Family Vacations in Ignace, Ontario, Canada

Many of the lodges and resorts in Ignace are perfect for a family vacation. Often the camps offer entertaining activities for everyone in your party. There's fantastic fishing, beach activities, hiking, photography and berry picking. There are also plenty of water sports - swimming, waterskiing and canoeing. For golfers, you can play a round of golf at the Ignace Golf Course. If you are planning to camp, there are lakefront campsites for tent or RV camping. There are two Ontario Provincial Parks in the area. Sandbar Provincial Park is just a short drive to the north and the Turtle River/White Otter Wilderness area is a great spot for canoe trips and pictograph viewing. There are also many special events for the whole family to enjoy.

Arrange a tour to the White Otter Castle in the Turtle River/White Otter Wilderness area. The White Otter Castle is located on White Otter Lake. The three storey log home was built single handedly by Jimmy McOuat in the early part of the century. White Otter Lake also has various pictograph sites and numerous native habitation archaeological sites. The pictographs are Indian Rock Paintings that are up to 2,000 years old. These pictographs on the granite cliffs along the lake shores tell stories of a life past.

If your resort or hotel doesn't have a beach you can enjoy a day at the beach at one of two pristine beaches in the area. There are change rooms, picnic ares, and playground structures. West Beach has an enclosed swimming area that provides increased supervision fro new and beginner swimmers. Agimak Beach also has volleyball nets right on the beach.

Other family activities and attractions in Ignace include tennis courts, a golf course, fitness centre and bowling alley, hiking trails and the library and museum.

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