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One of Canada's largest cities in area, Timmins also boasts one of the richest gold mines in the world and a reputation as a major gold producer. The Porcupine Gold Rush of 1909 transformed “The Porcupine Gold Fields,” as Timmins was formerly known, from a fur-trading center into a mining town virtually overnight.

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Timmins

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Timmins

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Best Western Swan Castle Inn

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Travelodge by Wyndham Timmins

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Super 8 by Wyndham Timmins

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The Senator Hotel & Conference Center

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Timmins

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DESTINATIONTimmins One of Canada's largest cities in area, Timmins also boasts one of the richest gold mines in the world and a reputation as a major gold producer. The Porcupine Gold Rush of 1909 transformed “The Porcupine Gold Fields,” as Timmins was formerly known, from a fur-trading center into a mining town virtually overnight.
NATIONAL PARKBruce Peninsula National Park Along both sides of the Bruce Peninsula, the park encompasses 155 square kilometres (60 sq. mi.). Bruce Peninsula National Park preserves one of the last remaining wild areas in southwestern Ontario; it is the core of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. The backbone of the park is a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, a 725-kilometre (451-mi.) ridge that extends from Queenston Heights on the Niagara River to Tobermory.
NATIONAL PARKFathom Five National Marine Park At the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, Canada's first national marine park protects the wealth of marine history at the bottom of the treacherous channel between the 22 islands off the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin Island
NATIONAL PARKGeorgian Bay Islands National Park is the park's largest island. Trails traverse the island, emerging from park campgrounds, picnic and docking areas. From the walking trails visitors can see various rare species of wildlife, a variety of birds, spectacular landscapes, precious habitats and evidence of the historical past. Summer recreational activities include fishing, hiking, swimming, bicycling, boating, kayaking and canoeing.
NATIONAL PARKHiawatha National Forest With shorelines on lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior, the two portions of the Hiawatha National Forest embrace 893,348 acres of the Upper Peninsula and feature the only Great Lakes lighthouses in the national forest system. The broad western unit extends southward from Munising to Rapid Rivers and includes Big Bay de Noc and Little Bay de Noc. The eastern unit reaches from St. Ignace
NATIONAL PARKHuron Manistee National Forests Some areas require a vehicle pass. A day pass costs $5 and offers access to trailheads, boat and canoe launches, and other day-use recreation sites; passes for other lengths of time also are available. A fee is charged for camping and for watercraft permits. Contact the Huron-Manistee National Forests Headquarters, 1755 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI 49601; phone (231) 775-2421 or (800) 821-6263.
NATIONAL PARKPictured Rocks National Lakeshore Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore extends 40 miles along Lake Superior from Grand Marais to Munising
NATIONAL PARKPukaskwa National Park On the north shore of Lake Superior, 320 kilometres (199 mi.) northeast of Thunder Bay, Pukaskwa (PUCK-a-saw) National Park encompasses 1,878 square kilometres (725 sq. mi.). The park is mostly wilderness that is accessible only by canoe, boat or trail. The entrance at Hattie Cove in the northwestern corner of the park can be reached via Hwy. 627, which extends from Hwy. 17 south and east of the town of Marathon.
EDITOR PICKWhere to Find AAA TourBook Guides and MapsMichelle Palmer04/01/2025 : The AAA TourBook guides provide travel information and are a planning tool for destinations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
ARTICLE51 Romantic Getaways in the U.S. to Fall in Love WithAAA Travel Editor, SMS03/25/2025 : Whether you're looking to stay local or travel the country, AAA has the perfect romantic getaway in the U.S. for you and your partner.
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