Hearst Ontario
Adventure Travel Wilderness Region - Canada
Hearst, Ontario, Canada rests on the banks of the Mattawishkwia River surrounded by boreal forests and a large network of lakes, rivers and gravel roads. The community is located in what is called the Wilderness Region of Northern Ontario, Canada.
Attractions in Hearst, Ontario
The town of Hearst is referred to as the "Moose Capital of Canada". When visiting in the area there are opportunities to view bear, fox, beaver, timber wolf and, yes, moose. And... in the forest trees and on the lakes there are sightings of songbirds, waterfowl and predator birds. The roads and preexisting recreation trails connect to hundreds of remote lakes and rivers in the north.
For a more relaxing time sightseeing in the wilderness many board the Algoma Central Railway in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and travel by train to Hearst. Along the route the train stops in Agawa Canyon - a popular site for wilderness and waterfall sightseeing.
Activities and Adventures in Hearst, Ontario
The trails, gravel roads, parks, lakes and rivers provide year round adventures. During the summer months the most popular adventures include golfing, canoeing, white water rafting, kayaking, swimming, hiking, camping, ATVing, off roading, mountain biking, hunting and fishing for trout, walleye and northern pike.
In the winter months, after the snow has fallen and the lakes and rivers freeze over, the activities enjoyed in the area include snowmobiling, cross country skiing and ice fishing. In Hearst, there are over 30+ kilometres of maintained xc ski trails and 1000+ kilometres of snowmobile trails.
Parks, Trails and Places in Hearst, Ontario
Some of the more popular destinations for activity and adventure in and near Hearst, Ontario include the Fushimi Lake Provincial Park, Nagagamisis Provincial Park, Calypso Trail at Lake Kennedy, Missiniaibi Provincial Park and Johnson's Lake Park. Locally, Johnson Lake Park is only 1 kilometre away from town and includes a sandy beach, a playground, a picnic day use area and a campground. There is also a walking trail in town which follows the Mattawishkwia River.
Services in Hearst Ontario
Hearst is largely a french speaking community. The main economic engines of the area are forestry and adventure tourism. It is an area which includes the neighbouring smaller villages of Hallebourg, Val Côté, and Mattice.
In Hearst, Ontario, Canada the services which are important to travelers include accommodations (wilderness lodges, fly-in camps, hotels, motels, cottages, campgrounds) and outfitters, guides, tours, restaurants, marina and transportation services (charter planes, taxi and floatplanes).