2017 Ontario's Sunset Country Travel Guide 2017-SC-Guide-Digital

SEASONS SPRING SUMMER As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, the snow and ice melt to reveal the ground not seen for four or five months. Signs of life pop up everywhere: green grass starts to peek out, the trees start to bud and the wildlife are start- ing to give birth. There’s noth- ing quite like seeing a newborn fawn, starting to walk on its wobbly legs. If there’s still ice on the lakes, it can be quite a pleasant time to go ice fishing with the hot Spring sun beating down on your face. Ice-out trout fishing is some of the best you’ll ever experience! If you’re planning a family va- cation with lots of water sports action, swimming and relaxing on the beach, summer is for you. The lakes warm up and people start to swim mid June. The fishing is still great all sum- mer, although the fish may be found in different spots than in the spring or fall. Warm, sunny days fill most of the summer and it’s a great time to get outside and experience all Sunset Country has to offer. Go fishing, kaya- king, camping, houseboating, paddle boarding or just sit on the dock and watch the sun set. Many of the biggest events happen from May-September. FALL WINTER Fall is a wonderful time to visit Sunset Country. The leaves are turning and make for spectacu- lar views. Put on a sweater and head out for a hike or a paddle on the lake. Sitting around a campfire in the fall cool air can be exhilarating. The bugs are gone and as the temperature drops, the fish become more active and ready to feed. Crappie, bass, walleye and muskie fishing are fantastic. During Fall, bear hunting starts mid-August and then hunters enjoy moose, grouse and whitetail deer hunt- ing in the next few months. The ground is usually covered in snow by late November or early December depending on the year and how far north you are. Once the lakes freeze solid, the snowmobilers and ice fish- ermen come out to play. Trout fishing season opens January 1st which kicks off the ice fish- ing season. January/February are typically the coldest months. We don’t hibernate in the win- ter though. Between ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing over frozen lakes, downhill skiing or snowboarding, and sliding there’s not much time for indoors! AVERAGE TEMPERATURES While weather can fluctuate and the temperatures throughout the region vary, we've put together a general guide to help you prepare for your vacation to Ontario’s Sunset Country. MONTH CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT Low High Low High January -23.9 to -19.3 -12.7 to -9.4 -11 to -2.7 9.2 to 15.1 February -21.3 to -16.5 -8.6 to -5.9 -6.4 to 2.3 16.5 to 21.5 March -13.9 to -8.6 -0.8 to 1.8 7.1 to 16.6 30.5 to 35.2 April -4.2 to -1.5 8.6 to 10.7 24.5 to 29.3 47.5 to 51.2 May 3.1 to 6 16 to 18.9 37.5 to 42.8 60.8 to 66.1 June 9.1 to 11.1 21.1 to 23.1 48.3 to 52 70 to 73.5 July 12.4 to 13.7 23.8 to 25.5 54.3 to 56.7 74.9 to 77.8 August 11.4 to 12.7 22.7 to 24.5 52.4 to 54.8 72.8 to 76.1 September 5.9 to 7.2 16 to 17.6 42.6 to 44.9 60.9 to 63.8 October -0.4 to 1.3 7.8 to 10.3 31.3 to 34.3 46 to 50.5 November -9.4 to -6.9 -2 to 0.3 15.1 to 19.6 28.4 to 32.5 December -20 to -16 -10.5 to -7.7 -4 to 3.3 13.1 to 18.1 2017 Sunset Country Guide | 77

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