Sables-Spanish Rivers
This gorgeous region just north of Manitoulin has something to offer for every season.
Just north of Manitoulin Island lies a sprawling four-season community—and the birthplace of broomball. The township of Sables-Spanish Rivers is just to the north of the popular Manitoulin Island and Georgian Bay area. Home to the small and friendly communities of Walford, Massey and Webbwood, Sables-Spanish Rivers lies along the Trans-Canada Highway and is an easily accessible destination for outdoor adventures.
Did you know?
Sables-Spanish River is considered by some to be the birthplace of broomball.
Did you know?
The township was named for the Spanish and Aux Sables rivers.
Did you know?
The area has been a transportation corridor for thousands of years.
High season in Sables-Spanish River
Explore Chutes Provincial Park which offers a quiet campground on the Aux Sables River and a sandy beach in a bend of the river below the falls. Twin Bridges is a popular 6-kilometre in-and-out trail with lovely lookouts over a waterfall and the Seven Sisters cataracts, as well as interpretative panels at the falls lookout that describe the history of the area.
Winter in Sables-Spanish River
Chutes Provincial Park offers walk-in access during the winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or a winter hike—the frozen waterfalls and cataracts are stunning! La Cloche Provincial Park is also nearby for more winter exploration.
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For Birders
Along the river, birders can expect to see a variety of avian life, including sapsuckers, thrushes, chickadees, kinglets, hairy woodpeckers, downy woodpeckers, pileated woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers and vireos.
For Hikers
Experienced hikers can discover the Kitchitwaa Shkwaandem trail (also known as Heaven’s Gate), a rugged, challenging 48-km trail that winds through the La Cloche mountains and a landscape that captivated the Group of Seven. It’s also part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, with a suggested 32-km cycling trip from Massey to Espanola.
For Anglers
For anglers interested in catching walleye, northern pike, lake trout, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass the river is a top destination.
For Paddlers
Classified as a “non-operating park” (which means it doesn’t have visitor facilities), it is a perfect spot for a day trip in a canoe, complete with scenic rock cliffs and sand beaches, with La Cloche Ridge as a backdrop.
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