Nature Trails near North Bay, Ontario
Welcome to North Bay!
A short 3 ½ hour drive or a quick 45 minute flight from either Toronto or Ottawa, our friendly and inviting city is a popular year round destination. Offering plenty of activities, amenities and services to meet your needs, North Bay’s vibrancy is only exceeded by its hospitality. Whether planning an activity filled getaway or a relaxing retreat from your hectic schedule, the City of North Bay is Just North Enough to be Perfect.
North Bay is a caring community of energetic, high-spirited people. Festivals, attractions and a wide range of special event activities blend with the natural attractions of the area. The combination of lush forests, spring-fed water and clean air creates a healthy environment for working, living and raising a family. Safe, friendly, well-planned neighbourhoods also make coming home a pleasure in North Bay.
If you are looking for farm fresh produce and plants, homemade preserves and fresh baked goods as well as handmade crafts and local artwork, the North Bay Farmers’ Market is the place to be! Visit the North Bay Farmers’ Market website for vendor details, locations and parking options.
Situated between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, the City offers lakefront property in both urban and rural settings. The short distance between home and work allows more time to enjoy the wealth of parkland and leisure facilities.
Housing in North Bay offers a variety of options depending on whether you prefer the urban or rural location. Country settings are available within minutes of the downtown core and provide an array of attractive living alternatives.
A variety of recreation opportunities exist in the community provided by the natural environment trails for walking, biking, or hiking, as well as, those programs and services offered by the municipality and other community service providers. Activities for all seasons including: beaches, a municipal marina, golf, arenas, skiing and snowmobiling.
Multi level educational opportunities, and four local school boards offer elementary and high school programs including English and French language curriculums. Special focus on arts, drama, and athletics are offered by different schools. Technical training to professional programs, are served by a wide range of diploma courses at Canadore College and Degree programs at Nipissing University . CTS Canadian Career College offers Diploma programs for in-demand careers delivered by industry experienced instructors that cater to the students all in under a year!
Comprehensive medical services are provided by a fully-accredited medical hospital. The community also offers services for specialized family needs through a number of social service agencies.
For more information please visit: https://www.northbay.ca/
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CRANBERRY TRAIL
CRANBERRY TRAIL This beautiful 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail begins at the end of Cranberry Road in Callander, and stretches out to Callander Bay. The trail branches off about half-way through, leading to a platform overlooking the Cranberry Marsh. With interpretive...DUCHESNAY FALLS TRAIL
DUCHESNAY FALLS TRAIL Duchesnay Falls is located just west of North Bay along Hwy 17 on Duchesnay Creek. Like many of the waterfalls on the Canadian Shield, this is a long cascade consisting of many drops and several twists and turns. The two largest drops are each...EAU CLAIRE GORGE TRAIL
EAU CLAIRE GORGE TRAIL Like the aboriginal peoples, voyageurs and loggers whose footsteps echo in the history of this area, you’ll hear the roar of the Eau Claire Gorge waterfalls before you see them. Preserving the distinctive natural and historic features of...EDUCATION CENTRE TRAILS
EDUCATION CENTRE TRAILS These trails will take hikers and cross-country skiers through scenic wooded areas, over creeks on rustic wooden bridges, and past a rolling waterfall. Located in a beautiful forest behind Nipissing University and Canadore College, and owned by...FINLAYSON POINT PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
FINLAYSON POINT PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS The trails of the Caribou Mountain/White Bear Forest Conservation Reserve offer the hiker, canoeist and the adventurer the opportunity to travel through a portion of Ontario’s forest that over time has changed very little. Old...J P Webster Conservation Area
The J. P. Webster Conservation Area has a number of bright green boulders scattered throughout the property. The green colour is derived from the lichens that live on the rock’s surface. The trail provides access to Busch Lake. In 2017, The Great Trail by Trans...KATE PACE WAY TRAIL
KATE PACE WAY TRAIL The NBMCA, in conjunction with the City of North Bay, manages the twelve km pathway along North Bay’s waterfront. Named for North Bay’s Olympic athlete, Kate Pace, the trail follows the waterfront and stretches from downtown North Bay to...La Vase Portages Conservation Area Trails
The La Vase Portages Conservation Area Trails provide an important access to the historic La Vase portage route for voyageurs travelling from the St. Lawrence to the interior of North America. The 11 km La Vase Portages are a series of three portages comprised of...LAURENTIAN ESCARPMENT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS
LAURENTIAN ESCARPMENT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area boasts a spectacular view of the City of North Bay, Lake Nipissing and the surrounding area. McNutt Family Trail Loop: 1.9 km Richardson Ridge Trail Loop: 6.4 km. Link to trail map:...