday of the month The Seizure & Brain Injury Centre PMHA Winter Carnival February 24 Ontario Mining Cup Hockey larondetimmins.ca April 21 – 22 Science and Families Northern College Colour It Up 5 km Walk/Run facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Science Timmins June 9 wannabefisherman.com Hockey Tournament Tournament Robotics Club northernontarioexpo.com Last Sunday of the month seizurebraininjurycentre.com February 8 – 11 Latin Nights March 2 – 4 Science Timmins 79 Annual Porcupine sciencetimmins.com Astronomy Club th porcupineminorhockey.com Timmins Symphony Orchestra ontariominingcup.org First & third Tuesday of the month Music Festival Science Timmins Timmins Sports Hall Heritage South Porcupine Winter Carnival February 24 Timmins Snowmobile Week sciencetimmins.com April 24 – May 6 MAY Third Wednesday of the month Hall of Fame Social sciencetimmins.com June 16 - 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th th Second & fourth Tuesday of the month February 16 – 18 sciencetimmins.com antihungercoalition.com Third Wednesday of the month sciencetimmins.com Sportsplex Science, Technology, Engineering Gillies Lake McIntyre & Mountjoy Arena, NOHA Tournament of Champions sciencetimmins.com Lego Club & Mathematics (STEM) June 27 Whitney Arena, Archie Dillon Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Atom AA Science after Hours WASOON Conference Porcupine Club for Youth tourismtimmins.com Sportsplex Arena Every Wednesday of the month March 9 – 11 Science Timmins Science Timmins Handweavers and Spinners Guild Science Timmins th mushkegowuk.com silverleafwriters.com Sportsplex Last Wednesday of the month Second & fourth Tuesday of the month May 11 – 13 Every Saturday of the month 8 Annual Urban Park sciencetimmins.com ESC Theriault sciencetimmins.com Kishay Pisim Mamawihitowin 2018 Porcupine Photo Club NOHA Tournament of Champions sciencetimmins.com Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings WASOON2018.yolasite.com Every Wednesday June 27 – August 31 th 27 Annual Great Moon Gathering Last Wednesday of the month Bantam B Cuisines of the World Makerspace Challenges Downtown Timmins BIA February 14 – 16 Northern College March 9 – 11 Science Timmins Every Wednesday of the month Timmins Chamber of Commerce Science Timmins downtowntimmins.com [email protected] facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub noha-hockey.com Every Thursday of the month silverleafwriters.com Nova Awards Every Saturday of the month th sciencetimmins.com May 10 The Hollinger Cup Astronomy Club Timmins Bridal Show 2018 sciencetimmins.com Porcupine Photo Club McIntyre Community Centre 8 Annual Urban Park Market Every Thursday Last Wednesday of the month February 17 – 19 Science Timmins March 10 Youth Astronomy Club 705.360.1900 ART+HEART June 28 – September 27 Hollinger Park Third Wednesday of the month McIntyre Arena Science Timmins Northern College timminschamber.on.ca Third Saturday of the month Downtown Timmins BIA hollingercup.com sciencetimmins.com timminsbridalshow.ca Third Thursday of the month facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Ontario Chess Championships Various locations in Timmins downtowntimmins.com [email protected] Easter Seals Snowarama Science after Hours NOHA Tournament of Champions sciencetimmins.com Astronomy Club May 10 – 12 Robotics Club Science Timmins February 19 Science Timmins Midget A Science, Technology, Engineering Mac Curling Club Science and Families Science Timmins 705.566.8858 Last Wednesday of the month March 16 – 18 & Mathematics (STEM) Third Wednesday of the month Science Timmins First & third Tuesday of the month sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Voices of Spring Last Sunday of the month Porcupine Ski Runners noha-hockey.com Club for Youth Science after Hours Timmins Symphony Orchestra sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Family Day Event Cuisines of the World OFSSAA Hockey Science Timmins Science Timmins May 12 Lego Club February 19 Science Timmins March 20 – 22 Every Saturday of the month Timminssymphony.com JUNE Science Timmins porcupineskirunners.com Every Thursday of the month All Timmins Arenas sciencetimmins.com Last Wednesday of the month Timmins Pride Week Second & fourth Tuesday of the month sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com TSO Chamber Masterworks Timmins Rock vs. Cochrane Crunch ofssaa.com Makerspace Challenges Cuisines of the World May 17 Visit our Facebook for the 2018 date sciencetimmins.com February 19 Youth Astronomy Club NEOAA Girls A/AA Hockey Science Timmins Science Timmins Timmins Museum: facebook.com/TimminsPride Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings McIntyre Arena Science Timmins March 21 – 23 Every Saturday of the month NEC (325 Second Avenue) Cruise Kenogamissi June Cruises Every Wednesday of the month timminsrock.com Third Thursday of the month Hosted by ESC Theriault sciencetimmins.com Every Thursday of