Tourism Timmins Guide 2018

TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! 2018

How to Get Here...................................... 5Indigenous Experiences........................... 7Our Great Outdoors.................................. 8Biking and Hiking Trails......................... 10Canoe and Kayak Routes....................... 14Golfing.................................................. 18Provincial Parks and Campgrounds........ 22Glamping.............................................. 23Water Ski & Flyboard Stunt Show........... 24Outfitters.............................................. 26Warm Up to Winter................................ 28Snowmobiling........................................ 30Competitive Events................................34Urban Attractions and Events................. 36Municipal Parks.....................................452018 Calendar of Events........................46Northern Lights..................................... 50Star Gazing........................................... 51Accommodations................................... 52Shopping............................................... 54Nightlife................................................ 54Science Timmins................................... 55Dining................................................... 56Vacation Packages................................ 58Timmins and Area Map..........................66

Welcome to Ontario's best kept secret! Timmins, Ontario, CanadaWelcome to the City of Timmins, Ontario’s premiere four-season destination for adventurous vacationers,families and travelers from around the world in search of unique, uncrowded and memorable experiences. No matter what time of July 1, Canada Day. Stars & and Indigenous cultures and offers something for even theyear you find yourself in the Thunder will be featuring a every year we celebrate the most discriminating taste;“City with a Heart of Gold,” number of recording artists best in culture, music, the a top-rated symphonyyou’ll be fascinated by its including Eric Lapointe, Roch arts and sports. Whether you orchestra, choirs, theaterbeauty, history and small city Voisine, LGS, Celeste Levis, are attending the Multi-Cultural groups, an ultra-moderncharm. You will be greeted by Blue Rodeo, Colin James, Festival, Indigenous Day, public library and the Timminsfriendly people and the great Midnight Shine, Marianas the weekly outdoor Summer Museum: National Exhibition“Northern Hospitality” that Trench, Virginia to Vegas, Concert Series or competing Centre. Great shopping iswe are renowned for. Julian Taylor Band, Burton in the annual Great Canadian available and includes three Cummings & Band, Sloan, Kayak Challenge & Festival, shopping malls, several big Again this year, the City Trooper, Gord Bamford, Lindsay your visit here will be rewarding. box stores and quaint specialtyof Timmins is busy planning Ell, Aaron Goodvin, Chris Buck boutiques located in ourthe 2018 version of Stars & Band, Paul Brandt, High Valley, With hundreds of lakes and downtown core.Thunder presented by Goldcorp Nice Horse, The Beach Boys, rivers on our doorstep, you willPorcupine Gold Mines. Last Arkells, Alan Doyle, 54-40, enjoy the solitude you expect Come visit and enjoyyear’s event attracted some Bryan Adams, Our Lady Peace, from a fishing vacation. Our our hospitality, our friendly100,000 people during the Matthew Good and Sons of natural water reservoirs are people, our attractions and oureight day festival. This year Maxwell. Furthermore, teeming with pickerel, northern natural, pristine scenic beauty.should be no different. Kicking a fireworks competition will pike, speckled trout, rainbow Getting here is easy. You canoff on June 24, Saint Jean be hosted by the city and will trout, lake trout, small mouth either drive or fly directly toBaptiste Day and ending on see Brazil, Finland and China bass, rock bass, perch, mud the Timmins Victor M Power compete. Finally, on Canada pout, whitefish and sturgeon. Airport with service from Air Day, expect to see a fireworks Canada Jazz, Air Creebec, extravaganza like no other. With year-round Bearskin Airlines, Porter For more information or to recreational opportunities, your Airlines, Wasaya Airways and purchase tickets for Stars & visit here will be a memorable Thunder Airlines. Thunder, presented by Goldcorp one. Whether you’re searching Porcupine Gold Mines, visit for hiking, biking or ATVing, Timmins, the great outdoors starsandthunder.com canoeing, kayaking, cross and more! country skiing, snowshoeing While in the city, I invite or downhill skiing, Timmins will Sincerely, you to discover our mining surprise you with its unlimited heritage through one of the outdoor adventure opportunities. Major Steve Black many industrial mining tours With our predictable winters and City of Timmins available throughout the summer, endless network of snowmobile or to get up close and personal trails, Timmins has become with the majestic Canadian a favorite destination for moose on a tour of the Cedar thousands of avid snowmobilers Meadows Wildlife Park. in search of the ultimate snowmobile vacation. The City of Timmins is a multi-cultural mosaic, Amid the untamed deeply rooted in European wilderness that surrounds us, Timmins’ cosmopolitan flair 3

Publisher: All information in this guide was deemedTOURISM TIMMINS accurate at the time of printing.220 Algonquin Blvd. East All price references are subject to change.Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 Should you decide to take a canoe trip based on information presented in this705.360.2619  | 1.800.387.8466   database, it is essential that you purchase an approved Government of OntarioFax: 705.360.2682   topographical map available from [email protected]  hunting and fishing tackle businesses.tourismtimmins.com You should also be familiar with basic compass and map reading skills. UsersManaging Editor: are also reminded that access routes andGuy Lamarche, Manager Tourism, trails are in a natural setting; thereforeEvents, City of Timmins  they may be altered by natural conditions705.360.2640  and may contain dangerous [email protected] Many of the canoe routes described in this database require advanced canoeingEditorial Contributors: and survival skills. It is imperative noviceDiane Armstrong, Lorraine Cantin, canoeists and kayakers become trainedAntoine Garwah, Guy Lamarche, to handle unexpected conditions due toMarnie Lapierre, Lacey Rigg bad weather or vessel upset. The information is presented for generalTourist Information:  interest only and should not be consideredTimmins Convention Bureau as precise indicators of routes, locationsand Visitor Welcome Centre or privately owned land.325 Second Avenue Note: The MNR no longer maintainsTimmins Museum NEC canoe routes in this area and existingSchumacher, Ontario information may be out of date.Tourism Timmins Be environmentally friendly and recycle this publication to a friend!705.360.2619  | 1.800.387.8466 Le guide touristique est aussi disponsible en français.Graphic Design: Pour reserver votre copie, signaler leMORRgraphics Inc. 1.800 387.8466 ou tourismtimmins.com pour version electronique.Printing: Cover photos: Mark ClementSolisco Printing©April 2018, Tourism TimminsAll rights reserved.Follow us for the latest updates and events happening in Timmins, Ontario(@TourismTimmins) ( TourismT immins )(City of Timmins) (Tourism Timmins) photo: Laurie Ann Milne4

How to get here Hudson Distance to Timmins from: Bay Buffalo.................848 km.... 526 miManitoba Polar Bear Detroit...............1,040 km.... 646 mi Provincial Park Montreal...............916 km.... 569 mi Muskoka..............509 km.... 316 mi Ospasquia James North Bay.............370 km.... 229 mi Provincial Bay Ottawa.................730 km.... 453 mi Rouyn-Noranda.....230 km.... 143 mi Park Sault Ste. Marie....512 km.... 318 mi Sudbury...............290 km.... 180 mi Winisk River Thunder Bay.........770 km.... 477 mi Provincial Park Toronto.................680 km.... 422 mi Val d’Or................344 km.... 214 mi Cat Lake Ontario Fawcett Lake Woodland Provincial Park Lac Seul JoSLsaeaipknhet Wabakimi Provincial Kenora Park Kesagami Quebec Prov. Park Dryden NLipaikgeon Kapuskasing 17 Lake of 11the Woods FFroarnt ces TimminsThunder Iroquois International Atikokan Bay Falls Quetico Provincial 11 11 388 RNoouraynnd- a Falls 117 Park Sleeping Giant 17 dV’aOl r Prov. Park Missinaibi Lake Pukaskwa 101 66 National Park Wawa Prov. Park 101 53 Lake Superior 61 TemiskSahmorinegs Lake Superieur Lady Evelyn Prov. Park Smoothwater 101 Prov. Park 35 Duluth Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury North Matawa94 Bay Elliot Lake 17 75 17 Sturgeon Algonquin Pembroke Montreal Falls 11 Prov. Park Gore Bay Ottawa Killarney 69 60 Prov. Park 62 416 Parry Sound Huntsville 41 401 Cornwall 7Minneapolis Gravenhurst Lake Huron 35 28 Kingston Orillia 94 Green Bay 75 401 43 Toronto Oshawa 81 Lake Ontario 94 Milwaukee 90 90 Lake Buffalo Michigan 94 Detroit Lake Erie 90 Chicago 80 Cleveland photo: Jarout 5

Timmins...a breath of fresh air Located in Northeastern launches provide access to our Here you can enjoy Ontario in one of the richest many lakes and rivers where several local art galleries, mineral producing areas in great fishing is available. the Timmins Museum the Western Hemisphere, Walleye, great northern pike, National Exhibit Centre, the the City of Timmins, nestled speckled trout, lake trout, Downtown Timmins Urban along the Mattagami River, rainbow trout, small mouth Park, the Summer Concert is a destination of choice for bass, rock bass, perch, Series from McIntyre and many in search of a unique whitefish, mud pout and Bannerman Parks or our vacation experience. sturgeon found in our natural extensive network of urban/ water reservoirs will provide outdoor trails winding their Fine resorts, endless anglers with the action they way through the City and the outdoor recreation, interesting crave. Residents and visitors Boreal Forest. tourist attractions and regularly enjoy recreational four predictable seasons pursuits from the Mattagami Timmins is well known make Timmins a must see River, a river that winds its for its cold, dry winters, destination year round. Here, way through the city. exciting outdoor recreational outdoor adventures are never opportunities including more than a stone’s throw Get up close and snowmobiling, cross- country away. Peace, tranquility personal to the majestic skiing, snowshoeing, downhill and legendary Northern Canadian Moose and other skiing, snowboarding, ice hospitality guaranteed! animal species on your fishing and a true Canadian wildlife tour of the Cedar experience, a horse drawn With over 500 lakes and Meadows Wilderness Park sleigh ride through the boreal rivers, water sports such located along side the forest are examples of what as boating, canoeing and Mattagami River and ten keeps us busy during the kayaking continue to attract minutes from the downtown winter months. Some of the people from all over the world core. best cross-country skiing Many marinas and boat and snowshoeing in Ontario Golfers can come takes place at Porcupine Ski out to the range at Spruce Runners, with great downhill Needles, Hollinger, or skiing and snowboarding Sandy Falls. Kettle Lakes available at the Kamiskotia and Ivanhoe Provincial Parks Snow Resort all located within are exciting destinations city limits. For snowmobilers, for summer activities such Timmins is said to be “heaven as camping, canoeing, on earth” with its network of kayaking, fishing, hiking, groomed, interconnecting trails. and mountain biking. No matter what time of year you find yourself in the “City with a Heart of Gold” its beauty, history and our legendary northern hospitality will fascinate you. The city has developed a reputation as a first class host for major national caliber events and is also known for the various seasonal and cultural festivals held by various groups throughout the city.6

