Mayor’s Welcome 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us in different ways, but 2021 is full of possibilities! We hope the vaccines gives us hope for the future and get life back to normal so we all get the opportunity to enjoy our area this summer. As usual, we always look for the opportunity to WELCOME EVERYONE TO OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY!
The Temagami Area, which incorporates the Town of Te- magami and Marten River, is surrounded by many lakes, including Lake Temagami. These lakes offer some of the finest fishing, boating, camping, canoeing, and hiking areas in North America. The area is also home to one of the last old growth forests in Ontario. Whatever brings you to Temagami, I encourage you to visit our many and varied tour- ist attractions. Be certain to visit our local shops to experience the friendly hospitality of our small town and the amazing talents of our many local art- ists and artisans. I encourage you to visit often and to stay a while. I am confident that once you do, the Temagami area will become one of your most enjoyed locations to visit, vacation, relax and once you do, no doubt you will want to return, often. - Mayor Dan O Experience Temagami, Make Your Stay An Adventure Welcome To Temagami … home of magnificent old growth pine forests, smooth blue waters, brilliantly white powder snow, and bountiful fish and wildlife. An outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise! Table of Contents 1 Essential Services Emergency 911 Nature at It’s Finest 2 Highway Information 511 Temagami Fire Tower 3 Ambulance Wishin’ You Were Fishin’/Temagami Petro/ Municipality of Temagami 4 Temagami 705-569-3434 Our Daily Bread/Century 21/Ojibway Family Lodge 5 Marten River 705-474-7400 Temagami Train Station 6 Fire Department Temagami 705-569-3232 Tourist Information Centre 7 Marten River 705-892-2280 History of Temagami 8 Forest Fires 888-863-3473 Marten River 9 Northland Traders/Temagami Property O.P.P. 888-310-1122 Management Services/Wilson Lake Cottages/ Medical Center Temagami 705-569-3244 MacLeod’s Printing/Gooderham Photography/ 10 Brian Feeney Plumbing, The Clozer/ Post Office 705-569-3444 Temagami Marine Service Clubs Temagami First Nation 11 Royal Canadian Legion Br.408 705-569-3350 Grey Owl 12 Temagami Lions Club 705-569-3252 Great Spirit Lodge/Camp Wanapitei/J&J Plowing & Temagami Arena 705-569-3274 Temagami Community Barging/Temagami Electical Services/Bob’s Back 13 705-569-3737 Country Paddles/Northwaters & Langskib Foundation Lakeland Airways/Three Buoys/ Temagami Municipal Office 705-569-3421 14 Lake Herridge Lodge Temagami Public Library 705-569-2945 Max Propane/Lowell Lake Lodge/Realty Execu- Tourist Information Center 705-569-3344 15 tives/Temagami Cannabis Co./Peacock Woodcraft Churches Hiking 16, 17 St. Simon’s Anglican Church SUNDAY 10AM WINTER: SUN. 2PM Canoeing 18 St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church SUMMER: SAT. 4PM Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing 19 SUNDAY Heritage Reformed Church Furoy’s Insulation/JB’s Small Engines/Bay Lee Mac 9:30AM & 5:30PM Camp/Placid Bay Lodge 20 Gramp’s Place/Docks Plus/Papa John’s Place 21 K&S Natural Gas and Propane Services/Temagami Shores Inn & Resort/South Temiskaming C.F.D.C 22 Hunting 23 Fishing 24 Temagami Area Fish Involvement Program 25 Temagami Community Market 26 Temagami Community Foundation/Haileybury Golf Club/Heritage Reformed Church/ 27 Brownlee Equipment ATVing 28 Snowmobiling 29 Gerry Gooderham Temagami Big Canoe 30 Front and back cover photos by: Temagami the Beautiful 31 Heather Reid (Heather Reid Photography) Business Directory 32-35 Area Maps 36, 37 Layout by: Krista Blais Page 1 Nature at it’s Finest Temagami and nature are synonymous Temagami certainly cannot be explained without the mention of na- ture. The crystal clear water rippling past your canoe casting sunbursts in the summer as you paddle by herons, beavers, and squirrels. The crunch of leaves underfoot in the fall as you me- ander through the towering pines and wilting ferns. Perhaps the crisp cold winter air pressing against your face while you snowshoe or ice fish is what you prefer. What about the spring? The glorious warm sun shining down as the days grow longer with the arrival of spring peepers and the departure of ice, producing hope and a curiosity that only mother nature can satisfy. In Temagami there is beauty in everything. The red and white pine trees that put Temagami on the map are not to be missed in their nobility and splendor. They house squirrel families and birds nests creating microcosms for the whole forest to enjoy. The water runs so deep and clear that you would only dream of swimming through it before finding out that it is in fact real and just as joyous as you thought you could only imagine. In the winter you can follow the tracks of dozens of animals through the snow covered forest floor. Be it the obvious slide marks of an otter or the prolific and easily identified tracks of a snowshoe hare. If you are lucky you may come across the tracks of lynx or moose, and if it truly is your lucky day you may glimpse one of these majestic creatures. I wait for the day that I open the the- saurus and beside the word nature the word Temagami sits synonymous.
