Loved this campground. Big and beautiful. There are falls you can swim in and there's a secret pond…read moreto swim In too. Showers are free! Huge sites!

This was an amazing place to camp for a few days! There are 2 handicapped showers, 2 regular, and…read morepiped in music! The bathrooms were exceptionally clean with counter space plus mirror to put on make-up. The amenities are vast- volleyball court, dog areas, horseshoes, basketball, catch& release pond, firewood wood for sale, fire ring, shuffle board, soccer field, pool... anything you want! The front office has the nicest people who gave us a gift of chocolates! You can't hear highway noise and only an occasional train whistle. It is close to many points of interest and was one of the best we have ever visited! I give it 6 stars!

Packed with families having a blast! We loved watching the youngsters fishing. Close to town.read more

Short review: Clean, easy to access and lovely amenities…read more My family is tenting across Canada and we needed a campground later into the evening. Given its proximity to the Trans-Canada highway we didn't hear the traffic beyond the dull roar. There were some freight trains and a helicopter we could late in the evening for approx 10 minutes but otherwise it was quiet. The pool is heated and they also offer a hot tub which was lovely. Shower and washroom facilities are clean & central and firewood is available onsite for sale. Owners Theresa and Norbert are courteous & friendly. Prices are a good value and I would definitely stay again.

After checking out of our hotel in Thunder Bay, knowing we were in for a LONG day of driving, we…read morewanted to start off with a leg stretch & falls. This was a relatively close option & was recommended. There is a charge. You choose your duration, with rates based on time: 2hrs, 4hrs, all day We opted for 2hrs at about $6USD, after conversion. There are several paths with boardwalk and viewing platforms. You can view the falls in a matter of minutes, with minimal walking, or put a fair amount steps on the clicker, if you so desire, with the other trails available. If you just want a good view of the falls & some pics, 2hrs is ample time. If you want a better stretch without a full day, 4hrs should do ya. The parking lot is large, plenty of spaces & restrooms The falls are pretty amazing & definitely worth a stop

I'm really surprised Kakabeka Falls only has 2 reviews. It's deserving of some better recognition…read more And...lol, I guess that's why I'm here today, to share in the experience. Alright well, Kakabeka Falls is actually a provincial park located on the outskirts of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. If you're making the 150-mile North Shore Scenic Drive up Minnesota's eastern coast, you'll eventually encounter the border with Canada and if you have a passport, you might as well gain entry and make the 38-mile drive north here. I had a pretty high outlook for Kakabeka Falls, and it didn't 100% fulfill my expectations. During my research, I had read that the 131-foot waterfall is known as the "Niagra of the North". So...I assumed that it'd be similar to Niagara Falls, but...this is just one specific waterfall, (majestic to some degree) that's viewed from a few different observation areas. There's not much to the park other than short hiking trails in nature and a campground. While in comparison, Niagara Falls is one of the great world destinations with an abundance of exploring options. You can use multiple days to admire the magnitude of such an iconic landmark. Although I expected a lot more from Kakabeka Falls, coming to see this with a clear and open mind, overall, I still found it impressive and would recommend it to outdoor and waterfall enthusiasts, lol. There are 3 forms for visiting. You can pay for times... - 2 hour visit - 4 hour visit - All day visit Kakabeka Falls sits right beside the entrance/parking lot so you don't need the entire day to see it. I paid for the 4-hour option which was $8 Canadian or around $6 US. I also purchased a souvenir magnet for $2 as well. There's a boardwalk pathway that navigates around the falls. All you have to do is casually stroll it. It takes 20 - 30 minutes to walk. And just stop at your own accord when you feel like taking a picture. This is the main highlight/feature of the park. For those wanting more hiking/exploring time, here were 3 paths recommended to me by the park ranger... - Mountain Portage Trail - 1.1 km loop - Little Falls Trail - 2.5 km loop - Poplar Point Trail - 3.8 km loop There's also a campground inside the park. They accept travelers with and without reservations. I'd also like to point out the setting. I visited yesterday for the early part of June and the surroundings were perfect. It wasn't hot or humid and simply stopping at different points on the Boardwalk Path to appreciate the sights was worth the small price of admission. Lastly, looking away from the falls was scenic. The river flows down in between a rugged valley gorge and when you're standing high above along the boardwalk path, it makes for special views. Kakabeka Falls can be categorized as an under the radar attraction located just north of the US/Canada border. It's not difficult to access and having time to appreciate a beautiful waterfall backdrop is a winning formula, from my pov.