Indigenous Experiences photos: Gilles PortelanceNational Indigenous Peoples DayTo honour and give thanks, Indigenous people across Canada celebrate National Indigenous PeopleDay on June 21 of each year. Also known as Summer Solstice, the date marks the celebration of a newseason and Canadians celebrate the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.This celebration is intended to establish a wide recognition of the history of Indigenous peoples andtheir vital place within Canada and in the community of Timmins. The Timmins Indigenous OrganizationsCommittee plans the celebration each year and contributions are made by local business, organizationsand industry. This free public event starts at sunrise, at the Hollinger Park and lasts all day. Manyaspects of Indigenous culture can be experienced such as traditional drumming, dancing, food, artsand crafts are also available for purchase. All are welcome!tfnc.caThe Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre – Resource CentreThe Resource Centre, a program of the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre, is a Native-oriented librarywith a unique collection of materials focusing on the Indigenous people of the Nishnawbe Aski Nationand North America. We encourage everyone to come and visit the Resource Centre. Materials areavailable for loan to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities and others.B-150 Brousseau Avenue, Timmins | 705.267.7911 | occc.ca“The Healing Together” TeepeeThis is a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations can offer programs and services thatmeet the needs of the Indigenous population. It is a four season facility for the Indigenous communityto create new cultural responsive programs and services for victims of family and domestic violence.The teepee structure can be used for various workshops and events. Please contact the Ojibway andCree Cultural Centre for more information.705.267.7911 | occc.caTimmins Native Friendship CentreThe founders of the Timmins Native Friendship Centre were inspired to make a difference by helpingthe many First Nations People migrating to the City of Timmins. They embraced the responsibility andwere inspired to strengthen the people’s well-being with the establishment of the friendship centre.From those early days, the Timmins Native Friendship Centre has become known as the largest serviceprovider for urban Indigenous people. In recognition of the ever changing society in which we live,we remain dedicated to improving the quality of the lives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people inour community. Their philosophy is one that encompasses all people in the community who requestour assistance. Today the Centre continues to embrace their responsibility in creating positive changesand building a bridge of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.179 Kirby Avenue, Timmins | 705.268.6262 | tnfc.caMisiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre (CHC)Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is a primary health care service organization forIndigenous people in northern Ontario. The health care organization is centrally located in Timmins toprovide service access for all clientele within a 140 kilometer radius of the city. Although the HealthCentre has a high number of Indigenous clients, services are made available for everyone. The MisiwayMilopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is established to provide quality programs and servicesthat honour, respect and support Indigenous culture, values. Misiway Milopemahtesewin CommunityHealth Centre (CHC) is one of two Indigenous Community Health Centres in Ontario.130 Wilson Avenue, Timmins | 705.264.2200 | misiway.caMushkegowuk Council36 Birch Street South, Timmins | 705.268.1150 | mushkegowuk.caWabun Tribal Council313 Railway Street, Timmins | 705.268.9066 | wabun.on.caMétis Nation of Ontario Timmins347 Spruce Street South, Timmins | 705.264.3939

Our great outdoorsEaexnnpjdoloyr!e Summer in Timmins is really something to celebrate. Come and explore our many natural lakes, some spring fed and all surrounded by majestic forests. Enjoy kilometres of river systems as you paddle your way into picture perfect surroundings sharing the forest with our wildlife. Bait your hook and cast a line from a rocky shoreline or from the bow of your canoe, kayak or boat as you explore and enjoy our great outdoors. Here we have freshwater lakes, rivers and creeks teeming with pickerel, northern pike, whitefish, small mouth bass, rock bass, lake trout, speckled trout, rainbow trout, mud pout and the legendary sturgeon. Wherever you decide to dip your paddle, you are guaranteed to stroke up an adventure. Countless coves, beaches and islands are waiting to be discovered. photo: ©Ontario Tourism8

Bird Watching Fishing Geology HuntingExcellent places to observe birds Walleye, great northern pike, The geology of Timmins is unique The Timmins area is a popularin Timmins include Kettle Lakes whitefish, perch, sturgeon, small in the world. Almost every year destination for moose, bear, wolf,Provincial Park, Hersey Lake mouth bass and several species a new mine is found or an older grouse and duck hunters. ThereConservation Area and almost of trout can be found in the one is being given a second look. are plenty of drive-in huntingany back road in the vicinity. waterways surrounding Timmins. Mining towns generally exist for spots that are readily accessible,During the summer, the call You can utilize the services of a few decades, but Timmins has or you can arrange your excursionof the white-throated sparrow is a local outfitter or venture out on been home to over 100 working through one of our local outfitters.a familiar sound in our northern your own to take advantage of one mines during its 100-year Please check the area’s seasonbush. Loons are easily found on of the many drive-in lakes. Visitors history yielding over 68 million and licensing information bymany of our waterways. The sight are reminded to check for local ounces of gold and many contacting the Ministry of Naturalof a great blue heron quietly rising season and licensing information thousands of tonnes of copper, Resources at the phone numberout of a marsh is also a common by contacting the Ministry of lead, zinc and other minerals. or website below.occurrence. A resident population Natural Resources at the below The area is a combination ofof sandhill cranes in the summer phone number or website. greenstone, granite and greystone 705.235.1300makes for interesting viewing. volcanic rock with many altered mnr.gov.on.caA poster entitled Birds of Timmins 705.235.1300 sedimentary combinations.is available through the Mattagami mnr.gov.on.ca These rocks are frequently seenRegion Conservation Authority’s in close proximity to each otherwebsite at: mrca.timmins.ca. Flora and Fauna often providing textbook examplesAs well, members of the Timmins for geology students.Naturalists have compiled a list Wildlife and plants found inof area birds which can be viewed Timmins are typical of the boreal photo: Mark Clement photo: Mark Clementat the website below. forest ecosystem. The dominant tree species are the poplar, birch, photo: Claude J. Gagnontimminslcc.org/Naturalist spruce, balsam, tamarack and pines. As the area has historicallyBoating been subject to fire once every hundred years or so, most of theWith an abundance of local trees are less than a century old.waterways available for boating Lumber companies harvest woodor paddling, the possibilities for fibre using sustainable forestryoutdoor fun are endless. Our practices and cutting of trees ismany marinas, boat launching limited around lakes and rivers.areas or walking trails allow Fur bearing mammals such asaccess to more than 500 lakes beaver, mink, marten and otterand rivers within the city limits. are regularly observed near ourThe city’s waterfront docking area waterways and it’s not uncommonprovides access to the Mattagami to spot the occasional moose orRiver, the main water route in bear that also inhabit the area.Timmins. photo: Mark Clement photo: Mark Clement 9

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

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Ivanhoe Lake Nikkie’s Trail Ross Stringer Scout Rock Trail Memorial -Walk over ground that was once the Nickie’s Nature Trail is an Rotary Trail In the winter, this trail is used bybottom of Ivanhoe Lake and now interpretive trail with podiums 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 andfrom 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 of Schumacher and South The trail wanders through low-over esker ridges, passes beaver stations and picnic tables and Porcupine. The trail wanders lying areas with marsh marigoldslodges and follows the shore of a gorgeous viewing platform through a mixture of forest in the spring to higher spots thatSaw Lake. at Sunset Bay. There are 3 trail ranging from poplar to white were once used for farming and loops of varying lengths to suit spruce to black spruce and, finally through a ravine openingRoute: Quaking Bog, Saw Lake everyone’s walking pleasure. in the higher elevations, jack pine. onto College Street across fromand Teck Lake This trail was established for all It is relatively flat with some Denise Park. In the spring the of us to develop and enjoy. It is hilly sections. cherry blossoms make forTrial length: 4.6 km hoped that the same love and a beautiful display on the trail respect that Nickie had for nature Route: From South Porcupine just east of the hospital.Level of Difficulty: Easy to and this trail, which she walked, to Schumachermoderate will grow in each of us. Route: From Timmins District Trail Length: 8.5 km Hospital to Denise ParkSeason: spring to fall Route: Loop around Little Star Lake Level of Difficulty: Easy walking/ Trail Length: 4 kmKamiskotia biking with a few hillsMountain Trip Length: 1 km, 1.6 km and Level of Difficulty: Easy walking 9 km Seasons: Spring to fallA ski area in the winter, in the Seasons: Allsummer and fall the hills are easy Level of Difficulty: Easy to Sandy Falls to climb and make an enjoyable moderate Terry Foxoutdoor walk for all ages. From This bike trip takes you to Sandy Waterfront Trail the top of the mountain there is Seasons: Spring to winter Falls on the north side of thea vista of the area surrounding Mattagami River and offers a This trail follows an old railTimmins. The 148 metre elevation Porcupine Lake unique view of the rapids. It is bed that once connected thegives residents and visitors an Trail best visited in the spring when downtown with local sawmills.opportunity to see mountains the river is high and water is Popular with walkers and cyclists,and ridges up to 80 km away. Part of the Bart Thompson Trail spilling over the dam. The return the trail ends at the riverThe area is about a 20 minute system. Access is from any point trip takes you up Lefebvre Road waterfront, part of the Mountjoydrive from downtown Timmins. around the lake. Most of the trail and back down Kraft Creek Road Historical Conservation Area is along a wooded path near to your car. that was set aside followingRoute: Kamiskotia Ski Resort area the water although roads are the disastrous flood of 1960. incorporated at the north end Route: From Kraft Creek RoadTrail Length: Varies through Porcupine and Pottsville. to Sandy Falls, east side Route: From Pine Street South Along the trail is the Whitney to Mattagami WaterfrontLevel of Difficulty: Easy walking Cemetery at Deadman’s Point, Trail Length: 13 km a historical point of interest where Trail Length: 2.5 kmSeasons: Summer and fall over 40 people were buried after Level of Difficulty: Easy biking the famous fire of 1911 wiped with a few hills near the falls Level of Difficulty: Easy walkingKettle Lakes out the community. Seasons: Spring to fall Seasons: AllThe park is located about 37 km Route: Loop around Porcupineeast of Timmins. The route is Lakemainly through jack pine forestwith stretches of poplar and birch Trail Length: 8.5 kmtrees. The trail is fairly flat withsome gentle hills along the way. Level of Difficulty: Easy walkingSide trips can be made throughthe campground roads. Island Lake Seasons: AllCampground is a beautiful areawith an excellent swimming beach.Route: Loop around Kettle LakesProvincial ParkTrail Length: 14 kmLevel of Difficulty: Easy bikingon park roadsSeasons: Summer and fall 13

Canoe and kayak routes Paddling is one of our favourite summer activities. Whether you are a novice or an expert paddler, the greater Timmins area offers a wide variety of rivers and lakes to be enjoyed by all skill levels. We have several water routes marked and mapped for your safe and carefree enjoyment. Some of the best canoeing is available here and some of the legendary rivers such as the Abitibi River are right on our doorstep. Our world class canoeing and kayaking experiences will take your breath away.14

Dana Jowsey Lakes Malette Bridge to Peterlong Lake Porcupine RiverPark Timmins Waterfront Peterlong Lake is located This route is easily accessible butAccess to Jowsey Lake is by The trip from the Malette Bridge approximately 40 km south not often used and has ampleroad. 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 northeasterlya relatively good gravel road. water plus the time needed for for canoeists to camp and direction that takes the canoeistThere are some rock outcrops on a stop at the Spruce Needles Golf the lake can be the beginning behind the Owl Creek Mine andthe 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 wayDana Lake is about 1 km further an outing close to town over Kapiskong, Sinclair and Loonwing to Nighthawk Lake, two days willdown the road on the left hand a historic waterway. It was the Lakes. Over 25 km of navigable be required. Please note that onceside. Dana Lake has several route of the Hudson Bay Traders lake water can be accessed from committed beyond 3 km, there isislands which have fairly large in the 18th and 19th century here. It is truly one of the most no put out until some 30 km later.red and white pines dominating followed by loggers and spectacular areas in the northeast Route: Downriver from a launchthe skyline. The lake itself is made prospectors of the 20th century. in spring, summer and fall. site north of the Governmentup of several bays so canoeing is Complex in Porcupinesomewhat protected even in Route: From Malette Bridge Route: Around Peterlong Lake Trip Length: 47 kma mild wind. (near Grant’s Plant) to Timmins Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Waterfront Trip Length: 20 km Seasons: Spring to fallRoute: From Dana or JowseyLake launch sites around each Trip Length: 13 km Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling photo: WildExoduslake Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Seasons: Spring to fallTrip Length: 8 km each Seasons: Spring to fall Porcupine LakeLevel of Difficulty: Easy paddling Papakomeka Lake Porcupine Lake is easilySeasons: Spring to fall accessible from several places. This lake is located about 18 km The best way would be usingGrassy River to south of Timmins off Pine Street the Waterfront Park at the end ofDalton Road South. It is just outside the city Bruce Avenue in South Porcupine. limits and has a great launching Another launch point would beHigh Falls is a series of rapids point for a canoe at the north end from Bannerman Park just eastand water falls with a total drop of the lake. The forest on either of the bridge in Porcupine.of about 40 metres. It can be side is mixed with black ash alongapproached by walking, biking or the shore. The area was an active Route: Around Porcupine Lakecross-country skiing in the winter, log drive route up until the 1950sapproximately 26 km from the and in a few places the remains Trip Length: 8 kmTimmins Chamber of Commerce of boom logs can be seen.Information Centre. Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Route: Around Papakomeka LakeRoute: From launch site near Seasons: Spring to fallHigh Falls to Dalton Road bridge Trip Length: 6 kmTrip Length: 12 km Level of Difficulty: Easy paddlingLevel of Difficulty: Easy paddling Seasons: Spring to fallwith a few fast placesSeasons: Spring to fall (best inearly summer when water is high) photo: Jarout 15