Article by: Dominque Nobes (Temagami Outdoors) · Fox: Kimberly Bricker (The Sky’s the Limit Photography) Loon: Heather Reid (Heather Reid Photography) · Background: Krista Blais
Page 2 Temagami Fire Tower Located at the summit of Caribou Mountain, the original 45-foot-high wooden fire tower was built in 1910; this structure was later demolished in the late 1930s. Following this, an 85-foot-high light steel fire tower was built in its place which was later demolished and sent over the side of the cliff in 1961 due to severe rusting (which can still be seen today when you look down). In the same year, the 100-foot steel fire tower that now marks the Temagami skyline was built by seven forest rangers; and was used by the MNRF for 25 years.
The tower was restored in 1998 and was dedicated to the Ministry of Natu- ral Resources' Forest Rangers. The Forest Ranger Interpretive Centre can be found at the tower’s base to learn about the lifestyle of the rangers who once manned that site, and many others like it. The magnificent panoramic view from the cupola at the tower’s top extends in excess of 40 kilometres and offers many sights, in- cluding: deep-blue lakes, the old growth for- est, the village of Temagami, the Ontario Northland railway, its sister fire tower at Ma- ple Mountain (on a clear day), and so much more! If you’re lucky, you will see the Beaver float plane from Lakeland Airways take-off and land in Lake Temagami’s Portage Bay. The tower stands 400-feet above the town and 1300-feet above sea level, and is just a short drive off of Highway 11 down O’Con- nor Drive and Jack Guppy Way. For those who are not a fan of heights, the site also of- fers viewing platforms from the tower base- level and various hiking trails through the Come and climb the White Bear Old Growth Forest. Temagami Fire Tower, Article & background photo: Krista Blais a natural high! Photo by: Kimberly Bricker (The Sky’s the Limit Photography)
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Temagami Train Station
In 1904, when the railway line connecting New Liskeard and North Bay reached Temagami, a wooden frame train station was erected to serve as a restau- rant and railway depot. Once the tourism potential of the area was recognized, a more permanent structure was built in 1907 by the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway (now the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission). This station was of boulder masonry on a concrete basement with a red tile roof. Un- fortunately, this structure tragically burned down in 1908, but a new station was rebuilt in within the year. In 1943 the tile roofing was replaced with shingles and the structure remained relatively unaltered until 1976 when an internal fire de- stroyed the original oak paneling and cathedral ceiling. Since then, the station has been restored to very closely resemble its original state, with renovations that al- lows it to be used year-round. Until 2012 the Temagami Train Station was a stop for the Northlander but then the service by Ontario Northland was discontinued. The building is currently owned by the Municipality of Temagami and houses the Tourism Information Centre (managed by the Temagami & District Chamber of Commerce), the Temagami Community Foundation office, and the Living Te- magami Arts & Culture Centre. Article & background photo by: Krista Blais Photo by: Kimberly Bricker (The Sky’s the Limit Photography) Page 6 Tourist Information Centre Since 2017, the Temagami & District Chamber of Commerce has operated the Tourist Information Centre at the historic Temagami Train Station. With entrance on the track-side at the north-end of the sta- tion, the information centre operates 7-days-a-week during the summer season (from June to August) and has reduced hours during the winter season. Up- to-date operating hours can be found on our website (www.temagamiinformation.com), Instagram (@temagamichamber) or Facebook (@temagamichamber). The Temagami Train Station is wheelchair accessible. During the summer of 2020, the information centre had over 4,000 visitor’s, and Chamber person- nel responded to over 600 emails and 400 phone calls. Stop by to learn more about the area , local at- tractions, events and accommodations. The infor- mation centre has a wide variety of brochures, pam- phlets, and maps that are sure to suit your needs! Also a selection of Temagami souvenirs.
