Sioux Narrows Ontario
Adventure Travel in Sunset Country - Canada
On the eastern shores of The Lake of the Woods
Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada is a community located on the eastern shores of The Lake of the Woods in Sunset Country, Northwest Ontario. Located north of Sioux Narrows is the community of Kenora, Ontario and located south is the town of Nestor Falls, Ontario. The lake community is an arts and wilderness recreation destination surrounded by forests, bays and waterways. All four corners of the village are exposed to the lake therefore revealing views of Long Bay, Regina Bay, Whitefish Bay and Snake Bay.
Sioux Narrows is the site of many historic First Nation battles between the Ojibway, Cree and Sioux First Nation peoples. Some of their First Nation stories are told through the many rock paintings and pictographs located throughout the Lake of the Woods. First Nation and pioneer history, art and culture is celebrated during local festivals and events and put on display in some of the local gift shops and art galleries.
Services and Amenities in Sioux Narrows, Ontario
Services important to travelers which are available in in Sioux Narrows include accommodations (motels, B&Bs, wilderness resorts, lodges, outposts and campground), gas station, marina, grocery store, internet, restaurants, liquor store, post office, banks, tours, guides, boat launch and transportation services (floatplanes, bush planes, taxi). There are outfitters, outpost camps, guides, fly-in lodges and wilderness resorts which operate from Sioux Narrows. Most service the many who arrive for a wilderness hunting and fishing adventure.
Activities, Adventures and Things To Do in Sioux Narrows, Ontario
Fishing enthusiasts arrive in the region for the opportunity to fish for walleye, northern pike, muskie, perch, crappies, lake trout and/or small and largemouth bass. Other activities and adventures enjoyed in the Sioux Narrows region during the summer months include golfing, sightseeing, flightseeing, canoeing, sailing, boating, swimming, picnicking, water skiing, houseboating, hiking, birdwatching and wildlife sightings.
Parks, Trails and Place of Interest to explore in Sioux Narrows, Ontario
There are parks, sandy beaches and green space areas in and near Sioux Narrows ideal for activity and relaxation like the Aspen Trails, the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park and the two picnic sites near the Sioux Narrows Bridge. During the winter months the trails, backcountry roads, frozen lakes and rivers become activity destinations. Some of the adventures include ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Wildlife Watching in Sioux Narrows, Ontario
The wilderness environment of the region - the lakes, rivers and boreal forest - is home to many species of birds and wildlife. Photographers and wilderness enthusiasts will enjoy possible sightings of fox, moose, bear, beaver and/or wolves. Birdwatchers will enjoy the many species who live and visit the region. There are songbirds, waterfowl and predator birds including such species as owls, eagles, osprey, great blue heron, loons, falcons and pelicans.