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Nipigon, Ontario

Nipigon is a town in Nipigon township in Thunder Bay District, Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located along the west side of the Nipigon River and south of the small Helen Lake running between Lake Nipigon and Lake Superior. Lake Nipigon is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Nipigon.

Type City

Why go

  • Township in Ontario, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Eagle Canyon Adventures.
  • Served by Nipigon Airport.

History

Nipigon is a town in Nipigon township in Thunder Bay District, Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located along the west side of the Nipigon River and south of the small Helen Lake running between Lake Nipigon and Lake Superior. Lake Nipigon is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Nipigon. Located at latitude 49.0125° N, Nipigon is the northernmost community on the Great Lakes.

Must-see attractions

275 Valley Road, Dorion, Ontario, Canada · eaglecanyonadventures.ca
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Where to stay

Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada · nipigon.net
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133 Railway St, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada · sunnysidecabins.ca
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461 Trans-Canada Hwy, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada · nipigontimberwolfinn.com
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386 ON-11, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada · birchvillemotel.com
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Trans-Canada Hwy, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada · beavermotel.ca
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442 ON-11 #17, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada · booktowncountry.com
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589 ON-11 #17, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada · thenorthlandmotel.com
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428 ON-11 #17, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada
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536 ON-17, Nipigon, ON P0T, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Nipigon Airport 4.6 km to the centre
Nipigon, ON, CA
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Where things are

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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 Nipigon Airport. 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 Nipigon, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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