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Redstone River Timmins Waterfront Triple Lakes and Wealthy Lakes to Sandy Falls Chutes (Meadow Lake)The Redstone can be explored inan easterly or westerly direction On this trip you will see the Triple Lakes is located about The lakes are easily accessedfrom the Springs Road Bridge. Domtar-McChesney Sawmill, one 30 km south of Timmins. On the by car and the launching area isThe easterly or downstream of several that has played a big east shore of the first lake there right beside the road. Allow aboutsection will take the canoeist part in the economy of Timmins. was a little known mine called the two hours to explore the threedown to Nighthawk Lake, Once past the conservation Triple Lakes Mine that followed lakes and, if you are open toa 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 fightwesterly or upstream side can be enter an undeveloped area of edge. At the bottom end of the your way through bulrushes tofollowed to a set of rapids and the river with quiet waters and lakes is a portage route past an reach a fourth lake which emptiesfalls about 20 km from the bridge. trees extending down to the impressive chute of fast moving into the second lake from the water’s edge. About 13 kms down water that empties into a pool parking area.Route: From Redstone River the river you will see a hydro at the bottom. Route: From Papakomeka RoadBridge on Stringer’s Road to the barricade. The trip up to the power around Wealthy Lakesfalls on the Redstone station is about 14 km. Allow six Route: From Mountjoy River Trip Length: 6 km to seven hours for the return trip. at Marceau Lake to the Chutes Level of Difficulty: Easy paddlingTrip Length: 20 km at north end of Triple Lakes Seasons: Spring to fall Route: From Timmins WaterfrontLevel of Difficulty: Could be to Sandy Falls Trip Length: 20 km photo: Rob Armstrongdifficult due to beaver dams Trip Length: 14 km Level of Difficulty: Easy paddlingSeasons: Spring to fall (best inearly summer when water is high) Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling Seasons: Spring to fallTatachikapika River Seasons: Spring to fallThis trip is not for novice photo: Mark Clementcanoeists. There are many rapidsand the low water in July andAugust makes the river verydifficult if not impossible to canoe.For experienced canoeists thetime to do the river is from midMay at spring breakup to midJune. Those who have paddledhere claim it is a challengingand exciting trip. There aresome portages over a kilometrein length and others of a fewhundred metres.Route: From Highway 144 toMalette BridgeTrip Length: 30 kmLevel of Difficulty:Recommended only for expertcanoeistsSeasons: Spring to early summer(many rapids with potential spills,best in early summer only) photo: Drew Gauley 17

Golfing The City of Timmins boasts three golf courses; two 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.18

Hollinger Sandy Falls Spruce NeedlesGolf Club Golf Course Golf ClubThis is Northern Ontario’s only This challenging 9-hole golf This 18-hole course features18-hole Championship bent course is located in a wilderness a championship length challengegrass golf course. It includes setting on the western edge of in the traditional style. Althougha full practice facility with Timmins. The clubhouse offers there are many trees, golfersdriving range, putting green, a pro shop for all your golfing are aided by large landing areasand 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 fairwaysdesigned par 72 course with sit and relax before and after and greens is magnificent. Thisyardage at 6,548 yards, the your round with a spacious course is enjoyed by golfers of allcourse is extremely attractive deck overlooking the course. skill levels. A full practice facilityto both tourists and permanent and fine dining make the Spruceresidents. The sheer beauty and 705.267.7014 Needles Club one of northernchallenge of this spectacular facebook.com/SandyFalls Ontario’s best golf experiences.course will be sure to impress. GolfCourse 705.267.1332705.264.8450 spruceneedles.comhollingergolf.com photo: Jarout 19

TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! 10th Annual The Great Canadian paddling categories appealing Kayak Challenge & Festival to all ages… from novice to Great Canadian has come a long way in a expert, youth to seniors…Kayak Challenge relatively short period of expect to see competitors as time. It was launched in old as six years to 77 years & Festival 2009 to coincide with the young, with a 50:50 gender City of Timmins’ Centennial ratio. New this year, Paddling August 24-26, 2018 Celebrations where four Magazine is sponsoring our milestones were being first ever canoe competition, recognized and celebrated open 10 km. by the residents. Having a kayak challenge was a natural. Now a three day festival, After all, the Mattagami River it appeals to every demographic wound its way through the and attracts paddlers and city and the sport of kayaking visitors from many tourism was taking off like wild fire, markets. In fact over the last throughout North America, eight years we’ve had paddlers Europe, Latin America… and from Michigan, South Carolina, showed promising growth. Wisconsin, Minnesota, UK, It was also an opportunity Chile, GTA, Eastern Ontario, to draw attention to the Southwestern Ontario, Northern positive contributions that the Ontario and the list goes on. Mattagami River had provided Some participate for the fun for the residents of Timmins and others come for the money, over the last 100 years or so: bragging rights or the hardware fur trade route, city’s drinking that we dole out during the water, logging operations, awards ceremony. In fact, hydro electric production and we’ve hosted one of the best of course recreation. The one ranked paddlers from the USA day festival was on and to and another from Kingston who everyone’s surprise, attracted had just recently completed the 104 paddlers the first year. grueling Yukon Quest. From a humble beginning, the challenge which was suppose Over the years we’ve to end with the last of the introduced many peripheral centennial celebrations is now activities and because of this, headed for year ten and has the attendance, foot print, taken on a life of its own to program and popularity of the become the City’s marquee festival has continued to grow. and signature festival. Many This is no longer a paddling of the paddlers and visitors event. It’s a full out festival attending the festival have that has been recognized by said that by all accounts it Festivals & Events Ontario is Ontario’s “best in class” and awarded five Top 100 paddling event. With nine recognitions. This year is no different. We will be adding

photo: Jennifer Massie photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Jennifer Massiesome new programming to an For example the Tourism Please visit the web site for venue is a non-gated thereforealready busy schedule. In fact, Timmins will lead the fun updated information. park admission is free, parkingthis year we’ve entered into 3-person sprint competition is free, camping is free (firstan agreement with Summer that sees teams of three, Food and beverage come, first serve), concertsWater Sports of Port Carling paddle 3-seater kayaks stations are plenty and provide are free and we’ve addedwho will be bringing three that were purchased from our many visitors with a free shuttle service courtesy40 minute water ski & flyboard Sweden. This activity is “culinary tourism experience.” of First Student Canadastunt shows to the Mattagami a great opportunity for the Furthermore, the Vendor’s Charters... yes you read thisRiver. The performances are private and public sectors Marketplace will showcase right, the weekend is FREE.scheduled to take place on looking at team building pottery, paintings, photography, This year we ask that visitorsSunday, August 26 at 12 pm, opportunities. The Alzheimer RVs and utility vehicles. consider a voluntary admission2 to 4 pm. Several acts will Society is leading the Rubber by way of a non perishablebe performed and include air Duck Race. This year, we One of the best musical food item or cash donationchair, ballet, clown acts, front are hosting the Ontario Fur fireworks extravaganzas will supporting the Timminsbarefoot, multiple barefoot, Managers Federation Rendez play out Saturday night where Food Bank while helping topyramid, slalom, 360 degrees Vous “A trapper’s Care is thousands of spectators are nourish young minds as theyswivel, wakeboard, jump act a Local Affair” where many left in awe. Some have said prepare for another schooland the much anticipated displays and family activities that bigger cities have nothing year. How can we provide allfly-board demonstrations will be available. Come join on us when it comes to of this programming for freewhere participants will thrill the Timmins Fur Council as a fireworks musical show! you ask? Well thanks to a loyal,the audience with flips, spins they celebrate 50 years. growing, generous corporateand dives. In addition, clown This year, the Great community and our valuedwarm-up routine is staged to An extensive children play Canadian Kayak Challenge government partners, we haveget the audience excited. This zone has also been created. & Festival takes place on been able to provide residentsroutine has become a crowd The Kiwanis Club will be on August 24-26 from the and visitors with an “end offavourite over the years. hand distributing free candy Mountjoy Historical Conservation summer” party like none other, floss throughout the weekend Park (Participark) next to the nowhere! The cultural component while face painters will be Mattagami River Bridge. Theof the festival also includes an kept busy delighting theextensive Indigenous Village thousands of children present For more information contact Guy Lamarche,complete with teepees, sacred in the kid zone. Manager Tourism Events 705-360-2640, visitfire, spiritually & healing, aswell as crafters, drum and Throughout the three days, thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.comdance and fresh bannock expect to see live concertsand succulent Indian Tacos. from the main stage. To date, or check out Facebook/GreatCanadianKayakChallenge&Festival. we have booked The Mudmen, Stick handling through AK McLeod, Rose Cora Perrythe myriad of moving parts & The Truth Untold and guitarassociated with the Great protégé, Eugenio Martinez.Canadian Kayak Challenge We are currently negotiating& Festival can be a daunting with additional bands. Pleasetask. For this reason the visit our website for updates.festival Steering Committee Currently Saturday Nighthas developed some Special will perform Saturdayinteresting partnerships night with additional bandswith not for profit partners. to be listed at a later date.

Provincial Parks & Campgrounds From provincial parks and private campgrounds to secluded spots that 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.22

Dana-Jowsey Lakes Private Campgrounds Address Telephone WebsiteProvincial Park Big Water Lake Campground 6940 Highway 655 705.360.3100 bigwatercampground.ca 705.266.5151Located 30 km west of Timmins, McArthur Lake Lodge Highway 144 705.266.1544 cachecampground.comthis park provides minimal visitor The Cache Camping Ground 460 Retreat Road 705.262.9828 villarsbay.comfacilities. The park offers good 7000 Dalton Road 705.266.1555 WildExodus.comfishing, swimming, boating and Villars Bay Resorthiking opportunities plus a picnic Wawaitin Holiday Parkarea and boat launching site. Danaand Jowsey Lakes are ideal forcanoeing and the shoreline of DanaLake is distinguished by severalmature stands of red and whitepine. A trip to the park makes fora pleasant one day outing.705.272.7107ontarioparks.comWhat do you get when you Glampingcombine glamour and camping?Glamping is the perfect wilderness photo: WildExodusexperience for those people wholove the outdoors but are not keenon “roughing it”. WildExodus offersall-inclusive, multi-day packageswith professional guides, first-class sleeping quarters, fantasticmeals served with wine, trekkingand ecotourism activities plusall of the equipment requiredfor canoeing and fishing. EveryGlamping expedition is an intimateone with only a single party of fourto 12 people booked at a time.877.474.1555WildExodus.com photo: WildExodus 23

presents appearing on the Mattagami River, Timmins August 26, 2018 Noon, 2 pm & 4 pmExtreme Wakeboarding • Flyboarding • Hydro-foiling • Pyramids • and more!