Article by: Ashley Blais Photos by: Krista Blais Page 7 History of Temagami The town of Temagami was founded in 1902 by Dan O’Connor, who recognized it’s unique beauty and enthusiastically promoted tour- ism. However, originally the village of Temagami started as a rest stop on the portage from Snake Lake to Lake Temagami. The first notable econom- ic opportunity was the fur trade with the Hudson’s Bay Post in 1834. Temagami’s elders describe the turn of the century as the “canoe era” marked by the establishment of the district’s earliest camps such as: Keewaydin, the Ronnoco Hotel (AKA Minawassi Hotel - founded by Dan O’Connor), A.L. Cochrane’s Camp Temagami, the Lady Evelyn Ho- tel, “Granny” Turner’s Lakeview House, and Wabikon Camp. The town also thrived for several years on the mining and lumber- ing industries. The Northern Ontario Railway came through Temagami in 1905 and the Ferguson Highway (Highway 11) was completed be- tween Temagami North and North Bay in 1927. For years the people of Lake Temagami relied upon boat services for travelling. In the 1920s and 1930s, Perron and Marsh (north) and Ted Guppy's Temagami Navigation Company (south) serviced the lake. In 1944, the Temagami Boat Company was purchased by the Temiskaming & Northern On- tario Railway (Ontario North- land), who decided to retire Belle, the last passenger steam- er in northern Ontario, in 1945; the boat was dismantled on the shore of Muddy Waters Bay of James Martin Collection Lake Temagami. Article revised by: Bob & Helen Molyneaux Background photo by: Kimberly Bricker (The Sky’s the Limit Photography)
Page 8 Marten River
Marten River, known as the gateway to the Temagami region with its pris- tine waterways and magnificent wilderness, is located 30 minutes south of Te- magami’s town center on Highway 11. Even though the population of Marten Riv- er may be small, what it has to offer is enormous; fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, canoeing, ATVing, dining…the opportunities are endless! The adventure potential in Marten River is abundant…from fishing the crystal-clear lakes and rivers for prize lake trout, walleye, smallmouth bass, jumbo perch, and pike to hiking, ATVing, or snowmobiling on hundreds of kilometres of trails and old log- ging roads…there is something for everyone. Speaking of logging, reawaken log- ging of the past at the historic Logging Camp at Marten River Provincial Park. Hunting large or small game, such as black bear, moose, grouse, and migratory birds, is another area of allure for many outdoor enthusiasts to Marten River. Marten River offers a wide selection of accommodations for visitors, such as: camping with tents or RVs at the provincial park or private campgrounds and renting cottages from independent lodges who offer a variety of packages from basic housekeeping to all inclusive plans. For anyone looking for adventure or rejuvenating solitude, Marten River is calling your name! Article by: Krista Blais Photos by: Heather Reid (Heather Reid Photography) Page 9 Page 10 Temagami First Nation
The Bear Island Indian Reserve is one square mile of land, mostly rock, in the middle of Lake Temagami. The Families of the Temagami First Nation have occupied the lands and waters in the Temagami area as stewards for thousands of years. The Temagami First Nation is the Body Politic of the 800 Teme-Augama Anishnabai, who are presently recognized as Indians under the Indian Act of Canada. The Bear Island Indian Reserve community, which in- cludes 250 permanent residents and the government institutions of the Te- magami First Nation, preserves the integrity of Teme-Augama Anishnabai as the stewards of n’Daki Menan. Anthropologists have stated that Bear Island was likely one of the first places that humans (Teme-Augama Anishnabai Ancestors) inhabited in the Temagami area. They say this because the Tower Hill is one of the highest points of land on Lake Temagami. The grandparents of the present day Te- magami First Nation began to reside on Bear Island during the summer, when the Hudson Bay Post was established in 1872.
Article and photos from: temagamifirstnation.ca Background: Gerry Gooderham (Gooderham Photography)
Page 11 Grey Owl
Grey Owl, one of Canada’s best-known early authors, spell-binding lecturer, and early conserva- tionist started his woodsman’s life in Temagami as Archie Belaney in 1907. It was over 100 years ago 19-year-old Englishman Archie Belaney was learn- ing how to hunt, trap, and survive in the forests of Timiskaming with Bill Guppy’s family. He arrived in Timiskaming the previous sum- mer as a naïve 18-year-old and was taken in by the Guppy’s. In the spring of 1907 Bill, Archie and Bill’s two brothers headed to Temagami on snowshoes looking for work. Here, Archie developed his love for native people and nature. By the time he moved on to Biscotasing in 1912, he had married Angele Egwuana on Bear Island in 1910, learned the Ojibway language and how to survive in the bush, and was now known as Grey Owl.
Photo from: www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/belaney_as.shtml
Did you know? There are over 1,000 kilometres of shoreline surrounding Lake Temagami
Temagami’s canoe route system spans 2,400 km, which is the largest network in North America
Temagami has more registered archaeological sites than anywhere else in northern Ontario
There are 4 magnificent and accessible old growth pine forests in Temagami: White Bear, Temagami Island, Obabika North, and Blueberry Lake
Page 12 Background: Gerry Gooderham (Gooderham Photography) Page 13
White Bear Forest
This old growth forest, located just east of Te- magami, takes its name from the last chief of the Teme Augama Anishnabai tribe before Europeans arrived; Chief White Bear. In 1928, the Gillies Bros logging company won the logging rights for an ar- ea surrounding Cassels and Rabbit Lake, but left 800 hectres of the White Bear Forest undisturbed for the enjoyment of future generations. Notably, in 1992, Goulard Lumber was granted permission by the MNR to log this area, and it is thanks to the passionate groups and individuals who fought against this that the pristine forest is intact today. In 1997 the White Bear Forest was declared a con- servation area by the MNR. In certain areas of the White Bear Forest, 200- 300 year-old-trees can commonly be found, with the oldest tree accurately aged being a 400 year- old red pine discovered in 1999. There are several water and land access points to the White Bear Forest Trails, and more than 17 km of trails to ex- plore for all difficulty levels. Further, the forest is home to one of Canada’s oldest portages, dating back to over 3,000 years-old. In the interior of the White Bear Forest, pine gi- ants that have diameters (DBH) of over 36” can be found, along with many unique plants species and countless varieties of mushrooms. For a map of the White Bear Forest Trails, visit our website or the Information Centre at the Te- magami Train Station. Article and photo by: Krista Blais
Page 16 Temagami Island Article by: Krista Blais Photo by: Gerry Gooderham (Gooderham Photography) Just a 1km paddle from the end of the Lake Temagami Access Road, a series of trails that bring you through one of the most-dense old growth forests in Ontario awaits. This series of trails are located on the northern half of Temagami Island, which is also classified as a conservation reserve. The trees on the island are com- monly around 250 years-old, with white pine dominating the landscape. A map of Temagami Island’s Trails is available at the Tourist Information Centre at the Te- magami Train Station, or on our website. Ottawa-Temiskaming Highland Trail Article information: www.nastawgantrails.org/trail_detail.php?trail_detail_id=11 Photo by: Penny St. Germain This trail is not as well travelled in Killar- ney or Algonquin Parks. There are not a lot of sections over rough ground, but you go up and down plenty of hills. The trail is marked with white paint blazes and, where there are no trees, with or- ange ribbons and on open rock sections with rock cairns. The northern section of the trail gets more use and clearing as it has many sections used for day hikes. A trail map is available at the Information Centre at the Temagami Train Station.
