TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Come explore one of Ontario’s many beautiful provincial parks in Northern Ontario! Kakabeka Falls Park is, as the name suggests, home to Kakabeka Falls, the second-highest waterfall in Ontario! Walking trails and a bridge surround the falls for all-around viewing.
As well the Park is home to a campground for tenting and RVs. Hiking trails are also available in the summer and groomed into cross-country ski trails in the winter.
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This cozy café is a staple of Kakabeka Falls! Operating for nearly 20 years, the “Met Moose,” as it is called for short, has provided residents and visitors of Kakabeka Falls with hot coffee and specialty drinks, fresh baking, and desserts. Haven’t you had dinner yet? No problem! The Metropolitan Moose also serves house-made artisan pizza. Catering services are also offered, and products are also available at the Thunder Bay Country Market.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/atthemoose/photos
Northern Ontario is a nature-lovers paradise, and Kakabeka Falls, ON, is no exception. A short distance from the great Kakabeka Falls, a smaller subsidiary of the river, creates the Little Falls. A moderate-difficulty hike of about forty minutes leads you to these beautiful, peaceful falls.
Photo: Mark Harris, https://waterfallsofontario.com/little-falls-at-kakabeka.php
Cross-country skiing is a favourite pastime of many in Northern Ontario. Within the Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, several trails are groomed for classic cross-country and skate skiing. There are a variety of trails, so there is something for every skill level. Immerse yourself in the quiet forest, exercise, and see how many forest creatures you can spot.
Photo: Bonnie Schiedel, https://www.northernontario.travel/thunder-bay/visit-kakabeka-falls-theres-a-reason-every-season
Labour Day Weekend
Visiting Kakabeka Falls in the fall? You’re in luck! The Hymers Fall Fair is held on Labour Day Weekend annually. This country festival hosts many exhibitions, activities, and vendors. Put on by the Hymers Agricultural Society, this fair aims to celebrate and spread awareness of local agriculture.
Activities include horse shows, trivia, musical performances, costume contests, and more! Throughout the weekend, we are present to supply hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn, and other classic fair foods. At the fair, the main dining hall puts on a homemade sit-down feast with local ingredients every evening. YUM!
Photo: Hymers Fall Fair Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hymersfallfair/photos
River Rat Rentals is a local company that supplies inner tubes floating down the Kaministiqua River. Participants rent their tube, then lazily float down the river to the endpoint, where River Rat Rentals also has kayaks for rent, a beach volleyball court, and a snack bar. Buses take participants back to the starting point to retrieve their vehicles at the end of their fun day.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/RiverRatRentals
Looking for a cool treat on a hot summer day? The Ice Cream Cottage has got it! Stop by for a huge selection of flavours on your way to see the famous falls.
Photo: https://restaurantguru.com/The-Ice-Cream-Cottage-Kakabeka-Falls/menu
