WELCOME TO Temiskaming Shores & Area TOURISM INFORMATION PACKAGE MORE THAN A DESTINATION... IT’S A LIFESTYLE This information package has been prepared to provide you with a “quick” reference of the many activities and services available to you, as a new resident or visitor in our area. The Tourism Information Centre is located in the Chamber of Commerce office, beside McDonald’s Restaurant in New Liskeard. We invite you to visit the Information Centre to select any of the brochures detailing the many businesses and points of interest throughout Temiskaming. If you have questions, please call us at: 705-647-5771 or toll-free at 1-866-947-5753 2 PROFILE OF THE REGION Temiskaming Shores & Surrounding Areas South Temiskaming The City of South Temiskaming is a vital and thriving Temiskaming Shores group of communities along the scenic (formerly New Liskeard, Haileybury, and western shore of Lake Temiskaming. The Dymond) consists of a population of about District of Temiskaming shares its border with 10,500 residents. Temiskaming Shores is the the Province of Quebec and consequently the commercial hub of a huge agricultural, forestry district is a diverse mix of both French and and mining region. A strong agricultural English as well as Aboriginal cultures. We base has minimized the “boom and bust cycle”, typical of northern communities which believe our communities have something for relied on the mining and forestry industry. everyone. They are rich in pioneer history; we Most of the City's agriculture is done in the are home to one of Canada's legendary frontier surrounding townships such as; Armstrong, mining camps. For those looking for the Casey, Harley, Harris, Hudson and Kerns. The comforts of civilizations, we offer a wide range land in this area is regarded as some of the of retail and commercial services. Our events, most fertile land in the South Temiskaming festivals and attractions will entertain your region. The citizens of Temiskaming Shores all whole family, while highlighting the treasures share the typical friendly attitude so common of Temiskaming. to Northerners along with a love for the outdoor life. Aside from being the key retail centre in the region, Temiskaming Shores has much to offer in the way of things to do. The Temiskaming Shores area is rich in fascinating history. Many visitors are amazed to find that Haileybury once had a streetcar service as well as being home to the man who authored the Did you know? world-famous Hardy Boys adventure stories— South Temiskaming is home Leslie McFarlane who wrote under the name to one of Canada’s legendary Franklin W. Dixon. Haileybury’s origins can frontier mining camps be traced to the mining industry. The mine owners, not wanting to live right in the mining town, built beautiful homes close to the lake. Haileybury is also home to the Haileybury Heritage Museum and Historic Rockwalk Park. 3 CAN’T MISS EXPERIENCES Township of Armstrong and Historical Cobalt Earlton line; a national league hockey team; and The Town of Earlton or Armstrong Township is one of the first two District Headquarters for located in the area historically referred to as the Ontario Provincial Police—all of this in Temiskaming’s “Clay Belt” and is known for Cobalt. Investors, dreamers, shopkeepers and a strong agricultural presence and the dairy workers: they built this town. The fortunes of centre of the north. Located at the centre of mine owners and entrepreneurs bore legacies the most fertile stretch of agriculture property such as Casa Loma, in Toronto, and funds for in the “north”, Earlton has a population of the purchase of a hockey team that would approximately 1200 and is also host to eventually become one of the NHL’s “original numerous manufacturing industries and six” – the Montreal Canadiens. The workers specialized service companies. Earlton was the played a vital role in establishing modern host of the 2009 Temiskaming International standards of safety and workers’ compensation. Plowing Match and Rural Expo which attracted By the 1930s, the silver had nearly run out, thousands of visitors to the area. and like all boomtowns, one by one, and then in droves, as they had come, mine owners and Cobalt labourers packed up and left. But Cobalt means more than just sepia-toned memories. Unlike The discovery of a rich vein of silver essentially other famous mining boom towns, Cobalt “paved” Canada’s centre of commerce… a was never left uninhabited. The Cobalt silver discovery that heralded a new era in mining camp is now a protected Canadian government and development, with tonnes of silver Heritage District. The community boasts the extracted from the camp, solidifying the title of “Most Historic Town in Ontario”. The foundations of modern day’s Bay Street. A incredible, almost romantic, experiences have saying at the time was “Toronto? That’s just not been laid to ashes and silver dust. From the place you go to get the train to Cobalt.” those ashes sprang forth new life, new growth Cobalt saw the operation of over 120 mines in and new opportunity. From here, we invite you its heyday. With the air of a “wild west” town, to explore Historic Cobalt. It’s been revitalized. fortune seekers arrived in droves at the train In this setting, explore its illustrious past. It station in Cobalt. The town was teeming with is a truly unique tourism destination. It is the excitement at every corner. The Royal Stock cradle of Canadian mining. It is Canadian spirit, Exchange; a first-class vaudevillian theatre, pure and true. It is Cobalt spirit. Come for a day with acts straight from Broadway; a streetcar – discover a century. 