Page 17 Canoeing For the more adventurous who want to leave civilization be- hind, the Temagami region contains over 8,000 square kilometers of wa- ter which provides over 2,000 kilo- meters of interconnection canoe routes. Hundreds of rock and pine clad lakes, adjoining wetlands and wild rivers provide breathtaking scenery and a wide diversity of wildlife. The unique and varied features of this area have been recognized in several water- way and wilderness provincial parks. Sparkling Lakes, tall pines, rocky ridges and great campsites have made Ontario’s high ground the third most popular canoeing destination in the world. Lady Evelyn- Smooth Water Wilderness Park contains scenic look-outs at Maple Mountain, and Ontario’s highest point, the Ishpatina Ridge (683 me- ters or 2,275 feet high). Other popular points include miles of hiking and several scenic waterfalls. Obabika River Waterway Park extends southwest along Lady Evelyn Lake, Diamond Lake, and the Obabika River. The Obabika River con- tains wetland committees that are famous with nature photographers for moose observation. Running to the Northwest is Sturgeon River Waterway Park with over 60 sets of rapids providing early season whitewater fun! Completing the loop back to Lady Evelyn- Smooth Wa- ter Park is the Solace Water Park with its classic flat-water paddling through pristine lakes. Over 20 ca- noe routes are well documented in the “Temagami Canoe Routes Map” available at the Information Centre in the Temagami Train Station.
Silhouette & background: Heather Reid (Heather Reid Photography) Group: Camp Keewaydin
Page 18 Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
The vast network of trails in the Temagami region are perfect for sum- mer adventures such as hiking and por- taging, but they are also magnificent sources of fun during the winter season as well! Just when you think you have seen it all, wait until you experience the Temagami landscape dressed in a layer of white. With many of the birds winter- ing southward and the bare trees pre- pared to take on the harsh winter, the silence and solitude of winter in Te- magami is waiting to rejuvenate your senses. Spending the day exploring the winter landscape by foot, where the swoosh of skis or the tromp of snow- shoes are the only sounds you make, presents the opportunity to encounter magnificent wildlife, such as wolves, moose, or rabbits. Then, with many lodges in the region offering winter ac- commodations, you can finish your day of refreshing winter adventuring by co- zying up in a comfy cabin and dreaming up your next adventures! The winter silence in the Temagami wilderness will rejuvenate your senses Article & photos by: Krista Blais Background: Heather Reid (Heather Reid Photography)
Page 19 Did you know? Where the five elongated arms of Lake Temagami meet is called the “hub”
The deepest point of Lake Temagami is approximately 107 meters
Temagami’s name originates from the Anishinaabe name “Teme Augama” meaning “deep water by the shore”
Page 20 Community Events Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, all 2021 community event details can be found on our website (www.temagamiinformation.com/ events.html) OR on Facebook and Instagram!
@temagamichamber
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Hunting A connection with the forest around you Imagine walking around the forest, down old logging roads and trails, roaming through the forest of Temagami. Waking up to a cool crisp morning, wandering in search of a specific spe- cies, until the sun setting in the horizon. Your feet, the roots connecting you with the ground below, your eyes peeled for the sight of movement. The Majestic Moose walking the for- est, or the feathers of the grouse flocking around, the quick skip of a Snowshoe Hare or sitting mo- tionless, patiently waiting for waterfowl. All in sync, the forest is their home. Creating a lifetime of memories with friends and family, forming a special bond with nature, yourself and the people around you. A feeling of respect for the animals, the forest and the gift’s it can provide to us. A sense of accomplishment rushes through you. This is the true meaning of Hunting! Temagami and its vast wilderness have an abundance of hunting opportuni- ties, from large game like moose and black bear, to small game like Ruffed and Spruce Grouse, Snowshoe Hare and the variety waterfowl species. Trapping is also a large part of the hunter/ gatherer life, using your senses to understand the way particular species live, their environment and travel patterns. Many Outfitters in the area offer a variety of hunting opportunities, with the options of Moose Tags, Spring or Fall Black Bear Hunts, with accommodations, guiding service, meal options, processing, and packaging services, all to ensure your hunting experience is second to none. Please consider one of many outfitters in Temagami to help you plan an unforgettable trip of a lifetime! Always check local MNRF Regulations when planning your trip. Remember to wear ORANGE and always respect the environment for future generations to enjoy for years to come!