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 service. Ivanhoe Lake is large, which makes for plenty of opportunities for boating, water skiing and especially fishing. 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 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 Lakesontarioparks.com

Outfitters Up here, the game is plentiful. You can experience a hunt from a remote, back woods shack or from the comforts of a five star resort offering full American plan. So whether you prefer a gun, a bow or a camera, moose, bear, wolf or small game our experienced outfitters will ensure that your Timmins hunt creates memories that are as big as legends.26

Kammy-Kam WildExodus Ultimate Guiding Black Bear CampOutfitters and ServiceWilderness WildExodus offers a number Professional guiding services inAdventures of high end adventures in the Ultimate Guiding Services offers Northern Ontario for all Game Boreal Forest. Many of nature’s unique all season adventure tours, & Fishing. Black Bear CampYour #1 go to guiding service in best experiences are available such as guided snowmobile, ATV, offers wolf hunting excursions,the north, be it fishing/tripping/ through WildExodus and each hunting and fishing tour packages. bear hunting excursions andphotography or just a day in are facilitated by highly qualified From half day outings to multi day fishing excursions. They arethe backwoods. Based from professionals. Paddle beyond trips, Ultimate Guiding Services located in Northern Ontario onKamiskotia Lake, we’’ll treat you your dreams on legendary will provide you with complete the Trans Canada Highway 11to an outdoor experience tailored rivers. Enjoy Glamping, a one of guiding and outfitting services to between Cochrane and Thunderto your request. a kind, American Plan camping ensure you get the most out of Bay. For all professional or 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 landscapes and wildlife. Their outposts, guides. Fishing that is not TV, it’s real!• Trees, insects, birds, mammals, fishing and hunting expeditions available is walleye, northern pike, animal habitat, animal will create long lasting memories. lake and rainbow trout and perch. 705.338.2451 adaptations, animal tracks and WildExodus is your gateway to Hunting that is available is black blackbearcamp.weebly.com signs, watershed awareness, Arctic adventures where you will bear, moose, ducks and geese. weather, nature journaling, get “up close and personal” to orienteering, canoeing, polar bears. WildExodus is a 643 Park Avenue kayaking, initiatives team work member of The International team play, survival Ecotourism Society. 705.365.7392• Glamping (Glamorous Camping) 7000 Dalton Road phpohtooto: :O©nOtantraiorioToTouurirsismm• Guided fishing and hunting trips 705.266.1555 1.877.474.1555• School packages nature and WildExodus.com science• Kids Camps – Corporate Packages• Private island site rentals - Team building programs - gear (sales/rentals)• Adventure programs• Environmental practices• Volunteer projects• Clinics and courses, trip journals• Hiking, custom family excursions• Lecture series• and so much [email protected]: WildExodus photo: Mark Clement 27

Warm up to winterThis SNOW, it’s our favorite four This year, don’t look to the Majestic Canadian Moose),year, letter word. Every year we get Farmer’s Almanac to find all from the comfort of youreliminate piles of it. How many inches your ideal snow destination, sled. No matter what time ofcabin you ask? Actually we measure just head north to Timmins year you find yourself in thefever our snow in feet and most because here we know “City with a Heart of Gold” you’llb l ues . winter’s it’s so high we prefer snow and the conditions be fascinated by its beauty, to share it rather than shovel are usually perfect for all of history and our legendary it. We also like to make things your winter pursuits. Here, “Northern Hospitality.” with it, like trails and tracks exciting outdoor recreation For a true taste of wilderness and moguls. We’ve discovered opportunities are endless and hospitality, there are well that it’s even good for holding include snowmobiling, cross- appointed rustic resorts and up your ice- fishing rod just country and downhill skiing, lodges, full service hotels and right. You might even spot snowshoeing, snowboarding, motels and comfortable B&B’s the odd igloo, although we ice fishing and the epic at your service. Making your recommend one of our more Sk8te Hollinger outdoor rink. . stay even more pleasant is a comfortable hotel rooms, or You can even treat yourself wide variety of dining options, cozy resorts. to a true Canadian experience, from casual, to fine dining. a horse drawn sleigh ride Winter in Timmins is special. through the boreal forest. The stunning beauty of the Some of Ontario’s best Boreal Forest, combined with cross-country skiing and Mother Nature’s artistic work, snowshoeing takes place provides for postcard perfect from Porcupine Ski Runners, scenery. As you experience with great downhill skiing and our many winter delights, you snowboarding available at will immerse yourself in the the Kamiskotia Snow Resort. never ending canvass of stark Both are located within city beauty and solitude, altered limits. Timmins is also the only by a variation of wind ultimate destination for a and fresh powder leaving you snowmobile vacation. Here breathless every step of your riders enjoy spectacular journey knowing full well that scenery, while logging this magnificent and natural hundreds of kilometres on “canvass” is not available for our network of uncongested, viewing anywhere else. perfectly groomed trails. With Here you will feel the warmth an average annual snowfall of our Northern Ontario winter. of close to 10 feet, this At the end of a beautiful, crisp, snowmobile destination is said winter day we’ll warm your to be “best in class”. Access heart and soul as you warm our many shops, hotels, your toes. restaurants, gas stations and local attractions such as the For more information, contact Cedar Meadows Wilderness us at 1-800-387-8466 or visit Park, (where you will be up tourismtimmins.com close and personal with the28

Cross Country Skiing Ice Fishing Snowmobiling SnowshoeingLocated only 3 km from With hundreds of waterways The Timmins Snowmobile The Porcupine Ski Runners offersdowntown Timmins, the Porcupine surrounding the Timmins area, Club maintains over 440 km a fully signed snowshoe trailSki Runners is one of the largest ice fishing is a popular winter of groomed trails in the area. system designed to suit everyonecross 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 beautydollar Xstrata Copper Chalet and speckled trout, northern pike and said to be some of the best of the Boreal Forest with snowapproximately 30 km of scenic and walleye. Many lakes can be in the world! This world-class hares, partridge, snowy owls,and groomed trails, some fully accessed from roadways in just trail system is well-signed and lynx and the occasional mooseilluminated for night skiing, a short hike or snowshoe while patrolled day and night to ensure in a never-ending wintervisitors can enjoy an incredible snowmobiles can travel to the a safe and hassle-free experience. wonderland that will leave youwinter experience. The Porcupine more remote locations. For It is part of the Ontario Federation breathless. The Porcupine SkiSki Runners offer locker and local season and licensing of Snowmobile Clubs providing Runners offers locker facilitiessnowshoe rentals. Visit their details, see the Ministry of access to a network of some and snowshoe rentals. Trail mapswebsite for trail maps. Natural Resources contact 30,000 km of groomed trails. are available from their website. information below. Timmins is one of the few cities705.360.1444 in Ontario that allows access to 705.360.1444porcupineskirunners.com 705.235.1300 many accommodation properties, porcupineskirunners.com mnr.gov.on.ca restaurants, gas stations andDownhill Skiing shopping from a number of designated and business-friendlyThe Kamiskotia Snow Resort is trails.located 20 km west of Timminsand is the winter destination for 705.264.7066downhill skiers and snowboarders. timminssnowmobileclub.comThe resort features 25 uniqueruns (the longest is 1,067 m), photo: Claude J Gagnontwo surface lifts, two chair liftsand a 122 m vertical drop. It alsoboasts a first class chalet and barand the tallest tube park in theprovince, as well as offering snowschool and equipment rentals.Visit their website for trail maps.705.268.9057kamiskotia.com photo: Virgil Knapp photo: ©Ontario Tourism photo: Mark Clement 29

Expect the unexpectedTimmins, Ontario is the ultimate destination for a snowmobilevacation. Here you’ll enjoy spectacular scenery on perfectlygroomed and uncongested trails, logging hundreds of kilometreson a network like no other. With an average snowfall of closeto 10 feet, this snowmobile destination is said to be the bestin North America!Our many shops, hotels, resorts, restaurants, gas stations and localattractions such as Cedar Meadows Wilderness Park where you willhave an opportunity to get up close and personal with the majesticCanadian moose, are accessible by sled via the snowmobile friendlybusiness 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 contactTimmins Snowmobile Club:Office: 705.360.8728 Fax: 705.360.8729or e-mail [email protected] visit and find out for yourself why so many say thisis snowmobile paradise.For trip planning assistance: e-mail [email protected] You in?

Archie's RockA tribute to my friend Archie ChenierOn June 10 2014,the Ontario Geographic Names Board met for its 148th meeting and one of the topics of discussionOwas Archie’s Rock, a glacial deposit located in the vicinityof Little Star Lake. The Board agreed to officially name the and personal, heli–skied mountains where the descent was greater than 20 miles long, skied with Ted Kennedy, Arnold Schwarzenegger and the list goes on. You see,rock, Archie’s Rock, after local retired school teacher and Archie was a world traveller, someone who was fascinatedworld traveller, Archie Chenier who discovered this hidden by what he discovered in our backyard some 62 years ago.gem while hiking in the Little Star Lake area back in 1955. A glacial deposit like no other, a massive pile of boulders 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 aoffice to discuss Archie’s Rock and the possible tourism guy with as many travel experiences as Archie Cheniervalues. To his surprise, I invited Archie to take a seat becomes fascinated with and passionate about a naturalwhile 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 consumersmost of the people he had approached to discuss Archie’s from our tourism market, hundreds if not thousands haveRock had brushed him off. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and made the trip to discover and enjoy something that is truly uniqueI asked Archie to take me hiking to the rock. Archie agreed despite to our area. Archie, thanks for sharing and to the Ontario Geographicbeing in his late eighties. What I found was definitely a phenomenon Names Board, thanks for agreeing to officially recognize this glacial deposit as Archie’s Rock, a tribute to Archie Chenier who stumbledand worthy of being included in our travel guide as a point of interest upon it back in 1955 and at a time where Archie could savour thefor hikers, a tourism asset of sorts. Since my first meeting with this moment while still enjoying life to the fullest.incredible man, I’ve gone back to Archie’s Rock with many peopleand in the company of my friend and best guide ever, Archie Chenier. During my 39 year tenure in the tourism industry, I’ve met manyArchie passed away earlier this year at the age of 92. interesting people, none more interesting than my friend Archie 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 theOver the years he has done pretty much everything that you would many adventures and expeditions that he has been fortunate to enjoy.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!hiked the most dangerous jungles, checked out volcanoes up close Guy Lamarche 31

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What do A.J. Casson, a jackleg drill and thePorcupine 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 letsNational Exhibition Centre is your premier heritage and visual arts you see how families lived during the 1930’s. If you want to knowdestination 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 educationand public programmes. The museum archival collection includes over 20,000 images of the Porcupine, dating from 1908. Researchers are welcomed to submitThe TM: NEC operates as a community museum and a national their requests and arrange for study time with the collection. Theexhibition 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 visitand transform individuals of all ages and the local, regional and to our Museum Gift Shop. Local handmade crafts and items fromnational 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 thattalk about our local history. Our temporary gallery space also The Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre is opened yearhosts 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 aredelivered in both English and French. We also offer a variety timminsmuseum.caof workshops for adults and children dealing with arts andheritage themes. 705.360.2617 photo: Graeme Oxby

