Pancake Bay Provincial Park is renowned for its sandy beaches, its stunning vistas, and its rich heritage.
Nestled on the Lake Superior coastline, it also makes a great base to explore Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma Country.
When the city attractions are combined with the scenic landscapes of Algoma’s Lake Superior coast, you’re in a world-class tourism region.
Book a trip to Pancake Bay, and check out these must-see tourism opportunities:
Sault Ste. Marie
“The Soo” (as it is affectionately nicknamed) calls itself “Ontario’s best adventure town.”
Board the Miss Marie for a tour through The Soo’s locks! Discover the history and operation of the locks up close and personal.
The Bushplane Museum houses a fabulous collection. It tells stories about the importance of these aircraft to northern Ontario and Canada.
Art Gallery of Algoma‘s art collection includes paintings by the influential and iconic Group of Seven, which formed after painting trips to Algoma.
Ermatinger House and Clergue National Historic Site boast interactive exhibits that tell stories of the fur trade, the War of 1812, and settlement of Sault Ste. Marie, all on the site of two of the oldest stone buildings west of Toronto.
Looking for more activities in the area? The Sault Tourism website can help!
Along the Lake Superior Coast
The Trans-Canada Highway from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa is among the most scenic drives in Ontario, and maybe even eastern Canada! Pancake Bay Provincial Park sits right on the route, so day trips south along Batchawana Bay or north along Lake Superior are a perfect way to experience Lake Superior and Algoma Country.
Hiking Algoma Country is a great way to get into nature and really experience the coast of Lake Superior. (Of course, Pancake Bay has great trails like the Edmund Fitzgerald Trail with its panoramic views!) South of Pancake Bay, Robertson Cliffs and Eagle Ridge trails both provide great views of the bays of Lake Superior and surrounding forests.
Or head north to…
Batchawana Bay Provincial Park, just 10 minutes up the road. Find a beautiful sandy beach, more sheltered waters for swimming or paddling, paddling rentals, picnic areas, a great little store, and more!
Drive a bit further (just an hour north of Pancake Bay) to Lake Superior Provincial Park. Numerous hiking trails (Orphan Lake Trail is a favourite!), picnic spots, and an excellent Visitor Centre are worth the visit!
And did you know your Pancake Bay camping permit is good for free day use, both here and at Batchawana?
The Town of Wawa is an hour and a half north of Pancake Bay. It’s famous for its roadside attraction: the Wawa Goose — a selfie-must!
The Algoma Central Railway leaves Sault Ste. Marie and travels north through the rugged Algoma Hills, with many scenic views and a stop at “Canyon Park,” a favourite painting location of the Group of Seven painters
The fall colours in Algoma Country are outstanding.
Along with Pancake Bay’s own Edmund Fitzgerald Lookout and Trail, Robertson Cliffs south of Batchawana Bay, and the trails in Lake Superior Provincial Park, fall hiking is as good as anywhere in Ontario.
You can also drive and take the fall scenery too!
For more information on activities and amenities in the area, visit the Algoma Country website
Your home base
Camping on Lake Superior should be on every camper’s bucket list!
Pancake Bay is open for camping from early May through Thanksgiving every year. The park offers 300+ beautiful campsites (including electrical sites), 4 cabins, and 3 comfort stations with flush toilets and hot showers.
From the white sand beaches to the breathtaking lookouts, there are plenty of reasons you’ll fall in love with Pancake Bay.
Ready to reserve?
Pancake Bay is an hour north of Sault Ste Marie, or an 8.5 hour drive from Toronto.
A flight from Toronto to Sault Ste Marie is less than 1.5 hours.
Book your trip to Pancake Bay today!