Article & photos: Nathalie St. Amour (Lake Herridge Lodge & Resort) Page 23 FUN FACT The world record live release Walleye (34” Fishing long) was caught in Lake Temagami! Welcome to a fishing paradise! Temagami is a very well-known fishing desti- nation! Not only are the lakes loaded with trophy-sized fish, but the crystal-clear waters and stunning views will make your experience unforgettable. This area boasts un- precedented fishing opportunities and is a multi-angler’s dream in any season with vast species such as Lake Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake White- fish, Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Splake, and (the rare and Kimberly Bricker sought after) Aurora Trout – just to name a few! Early ice is a great time to explore the smaller MNR stocked lakes in the Temagami area where splake, brook trout, lake trout and rainbow trout can be found (and some are open to angling all year); some lakes receive upwards of 6,000 new trout every year! Lake Temagami itself also has very much water to explore. Whitefish and Walleye are both highly sought after when ice fishing. For Whitefish, spreaders with minnows are a popular choice and a little cleo or pickerel rig are popular for Walleye. Lake Trout love the deep cold water and can grow into the 20, 30 and even 40 lb range! Big spoons with minnows are a popular option for targeting these lake giants! The long weekend in May marks the opening of most fish species in the area. Spring/early summer is a great time to catch a trophy pike as they can be found in shallow weedy bays feeding and sunning. While the water is cold, take advantage of the trout that can be found in less than 20ft of water. Walleye and bass can be found in rocky/weedy areas and can be tricked with worms, min- nows or minnow type Rapala hard baits. It is al- ways encouraged to release the larger fish as they play a key role in fish reproduction in the lakes.
Always check the latest fishing regulations before heading out to be sure you are only targeting fish that are in season. Matt Fuller Article & background by: Matt Fuller Page 24 Temagami Area Fish Involvement Program Giving nature a hand TAFIP was founded in 1985 as a non-profit or- (1) ganization. The program is run by volunteers and their goal is to maintain a healthy walleye population in Te- magami lakes in co-operation with the fishing and tourism community. The hatchery facility is a bell jar operation that (2) can incubate 2 million walleye eggs at a time. The eggs are collected by volunteers (1) in the spring when the water temperature reaches 5°C. Eggs are fertilized at the collection site (2) and transported to hatching jars at the hatchery where incubation takes 14-21 days. After hatching (3), the majority of walleye fry are (3) transported to MNRF approved area lakes where they are released. Roughly 20% of the fry are moved to two holding ponds where they are grown to fingerlings (1.5 to 2 inches long) (4). The fingerlings are then removed from the ponds and stocked in designated area lakes. Since inception, hatchery volunteers have (4) stocked area lakes with over 15 million walleye fry and fingerlings. Over the years, TAFIP volunteers have completed spawning site rehabilitation on various lake sites to maintain and enhance the walleye production for future generations (5). In 2020, due to COVID-19, the egg collection was (5) cancelled but volunteers still completed major up- grades to hatchery infrastructure and spawning sites. The hatchery program is funded by public donations (E-transfer: [email protected] OR mail: Box 88 Temagami, ON P0H2H0). Article & photos: Ike Laba (President) & Krista Blais Page 25
SUNDAY ATVing Temagami—where adventure is calling your name! Whether you’re looking for a smooth scenic ride, taking in the beauty of the Old Growth trails, or ready to get stuck in some mud, Temagami has it all! It is not uncommon to experience animal sightings such as moose, lynx, fox, and deer while out exploring! There are endless trails that can take you from one end of the district to the other, and knowledgeable experts in the area to share the best routes with you. With various accommodation options in the area, you have a wide variety of places to choose from— some even specialize in ATV/UTV packages! Any season, any weather— Temagami is an amazing getaway for those looking to experience it all, solo or in groups!
Article by: Shaelyn Turcotte Photos & background by: Kevin McNamara
Page 28 Snowmobiling
Joanne Van Manen
Welcome to Temagami, your snowmobile haven. From the seasoned rider to the first-timer, long range or stay-and-play sledder, we have something for everyone. Follow the trails through our renowned Old Growth Forests or over the rugged Canadian Shield, we can assure you the views are amazing. Temagami is strategically located on the main OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) A-trail which is beautifully maintained by the Tri-Town Sno Travellers. We also have numerous back country trails down old logging roads and along canoe routes. There are ample accommodations available at our local motel and area lodges, whether you require a launching point for a long tour or a cozy place to return to after your ride. Our Northern hospitality is the warmest!
