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Hotel North Bay is recognized as the Gateway to the North. Incorporated as a city in August 1925, North Bay is located at the junction of Highway 11 and the TransCanada Highway 17. The hub of Ontario’s Near North, North Bay has a population of more than 52,000 and offers a quality of life that is treasured by residents. North Bay is a growing city nestled between two magnificent lakes - Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake.
North Bay offers Lake Nipissing, a large shallow lake with its numerous sandy beaches, windswept pines, secret inlets, beautiful bays and vivid islands. One group in particular called the Manitou’s – a group of islands some claim are watched over by native spirits. Trout Lake, the deep, Northern Lake is just the thing for canoeing, water skiing, or snagging small and large mouth bass. North Bay also offers great hiking and walking trails with breath taking views of both Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, bustling streets downtown Main Street with unique stores and shops, an amazing board walk with a stunning view, several historic museums galleries and theater groups, plenty of restaurants ranging from fast food to fine dinning and several hotels, motels and lakeside cottages to accommodate visitors.
In addition to the natural attractions of the area, North Bay also has a number of festivals, parades, special occasions and activities that take place throughout the summer months.
Below are several descriptions and links for things to do and see in North Bay.
Cross Country Skiing – North Bay Nordic
Located fifteen minutes from North Bay’s city centre on Northshore Road.
The club offers 50 kilometers of groomed and track-set classical and skate-skiing trails, from novice to advanced, weaving through scenic hardwood bush above Trout Lake. The innermost trails are lighted for night skiing. Enjoy the nature interpretive sites on four of our trails with many opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Phone Number - (705) 495–0332
North Bay Heritage Festival and Air Show
This festival draws more then 150,000 people each year. The North Bay Heritage Festival and Air Show is a four-day celebration on Lake Nipissing's waterfront filled with special events, music and a spectacular air show. Concerts, Kiwanis Million Dollar Hole In One, annual singing contest, rock climbing wall, children’s entertainers, petting zoo’s, a midway and fireworks and just a few of the events that take place. For more information please call (704) 474–0400. You can also visit this website: www.heritagefestival.com/
Heritage Railway
Heritage Railway mini train riders will experience an old fashioned train ride, where the conductor will even punch their ticket. Since 1994, the mini train has been a popular attraction for young and old. This attraction averages more then 36, 000 passengers per year and visitors have come from countries around the world. The railway is located on Memorial Drive along the cities waterfront. For more information please call (705) 474-0400 or 1-800-465-1882.
Take A Cruise On The Chief Commanda II
A cruise on the Chief Commanda II gives residents and visitors a chance to check out North Bay from a different perspective. The 300 passenger boat is designed for cruising Northern waters. It is the first all-aluminum twin-hulled vessel with three decks in Canada. The main and second deck areas are enclosed with outside viewing areas. The third deck is open with sitting and standing room, where passengers can enjoy the sunshine and beautiful sunsets. The chief offers a new dimension in luxury and service with its heated decks, comfortable seating, food and refreshments services, two bars and knowledgeable commentators who explain the history and points of interest throughout the cruise.
For more information please call (705) 494-8167 or visit www.georgianbaycruise.com/chiefhome.html.
Heritage North Bay Museum:
Since 1973 the North Bay Area Museum has been the local voice of heritage preservation and education. Be sure to make plans to visit us! Come in and enjoy our exhibits, browse the Museum Shop for a unique gift or call ahead to arrange some research time in the museum archives.
STONEOAKS Horse Back Riding and Full Boarding Facility
STONEOAKS is a full boarding horseback riding facility located in Astorville, Ontario, on picturesque Lake Nosbonsing. We are approximately 20 minutes south of North Bay. They offer one hour trail rides, as well as specialized trail ride packages. Discuss your ideas with them and they will work with you to make them a reality. Besides there popular escorted trail rides, they offer summer riding camps, birthday parties, pony rides and riding lessons for all levels of riding abilities. They also have a therapeutic riding program which is designed to suit individual needs. It is located on 140 acres of rolling hills with scenic wilderness trails. In addition to the trails, they have outdoor riding paddocks. They also offer riding, rain or shine, in there indoor riding arena complete with heated viewing area.
The Waterfront
When people in North Bay want to show off the city, they usually start with the magnificent Waterfront. This area has become the flagship attraction of North Bay and rightly so! In a time when there is too much hustle and bustle in our lives, the Waterfront offers a break to thousands of people who frequent the area on a regular basis. As each summer unfolds, more and more people are using the Waterfront area for a wide variety of purposes; some of which include swimming, boating, fishing, rollerblading or just plain relaxing while watching a beautiful Lake Nipissing sunset.
www.city.north-bay.on.ca/attractions/waterfront.htm
Duchesnay Falls Trails
Hiking trails located by the beautiful Duchesnay Falls on Hwy. 17, just west of North Bay. The trails are easy to follow and connect to the trails behind Nipissing University and Canadore College.
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Best Western
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North Bay's largest full-service Hotel & Convention Center. Welcome to the Best Western North Bay, your perfect setting for business or pleasure. With our indoor pool, 130 newly renovated guest rooms, 2 restaurants, business services and convention facilities; we are committed to exceeding your expectations for comfort and convenience. From snowmobile to theater, cruises to the cinemas, whether arriving by snowmobile for a weekend of trail riding or flying into the city on business, we are where you want to be. With renovations completed, the best just got better! Join us and see why your visit to North Bay should include the Best Western.
For reservations or information call us at: 1-800-461-6199 or on the web at www.BestWesternNorthBay.com
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