This state park is best known for a unique waterfall known as the Devil's Kettle. Why such an…read moreinteresting name? Well, it's a waterfall, except half of it plunges into a pothole in solid rock! It used to be unknown where it emerges, with many legends and interesting speculations. However, now scientists have concluded that the separate stream of water reenters the river from underground pretty soon downstream. Boo. Regardless of what is actually happening at Devil's Kettle, the state park is still quite enjoyable. The parking lot has free wifi so if you forgot to pay the entrance fee, you can get it before you depart on your hike. Stop at the composting toilet at the trail head too, while you're at it. The hike itself is very pretty, going through the woods. It's well maintained, and there are several maps on the way so you don't get disoriented. Nearing the waterfall, there are about 176 stairs down heading down to the falls & up on return. There's a small area with river access, where you can view the falls and get sprayed by the mist. Of course, stay on the path and don't get close to the falls since it can get slippery.

Stopped here specifically for Devils kettle and it was quite the sight to see!…read moreAlthough this is only a 2 mile hike, I would say it is not easy. You're pretty much on an incline the whole mile then have to descend ~200 stairs and back up another small incline to get to the kettle. Then climb those stairs to head back home. Make sure to take your time and bring water. Along the way there are plenty of lookouts and rest stops. The only bummer was that the access to the bottom of a smaller waterfall was closed. It looked like there used to be steps and a walk down but it was roped off. Another more adventurous couple scaled down to get some pics but we played it safe. If you're up north, this is a must do hike.

Excellent state park that is free to enter and hike. This also doubles as a rest area for those…read moretraveling on the highway. The lobby has maps and the washrooms. There is a small museum with information about the ways of the Ojibwe, as well as a small gift shop. The shop is staffed with a very helpful park representative who was able to talk a little bit beyond what the museum provided. We did the hike to High Falls. It's the first barrier upstream from Lake Superior, with many other waterfalls and rapids beyond it. Due to this, the Ojibwe developed the Grand Portage, a 9 mile trail that bypasses the treacherous water, to the inland waterways (and out back to Lake Superior - good luck trying to send a boat over the falls!) The hike itself was very nice. Mostly flat with an inclined paved walkway at the end. I didn't do the other hikes due to lack of time, but they appear to be more rugged.

How many times have I driven by and NOT stopped? Too many, definitely too many!…read more Thankfully, the parents were wanted a restroom stop after exiting Canada and before starting the drive to Betty's. (Our camel bladders would have held out for the next planned stop.) We roamed about while they used the facilities & browsed brochures, only to discover some of what we were missing through all of our travels in the area, going back to 2006! The footpaths are easy to navigate and accessible. There are overlooks that provide great views & photo ops - be sure to check out the falls! It's a short walk - great way to stretch the legs & please the eyes.

Nice for a stroll. Great views of some interesting ships passing by too. Go up the pedestrian…read morewalkway that crosses the street for an areal view of the park.

After my agent at Fusion Artists (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/fusion-artists-toronto) chastised me for…read morenot telling her I was heading to Thunder Bay for a day, she told me to say hello to the Sleeping Giant for her. I learned that day that she was not only from Thunder Bay, but that there was a giant. And apparently he nods off from time to time. So, I figured, heck, when in Rome... This being Thunder Bay, however, I elected on going to look at a rock that looked like a snoozing Goliath. One of the best vantage points is Marina Park. Right on the shore of Lake Superior, you're able to walk the length of the park right by the water, taking in the boats moored on the pier, or if so inclined, you can use the skateboard park that's available. I didn't. Being on the west side of Lake Superior, you can well imagine that sunrises here would be fantastic. Of course, there's the Sleeping Giant. As soon as I saw it, I knew what she meant. I saw the head, the body, the whole thing that looks like a big guy taking a nap. My buddies that were with me saw nothing but rocks. But that's okay. They suck at Magic Eye as well. And have no imagination.