Competitive eventsThe City of Timmins is Porcupine Ski Eclipse Financial Timmins Minorrenowned for the many Runners Loppet Snowcross Pro Hockey Smiling Mhigh quality, well-organized Challenge Tournamentcompetitive events that The Porcupine Ski Runnerstake place here every year. 38th annual Loppet is a chance Canadian Snowcross Racing returns For more than 30 years the for the whole family to enjoy a to Timmins, Ontario, March 3-4, Timmins Minor Hockey AssociationThe scope of the various weekend of cross country skiing. located at the end of Spruce has hosted the Smiling Mevents continue to grow, On February 24 enjoy the Short Street South all snowmobilers tournament. Originally sponsoredyear after year and these & Sweet challenges suited for will be able to ride right to the by Mikes Food Stores and takingare attracting participants the whole family. Whether you race track. High flying, fast racing place over the Christmas holidaysfrom throughout North are a competitive skier or new presented by Eclipse Financial the tournament has evolved intoAmerica to travel to Timmins to the sport, there is a distance will take place both days from a three weekend event involvingto compete hoping to earn and category for you. We’ll 9 am to sundown. Advance tickets teams from all over Northeasternbragging rights or to win provide you with a hot lunch, will be available December 16, Ontario. These three events bringbig money. Event organizers a chance at dozens of draw prizes at Eclipse Financial, J & B cycle, over 40 teams to area and runare anxious to welcome and a relaxing social atmosphere Mikey’s and Riverside RV. Come from Friday morning to Sundayyou to their competition after the race in the beautiful out and cheer the racers on! afternoon. Timmins Minor Hockeyand wish you luck. Xstrata Chalet. is very proud to host these snowcross.com tournaments in the City andVisit tourismtimmins.com porcupineskirunners.com to showcase everything we haveand read through the to offer her in the City with thecalendar of events for Heart of Gold. The tournamentsdates and links. run on the following weekends. Bantam and Midget December 8-10 Novice, Atom, Peewee January 5-7, 2019 timminsminorhockey.com photo: David Laneville The Hollinger Cup photo: Claude J Gagnon With 24 rinks in the making, The Hollinger Cup will be one of the largest pond hockey tournaments in the world! This 3-on-3 pond hockey tournament will accommodate up to a record setting 500 teams. For $250.00 per team the Hollinger Cup 3-on-3 tournament allows you and 4 friends to team up and challenge for the trophy everyone is talking about! This all takes place February 17-19. hollingercup.com photo: David Laneville34

Timmins Golden The Great Canadian Gold Rush Run Local HockeyTrails Half Marathon Kayak Challenge & Festival An annual event held in Timmins, Check out some exciting localCOME RUN OR WALK WITH US... the city with a heart of gold. hockey, whether its a tournamentThis fun and competitive event This end of summer water based The “Gold Rush Run” is an or a regular season game.includes a half marathon run or festival attracts paddlers from appropriately named competitivewalk, a two person half marathon throughout North America and 5 km race as well as a 2 km fun Timmins Rock Junior Arelay, a 5 km run or walk and Europe, all vying for a piece run. Having run for more than timminsrock.coma family 2 km run or walk. The of the $15,000 cash prizes. ten years it boasts having onexciting half marathon race course With nine competitive paddling average more than 200 runners Timmins Minor Hockeystarts at the Timmins Regional divisions, kayak clinics, in attendance. Held annually AssociationAthletics and Soccer complex, a 5 km guided family paddle on Sunday of the Thanksgiving timminsminorhockey.comtakes runners through the streets and traditional shore lunch long weekend it offers a fastleading to the southern part of the and the much anticipated flat course complete with water Porcupine Minor Hockeycity, into historical Schumacher, 3-person kayak sprint competition station, finishing medal, post-race Associationalong Gillies Lake path and into via three person boats, this breakfast, race event t-shirt, chip porcupineminorhockey.comour beautiful nature trail system. festival continues to draw timing, registration grab bag andHeld annually in mid August, this thousands of spectators hungry random door prizes. Custom made Schumacher Minor Hockeyevent hands out t-shirts, race kits for paddling action. The festival medals & cash prizes are awarded Associationand medals to all participants provides a number of exciting to top male and female age group schumacherday.comand $4,100 in cash prizes to top activities sure to please children, winners with $400 prizes going torunners. This year’s race will be families and seniors alike. top male and female overall. The Timmins Ringette Associationheld on August 12 and, as always, On Sunday, thousands will be race is held at École Secondaire timminsringette.compromises to be an exciting and cheering on their favourite duck Publique Renaissance and windsentertaining event for participants during the Alzheimer Society’s throughout the Mountjoy areaand spectators. Whether you want annual Rubber Duck Race. of Timmins. The proceeds ofto be competitive or just have fun The Great Canadian Kayak this year’s race will go towardwith friends and family, this event Challenge & Festival takes place the Timmins Family YMCA andis for you. Take advantage of the August 24-26. KidSport Timmins to help fundearly bird registration and register activities promoting a healthybefore June 1. thegreatcanadiankayak lifestyle in our community. challenge.comgoldentrailshalfmarathon.ca goldrushrun.caMattagami First photo: Thomas PerryNation FishingDerbies photo: DrewGauley photo: Claude J GagnonThe Mattagami First Nationis host to three major anglingevents in the Timmins area.The community has hosted fishingtournaments and derbies overthe past 18 years, including themost anticipated event that kicksoff the Northern Ontario WalleyeTrail (nowt.ca) each June. Theevent attracts competitive anglersbut anyone looking to spenda great weekend of fishing withfriends and family while eyeingthe prizes should not miss out!mattagami.com 35

Urban attractions and events705MX Apiary Tours Canada’s Greatest Provincial geologists first Goldfields! identified gold in quartz veinsTimmins only motocross track Come visit our research apiary, near Porcupine Lake in 1896. Inlocated 20 minutes from the learn about bees, see three types A self-guided tour the spring of 1909, a prospectingCity Centre. This 10-hectare plot of hives, sample local honey, team led by Harry Preston andhas a lot to offer for any skilled walk our nature trails and more. The Timmins area is one of the Jack Wilson discovered a hill ofrider. At the 705MX motocross School class visits are welcome! richest gold fields in the world quartz full of gold and called itriders are able to practice their Tours are offered from June to and over the past century has “The Big Dome”. As legend hasskills through the sharp corners, October. Please dress according produced more gold than any it, Harry Preston slipped on abig jumps and wide open space. to weather conditions. If possible, mining camp in Canada. Today, rocky knoll and his boots stripped5050 Kamiskotia Road wear light coloured clothing, the City Of Timmins is northern the moss away from the rock(Kamiskotia Snow Resort) closed toe shoes and socks. And Ontario’s third largest city and to reveal a large vein of gold.705.363.8185 don’t forget your insect repellent. remains one of Canada’s major This discovery set off the great Any persons allergic to bee stings centres of mining. Not only is Porcupine Gold Rush. Later the photo: Brittany-Jean Lauriault should bring their EpiPen. Tour mining a key part of the city’s same year, prospectors discovered duration is approximately one heritage, but Timmins has also the Hollinger and McIntyre hour. Honey and pollen will be become a leader in rehabilitating gold deposits. The villages of available for purchase. former mining sites into parks and South Porcupine, Timmins and recreational lands. This GeoTour Schumacher sprang up to serve Tournées aussi disponsibles highlights Timmins’ “Big Three” each of the “Big Three” mines en français. gold mines – Hollinger, Dome and developed on these gold deposits. McIntyre – as well as city parks During the next hundred years, 705.465.1134 reclaimed from former mine sites. over 50 mines produced timminsecobees.com 70 million ounces of gold, making There’s gold in the Porcupine! the Porcupine mining camp (later referred to as the Timmins mining photo: Jack Watson photo: Jarout 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. Gold continues to be discovered today: Timmins’ newest mine opened in 2011. 800.387.8466 tourismtimmins.com photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Lacey Rigg36

Cedar Meadows Connaught & District Dream Acres Hollinger ParkWilderness Park Pioneer Museum Alpaca Farm Mini-PuttView many different species The Pioneer Museum is The Dream Acres Alpaca Farm The Hollinger Park Mini-Puttof Canadian wildlife, including located in Northeastern Ontario is located just east of Timmins. offers an 18-hole mini-putt,moose, deer, elk, bison and approximately 30 miles east These animals are curious but batting cages and basketballmountain goats, all in a natural of the City of Timmins, in very timid. They are sociable and hoops. Season memberships,outdoor setting. Situated on Connaught. It is a small all have different personalities group rates and birthday275 acres, Cedar Meadows is community with 400 people, which lead to wonderful photo packages are available.a year round resort and spa looking to preserve their local opportunities. Take a tour oflocated on the mighty Mattagami heritage. The surrounding areas the farm and purchase various 705.264.7888River just five minutes from consist of Barbers Bay, Dugwal, alpaca-related products. Takedowntown Timmins. It offers Finn Road, Hoyle, Ice Chest Lake, a walk or go snowshoeing on Industrial Toursunique opportunities to explore McIntosh Springs and Nighthawk. one of the many nature trailsthe ecology, biology and history Local history in the area dates and enjoy the great outdoors! From trees to gold, Tourismof the area. back over 300 years; back to the Open all year. Please call to Timmins organizes a series days when First Nation peoples schedule a visit. of free tours each summer that877.207.6123 and the Hudson Bay Company provide a behind the scenes lookcedarmeadows.com frequented the land and navigated 705.273.1656 at various industries operating the waters. Although their name dreamacres.ca in the area. Contact us for may have changed over the years, tour options, schedules and determination and hard work has reservations. dedicated generations to remain in this historical area. 800.387.8466 tourismtimmins.com 705.363.3201 cdhs.cjb.net photo: Robin Allen photo: Claude J Gagnon 37

Urban attractions and eventsTimmins Museum Thurston Stained NEO Laser Tag Mid Town BowlNational Exhibition Glass & StudioCentre NEO Laser Tag, located at Mid Town Bowl is a 20 lane, This uniquely northern studio is 440 Algonquin Blvd. East, Unit 5, 5-pin bowling alley located in theThe Red and Black Galleries, found at 35 Father Costello Drive, is a state-of-the-art laser tag heart of Timmins that featureslocated at 325 Second Avenue, where they have been creating game where the players seek computerized scoring, nighttimefeature local historical exhibitions custom stained glass treasures to capture the opponents’ base. “Glow Bowling”, arcade gamesas well as travelling displays from for over 15 years. As a stained Laser Tag is a heart-pounding, and more. Mid Town Bowl isacross Canada. The archives glass supplier offering stained adrenaline-pumping game, where fully licensed under LLBO and isinclude over 20,000 images of the glass artwork for your collection, strategy and luck are joined to located at 70 Algonquin BoulevardPorcupine area, with an emphasis importance is placed on the defeat your opponents. After West.on the early days of the Porcupine customer’s experience while playing, the players collect theirGold Rush and the development visiting the studio and satisfaction score sheets in the lobby where 705.267.3500of the mining communities. with their purchase. they can also watch other gamersA collection of local artifacts tell in action on a live feed. There Mountjoy Independentthe story of the community and facebook.com/ is also an escape room, where Farmer’s Marketits residents. thurstonstainedglass you are trapped in a room for 705.531.2928 60 minutes. You must search The Mountjoy Independenttimminsmuseum.ca the room for clues to solve the Farmers’ Market provides an705.360.2617 puzzles and unlock the door outlet for local farmers, bakers, before the timer runs out. NEO producers, crafters and artisans Laser Tag also has two indoor to sell their goods, while providing Golf simulators, many redemption convenient access to a variety of arcade games and a three story local products in a family-friendly indoor playground. For parties, community atmosphere. Rain or tournaments or simply a fun shine, all season long, market afternoon, book your game at members bring their products NEO Laser Tag. to the Mountjoy Independent Farmers’ Market to sell on 705.531.4824 Saturday morning. Come and neolasertag.com experience the friendly, neighborly atmosphere at the Mountjoy Independent Farmers’ Market, Visit our web site for times and dates. 814 Park Avenue, Timmins 705.268.5068 mountjoyfarmersmarket.com photo: Graeme Oxby38

