Wawa Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Agawa Rock....First Nations Pictographs...

Agawa Rock....First Nations Pictographs..., Wawa

 Greggor58 Says:  These First Nations pictographs are located in the Southern end of Lake Superior Provincial Park....and can be accessed after following a trail from a parking area and then walking along the base of a 98 foot cliff at the edge of Lake Superior.There is a trail and signs mark... 

What to do on a warm summer evening. . .

What to do on a warm summer evening. . ., Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  Take a stroll through the city of Wawa (Haha) and end up at the Handy Store for some good hard ice cream. 

Wawa Lake

Wawa Lake, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  Good for swimming. Excellent fishing. Ideal for boating. Jet ski fun! And just plain nice to look at. 

Wawa Upper Falls

Wawa Upper Falls, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  A short drive off the main highway, the Upper Falls of the Magpie River are adjacent to a pleasant picnic area. The width of the falls is 125 feet, and they have a drop of 75 feet. 

Hotels  

Parkway Motel

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Restaurants  

North of 17 Restaurant: Standard Small-Town Eatery

North of 17 Restaurant: Standard Small-Town Eatery, Wawa

 Babzz Says:  This restaurant was recommended to us by the receptionist at our motel. Standard diner food. Restaurant states that it specialises in steaks, ribs, and pizza. Decent selection of pizzas. I was sceptical of the steak, but I imagine the ribs would be alright. Several pasta... 

Columbia Restaurant & Pizzeria: Okay pizza

Columbia Restaurant & Pizzeria: Okay pizza, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  I'm always glad when I travel to patronize locally owned, non-chain establishments, especially for pizza. So I was glad to go to an authentic Wawa pizzeria. That said, I wasn't really that thrilled with the pie I ordered. The crust was satisfactory, though a bit on the... 

Transportation  

More Trans-Canada Highway

More Trans-Canada Highway, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  "This plaque stands approximately at the halfway point of the Trans-Canada Highway, which runs from St. John's Newfoundland to Victoria British Columbia. The highway's construction, in conjunction with the provinces, was authorized by the federal parliament in 1949. The... 

Fly into Wawa

Fly into Wawa, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  Wawa Lake is a convenient spot to fly into town - if you have a bi-plane! (I wonder if there are any landing fees?) 

Road construction season!

Road construction season!, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  Road Construction is a constant in the life of northwoods communities. (Where I live, we have a saying that there are only two seasons in the year, Winter and Road Construction.)When I drove the Lake Superior Circle Routes, it seemed as if every hundred miles that traffic... 

Shopping  

Rainbow Gifts: Dorothy Gales's Store?

Rainbow Gifts: Dorothy Gales's Store?, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  Lots of knick-knacks, tschoskes, and pot-holders here. I was able to purchase some refrigerator magnets and postcards in this friendly emporium. 

Lake Superior Candles and Soaps: Illumination and Cleanliness in the northwoods

Lake Superior Candles and Soaps: Illumination and Cleanliness in the northwoods, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  Locally produced craft-goods as well as the work of regional artists in different media can be found here. The friendly proprietor gives good information about lodging and restaurants in the area as well! 

Warnings and Dangers  

Tourist Information Centre - Closed for the Season

Tourist Information Centre - Closed for the Season, Wawa

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  The first thing we saw when we exited the Trans-Canada Highway at Wawa was the famous Goose Monument and an attractive red roofed Tourist Information Centre beside it. Wawa advertises itself as a year-round tourist destination, with many special events and activities to lure... 

Moose on the Loose!

Moose on the Loose!, Wawa

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  All along the Trans-Canada Highway in Northern Ontario you will see signs warning of moose crossing the road. Caution should be used, especially at night when the moose are more active and visibility is limited. Shortly after we left Wawa, driving northwest, A HUGE moose... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Silver Falls: Lower Falls

Silver Falls: Lower Falls, Wawa

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  After viewing the Upper Falls, take the short steep narrow trail downstream from the bridge and you will find the lower falls. This impressive cascade empties into a very wide area on the Magpie River where we saw loons and other waterfowl. Just below this spot the Magpie... 

Magpie Scenic High Falls

Magpie Scenic High Falls, Wawa

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  We expected Magpie Scenic High Falls to be an impressive sight, and it even exceeded our expectations. These roaring falls, 75 feet high and 125 feet wide, plunge into a rugged gorge that slices at an angle from the base of the falls. The scene is an enormous display of... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Wawa Salmon Derby
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The big event, every August! The Salmon Derby is headquartered at the Marina in Michipicoten Harbor.

Written Oct 25, 2005

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Mining Memorial

Mining Memorial, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  This shiny red drill commemorates the many significant mines that have operated in and near Wawa over the last century. (There's still excavating for small quantities of gold in the outlying district.) 

Local History

Local History, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  The Michipicoten Canoe Route"The nearby Michipicoten River formed an important link in the canoe route from Lake Superior to James Bay via the Michipicoten, Missinaibi and Moose rivers. The route was probably explored at an early date by the French fur traders who maintained... 

Old Woman Bay - Beach

Old Woman Bay - Beach, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  Old Woman Bay is an especially lovely narbor harbor about 15 miles south of Wawa, in Lake Superior Provincial Park. It's easy to spend a lazy afternoon here. 

Wawa Marina

Wawa Marina, Wawa

 yooperprof Says:  The marina is located in the hamlet of Michipicoten, which is about a mile below the town where the Magpie River enters Lake Superior. No big ocean-going yachts here - just small craft suitable for a turn on the lake. 

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