the month 705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 silverleafwriters.com sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Walk To End Cystic Fibrosis Timmins Rock vs. Kirkland Lake ofsaa.on.ca ART+HEART Youth Astronomy Club Kinette Club of Timmins [email protected] Porcupine Photo Club Goldminers Science, Technology, Engineering Timmins Slalom Derby Invitational Race Third Saturday of the month Science Timmins May 27 Mud Factor Last Wednesday of the month February 21 & Mathematics (STEM) March 22 – 23 Various locations in Timmins district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes Alzheimer’s Society Northern College McIntyre Arena Club for Youth timminsskiracers.ca [email protected] Third Thursday of the month June 2, 2018 facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub timminsrock.com Science Timmins Science and Families sciencetimmins.com Alzheimer Walk for Memories alzheimer.ca Every Saturday of the month MNRF Hockey Tournament Visit our website for the date sciencetimmins.com March 22 – 25 Science Timmins alzheimer.ca/timmins [email protected] Last Sunday of the month sciencetimmins.com photo: © Ontario Tourism 46 47

2018 calendar of events Astronomy Club Porcupine Art Club AUGUST Astronomy Club Mattagami Region Conservation OCTOBER Remembrance Day DECEMBER Science Timmins Summer Sun1day Open Studio Science Timmins Authority Hiking Day th Observances - November 11 - 10:50 am Third Wednesday of the month July 8 – September 30 Cruise Kenogamissi August Cruises Third Wednesday of the month September 29 19 Annual Gold Rush Run Cenotaph - Hollinger Park - 10:50 am Timmins Smiling M Midget/Bantam sciencetimmins.com porcupineartclub.com 705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 sciencetimmins.com Hersey Lake, Conservation Area October 7 South Porcupine Legion Branch 287 Hockey Tournament 705.262.5794 December 2018 (TBD) [email protected] Science after Hours Ride for Memories Science after Hours mrca.timmins.ca goldrushrun.ca The Timmins Santa Claus Parade Archie Dillon Sportsplex Arena, Science Timmins July 21 Porcupine Art Club Science Timmins Porcupine Art Club Science Olympics November 17 McIntyre Arena, Mountjoy Arena Last Wednesday of the month alzheimer.ca Summer Sunday Open Studio Last Wednesday of the month Summer Sunday Open Studio Science Timmins timminsminorhockey.com sciencetimmins.com Ride for Breath of Life July 8 – September 30 sciencetimmins.com July 8 – September 30 October 26 Downtown Timmins BIA Robotics Club downtowntimmins.com porcupineartclub.com Cuisines of the World Kinette Club of Timmins th Cuisines of the World porcupineartclub.com sciencetimmins.com Christmas Arts & Craft Show Science Timmins Science Timmins July 21 9 Annual Summer Concert Series Science Timmins Robotics Club Robotics Club Last week of November First & third Tuesday of the month Every Thursday of the month district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes McIntyre Park Every Thursday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Timmins Festival and Events – Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 sciencetimmins.com First & third Tuesday of the month First & third Tuesday of the month Timmins Museum: Lego Club National Exhibition Centre Bannerman Park Youth Astronomy Club Rock on the River Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Youth Astronomy Club sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com 325 Second Avenue Science Timmins Science Timmins July 27 – 28 tourismtimmins.com Science Timmins Lego Club Lego Club Robotics Club Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Third Thursday of the month Mountjoy Regional Conservation Area – th Third Thursday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Participark 8 Annual Urban Park sciencetimmins.com Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Science Timmins timminsfestivals.com Every Wednesday of the month sciencetimmins.com First & third Tuesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Science, Technology, Engineering Downtown Timmins BIA Science, Technology, Engineering sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Every Wednesday of the month & Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Club downtowntimmins.com & Mathematics (STEM) Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Lego Club silverleafwriters.com Club for Youth Science Timmins th Club for Youth Every Wednesday of the month Every Wednesday of the month Science Timmins First & third Tuesday of the month 8 Annual Urban Park Market Science Timmins silverleafwriters.com silverleafwriters.com Science Timmins Porcupine Photo Club Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com Every Thursday of the month Every Saturday of the month Porcupine Photo Club Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month sciencetimmins.com Downtown Timmins BIA sciencetimmins.com Porcupine Photo Club sciencetimmins.com Northern