Stars and Thunder Northern Ontario Ride The North, Riverview Off LeashMusic Festival Expo Motorcycle Touring Dog Parkpresented byGoldcorp Porcupine Northern Ontario Expo returns Ride The North is a motorcycle Located at 30 Mattagami Blvd.,Gold Mines for their eighth year this April program developed to help Riverview Off Leash Dog Park 21 & 22 at the McIntyre Curling promote motorcycle touring in provides plenty of recreationThe City of Timmins is excited Club. Northern Ontario Expo legendary Northeastern Ontario. for dogs, big and small. Theto present what promises to showcases over 30 exhibitors The program includes the 8,000 square foot park hasbe one of the biggest festivals and programming. This year will promotion of five qualified biker a supply of water to keep youracross the country. The 8-day introduce the Northern Ontario friendly motorcycle touring routes pet hydrated, with free parkingStars and Thunder will see a Expo Kid’s Zone, Cosplay Corner, in Northeastern Ontario – with for 25 vehicles. Lighting and largespectacular lineup of Canadian photo booth and the return of the main loop tour accessing the shade trees will be added to thisand international music stars Artist Alley, the Vendors Market City of Timmins. The motorcycle popular dog park.including Eric Lapointe, Roch and celebrity autograph and photo map features the City of TimminsVoisine, LGS, Céleste Lévis, Blue sessions. Also returning will be as a stop and stay location for photo: ©Ontario TourismRodeo, Colin James, Midnight the annual Cosplay contest and riders who are brave enough toShine, Marianas Trench, Virginia to Gaming Zone. Make sure you take on the “Great Legends Circle photo: Marc DurocherVegas, Julian Taylor Band, Burton check out the most detailed and Tour.” An overnight stay, a visitCummings & Band, Sloan, Trooper, up to date information on the to the Timmins Museum NationGord Bamford, Lindsay Ell, Aaron Northern Ontario Expo official Exhibition Centre and many diningGoodvin, Chris Buck Band, Paul website and Facebook page. options are recommended, asBrandt, High Valley, Nice Horse, riders make their way through theThe Beach Boys, Arkells, Alan northernontarioexpo.com city limits.Doyle, 54-40, Bryan Adams,Our Lady Peace, Matthew Good Porcupine Miner’s ridethenorth.comand Sons of Maxwell. Furthermore Memoriala fireworks competition will behosted by the City and will see This tribute was made possibleBrazil, Finland and China compete. thanks to the fundraising effortsFinally, on Canada Day, expect of the Porcupine Miner’s Memorialto see a fireworks extravaganza Committee which includedlike no other. donations from local contractors. The statue of the miner, headStars and Thunder kicks off frame and tablets bearing theon June 24, leading up to the names of 594 miners killed inperformance of international rock mining accidents was unveiledstar Bryan Adams on July 1. in 2008 and, in the following year, the statues of a motherThe open-air, all-ages event will and two children were unveiledtake place in the Hollinger Park to commemorate those familiesat the heart of Timmins, hosting left behind. This is located onup to 23,000 spectators. During McIntyre Road, Schumacher,the day, there will also be free Ontario.activities at multiple festivallocations for the entire familyto enjoy, celebrating the cultureand history of the regions. Theseinclude free kids’ activities suchas inflatables, face painting, liveshow and local entertainment.starsandthunder.com photo: Ted Van Boort photo: Guy Lamarche 39

Urban attractions and eventsSk8te Hollinger Shania Twain Exhibits Timmins Comedy Summer Concert Festival SeriesLace up the skates and enjoy In 2013, the City of Timminsthe 340-metre long figure-8 made the difficult decision of Timmins Comedy Festival is The 9th Annual Summer Concerttrack in the historical Hollinger selling the Shania Twain Centre a fundraising initiative created by Series gets underway on July 4Park. Surrounded with nearly to Goldcorp to make way for the local personality Constable Rick with the first free concert taking500 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 placefigure-8 skating track in North hazards from years past, create April 5-7. The dates and locations for theAmerica. This volunteer lead employment and economic wealth Summer Concert Series are asinitiative 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.comTimmins known for the great Shania Twain Collection has been McIntyre Parkoutdoors and more! returned to her and an agreement Timmins Fall Fair July 4, 11, 18, 25 has been put in place where many Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29705.221.1338 items from her collection will be Established in 1952, the annualfacebook.com/HollingerSk8 on exhibit at the Victor M Power fall fair weekend is a volunteer- Bannerman Park Timmins Airport and Timmins run, family-oriented event July 12, 19, 26Rock on the River Public Library. that promotes, educates and Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 celebrates northern agriculture.The third annual Rock on the tourismtimmins.com Home-grown culinary projects, The concerts are scheduled toRiver will be held July 27 & animal husbandry, crafts and take place from 6 pm to 9 pm28 at the Mountjoy Regional farming culture add to the We recommend spectators bringConservation Area – Participark, experience. There are interactive their own folding chairs and dressTimmins. In 2017 the Timmins displays with animals, pony appropriately for the weather.Festivals and Events Committee rides, many contests, live music,hosted Classified, Coleman Hell, booths, agricultural displays, This hugely popular eventFinger Eleven and Big Wreck. horse show, tractor pull, bouncers attracts thousands of peopleExciting announcements about and baby contests. The Timmins each year with a wide varietythis year’s Rock on the River Fall Fair occurs the weekend of musical talent, from blues,festival will be revealed at their after Labour Day. rock and country to jazz, swing,website. symphony and French pop. 705.266.6196 Visit tourismtimmins.com for antimminsfestivals.com fallfair.info updated list of artists scheduled to play. The Summer Concert Series is a production of Tourism Timmins and DJ Taz and proudly sponsored by several corporate entities. James Toyota will be coordinating a volunteer admission of cash or non-perishable food items in support of both the Timmins and South Porcupine Food Banks. tourismtimmins.com photo: Guy Lamarche40

WTHhEite Moose FORESTEveryone knows that Moose are Foleyet and Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park It seems that it’s all about genetics. brown, even if they’ve never seen seem to be at the centre of this White The gene that controls the colour of their one in person. Big and brown. Moose Forest. Folks local to this area fur usually makes it brown. In the case ofEven Bullwinkle, the famous cartoon Moose have seen them, surprisingly, while driving the white Moose, this gene is turned off,is brown. Moose calves can be very light- along Highway 101. The Ivanhoe Lake so it doesn’t give the fur any colour andcoloured when they are very young – park superintendent has seen them. that lack of colour makes it look white.even a bright cinnamon colour, but they So if Moose are supposed to be brown, For some reason, there seem to be a lotalways turn brown as they get older. Always. why are some of these ones white? of these white Moose around Ivanhoe LakeThere is a place, however, where the Could there just be an unusual number and Foleyet. If you visit the area, you aren’tMoose aren’t following the rules... of albino Moose? An albino animal, or guaranteed to see a white Moose, but yourWest of Timmins there’s a place not even a person, lacks pigment in their hair, chances are better here than just aboutshown 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 campingcall the ghostly inhabitants “Spirit Moose.” albino. Some of them have flecks of at Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park in theIn this forest some of the Moose are white. brown fur, and a few are patchy with “White Moose Forest”, see the pageYes, completely white. The little town of white and brown coats. in this guide on Provincial Parks.

Urban attractions and eventsTimmins Timmins Murals Timmins Museum: Timmins Hiking DayMulti-Cultural National ExhibitionFestival Much of Timmins history is on Centre The Mattagami Region display via a number of murals Conservation Authority andThe Multicultural Society of painted by Porcupine Art Club The Timmins Museum: National the Wintergreen Fund forTimmins hosts the annual Members ,many of our local and Exhibition Centre is located Conservation invites residentsMulticultural Festival taking accomplished artists. Much of at 325 Second Avenue. Our and visitors to the Hersey Lakeplace June 3 at the McIntyre their work now graces the sides temporary gallery presents Conservation Area to helpCommunity Centre. The first of buildings or is on display travelling exhibitions from across celebrate Timmins Hiking DayFestival was in 1972 and inside public buildings. Murals Canada. Our archives are open and to enjoy the great outdoors.continues to grow in popularity are available for viewing at the to researchers interested in the The event is held twice a year,featuring an in-door walking McIntyre Community Centre, history of the Porcupine Camp. once in the fall near the beginningparade, multicultural booths Hollinger Park, the Northern Tel The Museum Boutique features of October and again in the winter,where food is sold and displays Building, the Maurice Londry local and regional items, Canadian near the end of February. Theof costumes and artifacts. There Community Centre, the CM giftware and as our patrons have hike is designed to highlight ouris an opening ceremony Shields Library, Golden Avenue come to expect, a little bit of the community trail system and thefollowed by entertainment by the Public School, the Timmins exotic and different! many health benefits associatedmulticultural groups participating. Public Library, the Victor M. with walking and cycling.There is a coin collection at the Power Timmins Airport and École 705.360.2617 Volunteers will be on hand to leaddoor so the Festival is accessible Secondaire Catholique Thériault. timminsmuseum.ca several guided hikes of differingto all. For more information visit Timmins lengths while describing some Convention Bureau and Visitor of the unique plants and animals Welcome Centre. we have here in Northern Ontario. Various outdoor groups including Timmins Search and Rescue, the Timmins Naturalists and the Ministry of Natural Resources will also treat hikers to special presentations. Trail maps and brochures will be available and refreshments will be served. Timmins Winter Hiking Day February 25 Timmins Fall Hiking Day September 29 705.360.2660 mrca.timmins.ca photo: Guy Lamarche photo: Guy Lamarche42

Timmins Wake Park Timmins Public Timmins Regional Timmins Skate Park Library Athletics and SoccerNorthern Ontario’s first wake park Complex The Timmins Skate Park is locatedlocated in the heart of the city Whether you are a first time next to the Whitney Arena in Southat the Gillies Lake Conservation visitor to our city, or local resident, The Timmins Regional Athletics Porcupine. Complete with twoArea on the lake’s southeast we encourage you to take the and Soccer Complex is a state opposing starting ramps, a threecorner along Highway 655. This opportunity to discover the of the art facility located at sectioned box, a bowl and severalstate of the art recreational Timmins Public Library (the main 365 Theriault Blvd. next to Ecole ledges and rails, the Timminsfacility features the revolutionary library located at 320 Second Secondaire Catholique Theriault Skate Park is a great place forSystem 2.0; an electric cable- Avenue) and the C.M. Shields in Timmins, Ontario. This facility BMXers, skateboarders and inlineski system that pulls the rider Centennial Library (located at includes an internationally skaters to get off of the streetsacross the lake and replaces the 99 Bloor Avenue in South certified track and field complex and enjoy a great place to rideneed for a motorized boat. The Porcupine). These venues offer with an eight lane rubberized or skate.System 2.0 is by far the simplest more than just books. When you track as well as several jumpingand easiest way to learn how become a member you have and throwing areas. It alsoto wakeboard. With the cable access to the free Wi-Fi internet, includes two full size soccer fields,operator able to adjust the speed genealogy materials, 3-D printing, one of which is fully lighted andand a certified instructor on hand news microfiche, stunning several smaller soccer pitches.allows for comfort and safety at art displays by local artists, The complex is managed byall times; it makes for the ideal a cozy spot by the main branch’s a board of directors representinglearning situation for all ages and fireplace, a computer lab and two the partners who technicallyskill levels. Rental equipment private study rooms. Each site own the facility. It operates fromis available for all ages and provides excellent programming the beginning of May to the endriding passes can be purchased and activities designed for all of October. It can be rented atonsite or online. Groups and ages and services are provided reasonable cost for play days,private sessions are welcomed. in both official languages. Take tournaments, track meets.Call ahead or text to book your in the beautiful award-winningsession. For online booking and architecture as recognized by the [email protected] camp registration visit Green Building Initiative while you [email protected] website. explore these local treasures.Hours of Operation: 705.360.2623 ext. 8519June-July-August: tpl.timmins.caOpen 7days/week10 am - 8 pmMay & September:Open Thursday-Sundaynoon - 6 pm.705.262.1160timminswakepark.comphoto: ©Ontario Tourism photo: Claude J Gagnon 43

