Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Moosonee

Moosonee is a town in Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,405 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 churches. The must-see places are Moose Factory Island (4 km), Moose Factory Buildings (4 km) and St. Thomas' Anglican Church (5 km).

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

Moosonee at a glance

Location
Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,405
Coordinates
51.2793° N, 80.6345° W
Places within 50 km
50 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Moosonee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moosonee: 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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Things to see near Moosonee, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moosonee

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moosonee. The closest is Butler Island (2 km); the best-known is Moose Factory Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Moosonee

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moosonee. The closest is Little Duck Island (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moosonee

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moosonee. The closest is Negobau Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Moosonee

5 churches within 100 km of Moosonee. The closest is Moosonee Community Church (1 km); the best-known is St. Thomas' Anglican Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moosonee

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moosonee. The closest is Tidewater Provincial Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Moosonee

3 museums within 100 km of Moosonee. The closest is Moose Factory Centennial Park Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Moosonee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moosonee
  2. 1 km Christ the King Cathedral · church, Northeastern Ontario
  3. 4 km St. Thomas' Anglican Church · church, Northeastern Ontario
  4. 1 km Moose Factory Buildings · heritage site, Northeastern Ontario
  5. 1 km Moose Factory Island · island, Northeastern Ontario
  6. 3 km Butler Island · island, Northeastern Ontario
  7. 2 km Back to Moosonee

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moosonee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2435Butler Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast718Little Duck Island (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Negobau Lake (27 km)
    Churches55Moosonee Community Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Tidewater Provincial Park (5 km)
    Museums33Moose Factory Centennial Park Museum (4 km)
    Forts & heritage22Moose Factory Buildings (4 km)
    Other attractions22NAV Canada - Moosonee Radiocommunication Site (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22South Bluff (19 km)
    Parks11Ferguson Ball Park Area (2 km)

    Moosonee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moosonee?

    Moose Factory Island (island, about 4 km), Moose Factory Buildings (heritage site, about 4 km), St. Thomas' Anglican Church (church, about 5 km), Christ the King Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Butler Island (island, about 2 km), Maidmans Island (island, about 3 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Moosonee?

    Butler Island, about 2 km by road; Charles Island (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Moosonee?

    Little Duck Island, about 8 km by road; Little Pakitahogan Bay (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moosonee?

    Negobau Lake, about 27 km by road; Paskeyau Lake (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moosonee?

    Start in Moosonee, visit Christ the King Cathedral, then St. Thomas' Anglican Church, then Moose Factory Buildings, then Moose Factory Island, then Butler Island, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moosonee?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Moosonee

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