College Lego Club downtowntimmins.com Last Wednesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Makerspace Challenges Science Timmins Makerspace Challenges Northern College Northern College Science Timmins Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Timmins and District Hospital Science Timmins facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Every Wednesday Astronomy Club Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com Foundation John P. Larche Every Saturday of the month Astronomy Club silverleafwriters.com Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Charity Golf Classic sciencetimmins.com Astronomy Club Porcupine Photo Club Third Wednesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings August 11 Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com ART+HEART Every Wednesday of the month [email protected] ART+HEART Third Wednesday of the month Third Wednesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Third Saturday of the month silverleafwriters.com Third Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Northern College Science after Hours Various locations in Timmins Timmins Golden Trails Various locations in Timmins Science after Hours facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Science Timmins [email protected] Astronomy Club Half Marathon [email protected] Science after Hours Astronomy Club Last Wednesday of the month Science Timmins August 12 Science Timmins Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Science and Families Third Wednesday of the month goldentrailshalfmarathon.ca Science and Families Last Wednesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Third Wednesday of the month Cuisines of the World Last Sunday of the month Timmins Wakepark Summer Camps Last Sunday of the month Cuisines of the World sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Science after Hours Aug 13 – 17 & Aug 20 – 24 sciencetimmins.com Cuisines of the World Science after Hours Every Thursday of the month Science Timmins timminswakepark.com Science Timmins Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com JULY Last Wednesday of the month 10 Annual Great Canadian SEPTEMBER Every Thursday of the month Every Thursday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Youth Astronomy Club th sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Stars and Thunder: Kayak Challenge and Festival 8 Annual Urban Park Market Youth Astronomy Club sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins th Timmins International Fireworks Cuisines of the World August 24 – 26 Every Thursday of the month Science Timmins Youth Astronomy Club Cuisines of the World Third Thursday of the month Competition and Music Festival Science Timmins The Mountjoy Historical Downtown Timmins BIA Third Thursday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com June 24 – July 1 Every Thursday of the month Conservation Area Park downtowntimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Third Thursday of the month Every Thursday of the month Science, Technology, Engineering Hollinger Park sciencetimmins.com 705.360.2640 sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com & Mathematics (STEM) starsandthunder.com Youth Astronomy Club thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com Welcome to Timmins Night Science, Technology, Engineering Science, Technology, Engineering Youth Astronomy Club Club for Youth September 5 Canada Day Festivities Science Timmins Alzheimer’s Society McIntyre Community Centre & Mathematics (STEM) & Mathematics (STEM) Science Timmins Science Timmins Club for Youth July 1 Third Thursday of the month Rubber Duck Race timminseventscalendar.ca Science Timmins Club for Youth Third Thursday of the month Every Saturday of the month Timmins sciencetimmins.com August 26 Every Saturday of the month Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com tourismtimmins.com Science, Technology, Engineering The Mountjoy Historical Mattagami First Nation sciencetimmins.com Every Saturday of the month Science, Technology, Engineering Makerspace Challenges Annual Fall Walleye Classic Cruise Kenogamissi July Cruises & Mathematics (STEM) Conservation Area Park September 8 – 9 Makerspace Challenges sciencetimmins.com & Mathematics (STEM) Science Timmins alzheimer.ca/en/Timmins 705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 Club for Youth wannabefisherman.com Science Timmins Makerspace Challenges Club for Youth Every Saturday of the month [email protected] Science Timmins Robotics Club Timmins Fall Fair Every Saturday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Every Saturday of the month 9 Annual Summer Concert Series sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins September 8 – 9 sciencetimmins.com Every Saturday of the month Every Saturday of the month ART+HEART th sciencetimmins.com First & third Tuesday of the month McIntyre Park sciencetimmins.com Mountjoy Arena ART+HEART