Urban attractions and eventsPorcupine 9th Annual Urban Welcome to Timmins Historical PlaquesHandweavers and Park and Urban Park Night in TimminsSpinners Guild Market Established in 1994, Welcome CFCL RadioThe 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 lota vibrant presence in Timmins for August 31 different sections of community information ranging just off the entrance to the parkover 40 years. Our mission has downtown Timmins are converted from municipal services, social from Riverside Drive/Algonquinalways 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 volunteerknowledge and appreciation of the and community displays will be organizations. This event takes Frederick Housetextile arts. To realize these goals, featured weekly. Every Thursday place early September. Please Near the site of the former post,fibre workshops, demonstrations from June 28 to September 27. check the community calendar at Barbers Bay near Connaught,and conferences are offered Downtown Timmins takes at timminschamber.on.ca/events on Road 610, 17 km fromto members and the public. In shoppers back in time to for date, time and location. Highway 101.2018, PHSG will host WASOON experience a Farmer’s Market. Welcome to Timmins Nightconference on May 11-13 held Visitors to the downtown area continues to grow and evolve Kenogamissi Postat ESC Thériault and consists of can purchase their weekly fresh year to year. Originally starting At the public boat access areafibre related workshops, vendors produce, meats and goods. This with 30 volunteer organizations beside the Cache Campgroundand much more. takes place during the Urban Park and a draw of 60 community on Kenogamissi Lake, off on Thursdays only and closes at residents, the event now sees Highway 144, southwest ofEveryone is welcome to visit the end of September. over 120 community organizations Timmins.Mondays (excepting holidays) and participating and well overWednesdays from 11 am to 2 pm. 705.264.8733 500 visitors attending. All Porcupine Fire downtowntimmins.com members of the community In Porcupine, at the White705.264.6760 are welcome. Waterfront Conservation [email protected] at the shore, beyond the easternor [email protected] end of Shamrock Avenue.WASOON2018.yolasite.com Porcupine Mining Area In Porcupine, at the northeast corner of King Street (Highway 101) and Bellemare Street. photo: Mark Clement44

photo: Brian CleverdonMunicipal Parks Beautiful parks within the city The City of Timmins is proud of the remarkable volunteers who built and currently maintain these parks. by Diane Armstrong Bannerman Park is located on the eastern shore of Porcupine Lake. Designated in 1954 to honour George Bannerman, the man who started the 1909 Porcupine Gold Rush, the park was officially opened in 1959. Beginning with funding from the Whitney School Reunion in 2003, a large group of volunteers with community support continued raising money to expand the park to what it is today. The expansion included gardens, a gazebo, lighting, walking trail and benches overlooking the lake. The rededication of the park was held on June 27, 2012 and is a popular site for weddings. Kobzar Park is a small oasis on the corner of Mountjoy Street and Second Avenue, not far from the busy downtown core. The park was originally dedicated in 1981 to honour the contributions of early Ukrainian pioneers tothe 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 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 favourite for wedding photos and family gatherings.

2018 calendar of eventsFEBRUARY Timmins Women’s Winter Face-Off Makerspace Challenges Rock ‘n Bowl for Cystic Fibrosis February 23 – 25 Science Timmins Kinette Club of TimminsZenon Ziemba Basketball Carlo Cattarello Arena Every Saturday of the month March 24Invitational National Day of KINdness sciencetimmins.com district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettesFebruary 2 – 3 Kinette Club of Timmins ART+HEART Ringette Northeast RegionalsO’Gorman High School February 24 Third Saturday of the month March 30 – April 1Timmins Rock vs. Powassan Voodoos district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes Various locations in Timmins timminsringette.comFebruary 3 Porcupine Ski Runners Loppet [email protected] Neo LaserTag Easter Egg HuntMcIntyre Arena February 24 Science and Families March 30timminsrock.com 705.360.1444 Science Timmins neolasertag.comTimmins Rock vs. Cochrane Crunch porcupineskirunners.com Last Sunday of the month La ChicaneFebruary 8 Mattagami First Nation sciencetimmins.com March 30McIntyre Arena Winter Pike Derby Centre Culturel La Rondetimminsrock.com February 24 MARCH larondetimmins.caPMHA Winter Carnival wannabefisherman.com Robotics ClubHockey Tournament Latin Nights Ontario Mining Cup Hockey Science TimminsFebruary 8 – 11 Timmins Symphony Orchestra Tournament First & third Tuesday of the monthporcupineminorhockey.com February 24 March 2 – 4 sciencetimmins.comSouth Porcupine Winter Carnival St. Anthony’s Cathedral ontariominingcup.org Lego ClubFebruary 8 – 11 timminssymphony.com Timmins Snowmobile Week Science TimminsSouth Porcupine Mattagami Region Conservation March 2 – 10 Second & fourth Tuesday of the monthfacebook.com/events/ Authority Hiking Day timminssnowmobileclub.com sciencetimmins.com568813083309752 February 25 Carnival Silverleaf Writers Guild GatheringsCabin Fever Hersey Lake Conservation Area March 3 Every Wednesday of the monthFebruary 9 mrca.timmins.ca Centre Culturel La Ronde silverleafwriters.comDowntown Timmins BIA Robotics Club larondetimmins.ca Porcupine Photo Clubdowntowntimmins.com Science Timmins Eclipse Financial Snowcross Last Wednesday of the monthBlue Jeans Bleu First & third Tuesday of the month Pro Challenge Northern CollegeFebruary 10 sciencetimmins.com March 3 – 4 facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclubCentre Culturel LaRonde Lego Club snowcross.com Astronomy Clublarondetimmins.ca Science Timmins 6th Annual Empty Bowls Science Timmins11th Annual Mushkegowuk Cup Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Anti-Hunger Coalition Third Wednesday of the monthFebruary 16 – 18 sciencetimmins.com March 4 sciencetimmins.comMcIntyre & Mountjoy Arena, Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings antihungercoalition.com Science after HoursWhitney Arena, Archie Dillon Every Wednesday of the month NOHA Tournament of Champions Science TimminsSportsplex Arena silverleafwriters.com Atom AA Last Wednesday of the monthmushkegowuk.com Porcupine Photo Club March 9 – 11 sciencetimmins.comKishay Pisim Mamawihitowin 2018 Last Wednesday of the month Sportsplex Cuisines of the World27th Annual Great Moon Gathering Northern College NOHA Tournament of Champions Science TimminsFebruary 14 – 16 facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Bantam B Every Thursday of the [email protected] Astronomy Club March 9 – 11 sciencetimmins.comThe Hollinger Cup Science Timmins noha-hockey.com Youth Astronomy ClubFebruary 17 – 19 Third Wednesday of the month Timmins Bridal Show 2018 Science TimminsHollinger Park sciencetimmins.com March 10 Third Thursday of the monthhollingercup.com Science after Hours McIntyre Arena sciencetimmins.comEaster Seals Snowarama Science Timmins timminsbridalshow.ca Science, Technology, EngineeringFebruary 19 Last Wednesday of the month NOHA Tournament of Champions & Mathematics (STEM)705.566.8858 sciencetimmins.com Midget A Club for YouthPorcupine Ski Runners Cuisines of the World March 16 – 18 Science TimminsFamily Day Event Science Timmins noha-hockey.com Every Saturday of the monthFebruary 19 Every Thursday of the month OFSSAA Hockey sciencetimmins.comporcupineskirunners.com sciencetimmins.com March 20 – 22 Makerspace ChallengesTimmins Rock vs. Cochrane Crunch Youth Astronomy Club All Timmins Arenas Science TimminsFebruary 19 Science Timmins ofssaa.com Every Saturday of the monthMcIntyre Arena Third Thursday of the month NEOAA Girls A/AA Hockey sciencetimmins.comtimminsrock.com sciencetimmins.com March 21 – 23 ART+HEARTTimmins Rock vs. Kirkland Lake Science, Technology, Engineering Hosted by ESC Theriault Third Saturday of the monthGoldminers & Mathematics (STEM) ofsaa.on.ca Various locations in TimminsFebruary 21 Club for Youth Timmins Slalom Derby Invitational Race [email protected] Arena Science Timmins March 22 – 23 Science and Familiestimminsrock.com Every Saturday of the month timminsskiracers.ca Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com MNRF Hockey Tournament Last Sunday of the month March 22 – 25 sciencetimmins.com [email protected]

