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Top Places to Visit in Englehart | Ontario
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Victim Of Progress
The 701 is the last steam locomotive to make its regular run on the Ontario Northland Rails before introducing diesel use in this area. Built at Kingston in 1921, this engine retired from service in July 1957.
The engine, anchored beside the Ontario Northland Railway Station, serves as a historical monument for the town. Don’t miss the selfie with the 701.
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The museum was built in 1909 and is the oldest and tallest building in Englehart, with three floors and a huge collection of artifacts from the prehistoric era to the early 20th century. Certainly, pay a visit to this lovely museum and explore all three floors, which contain over 17 000 artifacts. The Englehart Historical Museum also provides a guided tour for school groups and the general public and assists them in understanding the rich history of Englehart.
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The Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park is surrounded by a forest, several campsites, and a river. The Englehart River’s water travels quickly through a valley and cascades into a beautiful waterfall.
You’ll have multiple opportunities to explore the park, walk through the pretty trails, and, best of all, get wet and play in the huge waterfall.
Furthermore, Englehart River Valley is famous for its panoramic views and bird-watching.
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The Hilliardton Marsh Research & Education Centre is home to over 600 species of waterfowl, songbirds, mammals, fish, and other wildlife. The centre is where school groups and tourists expand their knowledge about birds and wetlands.
There are many activities to choose from at the Hilliardton Marsh, including hiking trails, bird-watching, wildlife/nature viewing, biking, canoeing, etc. Moreover, there are also many fascinating locations across the marsh where photographers can take pictures and show their talent.
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Located 23 km west of Englehart off Hwy 560, Hill’s Lake Fish Culture Station is one of the largest hatchery facilities in Ontario.
This station produces eggs, fingerlings and fish for stocking, including brook trout, lake trout, aurora trout, splake and rainbow trout and, depending on the season – pickerel or walleye.
Guided group tours are available by appointment, and visitors are allowed restricted access to parts of the station. The Hill’s Lake Fish Culture Station offers free guided tours from Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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The park has a couple of lakes, all of which are very nice and clean. The location is excellent for fishing, swimming, water sport, or simply relaxing by the beach.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, this is a perfect spot for you to visit because there are various trails for you to enjoy, and you’ll have many opportunities to explore and capture all the natural habitats and wildlife at the park.
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A cozy, family-run restaurant featuring a full menu including pizzas made from scratch
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