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Thessalon, Ontario

Thessalon is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located at the junction of Highway 17 and Highway 129 on the north shore of Lake Huron. It is surrounded by, but not part of, the municipality of Huron Shores, and is part of Algoma District.

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Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Bruce Mines Kerr Field Aerodrome.

History

Thessalon is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located at the junction of Highway 17 and Highway 129 on the north shore of Lake Huron. It is surrounded by, but not part of, the municipality of Huron Shores, and is part of Algoma District. The main industries are timber and tourism. The town is a popular retirement community. It is the administrative headquarters of the Thessalon First Nation, Algoma Mutual Insurance, and the Algoma District Services Administration Board as District Seat.

Where to stay

65 Big Perch Bay Rd, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0, Canada · puddingstoneharbourresort.wordpress.com
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136 Ingram Rd, Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0, Canada · brownleelake.com
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99 Basswood Lake Rd, Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0, Canada · birchlakeresort.ca
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12519 ON-17, Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0, Canada · facebook.com
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1 Lakeside Dr, Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0, Canada · carolynbeachinn.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 10 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Airports

Drummond Island Airport (DRE) 31 km to the centre
Drummond Island, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bruce Mines Kerr Field Aerodrome 15 km to the centre
Plummer Additional, ON, CA
Outdoor
Lapoint Seaplane Base 26 km to the centre
Drummond, MI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

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 Bruce Mines Kerr Field Aerodrome; 2 other airports serve 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 Thessalon, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences