Monthly Archives: June 2012

Wawa, Ontario

Wawa, Ontario (Location) Our efforts on the Beaton Lake breeding bird survey route had to be cut short because of adverse weather conditions – rain and wind. As we drove south from White River, we couldn’t shake the rain and … Continue reading

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Batchawana Bay and Lake Superior Shoreline

Batchawana Bay and Lake Superior Shoreline Last year, when we drove along the Lake Superior shoreline on the way to Sault Ste. Marie, we stopped at a number of locations to take a look at this scenic east coast of … Continue reading

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Wawa, Ontario – Tourist Points of Interest – Northern Lights Falls

Wawa, Ontario – Tourist Points of Interest – Northern Lights Falls A visit to this small falls was on our list from the day before and, once we had completed the breeding bird survey on the Dubreuilville route, we stopped … Continue reading

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Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Dubreuilville, Ontario route

Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Dubreuilville, Ontario route The Beaton Lake survey route of the day before had to be cut short due to adverse weather conditions which continued through to about 4PM. Although the weather did eventually clear a … Continue reading

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Wawa, Ontario – Ontario Visitor Points of Interest – The Wawa Goose

Wawa, Ontario – Ontario Visitor Points of Interest – The Wawa Goose The Goose’s Point of view The TransCanada Highway Circle Route that crosses north of Lake Superior passes within one mile of Wawa, Ontario. On September 17, 1960, dignitaries, … Continue reading

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Wawa, Ontario Visitor Points of Interest – Lion’s Beach

Wawa, Ontario Visitor Points of Interest – Lion’s Beach Lion’s Beach is one of two public beaches on the shores of Wawa Lake. One of the main features of this location, in addition to the nice view of the lake, … Continue reading

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Magpie High Falls

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Magpie High Falls After our visit to the Michipicoten Dump, we were quickly running out of daylight as we headed for the High Falls on the Magpie River. Before getting to that destination, … Continue reading

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – The Michipicoten Dump

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – The Michipicoten Dump Most tourists wouldn’t consider the town dump to be a point of interest but for some, birders in particular, a rural town dump is usually ranked right up near the … Continue reading

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Silver Falls

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Silver Falls Silver  Falls is the overflow spillway of the Mission Hydroelectric Generating Station and changes in waterflow can occur without warning at any time of the year. Signs with stern warnings about … Continue reading

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Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Michipicoten River Cemetery

Wawa, Ontario Tourist Points of Interest – Michipicoten River Cemetery The Michipicoten River is located only a short distance from Government Dock Beach and is readily visible from the roadway. Unlike the nearby Tremblay Flats Cemetery where most of the … Continue reading

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