Throughout cottage country, to the Southern reaches of the Canadian Shield, you will come across the vibrant City of Greater Sudbury. With a population of approximately 155, 00 residents and a total area of 3, 627 sq. kms/1, 277 sq. mi., Greater Sudbury is the largest centre in Northern Ontario.

    The Sudbury area was settled 11, 000 years ago by the Ottawa tribe of the Obijwa Nation. The Hudson Bay Company and the British-based fur trading company established a post on Whitefish Lake in the 1820's. Sudbury owes its survival and success to the resources that lie beneath the Sudbury Basin. Geologists believe the basin was created some two billion years ago by a massive meteorite collision that forced the planet's richest known deposits of nickel and copper to the earth's surface. This area is a classic Canadian Shield countryside with beautiful lakes, rocky outcrops and majestic trees. It claims 330 lakes and ranks among the top communities in Canada for parkland per capita. Today, Sudbury is one of the largest and most significant mining centres in Canada. Sudbury is also the world centre for smelting, refining and geological science.

    There are five provincial parks in the Sudbury area; Fairbanks, Wanaptie, Windy Lake, Mashkinonje and Killarney. Golfers can choose from 13 challenging courses, including Timberwolf Golf Club, Cedar Green Golf Club, Lively Golf and Country Club and many more! In the winter, ice fishing, curling, hockey, skating, cross-country and downhill skiing and snowmobiling are popular pastimes. Sudbury is a major centre in Northern Ontario for health care, communications and education. And, with outstanding attractions, a pulsating community, great shopping, and a friendly northern hospitality. Sudbury is the place you would love to visit.

Listed below are various activities in the Sudbury region:

Sudbury Activities

A.Y. Jackson Lookout
    Visit the falls that once inspired A.Y. Jackson; one of Canada's renowned Group of Seven artists. The site overlooks High Falls, a waterfall formed by the Onaping River that cascades 150 feet into the Sudbury basin. You will find a travel information centre, washroom facilities and a picnic area.
For more information, please visit www.mysudbury.ca

Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
    Anderson Farm Museum, Flour Mill Museum, Copper Cliff Museum, Rayside-Balfour Museum and the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum makes up the 5 Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums.
For more information, please visit www.mysudbury.ca

Cortina Boat Cruise
    Relax on a one-hour cruise of Ramsey Lake, Canada's largest city-contained lake. The Cortina leaves the Science North dock daily from June to late September. The boat is fully enclosed and is restroom equipped. Licensed bar and snacks available.
For more information, please call (705) 523-4629 or toll free at 1-800-461-4898, or visit www.sciencenorth.ca

Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario
    Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario presents bright, fresh productions by Franco-Ontariens and Québécois playwrights, as well as special cabaret offerings, in a versatile black-box style setting. The season runs from October to May.
For more information, please call (705) 525-5606 or visit www.letno.ca

Sudbury Downs
    And they're off! Exciting live and teletheater harness racing every Wednesday and Saturday, from May until October. The Sudbury Racetrack Slots is open daily.
For more information, please call (705) 855-9001 or visit www.sudburydowns.com

Science North
    Science on the wild side! Northern Ontario's internationally acclaimed Science Centre wants you to go wild over science in your everyday life. Pet a porcupine or a beaver, and talk to a biologist. Meet Mira, a rough-legged hawk, or overcome your fears to hold a snake for the first time. Step into a paradise of over 600 free flying tropical butterflies in the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery. Learn about geology, astronomy, human physiology and more with the help of Science North's friendly "bluecoats" and unique, hands-on exhibits. Even young children can go wild in the new toddler learn and play area.
For tickets and information, please call (705) 523-4629 or toll free at 1-800-461-4898 or visit www.sciencenorth.ca

Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf
    Tourism Innovation Award Winner by Tourism Federation of Ontario, nominated by Attractions Ontario in 2003. Play challenging 54 custom designed holes, 6 different nine hole courses of mini golf among 20 Mammoth skeleton dinosaurs and palm trees made of steel. Dragons 18 feet high; Brontosaurus 45 feet long; Tyrannosaurus Rex 15 feet long, just to name a few. Situated west on Valley View Road - 6 1/2 km.
For more information, please call (705) 897-6302 or visit www.dinosaursudbury.com

Silvercity Sudbury
    Twelve screens, stadium seating, state-of-the-art sound and first-run movies. Live special events and other features.
For movie information, please call (705) 521-0069 or visit www.cineplex.com

Bell Park
    Situated on the shores of Ramsey Lake, Bell Park and the Bell Park Amphitheatre provide a scenic venue for musical and cultural events throughout the summer. The Ramsey Lake walkway links the park to Science North.

Lake Laurentian Conservation Area
    Lake Laurentian Conservation area offers 55 km/34 miles of well-marked hiking  and biking trails. Explore the magnificent flora and fauna of the Region including a wetlands area created by Ducks Unlimited. Don't forget your camera.
For more information, please call (705) 674-5249 or visit www.mysudbury.ca

Northern Lights Festival Boréal
    The Bell Park Amphitheatre plays host to one of Canada's longest running folk festivals. Enjoy evening concerts, daytime workshops, performing and visual arts including music theatre, dance puppetry, arts and crafts. Indulge in a variety of ethnic foods as well. One of the summer's top events!
For more information, please call (705) 674-5512 or visit www.nlfbsudbury.com

Blueberry Festival
    During the third week of July, the region is buzzing with activities related to Sudbury's naturally grown berry, free for the picking: pie eating contests, pancake breakfasts, garden teas, Blueberry Hills climbs, tours of the Blueberry Den( home of Sudbury Bear), special restaurant menus and much more.
For more information, please call (705) 674-1717 or visit www.blueberryfestival.ca

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