2018 Ontario's Sunset Country Travel Guide SC Guide 2018-joomag | Page 20

ARMSTRONG A picturesque 250 km (155 mi) drive north of Thunder Bay will take you to the community of Armstrong. The town is located northwest of incredible Lake Nipigon and is road accessible via Highway 527, by charter aircraft in the Armstrong Airport or by VIA Rail Canada. Armstrong is the base for many fly-in fishing and hunting outfitters who offer remote cabins on lakes in Wabakimi Provincial Park and the many lakes and rivers north of town. Armstrong is also a starting off point for canoeists wanting to paddle in Wabakimi or one of the many rivers such as Brightsand, Kopka, and Albany. Visitors to Armstrong can take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities that a true boreal forest community offers. Swim, hike, view wildlife and you may get a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis which frequently shows up in the night sky. The adjacent Whitesand First Nation gives Armstrong strong historical roots related to traditions and customs of the local Ojibway people who have lived in the area for centuries. More info at visitsunsetcountry.com/armstrong-ontario-canada LEGEND - ACCOMMODATIONS, ACTIVITIES, RETAIL & SERVICES Drive-In Fly-In Boat-In American Plan Housekeeping Outpost Campgrounds Houseboats Mattice Lake Outfitters Hotel/Motel/B&B Canoe Outfitters Pet Friendly Family Vacation Fishing Hunting Open Year Round Shopping Service Bait & Tackle Restaurant Marina Grocery Watersport Rentals Gas Station Tours/Attractions Thunderhook Fly-Ins/Smoothrock Camp S: 800-411-0334 W: 800-411-0334 www.walleye.ca MAP #: 1 Mattice Lake Outfitters offers truly spectacular walleye, northern pike, lake & brook trout fishing from 16 remote fly-in deluxe outpost camps & mini lodges. 20 | 2018 Sunset Country Guide S: 807-583-2106 W: 807-583-2106 www.thunderhook.com MAP #: 2 Thunderhook Fly-ins is your gateway to an exciting Ontario fishing ad- venture in Wabakimi Wilderness Park. Stay at one of our remote outpost cabins or at our Smoothrock Lake fishing lodge. Museum Tourist Info Wabakimi fishing & canoeing outfitters S: 807-583-2626 W: 807-583-2626 www.wabakimi.com MAP #: 3 Wabakimi offers canoe trips and eco-tours into Wabakimi Provincial Park, guided or unguided, with full or partial outfitting. Each trip is custom planned to be the best it can be.