Sudbury Trip Ideas
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TRIP IDEAS Sudbury was founded as a nickel-mining town in 1883. Today, it’s grown into the largest city in Northern Ontario with a cosmopolitan urban core, surrounded by many smaller communities, 300 lakes and seemingly endless natural wonders. DAY 1 – SCIENCE AND THE CITY 1 SCIENCE NORTH The first stop on your two-day tour is one of Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist destinations—Science North. You can literally spend all day here and not run out of things to do. There’s a 3D IMAX, Planetarium, Vale Cavern, Nature Exchange, Butterfly Gallery—and that’s just for starters. 2 JIM GORDON WALKWAY 1 2 It’s hard to pry yourself away from the fantastic exhibits at Science North, but when you’re ready, head out to the Jim Gordon Boardwalk. Stretch your legs and get some fresh air as you walk along the shore of Ramsey Lake, just south of the city’s downtown core, to Bell Park. Picnic time! 3 DYNAMIC EARTH & THE BIG NICKEL Next up is Dynamic Earth, an interactive earth science museum that builds on the city’s mining heritage. Focusing on geology and the city’s mining 3 history, you’ll find plenty of interesting, hands-on exhibits. Before you leave, A.Y. JACKSON don’t forget to take a selfie with the Big Nickel. LOOKOUT WINDY LAKE 144 DAY 2 – ARTFUL ADVENTURES Directions from city centre: 34 min (22 miles/36km) via Regional Rd 35 and ON-144 N 4 ART GALLERY OF SUDBURY MALEY NOTRE DAME Start your second day with a little culture, care of the Art Gallery of Sudbury. 4 5 Housed in a turn-of-the-century mansion, the gallery celebrates local and LASALLE contemporary works of art. Attend one of the many exhibitions, lectures, art BARRYDOWNE classes, or special events. If a work catches your eye, you can buy it at NEW SUDBURY FALCONBRIDGE the boutique. FROOD CENTRE 5 A.Y. JACKSON LOOKOUT NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL BORÉAL 17 ART GALLERY KINGSWAY OF SUDBURY HOWEY DR If you’re a fan of classic art, you’ve definitely got to pay a visit to A. Y. RAMSEY LAKE Jackson Lookout. Named after the famed Group of Seven artist, the JIM GORDON WALKWAY lookout offers an epic view of High Falls as it cascades nearly 200-feet to the BIG NICKEL DYNAMIC EARTH Sudbury Basin. There are three hiking trails and many picnic areas to explore SCIENCE NORTH as well. 144 LAKE LAURENTIAN HWY 55 CONSERVATION AREA A.Y. JACKSON PARIS LOOKOUT REGENT WINDY LAKE 144 17 17 LONGLAKE Directions from city centre: 34 min (22 miles/36km) via Regional Rd 35 and ON-144 N 69 MALEY NOTRE DAME LASALLE BARRYDOWNE NEW SUDBURY FALCONBRIDGE FROOD CENTRE SUDBURYTOURISM.CA NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL BORÉAL 17 ART GALLERY KINGSWAY OF SUDBURY HOWEY DR RAMSEY LAKE JIM GORDON WALKWAY BIG NICKEL DYNAMIC EARTH SCIENCE NORTH 144 LAKE LAURENTIAN HWY 55 CONSERVATION AREA PARIS REGENT 17 17 LONGLAKE 69.