North Bay at a Glance
The City of North Bay enjoys a prime position along the shore of Lake
Nipissing, home to some of the best fishing in North America, along with the
French River, Trout Lake and the Mattawa River, all within close proximity. The
picturesque North
Bay Waterfront is used by many recreationalists, who come for the swimming
and boating opportunities. Sudbury
is located only 130 km (81 mi) northwest of North Bay, while Toronto
is approximately 345 km (214 mi) directly south of the city. The city also has
numerous inner-city attractions including the Heritage
Railway Company's Miniature Railway and one of the largest War Memorials in
CanadaMemorial
Park's War Memorial and Wall of Honour. In early June, enjoy the lively festivities
at Northern Ontario's only Scottish festival, Celtfest.
From canoeing and hiking to dog sledding and snowmobiling, many tour companies
use North Bay and area as a departure point for adventures in the surrounding
wilds.
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