Attractions and Activities in Nestor Falls, Ontario, Canada

While many people visit Nestor Falls and Lake of the Woods for its great fishing or hunting, there are plenty of other outdoor activities to participate in. You can view the beauty of Lake of the Woods by taking a flightseeing ride in a float plane. The waterfalls in the center of the community provide a beautiful backdrop while you stop for a picnic. Pelicans are often seen at the bottom of the falls. Other activities and attractions include mini-golf, ATVing, canoeing, kayaking and in the winter, snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

Summer Outdoor Activities:
From sailing to kayaking, Nestor Falls is a water lover's dream. The woods surrounding the lake and Nestor Falls provide great nature walks, hiking, mountain biking and unparalleled birding.

Bird Watching:
Be sure to bring your camera! Chances are you'll catch a glimpse of a bear or deer swimming to a near by island, strolling across a lane, or grazing in a marsh. Bald eagles, Peregrine falcons, Blue Herons, beautiful loons, pelicans, and Pileated woodpeckers are a few of the 280 species of birds you will see while visiting Lake of the Woods.

Flightseeing:
Northwest Flying Inc. offers tours of the area in a float plane. Imagine sightseeing from a bird's eye view. It's an incredible sight from above - it's all lakes, rivers and forests. They also offer one day fly-in fishing to remote lakes.

Golfing:
Nestor Falls - Nestor's Outpost is a great way to spend an afternoon. Play a game of mini-golf along the lakeshore. You can also go swimming, rent a canoe and have a delicious ice cream cone.
Sioux Narrows - Sioux Narrows, just a short drive north along Highway 71, has a beautiful 9-hole golf course.

ATV Adventures:
Lecuyer's Tru-Tail Lodge offers ATVing at its finest. Packages are available for the day if you are staying at Lecuyer's or at another hotel or lodge. You can also plan a multi-day trip for ATVing.

Winter Outdoor Activities:
Amid the fresh, crisp, cool air of a Northern Winter, Nestor Falls- residents and visitors warm to the idea of snowmobiling, ice-fishing and cross-country skiing.

Our cross-country Nordic ski trails in Nestor Falls offer circuits that will please both the novice and expert alike.