sciencetimmins.com Third Saturday of the month July 4, 11, 18, 25 Makerspace Challenges fallfair.info Third Saturday of the month ART+HEART Makerspace Challenges Various Locations in Timmins Bannerman Park Science Timmins Lego Club th Various locations in Timmins Third Saturday of the month Science Timmins [email protected] July 12, 19, 26 Every Saturday of the month Science Timmins 38 Annual Frère Roland Saumur [email protected] Various locations in Timmins Every Saturday of the month tourismtimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Cross Country 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Last Sunday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild National Last Sunday of the month tourismtimmins.com downtowntimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Party sciencetimmins.com November 1 silverleafwriters.com photo: © Ontario Tourism 48 49

2018 calendar of events Astronomy Club Porcupine Art Club AUGUST Astronomy Club Mattagami Region Conservation OCTOBER Remembrance Day DECEMBER Science Timmins Summer Sun1day Open Studio Science Timmins Authority Hiking Day th Observances - November 11 - 10:50 am Third Wednesday of the month July 8 – September 30 Cruise Kenogamissi August Cruises Third Wednesday of the month September 29 19 Annual Gold Rush Run Cenotaph - Hollinger Park - 10:50 am Timmins Smiling M Midget/Bantam sciencetimmins.com porcupineartclub.com 705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 sciencetimmins.com Hersey Lake, Conservation Area October 7 South Porcupine Legion Branch 287 Hockey Tournament 705.262.5794 December 2018 (TBD) [email protected] Science after Hours Ride for Memories Science after Hours mrca.timmins.ca goldrushrun.ca The Timmins Santa Claus Parade Archie Dillon Sportsplex Arena, Science Timmins July 21 Porcupine Art Club Science Timmins Porcupine Art Club Science Olympics November 17 McIntyre Arena, Mountjoy Arena Last Wednesday of the month alzheimer.ca Summer Sunday Open Studio Last Wednesday of the month Summer Sunday Open Studio Science Timmins timminsminorhockey.com sciencetimmins.com Ride for Breath of Life July 8 – September 30 sciencetimmins.com July 8 – September 30 October 26 Downtown Timmins BIA Robotics Club downtowntimmins.com porcupineartclub.com Cuisines of the World Kinette Club of Timmins th Cuisines of the World porcupineartclub.com sciencetimmins.com Christmas Arts & Craft Show Science Timmins Science Timmins July 21 9 Annual Summer Concert Series Science Timmins Robotics Club Robotics Club Last week of November First & third Tuesday of the month Every Thursday of the month district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes McIntyre Park Every Thursday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Timmins Festival and Events – Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 sciencetimmins.com First & third Tuesday of the month First & third Tuesday of the month Timmins Museum: Lego Club National Exhibition Centre Bannerman Park Youth Astronomy Club Rock on the River Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Youth Astronomy Club sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com 325 Second Avenue Science Timmins Science Timmins July 27 – 28 tourismtimmins.com Science Timmins Lego Club Lego Club Robotics Club Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Third Thursday of the month Mountjoy Regional Conservation Area – th Third Thursday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Participark 8 Annual Urban Park sciencetimmins.com Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Science Timmins timminsfestivals.com Every Wednesday of the month sciencetimmins.com First & third Tuesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Science, Technology, Engineering Downtown Timmins BIA Science, Technology, Engineering sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Every Wednesday of the month & Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Club downtowntimmins.com & Mathematics (STEM) Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Lego Club silverleafwriters.com Club for Youth Science Timmins th Club for Youth Every Wednesday of the month Every Wednesday of the month Science Timmins First & third Tuesday of the month 8 Annual Urban Park Market Science Timmins silverleafwriters.com silverleafwriters.com Science Timmins Porcupine Photo Club Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com Every Thursday of the month Every Saturday of the month Porcupine Photo Club Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month sciencetimmins.com Downtown Timmins BIA sciencetimmins.com Porcupine Photo Club sciencetimmins.com Northern College Lego Club downtowntimmins.com Last Wednesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Makerspace Challenges Science Timmins Makerspace Challenges Northern College Northern College Science Timmins Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Timmins and District Hospital Science