4 ALL-SEASON PLAYGROUND Coleman, Latchford and Elk Lake Coleman Township Latchford Coleman Township has an impressive Latchford is the gateway to the South range of historically and culturally unique Temiskaming Region and a great place to characteristics. The forest expanse offers a reside or to start your vacation. In addition myriad of photographic opportunities to to being the hiking trailhead for the Ottawa- capture the changing of the leaves. You can ski Temiskaming Highland Trail, Latchford is also the trails at the Nordic Ski Club in the winter the home of W.J.B. Greenwood Provincial and mountain bike them in summer. In the Park. In addition, Latchford has a magnificent spring ATV riders can be seen stirring up the beach, great recreation facilities and waterfront muddy trails that run through the Township. camping facilities at Bay Lake Campground. Come visit for a fun time full of peaceful Latchford boasts a rich history which comes swimming, canoeing, fishing and boating. to life in many tourist attractions such as; the Coleman is an all-season playground! House of Memories Museum and the Ontario Logger’s Hall of Fame. Latchford is also home Elk Lake to the World’s Shortest Covered Bridge and the The Township of James or Elk Lake is situated Latchford Dam, one of the area’s most scenic at the point where the Bear Creek (Makobe man-made spots beside the Sgt. Aubrey Cosens River) flows into the Montreal River, offering VC Memorial Bridge. beautiful scenery at all times of the year. Elk Lake boasts a significant number of tourist camps and lodges offering excellent packages for the outdoor sports and nature enthusiast including the popular Elk Lake Civic Weekend. Elk Lake’s economy is driven by a sustainable forest industry. Elk Lake has become a leading example of a working community forest. 5 Temiskaming Shores & Area Annual Festivals & Events Date Event Festival des Folies Franco-Fun - This fun-filled festival for all ages celebrates francophone culture and its April characteristic "joie de vivre" through vibrant concerts, innovative workshops, local talent shows and crazy activities for young and old alike. Spring Pulse Poetry Festival - Celebrate the legacy of physician/poet William Henry Drummond. Northeastern May - Ontario’s largest poetry/art event. Experience poetry, music and fun in a creative community. Various venues June throughout Cobalt and the City of Temiskaming Shores. North on Tap : Craft Beer Festival. Breweries. Food Vendors. Fun for everyone. July 'Hop To It' 5km Beer Run. Haileybury Waterfront Rod Inglis Memorial Earlton Steam & Antique Show - Held on the 3rd weekend of July, the Earlton Steam July Show offers antique machines, artifacts, cars, tractors and displays on the history of machinery for the last 100 years. Temagami Deepwater Music Festival - hosted by the Temagami Artistic Collective at the Temagami July Waterfront. Folk / Roots music and more. Temagami Canoe Festival - a 3-day, indoor-outdoor, multistage, ticket and family-friendly celebration of canoes, culture and music. Activities include: canoe displays, demos and workshops, canoe race events, July historical talks, birch bark canoes, guided old growth forest hikes, live music, food and craft vendors, and more. Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog - Presented by Swamp Rats 4 x 4 Club. Come for a “dirty good time.” July Categories include Truck Pull, ATV races, powder puff and dash for cash. Sutton Bay Park CountryFest - Top country and cover bands gather for one spectacular music event. Fun for July the whole family. El Rodeo Truck Rodeo - In Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Quebec - The Truck Rodeo attracts over 113,000 yearly Aug visitors. Highlights include the Show & Shine, truck pull, truck parade, family zone, flea market, music and more. La Foire Gourmande de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est Ontario An annual Gourmet Food Festival on Aug the shores of Lake Temiskaming in Ville-Marie on the 3rd weekend in August, celebrating culinary products from Abitibi Temiscamingue and Northeastern Ontario. Sept Englehart Fall Fair - Annual Fall Fair presented by the Englehart & District Agricultural Society New Liskeard Fall Fair - Join our family event.