Article by: Joanne Van Manen (Docks Plus Temagami) Photos & background by: Kimberly Bricker (The Sky’s the Limit Photography)
Page 29 This endeavor is the brainchild of David Wilfong (Director of Maintenance, Keewaydin Camps, Temagami). He explains: “It was March 2019 while visiting a friend in Killarney, ON who was working on building the World’s Largest Paddle that I thought Te- magami could use a unique attraction of its own to honour its Century old tourism attraction, the vast lake and scenic backcountry that so many have travelled here to explore, and I couldn’t think of anything more symbolic than the Canoe. Then we would build the World’s Largest, it would replicate the traditional Wood & Canvas style of Canoe that still has a strong presence here on the Lake. The cur- rent record is 42’, so with a size of 50’ it should hold its reputation for many years.” First, a form will be constructed which the Canoe will be built on. Then, the Canoe will be set up at an accessible location in town to allow people from near and far to see and learn about how these Canoes are made. It was decided to locate the Big Canoe at the Temagami Train Station mounted on large supports, provid- ing a new photo opportunity for all as they journey along Hwy 11. Not only a show- piece Dave also wanted this canoe to be a fully functional, with the ability to use it for special occasions such as Temagami festivals or National celebrations. This project will be made possible by donation; the initial start up fund was created by the group who first presented the idea and the Town of Temagami have a trust fund set up where donations to the Project are accepted (with a Tax re- ceipt). To follow along the Project’s progress, search “Temagami Big Canoe” on Facebook or follow @temagami_big_canoe on Instagram. Once it is finished, you will be able to tag yourself to the Big Canoe when sharing your pictures. With the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year, this project experienced some delays. However, the project is expected to be completed in late summer of 2021. In 2020, the project received an Indigenous Arts Council Grant for video documentary and Indigenous art purposes. Once completed, local artist James Faubert will be adding his touch to the monumental project. Article & photos by: Dave Wilfong Background: Krista Blais
Page 30 Uncrowded, open free-space, full of surprises and magnificence! What an unimaginable year 2020 has been. One need not expand on the state of the world as it has been said so many times., although we can look back in 2020 to some incredible photographic events. Temagami was the perfect place to view and capture each event; the Comet NEOWISE, the Perseids, Mars 2020, the Great Conjunction, and many great eve- nings with the Milky Way. Astrophotography and Temagami are the perfect match as darks skies and pristine views are a daily occurrence. You will always find a beautiful sunset or morning sunrise with fog shrouded islands. By day or night one of the most spectacular places to photograph is Lake Temagami and the surrounding mainland; peace and tranquility abound. Temagami has it all! With amazing vistas, sunsets, natural scenes of rivers and flora and fauna. Jump on your sled, snowshoes, or skis and explore the Tower on Caribou Mountain or the White Bear trails. Drive up the Access Road to view a number of small rivers, lakes and trails; you will see eagles, moose, deer, and bear. In the summer go by boat to the Old Growth forests on Temagami Island or Obabika Lake. Camp on any of the hundreds of campsites on any of the hundreds of islands, take an early morning boat or canoe ride to go fishing and experience the loons waking and calling. As a full time photographer, I have traveled the world and photographed some of the most incredible scenery imaginable but Temagami still never fails to shine for me. Do not be surprised if you run in to me or another photographer out capturing that beauty. Cheers!
Article & photos: Gerry Gooderham (Gooderham Photography) Page 31 Business Directory Phone Instagram / Facebook Website @active1sfs Active 1 Source for Sports 705-647-5507 @Active1SourceForSports www.sourceforsports.com @alphadograwnorth Alpha Dog Raw 519-377-0270 @ADRNorthBay www.alphadograw.shop 519-507-2660 Bob’s Back Country Paddles @BobsBackcountryPaddles www.bobsbackcountrypaddles.com 705-237-8711 Brian Feeney Plumbing/The Clozer 1-855-592-5888 @TheClozer.PreventFrozenPlumbing www.theclozer.ca Brownlee Equipment 705-563-2212 @Brownlee.Equipment www.bequip.ca Century 21 Blue Sky Region Reality 705-569-4500 Pauline Lockhart Century 21 Temagami www.c21temagami.net Inc.