Page 49 of Canada Alaska and The Arctic by Audley Travel

a moose in algonquin provincial park manitoulin island a continuation of the niagara escarpment manitoulin island is strikingly different from the harsh grey rocks of the canadian shield with white cliffs more than 100 freshwater lakes gentle woods and open farmland manitoulin means `spirit island in the ojibwe language and today a quarter of the inhabitants are first nations belonging to the ojibwe odawa and potawatomi peoples every august manitoulin island hosts canada s largest pow-wow a splendid celebration of native culture smaller pow-wows take place throughout the summer and first nations guided touring is a highlight for any visitor the island attracts not only summer sailors fishermen and water sports enthusiasts but also archaeologists who have discovered a 10,000 year old paleo-indian site at any time of year the `cup and saucer walking trail provides spectacular views over the island killarney mountain lodge killarney provincial park killarney mountain lodge is a casual comfortable property on the north shore of georgian bay family owned and operated for 45 years the lodge is well-known for its friendly ambience a distinctive cuisine and its exciting programme of outdoor wilderness adventures the lodge has a range of accommodation from rooms in the main lodge to cabins in the grounds dining is a delight with a strong emphasis on using the freshest and most wholesome ingredients and there is also a waterside barbeque the lodge has a heated swimming pool a sauna tennis courts and a marina offering a range of water-based activities including sailing fishing and sea-kayaking port severn the tiny settlement of port severn lies on the shore of severn sound in the southeast corner of georgian bay and is the gateway to the trent-severn waterway the village originally named severn mills was founded with the creation of a saw mill in 1830 today it is perfectly positioned for exploring georgian bay islands national park big chute marine railway and the pretty lakeside inlets by boat or canoe inn at christie s mill port severn surrounded by fragrant pine trees on a crystal clear lake-front this european-style inn offers a sophisticated blend of old world charm and contemporary luxuries tastefully appointed each of the 43 guest rooms has feather-top beds a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the lake the dining room has a mouth-watering menu and splendid views of shimmering gloucester pool and the surrounding woods after a day of exploring you may wish to treat yourself to the pleasures of the avalon spa killarney provincial park one of ontario s jewels killarney provincial park is a wilderness of sapphire lakes jack pine ridges and birch forests that include some of ontario s most outstanding landscapes established in 1964 and extending to 341 square kilometres the park s massive white quartzite hills and clear deep lakes offer an unparalleled environment for canoeing fishing and walking canoeing in algonquin provincial park 50

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