Winter Adventures at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

Simply outdoors Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park gives quite a lot of enjoyable winter actions for day-use guests of each kind.

Listed here are 5 causes you must add this park to your checklist this winter:

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1. Ontario’s second highest waterfall — frozen!

Kakabeka Falls positive seems neat when all that water freezes.

The most effective locations to see the falls are from the viewing platforms alongside the Boardwalk Path. This brief 750 m stroll wraps across the prime of the falls, with the most effective views on the freeway facet, near the parking zone.

Critically, a digicam is a must have for any winter go to to this neck of the woods.

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2. Nice ski trails

The park gives 15 km of groomed and track-set cross-country snowboarding trails, with loops for newbie, intermediate, and skilled skiers.

Our grooming employees are out on the paths commonly, grooming each basic and skate snowboarding trails for his or her guests.

Guests ought to ensure that they check out the River Terrace Path. It’s the longest within the park at slightly below 10 km, and gives scenic views of the Kaministiquia River, in addition to some difficult hills.

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3. Skate path

Strap in your skates and go for a glide on our 750 m skate path! Entry the path from the park’s Lucken’s Street entrance. Parking and alter hut obtainable on web site. Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. when circumstances allow.

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4. Snowshoeing adventures

Strap in your snowshoes and discover Kakabeka Falls otherwise this winter. We encourage ’shoers to discover the Mountain Portage Path, a simple loop with glorious views of the falls, gorge, and river.

For a bit extra of a problem, check out the Little Falls Path. It includes a steep descent into the river valley the place you’ll be able to see the picturesque Little Falls.

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5. Winter chook residents

Many chook species name Kakabeka Falls house all through the winter. Pileated Woodpeckers, Pine Grosbeaks, and Redpolls often make appearances.

There’s an excellent probability you’ll spot a Bald Eagle across the falls as they typically hunt within the space — like we stated, you’ll be grateful you introduced a digicam.

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What are you ready for?

Maybe the most effective half about winter at Kakabeka Falls is the sense of seclusion; an opportunity to see one of many coolest pure waterfalls in Ontario away from the summer season crowds.

And whereas tenting is closed by way of the winter, day-use guests are greater than welcome to discover and play on any day of the 12 months. It’s solely a brief 25 minute drive from Thunder Bay through Freeway 11/17.

A sound every day car allow or seasonal allow is required whereas within the park (sure, even through the winter).

Guests are inspired to buy their every day car allow on-line earlier than heading out to the park. Now you can do that as much as 5 days prematurely of your arrival date!

For those who’d favor, cease by the park workplace to purchase your allow. Winter workplace hours are 8:30 a.m. to three:45 p.m. every day. You can even buy your every day car allow together with your cellphone by scanning the QR code posted on the park entrance and on the Kaministiquia Ski Hut or by calling 1-888-668-7275.