Things To Do in Dryden, Ontario, Canada, Sunset Country

Here is a Dryden Things To Do List for some of the more popular summer and winter adventures and activities enjoyed while visiting and exploring, in and around, Dryden, Ontario, Canada and the surrounding communities of Vermilion Bay, Pritchard Lake, Wabigoon, Eagle Lake First Nation and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation.  

Fishing Around: There are fishing lodges, wilderness resorts, fly-in camps, outposts and outfitter camps operating from Dryden who cater to wilderness adventures fishing for walleye, bass, trout, northern pike, perch and muskie. 

Tours & Guides: Book yourself a local tour and/or hire a guide. Tours and guides have the experience and knowledge to ensure a safe and successful wilderness adventure or sightseeing tour. 

Walking Tours: Explore Dryden, Ontario while on a self guided sightseeing tour walking community pathways and downtown streets enjoying scenic views, colorful painted murals, community parks and various shops and stores.

Discover History: Learn the history of the region visiting the local Dryden museum or by attending a First Nation pow-wow or by visiting a local art gallery or by visiting Fort Vermilion near Vermilion Bay, Ontario.

Boating & Sailing : There are many lakes (remote & easy access) and parks in the region with boat launches which are popular for boating and sailing like Wabigoon Lake, Thunder Lake in the Aaron Provincial Park and Blue Lake Provincial Park.

Paddle Happy : There are self guided and guided day and multi-day paddle routes exploring some of the lakes and rivers in the region. Some larger parks provide rentals of canoes and kayaks like Aaron and Blue Lake Provincial Parks.

Sightseeing : Sightsee the community walking or biking the 25+ kilometres of trails including the Dryden Signature Trail. Board a boat and enjoy a sightseeing cruise. Hop a floatplane and take a flightseeing adventure. Hire a guide or take a tour.

Birdwatching :The Laura Howe Marsh located on the southern tip of the Dryden Trail is a local birding destination. Aaron and Blue Lake Provincial Parks are also areas to visit nearby which provide birdwatching opportunities.

Picnic in the Park : Pack some picnic grub and visit one of the many day use picnic sites located in the community parks and in the nearby provincial parks like Cooper Park, Pronger Park, Sandy Beach and the Aaron and Blue Lake Provincial Parks.

Beachcombing : Bring your swimming and beach toys so to enjoy some quality time at one of the sandy beaches in the region like Flat Rock, Sandy Beach and the beaches in the Aaron and Blue Lake Provincial Parks.

Bring Your Clubs: Throughout the Northwest of Ontario is a network of golf courses which golfers will enjoy. Golfers should always bring their clubs along when traveling in Ontario. If you forgot... rentals are always available. 

Ski or Board: During the winter months, after the snow has fallen, people enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding on the local Dryden Ski Hill. 

Get Winterized:Trails, backcountry roads, frozen lakes and rivers become activity destinations in the winter months. Winter activities in the region include cross country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobiling.