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Resort Activities:
bulletGo fishing
bulletCanoe or row a boat around the islands (complimentary boats, canoes and lifejackets available)
bulletSwim
bulletRide bicycles around the islands or into Town (complimentary bicycles available; please bring your own helmet (required by law))
bulletVisit the fox dens
bulletGo on nature walks around the islands--look for wildlife (rabbits, beaver, muskrat, mink, and foxes) and birds (eagles, osprey, herons, etc.)
bulletHave bonfires and roast marshmallows
bulletGaze at stars--see the northern lights and look for falling meteors
bulletRelax and read a book on the bluffs overlooking the channel and St. Joseph Island
bulletPractice your painting, sketching and artwork
bulletWrite a journal
bulletContemplate life
bulletrock hounding - geological observation       (we ask that no rocks or puddingstone be removed from our Islands.)
bulletCanoe- use us as a base and launch canoe at the dock in Desbarats ( 15min ride) and canoe in the protected bay with scattered islands or launch your canoe at Rydall Bank ( 10 min ride ) and canoe up to Otter Tail Lake to Thessalon River along it to Gordon Lake ( 11/2 hrs ) or continue to Rock Lake.  This total adventure return 4 -5 hours.
bulletVoyageur Trails- our connecting trail is located at Bruce Mines Arena - Hwy 638(a sign if posted for the location)http://www.voyageurtrail.ca/

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Lighthouse in the Fall:

bulletEnjoy the fall colours
bulletWatch the November storms
bulletAttend the Journey of Love (The Holy Walk) the last weekend in November:  your guide takes you on a 20-minute walking tour from Nazareth to Bethlehem; on the way you encounter many hostile centurions, beggars, fellow travelers with their donkeys, shepherds with sheep, wealthy wise men, prophets, angels and finally...the manger.  Started in 1991, this 4-day Holy Walk involves hundreds of local volunteers and attracts several thousands of people each year

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Lighthouse in the Winter:
bulletGo cross-country skiing on area trails
bulletGo snowmobiling on area snowmobile trails (on the D106 trail tree line between St. Joseph Island and Bruce Mines and sled the trails of the North Channel or we could be your staging area.)

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The Town of Bruce Mines:
bulletExplore the Bruce Mines Museum
bulletVisit the Simpson Mine Shaft (restored and recreated 1843 copper mine)
bulletBrowse the Library and use the computers to check your e-mail  www.bruceminesandplummerlibrary.ca    
bulletDine at local restaurants (Canadian and German foods)
bulletShop in local stores
bulletCheck out local garage sales and auctions for hidden treasures
bulletAttend the local churches on Sunday
bulletAttend local events such as art shows, strawberry socials, Canada Day celebrations, etc.
bulletAttend local dances and BBQ's
bulletAttend the local Fall Fair in September
bulletFitness Center -located at the Bruce Mines Arena Hwy 638 -fees $5.00 single or $10.00 a family - (Mon. to Sat. 7:00 am - 9:00 pm - Sun. 10:00 - 5:00pm                                        

www.townofbrucemines.com             

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Area Attractions:
bulletGo on guided horseback rides along wilderness trails www.cedarrailranch.com                      
bulletExplore the numerous lakes and hills north of Bruce Mines
bulletShop in neighbouring towns and villages
bulletExplore St. Joseph Island and Old Fort St. Joe
bulletVisit St. Joseph Island artists and artisans
bulletAttend area garage sales and auctions
bulletEnjoy the fall colour tours and the fall Deer Trail Tour of area artists' studios
bulletEnjoy the numerous Community Fall Dinners throughout the area
bulletAttend local fall fair
bulletGolfing - our area has several Golf Courses:                    Thessalon - Livingstone Creek Golf Course 705-842-3002           St Joseph Island - Island Springs 705-246-1400                       Sault Ste. Marie - Crimson Ridge 705-254-4653 -Country Club  705-759-3267- Root River 705-7598776                             

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Sault Ste. Marie:
bulletVisit the Canadian Casino in Sault, Ontario (45 minutes west of Bruce Mines)
bulletVisit the Vegas-Kewadin Casino in Sault, Michigan (60 minutes west of Bruce Mines)
bulletthe Sault has numerous other attractions and activities
bulletview www.sault-canada.com/tourism/index.asp for more tourist information
bulletAgawa Canyon Tour - a 114 mile train tour of some of the world's most beautiful country. Train tours are an all season event.         tel 1-800-242-9287      www.agawacanyontourtrain.com          

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