Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Témiscaming

Témiscaming is a town in Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,854 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit — 202 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lac Kipawa (26 km), Little Sucker Lake (29 km) and Jocko Lake (35 km).

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

Témiscaming at a glance

Location
Northeastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,854
Coordinates
46.7212° N, 79.0971° W
Places within 50 km
233 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Témiscaming

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Témiscaming: 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 Témiscaming, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Témiscaming

233 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Témiscaming. The closest is Lac Aux Brochets (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Témiscaming

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Témiscaming. The closest is Île Atcitamo (16 km); the best-known is Île Fox (36 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Île Fox · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Île Atcitamo · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~16 km
  • Île Barney · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~16 km
  • Île Latour · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~17 km
  • Île Hog's Back · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~20 km
  • Île Au Corbeau · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~30 km

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Beaches & coast near Témiscaming

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Témiscaming. The closest is Plage Temkim (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Témiscaming

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Témiscaming. The closest is The Gordon Creek Falls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Témiscaming

2 parks within 100 km of Témiscaming. The closest is Parc Irwin (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Témiscaming

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Témiscaming. The closest is Parc National d'Opémican (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Témiscaming

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Témiscaming
  2. 3 km Lac Aux Brochets · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  3. 23 km Lac Kipawa · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  4. 25 km Lac Bob-Cat · lake, Northeastern Ontario
  5. 5 km Parc Irwin · park, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  6. 1 km The Gordon Creek Falls · waterfall, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  7. 0 km Back to Témiscaming

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From travellers near Témiscaming

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How to reach Témiscaming

    All places near Témiscaming by distance

    Within 15 km of Témiscaming

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Cascades du Batardeau · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lower Redwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Upper Redwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Long Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Trout Island · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Talon Dam · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Rabbit Lake · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Fourbass Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vimy Ridge Memorial · park · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Matabitchuan River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Jumping Cariboo Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Gorrie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lake Nosbonsing · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lakes · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Cassels Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Silver Centre · fort · Northeastern Ontario · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Herridge Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Snake Island Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Cassels Lake · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Caribou Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Red Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Iceland Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Link Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Surveyor Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Arsenic Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Cross Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Temagami River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Net Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Tetapaga Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Fort Témiscamingue · fort · Northeastern Ontario · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Net Lake · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~87 km · Must-see
    • James Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Lake Temiskaming · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Rib Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~91 km · Must-see
    • High Rock Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~94 km · Must-see
    • The Three Sisters · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Lake Temagami · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Hansen Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~96 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Témiscaming by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs202233Lac Aux Brochets (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1418Île Atcitamo (16 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Plage Temkim (17 km)
    Waterfalls36The Gordon Creek Falls (1 km)
    Parks12Parc Irwin (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Parc National d'Opémican (35 km)
    Forts & heritage02Silver Centre (77 km)
    Caves11Lac la Cave (31 km)

    Témiscaming: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Témiscaming?

    The Gordon Creek Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Parc Irwin (park, about 1 km), Lac Aux Brochets (lake, about 3 km), Lac Bob-Cat (lake, about 5 km), Lac Kipawa (lake, about 26 km), Miners Lake (lake, about 6 km).

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

    233 places on Spotwander: 202 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Témiscaming?

    Lac Aux Brochets, about 3 km by road; Lac Bob-Cat (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Témiscaming?

    Île Atcitamo, about 16 km by road; Île Barney (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Témiscaming?

    Plage Temkim, about 17 km by road; Baie Thompson (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Témiscaming?

    Start in Témiscaming, visit Lac Aux Brochets, then Lac Kipawa, then Lac Bob-Cat, then Parc Irwin, then The Gordon Creek Falls, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Témiscaming?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Témiscaming

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