Timmins facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Every Wednesday Astronomy Club Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com Foundation John P. Larche Every Saturday of the month Astronomy Club silverleafwriters.com Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Charity Golf Classic sciencetimmins.com Astronomy Club Porcupine Photo Club Third Wednesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings August 11 Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com ART+HEART Every Wednesday of the month [email protected] ART+HEART Third Wednesday of the month Third Wednesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Third Saturday of the month silverleafwriters.com Third Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Northern College Science after Hours Various locations in Timmins Timmins Golden Trails Various locations in Timmins Science after Hours facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Science Timmins [email protected] Astronomy Club Half Marathon [email protected] Science after Hours Astronomy Club Last Wednesday of the month Science Timmins August 12 Science Timmins Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Science and Families Third Wednesday of the month goldentrailshalfmarathon.ca Science and Families Last Wednesday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Third Wednesday of the month Cuisines of the World Last Sunday of the month Timmins Wakepark Summer Camps Last Sunday of the month Cuisines of the World sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Science after Hours Aug 13 – 17 & Aug 20 – 24 sciencetimmins.com Cuisines of the World Science after Hours Every Thursday of the month Science Timmins timminswakepark.com Science Timmins Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com JULY Last Wednesday of the month 10 Annual Great Canadian SEPTEMBER Every Thursday of the month Every Thursday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Youth Astronomy Club th sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Stars and Thunder: Kayak Challenge and Festival 8 Annual Urban Park Market Youth Astronomy Club 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Community Centre & Mathematics (STEM) & Mathematics (STEM) Science Timmins Science Timmins Club for Youth July 1 Third Thursday of the month Rubber Duck Race timminseventscalendar.ca Science Timmins Club for Youth Third Thursday of the month Every Saturday of the month Timmins sciencetimmins.com August 26 Every Saturday of the month Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com tourismtimmins.com Science, Technology, Engineering The Mountjoy Historical Mattagami First Nation sciencetimmins.com Every Saturday of the month Science, Technology, Engineering Makerspace Challenges Annual Fall Walleye Classic Cruise Kenogamissi July Cruises & Mathematics (STEM) Conservation Area Park September 8 – 9 Makerspace Challenges sciencetimmins.com & Mathematics (STEM) Science Timmins alzheimer.ca/en/Timmins 705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 Club for Youth wannabefisherman.com Science Timmins Makerspace Challenges Club for Youth Every Saturday of the month [email protected] Science Timmins Robotics 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Last Sunday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild National Last Sunday of the month tourismtimmins.com downtowntimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Party sciencetimmins.com November 1 silverleafwriters.com photo: © Ontario Tourism 48 49

Northern Star Lights Gazing Timmins is well situated for observing the Aurora Borealis Come to Timmins to witness the beauty of our because of its northern position and low light pollution. northern night sky. Because of our relatively small Northern Lights are produced when particles are ejected population, the light pollution is low. You have to drive at high speed from the sun, interact with the Earth’s only a short distance to encounter very dark skies. magnetic field and hit atoms of the upper atmosphere. All are welcome at the Science Timmins Astronomy To find the probability of auroral displays, check for space Club (STAC) meetings every third Wednesday of the weather on the Internet. When the predicted K index is month. Check us out at the Science Timmins web higher than four, it is likely that Northern Lights will be site sciencetimmins.com or on Facebook for visible from Timmins on that particular night. the location of the meeting. Visit the site spaceweather.gc.ca/forecast-prevision/regional/ sr-1-eng.php?region=ott&mapname=east_n_america photo: Karina Douglas-Takayesu Join our Astronomy Club: Explore Space and the Universe. Join our Astronomy Club and Explore Space and Beyond. For more information contact: For more information contact: sciencetimmins.com [email protected] sciencetimmins.com [email protected] 705.268.7283 705.268.7283 photo: Brad Wood photo: Mark Clement