Camping

Nature lovers and recreation enthusiasts will find true wilderness treasures in Algoma Country with a camp & wildlife experience. This region is home to the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve, the world’s largest crown game preserve. This beautiful sanctuary is located in the heart of the Canadian Shield and encompasses 2 million acres of Algoma’s landscape. Moose, black bears, bald eagles and loons are just some of the wildlife that live in the preserve. It is not unusual to see animals oblivious to human disturbances. There are amazing opportunities to photograph wildlife in their natural surroundings. Enter the preserve by road through the town of Chapleau. Or enter by canoe with a local outfitter to follow historic waterways that flow from Lake Superior and Hudson Bay from the height of land that bisects the preserve.

Bird watchers will love Algoma because it is a gold mine for many different species of birds. It’s home to a variety of owls, sandpipers and flycatchers. Bald eagles, loons, gulls, grouse, woodpeckers and different kinds of waterfowl are also found here. There have been over 95 confirmed species of birds that live in Algoma during different times of the year. The untouched beauty of Algoma Country has made it a birdwatcher’s haven.