Welcome to

East Ferris

Your Gateway to Lakefront Adventure

Fall colours on the roadside in the Astorville area.
A kid gets ready to ice fish on Nosbonsing lake.
Illustrated blue and yellow East Ferris badge with a loon in the center, and silhouettes in front of the sun in the background.

Nestled between Northern Ontario's Trout Lake and Lake Nosbonsing, the township of East Ferris is a classic example of rural, small-town charm. Comprised of the villages of Astorville and Corbeil, East Ferris offers its visitors laid-back, outdoor adventures with modern amenities. The township is home to many camps, cottages, and lodges where travellers can relax (or explore the nearby city of North Bay). Don't miss the maple syrup, fresh produce, and fresh-cut flowers to be found at the township's local farms. 

A black and white photo of the Dionna Quintuplets as children taken in 1937.

Did you know?

The Dionne Quintuplets were born on a farm near Corbeil in 1934.

Did you know?

The township has featured in several holiday films, including A Song for Christmas.

Orange candles with the numbers 117

Did you know?

The oldest person in Canada was a Corbeil resident, at 117 years.

A girl playing ball hockey about to hit a ball.

Did you know?

Astorville hosted the first Northern Ontario Ball Hockey Championship.

A dock poking out into Big Moose lake.

High Season

East Ferris blooms with opportunities for outdoor activities. Trout Lake, Lake Nosbonsing and the La Vase River are part of the historic routes travelled by Voyageurs and provide excellent spots for paddling, fishing, and boating. Beaches, trails, and campgrounds in the area invite people to relax, swim, hike or ATV.

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A person in a purple jacket cross country skis through snow covered trees.

Winter In East Ferris

Skating and hockey, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are all easy to find in East Ferris. The East Ferris Winter Carnival brings crowds every year with four days of festive activities, including ice fishing derbies, pancake breakfasts, and a lively hockey tournament. 

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Recommendations

For Outdoor Adventurers

Big Moose Camp and Cozy Camp Cottages make perfect bases for anyone looking to fish, hunt, paddle, boat or ATV in East Ferris. They offer cottage rentals, great fishing opportunities and ATV trail access.

For Nature Lovers

Enjoy a walk through the wetlands on the Corbeil Nature Trail and learn about this unique ecosystem.

For Snowmobilers

Astorville sits right along OFSC TOP Trail D, meaning that snowmobiling here couldn’t be more convenient.

For Cross-country Skiers and Snowshoers

You’ll find 43 km of classic ski trails and 8 km of snowshoe trails winding through the forest at Wasi Cross Country Ski Club.

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