APRIL Science, Technology, Engineering & Robotics Club Mattagami First Nation Annual Spring Mathematics (STEM) Club for Youth Science Timmins Walleye TournamentTimmins Comedy Festival Science Timmins First & third Tuesday of the month June 2 – 3April 5 – 7 Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com wannabefisherman.com705.268.7199 sciencetimmins.com Lego Club Timmins Multicultural Festivaltimminscomedy.com Makerspace Challenges Science Timmins June 3Festival of Science Science Timmins Second & fourth Tuesday of the month McIntyre Community CentreScience Timmins Every Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com 705.360.2601April 6 – 8 sciencetimmins.com Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings The Big Event – Canadian Mining Exposciencetimmins.com ART+HEART Every Wednesday June 6 – 7OHF Atom AA Hockey Third Saturday of the month silverleafwriters.com McIntyre Community CentreApril 13 – 15 Various locations in Timmins Porcupine Photo Club 705.264.2251Sportsplex [email protected] Last Wednesday of the month The Seizure & Brain Injury CentreNorthern Ontario Expo Science and Families Northern College Colour It Up 5 km Walk/RunApril 21 – 22 Science Timmins facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub June 9northernontarioexpo.com Last Sunday of the month Astronomy Club seizurebraininjurycentre.com79th Annual Porcupine sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins Timmins Sports Hall HeritageMusic Festival Third Wednesday of the month Hall of Fame SocialApril 24 – May 6 MAY sciencetimmins.com June 16 - Inductionsporcupinemfm.org Science after Hours McIntyre Community CentreSchumacher Lions Club - 79th Annual Porcupine Music Festival Science Timmins timminssportheritagehalloffame.ca70th Annual Sportsman Show April 24 – May 6 Last Wednesday of the month National Indigenous DayApril 27 – 29 porcupinemfm.org sciencetimmins.com June 21McIntyre Community Centre Robotics Challenge Cuisines of the World Hollinger Parkschumacherlions.com Science Timmins Science Timmins tfnc.ca16th Annual Northern May 4 Every Thursday of the month Stars and Thunder:College Powwow sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Timmins International FireworksApril 28 – 29 The 29th Annual Timmins Youth Astronomy Club Competition and Music Festival705.235.3211 x 2233 Home Show Science Timmins June 24 – July 1Robotics Club May 4 – 6 Third Thursday of the month Hollinger ParkScience Timmins tca-on.ca sciencetimmins.com starsandthunder.comFirst & third Tuesday of the month Mine Rescue Competition Science, Technology, Engineering 9th Annual Summer Concert Series -sciencetimmins.com May 7 – 11 & Mathematics (STEM) Gillies LakeLego Club Sportsplex Club for Youth June 27Science Timmins WASOON Conference Porcupine Science Timmins tourismtimmins.comSecond & fourth Tuesday of the month Handweavers and Spinners Guild Every Saturday of the month 8th Annual Urban Parksciencetimmins.com May 11 – 13 sciencetimmins.com Every WednesdaySilverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings ESC Theriault Makerspace Challenges June 27 – August 31Every Wednesday of the month WASOON2018.yolasite.com Science Timmins Downtown Timmins BIAsilverleafwriters.com Timmins Chamber of Commerce Every Saturday of the month downtowntimmins.comPorcupine Photo Club Nova Awards sciencetimmins.com 8th Annual Urban Park MarketLast Wednesday of the month May 10 ART+HEART Every ThursdayNorthern College McIntyre Community Centre Third Saturday of the month June 28 – September 27facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub 705.360.1900 Various locations in Timmins Downtown Timmins BIAAstronomy Club timminschamber.on.ca [email protected] downtowntimmins.comScience Timmins Ontario Chess Championships Science and Families Robotics ClubThird Wednesday of the month May 10 – 12 Science Timmins Science Timminssciencetimmins.com Mac Curling Club Last Sunday of the month First & third Tuesday of the monthScience after Hours Voices of Spring sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.comScience Timmins Timmins Symphony Orchestra Lego ClubLast Wednesday of the month May 12 JUNE Science Timminssciencetimmins.com Timminssymphony.com Second & fourth Tuesday of the monthCuisines of the World TSO Chamber Masterworks Timmins Pride Week sciencetimmins.comScience Timmins May 17 Visit our Facebook for the 2018 date Silverleaf Writers Guild GatheringsEvery Thursday of the month Timmins Museum: facebook.com/TimminsPride Every Wednesday of the monthsciencetimmins.com NEC (325 Second Avenue) Cruise Kenogamissi June Cruises silverleafwriters.comYouth Astronomy Club Walk To End Cystic Fibrosis 705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 Porcupine Photo ClubScience Timmins Kinette Club of Timmins [email protected] Last Wednesday of the monthThird Thursday of the month May 27 Mud Factor Northern Collegesciencetimmins.com district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes Alzheimer’s Society facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Alzheimer Walk for Memories June 2, 2018 Visit our website for the date alzheimer.ca alzheimer.ca/timmins photo: ©Ontario Tourism 47

2018 calendar of eventsAstronomy Club Porcupine Art Club AUGUST Astronomy ClubScience Timmins Summer Sun1day Open Studio Science TimminsThird Wednesday of the month July 8 – September 30 Cruise Kenogamissi August Cruises Third Wednesday of the monthsciencetimmins.com porcupineartclub.com 705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 sciencetimmins.comScience after Hours Ride for Memories [email protected] Science after HoursScience Timmins July 21 Porcupine Art Club Science TimminsLast Wednesday of the month alzheimer.ca Summer Sunday Open Studio Last Wednesday of the monthsciencetimmins.com Ride for Breath of Life July 8 – September 30 sciencetimmins.comCuisines of the World Kinette Club of Timmins porcupineartclub.com Cuisines of the WorldScience Timmins July 21 9th Annual Summer Concert Series Science TimminsEvery Thursday of the month district8kin.ca/timmins-kinettes McIntyre Park Every Thursday of the monthsciencetimmins.com Timmins Festival and Events – Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 sciencetimmins.comYouth Astronomy Club Rock on the River Bannerman Park Youth Astronomy ClubScience Timmins July 27 – 28 Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Science TimminsThird Thursday of the month Mountjoy Regional Conservation Area – tourismtimmins.com Third Thursday of the monthsciencetimmins.com Participark 8th Annual Urban Park sciencetimmins.comScience, Technology, Engineering timminsfestivals.com Every Wednesday of the month Science, Technology, Engineering& Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Club Downtown Timmins BIA & Mathematics (STEM)Club for Youth Science Timmins downtowntimmins.com Club for YouthScience Timmins First & third Tuesday of the month 8th Annual Urban Park Market Science TimminsEvery Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com Every Thursday of the month Every Saturday of the monthsciencetimmins.com Lego Club Downtown Timmins BIA sciencetimmins.comMakerspace Challenges Science Timmins downtowntimmins.com Makerspace ChallengesScience Timmins Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Timmins and District Hospital Science TimminsEvery Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com Foundation John P. Larche Every Saturday of the monthsciencetimmins.com Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Charity Golf Classic sciencetimmins.comART+HEART Every Wednesday of the month August 11 ART+HEARTThird Saturday of the month silverleafwriters.com [email protected] Third Saturday of the monthVarious locations in Timmins Astronomy Club Timmins Golden Trails Various locations in [email protected] Science Timmins Half Marathon [email protected] and Families Third Wednesday of the month August 12 Science and FamiliesScience Timmins sciencetimmins.com goldentrailshalfmarathon.ca Science TimminsLast Sunday of the month Science after Hours Timmins Wakepark Summer Camps Last Sunday of the monthsciencetimmins.com Science Timmins Aug 13 – 17 & Aug 20 – 24 sciencetimmins.com Last Wednesday of the month timminswakepark.comJULY sciencetimmins.com 10th Annual Great Canadian SEPTEMBER Cuisines of the World Kayak Challenge and FestivalStars and Thunder: Science Timmins August 24 – 26 8th Annual Urban Park MarketTimmins International Fireworks Every Thursday of the month The Mountjoy Historical Every Thursday of the monthCompetition and Music Festival sciencetimmins.com Conservation Area Park Downtown Timmins BIAJune 24 – July 1 Youth Astronomy Club 705.360.2640 downtowntimmins.comHollinger Park Science Timmins thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com Welcome to Timmins Nightstarsandthunder.com Third Thursday of the month Alzheimer’s Society September 5Canada Day Festivities sciencetimmins.com Rubber Duck Race McIntyre Community CentreJuly 1 Science, Technology, Engineering August 26 timminseventscalendar.caTimmins & Mathematics (STEM) The Mountjoy Historical Mattagami First Nationtourismtimmins.com Club for Youth Conservation Area Park Annual Fall Walleye ClassicCruise Kenogamissi July Cruises Science Timmins alzheimer.ca/en/Timmins September 8 – 9705.266.1555 or 877.474.1555 Every Saturday of the month Robotics Club [email protected] sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins Timmins Fall Fair9th Annual Summer Concert Series Makerspace Challenges First & third Tuesday of the month September 8 – 9McIntyre Park Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com Mountjoy ArenaJuly 4, 11, 18, 25 Every Saturday of the month Lego Club fallfair.infoBannerman Park sciencetimmins.com Science Timmins 38th Annual Frère Roland SaumurJuly 12, 19, 26 ART+HEART Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Cross Country Invitationaltourismtimmins.com Third Saturday of the month sciencetimmins.com September 228th Annual Urban Park Various locations in Timmins Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Hersey LakeEvery Wednesday of the month [email protected] Every Wednesday of the month NeORA Annual ConferenceDowntown Timmins BIA Science and Families silverleafwriters.com September 24 – 27downtowntimmins.com Science Timmins Senator Hotel and Conference Centre8th Annual Urban Park Market Last Sunday of the month Neora.caEvery Thursday of the month sciencetimmins.comDowntown Timmins BIAdowntowntimmins.com48

Mattagami Region Conservation OCTOBER Remembrance Day DECEMBERAuthority Hiking Day Observances - November 11 - 10:50 amSeptember 29 19th Annual Gold Rush Run Cenotaph - Hollinger Park - 10:50 am Timmins Smiling M Midget/BantamHersey Lake, Conservation Area October 7 South Porcupine Legion Branch 287 Hockey Tournamentmrca.timmins.ca 705.262.5794 December 2018 (TBD)Porcupine Art Club goldrushrun.ca The Timmins Santa Claus Parade Archie Dillon Sportsplex Arena,Summer Sunday Open Studio Science Olympics November 17 McIntyre Arena, Mountjoy ArenaJuly 8 – September 30 Science Timmins Downtown Timmins BIA timminsminorhockey.comporcupineartclub.com October 26 downtowntimmins.com Robotics ClubRobotics Club sciencetimmins.com Christmas Arts & Craft Show Science TimminsScience Timmins Robotics Club Last week of November First & third Tuesday of the monthFirst & third Tuesday of the month Science Timmins Timmins Museum: sciencetimmins.comsciencetimmins.com First & third Tuesday of the month National Exhibition Centre Lego ClubLego Club sciencetimmins.com 325 Second Avenue Science TimminsScience Timmins Lego Club Robotics Club Second & fourth Tuesday of the monthSecond & fourth Tuesday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.comsciencetimmins.com Second & fourth Tuesday of the month First & third Tuesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild GatheringsSilverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Every Wednesday of the monthEvery Wednesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings Lego Club silverleafwriters.comsilverleafwriters.com Every Wednesday of the month Science Timmins Porcupine Photo ClubPorcupine Photo Club silverleafwriters.com Second & fourth Tuesday of the month Last Wednesday of the monthLast Wednesday of the month Porcupine Photo Club sciencetimmins.com Northern CollegeNorthern College Last Wednesday of the month Silverleaf Writers Guild Gatherings facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclubfacebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Northern College Every Wednesday Astronomy ClubAstronomy Club facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub silverleafwriters.com Science TimminsScience Timmins Astronomy Club Porcupine Photo Club Third Wednesday of the monthThird Wednesday of the month Science Timmins Last Wednesday of the month sciencetimmins.comsciencetimmins.com Third Wednesday of the month Northern College Science after HoursScience after Hours sciencetimmins.com facebook.com/groups/porcupinephotoclub Science TimminsScience Timmins Science after Hours Astronomy Club Last Wednesday of the monthLast Wednesday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.comsciencetimmins.com Last Wednesday of the month Third Wednesday of the month Cuisines of the WorldCuisines of the World sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Science TimminsScience Timmins Cuisines of the World Science after Hours Every Thursday of the monthEvery Thursday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.comsciencetimmins.com Every Thursday of the month Last Wednesday of the month Youth Astronomy ClubYouth Astronomy Club sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com Science TimminsScience Timmins Youth Astronomy Club Cuisines of the World Third Thursday of the monthThird Thursday of the month Science Timmins Science Timmins sciencetimmins.comsciencetimmins.com Third Thursday of the month Every Thursday of the month Science, Technology, EngineeringScience, Technology, Engineering sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.com & Mathematics (STEM)& Mathematics (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering Youth Astronomy Club Club for YouthClub for Youth & Mathematics (STEM) Science Timmins Science TimminsScience Timmins Club for Youth Third Thursday of the month Every Saturday of the monthEvery Saturday of the month Science Timmins sciencetimmins.com sciencetimmins.comsciencetimmins.com Every Saturday of the month Science, Technology, Engineering Makerspace 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NLiogrhthtsern Timmins is well situated for observing the Aurora Borealis because of its northern position and low light pollution. Northern Lights are produced when particles are ejected at high speed from the sun, interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and hit atoms of the upper atmosphere. To find the probability of auroral displays, check for space weather on the Internet. When the predicted K index is higher than four, it is likely that Northern Lights will be visible from Timmins on that particular night. 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. For more information contact: sciencetimmins.com [email protected] 705.268.7283photo: Brad Wood