Northwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Lappe

Lappe is a town in Northwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,436 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 112 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls and 6 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Terry Fox Memorial (20 km), Hillcrest Park (21 km) and Current River Park (21 km).

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Lappe at a glance

Location
Northwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,436
Coordinates
48.5668° N, 89.3501° W
Places within 50 km
162 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Lappe

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lappe

197 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lappe. The closest is Goodman Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Lappe

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lappe. The closest is Port of Thunder Bay (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lappe

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Lappe. The closest is Cascades Conservation Area (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lappe

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lappe. The closest is McKellar Island (28 km); the best-known is Lambert Island (43 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Lappe

9 parks within 100 km of Lappe. The closest is Centennial Park (19 km); the best-known is Hillcrest Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Lappe

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lappe. The closest is Terry Fox Memorial (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lappe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lappe
  2. 20 km Terry Fox Memorial · monument, Northwestern Ontario
  3. 5 km Current River Park · park, Northwestern Ontario
  4. 4 km Connaught Square Park · park, Northwestern Ontario
  5. 1 km Waverley Park · park, Northwestern Ontario
  6. 1 km Hillcrest Park · park, Northwestern Ontario
  7. 21 km Back to Lappe

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How to reach Lappe

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    Within 15 km of Lappe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lappe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs112197Goodman Lake (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1425Port of Thunder Bay (23 km)
    Waterfalls1012Cascades Conservation Area (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves612McKellar Island (28 km)
    Parks99Centennial Park (19 km)
    Forts & heritage68Terry Fox Memorial (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Mount McKay (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (53 km)
    Other attractions12Shuniah Weather Radar (23 km)
    Churches22St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church (21 km)
    Museums11Thunder Bay Museum (27 km)
    Treks01Greenstone Ridge Trail (89 km)

    Lappe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lappe?

    Terry Fox Memorial (monument, about 20 km), Hillcrest Park (park, about 21 km), Current River Park (park, about 21 km), Waverley Park (park, about 21 km), Connaught Square Park (park, about 22 km), Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 112 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lappe?

    Goodman Lake, about 7 km by road; Surprise Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lappe?

    Port of Thunder Bay, about 23 km by road; Green Bay (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Lappe?

    Cascades Conservation Area, about 5 km by road; Simple Pleasures Falls (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lappe?

    Start in Lappe, visit Terry Fox Memorial, then Current River Park, then Connaught Square Park, then Waverley Park, then Hillcrest Park, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lappe?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Lappe

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