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Wawa, Ontario

Wawa is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario in the Algoma District. Formerly known as the Township of Michipicoten, named after a nearby river of that name, the township was officially renamed in 2007 for its largest and best-known community of Wawa, located on the western shores of Wawa Lake.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Wawa Airport (YXZ).

History

Wawa is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario in the Algoma District. Formerly known as the Township of Michipicoten, named after a nearby river of that name, the township was officially renamed in 2007 for its largest and best-known community of Wawa, located on the western shores of Wawa Lake. The lake's original name was Wawungonk, meaning "place of clear water" or "hills covered in clear snow".

Where to stay

195 Mission Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · pineportage.ca
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Unnamed Road, Anjigami, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · campanjigami.com
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1467 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · catfishlakefrontcabins.ca
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634 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · wawarvresort.com
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118 Mission Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1B0, Canada · wawamotorinn.ca
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46 Pinewood Dr, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · hwy17hotel.com
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28 Broadway Ave, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · lakeviewhotelwawa.com
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10 Government Dock Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · naturallysuperior.com
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191 Mission Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · bestwestern.com
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170 Mission Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · alphainn.ca
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1014 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · nlmotel.com
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148 Mission Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · beavermotel.com
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153 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · mysticisle.com
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232 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · parkwaymotel.com
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133 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · whitefangmotel.com
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280 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · highfallsmotelandcabins.ca
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171 Mission Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · outdoorsmanmotel.com
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164 Mission Rd, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · algomamotel.com
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150 ON-17, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0, Canada · bestnorthern.ca
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 179B Mission Road · subway.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 92 Mission Road · timhortons.com
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Mo 12:00-20:00 · 14 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, P0S 1K0 · web.archive.org
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: delivery, vegetarian options · 64 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, P0S 1K0 · facebook.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 27 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Falafel, Soup, Shawarma, Hummus, Steak And Cheese, Restaurant · Falafel/Soup restaurant · 208 Mission Road, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00 · 177 Mission Road, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Restaurant · restaurant · 136 Highway 17, Wawa, P0S 1K0 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 118 Mission Road · wawamotorinn.ca
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00 · 28 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Fast Food · fast food · 92 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Restaurant · restaurant · 150 Highway 17, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Fast Food · fast food · 135 Mission Road, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Restaurant · restaurant · 68 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, P0S 1K0
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Airports

Wawa Airport (YXZ) 3.2 km to the centre
Wawa, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Dubreuilville Airport 46 km to the centre
Dubreuilville, ON, CA
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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 Wawa Airport (YXZ); 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 Wawa, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach