HIKING, NATURE & PHOTOGRAPHY
Temagami and our vast area of Crown Land offers
endless trails for hiking, observing nature and wildlife. Photography can
attempt to capture the Near North and all it's beauty.
Caribou Mountain has a lookout with a
breathtaking view of the of the village and northeast arm of Lake Temagami.
The 100' Temagami Fire Tower stands on the summit of the mountain 400' above
the town and 1300' above sea level. It is the highest point on Yonge St.
(Hwy 11). The cupola at the top commands an amazing 360° view in excess of
40 km.
Finlayson Point Provincial Park is located 1 km
south of the town of Temagami, situated on Lake Temagami. A small museum
features displays of historic logging artifacts, old tools, and locally
found fossils and minerals.
The Ferguson Trail is located at the north end
of Lake Temagami near Sandy Inlet and can also be accessed from the Red
Squirrel Road or by water. This trail features a climb up Ferguson Mountain
to a height 123 meters above Lake Temagami. Both Maple Mountain and the
Ishpatina Ridge (Ontario's highest point) are visible from the summit. The
trail system runs south to Kokoko Lake for those desiring an extended hike.
The White Bear Forest was declared a
conservation reserve on July 4, 1997. Of the known remaining stands of
old-growth white pine forest it is the sixth largest. One of the unique
things about the White Bear Forest is that you don't need to hike into a
remote area or be flown many miles to explore its depths. It is perhaps one
of the most easily accessible of the remaining large stands of old-growth
pine. It consists of 1242 hectares of old-growth forest with hiking trails
that begin just east of Temagami.
The White Bear Forest has 28 km of trails that
vary in difficulty and length for those who wish to explore them. Some
portions of trail go through the very heart of the old-growth forest where
there are trees up to 350 years old. That means that you couldn't put your
arms around some of them if you tried - not with a diameter of over 1 meter!
Most of the trail system travels through an expanse that has never been
logged, mined, or disturbed by man.
The White Bear Forest has 28 km of trails that
vary in difficulty and length for those who wish to explore them. Some
portions of trail go through the very heart of the old-growth forest where
there are trees up to 350 years old. That means that you couldn't put your
arms around some of them if you tried - not with a diameter of over 1 meter!
Most of the trail system travels through an expanse that has never been
logged, mined, or disturbed by man.
CANOEING
Canoe tripping
in the Near North and Temagami area cannot be matched anywhere in
Ontario. For over 6,000 years and still today the countless lakes,
rivers and streams with portages bring paddlers from all corners of the
earth. The rugged Temagami wilderness with it's beauty and tranquility,
entice those paddlers to explore their diverse and unique landscapes.
Camp sights can be found along the 2,400 kms of
interconnecting canoe routes or paddle the day away and come back to
Lake Herridge Lodge for your nights rest.
ATVing
Hit the trail and leave the world of frenzy behind. With the endless
number of trails running along miles of pipeline, down old logging roads
and through the wilderness you will
experience some of the most scenic, rugged and
remote trails. Bring the family or
spend time with a group of friends but at the end of the day back at
Lake Herridge Lodge you will share a life time of memories.
SNOWMOBILING
One of
Temagami's fastest growing trails activities is
snowmobiling. The exhilaration of
exploring Temagami's winter play ground and an adventure to share with
family or friends. Temagami is strategically located on the TOP
(Trans-Ontario Provincial) trail system with links west to Sudbury,
south to North Bay, and north to the Tri-Towns and the Province of
Quebec. Temagami Trails, Near North Trail Association and the Tri Towns
Assoc. groom trails, which are usually open from early January to late
March. At Lake Herridge Lodge you can leave right from the door of your
cottage each morning to a new destination. Please purchase your O.F.S.C.
(Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) permits locally to support
trail development and maintenance. For more information, request a copy
of the Near North Snowmobile Trails Map, which identifies trails, and
accommodations, gas and service locations.
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WINTER WONDERLAND
The snowy frozen landscape is a winter play ground. Here at Lake
Herridge Lodge you can relax and enjoy the
breathtaking beauty of winter. Enjoy the Great White North by
back country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, spectacular photography or
join us for a family skate on our large lake ice rink.
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