White River
White River is located on the Trans Canada Highway 17 , approximately 3.5 hours northwest of Sault Ste . Marie and 4 hours east of Thunder Bay . A small northern community completely surrounded by gray granite and tall dark pines , White River is rich in rail history and noted for the birthplace of the ‘ real bear ’ Winnie-the-Pooh , which has given us a unique heritage .
For more information write to the White River Tourist Information Centre , PO Box 307 , 102 Durham St , White River ON P0M 3G0 , or phone toll free 1-888-517-1673 . Visit us online at www . whiteriver . ca
Hornepayne
The community of Hornepayne , 97 km ( 60 mi ) north of White River on Highway 631 , is situated in the heart of the Boreal Forest . The lakes and forest surrounding this railway and lumber community make it a haven for sport fishing and hunting . Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails abound . Travelers can board the VIA passenger train which travels through our community on its coast to coast trek .
Our municipal airport has a paved runway , 3,500 ft in length , which is used for both private / charter aircraft and medivac services .
For further information call us at ( 807 ) 868-2020 , Fax ( 807 ) 868-2787 , visit www . townshipofhornepayne . ca or email jaremy . hpayne @ bellnet . ca
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