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Marathon, Ontario

Marathon is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Thunder Bay District, on the north shore of Lake Superior north of Pukaskwa National Park.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Marathon Airport (YSP).

History

Marathon is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Thunder Bay District, on the north shore of Lake Superior north of Pukaskwa National Park.

Where to stay

Neys Provincial Park
1004 ON-17, Neys, ON P0T 2W0, Canada · ontarioparks.com
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Pic River Guest Suite Marathon
31 Rabbit Dr, Pic River, ON P0T 1R0, Canada · picriverguestsuite.com
Indoor
Dreamscapes Inn Marathon
7 Cherry Ln, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada · dreamscapesinnmarathon.ca
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Travelodge by Wyndham Marathon
14 Peninsula Rd, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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Marathon Harbour Inn
67 Peninsula Rd, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada · marathon.ca
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Zero-100 Motor Inn Marathon
37 Peninsula Rd, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada · direct-book.com
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Airport Motor Inn Marathon
ON-17 & Peninsula Rd, 1 Hwy 17 N, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada · airportinnmarathon.com
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Lakeview Manor Marathon
24 Drake St, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada
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Nestled in the North Guest House - Marathon
Sund Crescent, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0, Canada
Indoor

Restaurants & places to go

A&W
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning
Indoor
Robin's Donuts
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 14 Peninsula Road
Indoor
Pizza Hut
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Indoor
Rumours
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Indoor
Wok With Chow
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Indoor
Classic Coffee
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Oar House
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Station Four On The North Shore
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
241 Pizza
Indoor
Biloxy's Wings n' Things
Indoor
Crossover Video and Games
Indoor
K&R NORTHSHORE FRIES
Indoor
Marathon Classic Coffee Ltd
Indoor
Obrigado Bistro
Indoor
Robin's Donuts
Indoor
The Oar House
Indoor
The Social Hub Burritos, Freakshake and Ice Cream
Indoor
Wok With Chow Chinese Restaurant
Indoor

Airports

Marathon Airport (YSP) 4.1 km to the centre
Marathon, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Manitouwadge Airport (YMG) 55 km to the centre
Manitouwadge, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Marathon, Ontario
Marathon, Ontario
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Marathon Airport (YSP); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Marathon, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach