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Red Lake
A visit to Red Lake will give you an opportunity to experience
the intriguing nature of the northern Canadian lifestyle, past
and present. Red Lake is a modern, amalgamated municipality a full-service community consisting of 6 towns set against the
natural background of the lake-studded boreal forest.

Most people however still visit Red Lake to revel in the delights
of the natural world. This area has earned and maintained a
reputation for excellent fishing on a seemingly endless variety of
clear, freshwater lakes and rivers, as well as a reputation for
beautiful beaches ranging from well-developed to pristine.

Ecotourism in all of its many aspects will appeal to many. The
fish, birds and wildlife scenery itself make nature photography a
rewarding pursuit. Woodland Caribou Provincial Park has
released its' Woodland Caribou Signature Site final protected
boreal forest for many years to come. The park and surrounding
area is home to one of the largest woodland caribou herds in
Ontario and to a variety of unique natural and cultural features.
It offers one of the least exploited wilderness canoeing
opportunities in Ontario with numerous possible routes. The
Bloodvein River System, accessible from the west end of Red
Lake, has recently been declared a Canadian Heritage River.
This is an area of true wilderness beauty.

A RICH GOLD MINING HISTORY

Visitors will be intrigued by this community's rich history of
early First Nation's culture, gold mining significance and unique
transportation development. The town has adopted the title of
“Norseman Capital of the World” in recognition of its ongoing
relationship with the first truly Canadian bush plane. It is an
appropriate choice for a centre where float planes are part of the
“downtown” scenery.

The Noorduyn Norseman and other historic bush planes are
honoured each July at the Norseman Float Plane Festival.
History buffs may begin their exploration of the intriguing First
Nations, mining and transportation background of the area with
a visit to the Red Lake Museum which is housed in the new Red
Lake Regional Heritage Centre. They can continue with a visit to
Norseman Heritage Park or a Norseman float plane flight over
the area.

No one with an interest in beauty or the endless variations of
natural science should miss visiting the Municipal Office to see
two spectacular gold samples that were recently discovered at
the Goldcorp Red Lake Gold Mines. The exhibit also features the
Erle Crull Rock and Mineral Collection, an outstanding display
of specimens from around the world.

Access the resources listed below for more info on Red Lake:
• www.ontariotowns.net/RedLake
• Municipal Office 807-735-2096 www.red-lake.ca
• www.tourismredlake.ca

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