Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Hearst

Hearst is a town in Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 4,746 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 82 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Ste.-Thérèse Creek (16 km), Lac Pivabiska (17 km) and Wolverine Lake (22 km).

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Hearst, Ontario
Hearst, Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hearst at a glance

Location
Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 4,746
Coordinates
49.6835° N, 83.6665° W
Places within 50 km
90 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Hearst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hearst: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hearst

284 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hearst. The closest is Johnson's Lake (4 km); the best-known is Ste.-Thérèse Creek (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Hearst

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Hearst. The closest is Glass Falls (41 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Hearst

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hearst. The closest is Baie des Veilleux (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hearst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hearst
  2. 9 km Ripper Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  3. 27 km Wolverine Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  4. 11 km Lac Pivabiska · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  5. 1 km Ste.-Thérèse Creek · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  6. 12 km Johnson's Lake · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  7. 4 km Back to Hearst

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From travellers near Hearst

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How to reach Hearst

    All places near Hearst by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hearst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs82284Johnson's Lake (4 km)
    Waterfalls28Glass Falls (41 km)
    Beaches & coast55Baie des Veilleux (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Hanlan Narrows (21 km)

    Hearst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hearst?

    Ste.-Thérèse Creek (lake, about 16 km), Lac Pivabiska (lake, about 17 km), Wolverine Lake (lake, about 22 km), Johnson's Lake (lake, about 4 km), Ripper Lake (lake, about 9 km), Craignaivie Lake (lake, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hearst?

    90 places on Spotwander: 82 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls, 5 beaches & coast, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hearst?

    Johnson's Lake, about 4 km by road; Ripper Lake (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Hearst?

    Glass Falls, about 41 km by road; Kettle Falls (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Hearst?

    Baie des Veilleux, about 17 km by road; West's Bay (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hearst?

    Start in Hearst, visit Ripper Lake, then Wolverine Lake, then Lac Pivabiska, then Ste.-Thérèse Creek, then Johnson's Lake, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hearst?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Hearst

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hearst’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hearst on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.