—Pauline Lockhart Docks Plus Temagami 705-569-4600 Docks Plus Temagami www.docksplustemagami.ca @findlaysdrugstore Findlay’s Drugstore 705-647-0094 @FindlaysDrugstore www.findlaysdrugstore.ca @furoyinsulation Furoy’s Insulation 705-897-2805 @furoysinsulation www.furoyinsulation.ca @gooderham.photography Gooderham Photography 705-237-8080 @GOODERHAM.PHOTOGRAPHY www.gooderham.photoshelter.com/index Gramp’s Place 705-569-3825 @GrampsPlace N/A J&J Plowing and Barging 705-569-4419 N/A www.jandjtemagami.com JB’s Small Engines 705-569-2629 N/A N/A Julian Davies Construction 705-648-9822 N/A K&S Natural Gas & Propane 705-569-2665 K & S Natural Gas & Propane Services www.kenmaurice.com Services 705-787-8246 @kennedy_insurance Kennedy Insurance Brokers 705-472-5950 @kennedyinsurancebrokers www.kennedyinsurance.ca @lakeland_threebuoys Lakeland Airways 705-569-3455 Lakeland Airways & Three Buoys www.lakelandairways.ca Houseboats @living.temagami Living Temagami Arts & Culture 705-650-1191 www.livingtemagami.ca @LivingTemagamiART @localauthenticity Local Authenticity 905-220-3700 www.localauthenticity.ca @localauthenticity Longshot Diamond Drilling Ltd. 705-569-3558 N/A N/A MacLeods Printing & Specialty 705-569-3710 @MacLeodsPrintingSpecialtyAdvertising www.macleodsprinting.com Advertising Max Propane 705-494-6138 @MaxPropane www.maxpropane.com Moore Propane Ltd. (705) 476-2334 N/A www.moorepropane.ca @morrow.management Morrow Management (705) 622-0887 @morrow.mgmt www.morrowmanagement.com Northland Traders 705-569-3311 N/A N/A @ontarionorthland Ontario Northland 1-800-461-8558 @ontnorthland www.ontarionorthland.ca Our Daily Bread Groceries & More 705-569-3600 @OurDailyBreadGroceriesAndMore www.ourdailybreadtemagami.com @ezlogstructuresnorthernontario Peacock Woodcraft 705-569-2580 Peacock Woodcraft www.peacockwoodcraft.com Pharmasave Temagami 705-569-2300 @temagamipharmasave www.pharmasave.com/temagami/ Realty Executives Local Group Inc. 705-493-5393 N/A www.yoapress.com/temagamiwp/ Brokerage—Barry Graham Red Pine Propane Inc. 705-237-8833 N/A www.redpinepropane.com Rock Solid Consulting 705-205-1050 N/A www.rocksolidconsulting.ca
Page 32 Business Directory Phone Instagram / Facebook Website Royal Canadian Legion Br. #408 705-569-3350 @Branch408 N/A South Temiskaming Community 705-672-3021 @southtemiskamingcfdc www.southtemiskaming.com Futures Development Corporation Stars Luxury Limousine Services 705-474-3433 @StarsLimousine www.starsluxurylimousine.com @tjevansconstruction T.J. Evans Construction Ltd. 705-648-5105 @tjevansconstruction www.tjevans.biz Temagami Area Fish Involvement 705-569-3252 @TemagamiFishHatchery www.tafip.org Program (TAFIP) Temagami Barge Ltd. 705-237-8922 @temagamibarge N/A Temagami Cannabis Company N/A N/A www.temagamicannabis.co @temagamicanoefestival Temagami Canoe Festival 705-569-2904 @temagamicanoefestival www.temagamicanoefestival.com @tcf.friends Temagami Community Foundation 705-569-3737 @TemagamiCF www.temagamicommunityfoundation.com Temagami Electrical Services Inc. 705-237-8250 N/A www.temagamielectricalservices.ca @temagamifirstnation Temagami First Nation 705-237-8943 @temagamifirstnation www.temagamifirstnation.ca Temagami Lakes Association 705-237-8927 N/A www.tla-temagami.org Temagami Lions Club 705-569-2665 @temagamilionsclub N/A Temagami Marine 705-569-3221 Temagami Marine www.temagamimarine.com Temagami Petro Canada 705-569-3310 N/A N/A Temagami Photography Club N/A @temagamiphotographyclub N/A Temagami Shores Inn & Resort 705-569-3200 @temagamishores www.temagamishores.com Temagami Welding 705-229-4301 @temagamiwelding N/A The Hair Den 705-569-2620 The Hair Den N/A The Labour Market Group 705-474-0810 @thelabourmarketgroup www.thelabourmarketgroup.ca The Longhouse Quietland & 705-477-4755 N/A www.thelonghouse.org Healing Lodge 705 237 8726 The Municipality of Temagami 705-569-3421 @visittemagami www.temagami.ca @skys_the_limit_photography_kb The Sky’s the Limit Photography 519-661-7139 @skysthelimitphotovideo www.skysthelimitphoto.com Trapper Trading Post 705-892-2374 N/A www.martenriver.ca/trapper-trading-post White Bear Estates 705-477-5089 N/A N/A @wilsonchevrolet Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC 705-647-4373 @WilsonChevroletBuickGMC www.wilsonchevrolet.ca @yvesprimecutmeats Yves’ Prime Cut Meats 705-647-9837 @YvesPrimeCutMeats www.yvesprimecutmeats.com
Youth Camps Phone Instagram / Facebook Website @campwabikon Camp Wabikon 416-483-3172 www.wabikon.com @CampWabikon @campwanapitei Camp Wanapitei 888-637-5557 @campwanapitei www.wanapitei.net @canadian_adventure_camp Canadian Adventure Camp 1-800-966-1406 Canadian Adventure Camp www.canadianadventurecamp.com @keewaydin_wildernesscanoetrips Keewaydin Camp 802-352-4709 @KeewaydinTemagami www.keewaydin.org Northwaters & Langskib @northwaters.langskib 866-458-9974 www.northwaters.com Wilderness Programs @northwaterslangskib Background: Gerry Gooderham (Gooderham Photography)
