Notable island · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Bears Back Island

Bears Back Island is an island in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Bears Back Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bears Back Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bears Back Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.02382, -82.10538. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Bears Back Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bears Back Island?

    Nearby: Goat Island (river spot, 20 km), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 22 km), Sheguiandah (fort, 23 km), Lake Kagawong (lake, 33 km), Kakawaie Island (river spot, 35 km), Lake Manitou (lake, 36 km).

    Is Bears Back Island worth visiting?

    Bears Back Island is listed as a notable island in Ontario on Spotwander.