Staff is very helpful, parking and road on the way really nice pavement, I think every Canadian…read moreshould pay respect at least once remembering his accomplishment and his resilience to help others such a young age

If you're Canadian, you have to go here. There is no passing Go. There is no collecting $200…read more You go here and you see a monument erected in the name of one of Canada's most famous athletes that never got the chance to fulfill his dream of running across the country to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. His name lives on in many forms, be it the annual Terry Fox charity run or the number of buildings and monuments erected in his honour. This is one of the finest ones I've seen. What makes this monument so grand is the placement. It lies mere feet from the point where his journey was cut short, making it one of the most fitting, poignant, and gripping monuments dedicated to Terry Fox. As a Canadian, or a humanitarian for that matter, you cannot help but be moved.

My primary goal for visiting Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada was to check out 130-foot tall "Niagra of…read morethe North"...Kakabeka Falls. Since I had free time afterwards and still searching for more places to discover...Fort William Historical Park looked like a worthwhile place to finish out a fun filled day in Thunder Bay. Fort William Park lies 24 kilometers (15 miles) southeast of Kakabeka Falls. I arrived at 4pm back in early June and thought I could walk the grounds at my own leisure and learn some history about the park. But entering inside the Visitor Center, you actually are required to sign up for a guided tour. That's the only way to see things. Fortunately, I was able to grab the last remaining tour for the day at 4pm. It lasted 1 hour long till 5pm, when Fort William closes. And according to Google, Fort William is open Monday - Friday from 10am - 5pm. They are closed on weekends. It is $15.82 entrance fee - Canadian, or just under $12 US. Coming to Fort William blindly, I knew nothing about what to expect about the visit other than being a park fanatic. Plus, upon entering Canada from the nearby border with Minnesota, the Ontario Welcome Center mentioned this place as being a popular Thunder Bay attraction. In my own words, Fort William Historical Park is the preservation of land that once was the epicenter for 1800's Canadian fur traders. The park recreates early Thunder Bay indigenous peoples' lives. Stories are resurrected detailing how natives used locally sourced materials from the land to prosper. These recounts exhibit human relationships coexisting and thriving among an everchanging landscape of peoples. Now, lol, according to fwhp.ca..."Fort William is an accurate re-creation of the fur trade era inland headquarters of the North West Company. Each summer, French-Canadian voyageurs, Scottish businessmen, Indigenous Peoples, and others from around the world gather at Fort William for the Great Rendezvous to discuss business, share news and renew friendships". Being from the USA, I had no expectations. And even though I was unfamiliar with any Canadian history, I still appreciated the cultures and stories while being transported back in time. Over the 1-hour tour, the guide takes visitors around the working farm, inside cabin buildings and shares details from life back when. The tour ends back at the Visitor Center. There's a small gift shop to purchase souvenirs before leaving. Overall, the experience was an interesting way to catch a glimpse into early Canadian life. I'm glad I made the effort to stop by. Thank you, Fort William, for having me.

It's not the original site so think of this as more of a movie set. We went last week and did not…read moreknow that is "off season" so everything is sort of shut down. The gal who gave us a tour kept asking us what we wanted to see... Uuummm..... we have no idea what to ask to see since we have never been there. They apparently have a Halloween event at nights so there was a bunch of décor and zombies being stored in a number of the buildings so we only went into a couple of buildings. The tour guide, although very nice, did not pace things well at all. We sat in the merchant building for near 40 mins which left no time to see much else. It was like there was no plan for off season tours. I am sure it is great for kids in the summer but this was not worth the $25 we paid.