Page 33 Accommodations Phone Instagram / Facebook Website Bay Lee Mac Camp (705) 569-2600 @campbayleemac www.bayleemaccamp.com Rib Lake, Temagami, ON Finlayson Point Provincial Park @finlaysonpointpp www.ontarioparks.com/park/ 705-569-3205 Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON Finlayson Point Provincial Park finlaysonpoint Gooderham Cottage Rental gooderham.photoshelter.com/gallery/843 705-237-8080 N/A Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON -COTTAGE-RENTAL/G0000Y5.3EkZR_G0 Great Spirit Lodge @greatspiritlodge 705-237-8974 www.greatspiritlodge.ca Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON @greatspiritlodgeadventures Horizons North Fishing Resort 705-892-2220 @horizonsnorthfishingresort www.horizonsnorth.com Opechee Lake, Marten River, ON
Lake Herridge Lodge & Resort @lakeherridgelodge 705-569-3718 www.lakeherridgelodge.com Herridge Lake, Temagami, ON @lakeherridgelodgeresort Lodge on the Point @lodgeonthepoint 705-980-0492 www.lodgeonthepoint.com Manitou Lake, Temagami, ON @lodgeonthepoint Lowell Lake Lodge 705-569-2680 @LowellLakeLodge www.lowelllakelodge.com Lowell Lake, Temagami, ON Marten River Provincial Park 705-892-2200 @martenriverpp www.ontarioparks.com/park/martenriver Marten River, Marten River, ON Ojibway Family Lodge @ojibwayfamilylodge 416-548-6137 www.ojibwaylodge.com Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON @Ojibwayfamilylodge Olive the Lake @olivethelake 705-892-2204 www.olivethelake.com Olive Lake, Marten River, ON @olivethelakefishinglodge Papa John’s Place 705-569-3800 @papajohnscottages www.papajohnscottages.com Herridge Lake, Temagami, ON Placid Bay Lodge 705-569-3706 Placid Bay Lodge N/A Boyce Lake, Marten River, ON Ravenscroft Cottages Inc. Jumping Caribou Lake, 705-569-3865 @ravenscroftcottagesinc www.ravenscroftcottagesinc.com Marten River, ON Ridgewood Cottages 705-569-3870 @Ridgewood.Cottages www.ridgewoodcottages.ca Angus Lake, Temagami, ON TAMAR Vacations 705-237-8755 @tamar856 www.tamarvacations.ca Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON Temagami Outdoors @temagamioutdoors 705-492-4463 N/A Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON @temagamioutdoors Temagami Shores Inn & Resort 705-569-3200 @temagamishores www.temagamishores.com Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON Temagami Riverside Lodge @trlupnorth 705-491-7851 www.trlupnorth.com Temagami River Rd. Temagami, ON @TRLupnorth The Longhouse Quietland Healing 705-477-4755 N/A www.thelonghouse.org Lodge · Temagami, ON 705 237 8726 Three Buoys Houseboat Vacations @lakeland_threebuoys 705-569-3455 Lakeland Airways & Three Buoys www.threebuoyshouseboats.ca Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON Houseboats Wilson Lake Cottages 705-569-3710 @WilsonLakeCottages www.wilsonlakecottages.com Wilson Lake, Temagami, ON @wishinyouwerefishin Wishin’ You Were Fishin’ 705-237-8290 www.wishinyouwerefishin.com Wishin You Were Fishin Page 34 Background: Gerry Gooderham (Gooderham Photography) The Temagami & District Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a special thank you to those who supported the Chamber, and by extension all of our members, by purchasing an individual membership. Thank you to:
Ashley Blais Bill & Billie Kitts Debbie Morrow Joe St. Germain Krista Blais Paul Molson
Did you know? There are eight Provincial Parks scattered across the Temagami landscape: Obabika River, Sturgeon River, Solace, Makobe-Grays, Finlayson Point, WJB Greenwood, Marten River and the 72,000 hectares Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Wilderness Park The two largest islands on Lake Temagami are Temagami Island and Bear Island, respectively In 1908 a Toronto-based club – the Wab-Kon Camping Club – was established on the current site of Camp Wabikon Lake Temagami is home to over 1,250 islands
Temagami & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Hendrika Krygsman, Lowell Lake Lodge, President Marilyn MacLeod, Wilson Lake Cottages & MacLeod’s Specialty Printing & Advertising Gerry Gooderham, Gooderham Photography Kimberly Bricker, The Sky’s the Limit Photography Charlie Berube, Member at Large Penny St. Germain, Camp Wabikon, Treasurer Staff: Debbie Morrow, Krista Blais Page 35
Arena J&J Plowing and Barging Dump Temagami North
Link Temagami Lake Local Authenticity Temagami Public School
St Simon’s The Longhouse St Elizabeth’s Quietland Healing Lodge Scotiabank Heritage Reform Church Lake O.P.P Chip Stand Temagami Peacock ℗ Woodcraft Pharmasave LCBO/Beer Post Realty The Executives/ Office Lakeland Airways TAFIP Hair One Stop Three Buoys Houseboats Temagami Den Laundromat Cannabis Co. Century 21 Home Northland Hardware Public Boat Launch Chip Stand Orient Traders Gardens Community Market Municipal Office Library
Petro Canada ℗ Temagami Boat Temagami Train Station Livery Snake Chamber of Commerce Information Centre Ambulance Temagami Community Foundation Lake & Living Temagami, Arts & Culture Fire Station Cassels ℗ Lake
In Temagami Medical Temagami Temagami Lions Club Centre Shores Temagami Canoe Festival Findlayson Provincial Park Temagami Photography Club JB’s Small Down Temagami Marine Rd. Engines Temagami Marine Caribou K&S Natural Gas & Propane Services Lake 6 km south ℗ ℗ to the Caribou Mountain & Lake Temagami Map not to scale White Bear Forest Access Road Hiking Trails