Hearst Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ontario, Canada
About Hearst
Hearst has a long tradition of being a lumber town. The major employers include a Tembec hard and soft wood facility, and a plywood mill operated by Columbia Forest Products. The town was built because of the construction of the National Transcontinental Railway in 1912 (now the Canadian National Railway). Established as a divisional point, Hearst is 208 km west of Cochrane and 201 km east of the divisional point of Grant. There is some historical ambiguity with the name Grant as the original site of Hearst was also called Grant and was changed to Hearst in 1911. The addition of the Algoma Central and Hudson Bay Railway (now the Algoma Central Railway) in 1914 added to this railroad boom, bringing an influx of settlers seeking to make a living from the rich forests surrounding the town. H
Top Attractions in Hearst
Explore the best things to see and do in Hearst:
- ★815 Gallery
- ★Fushimi Lake Provincial Park
- ★Hearst Ecomuseum
- ★Hearst Heritage Sawmill
- ★La Maison Verte
- ★Moose and Wolves statue
- ★The Rock Museum
Where to Eat in Hearst
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boulangerie Pâtisserie chez Coco
- 🍴Companion Restaurant
- 🍴Fresh Off the Block
- 🍴John's Restaurant
- 🍴King's Cafe
- 🍴Pizza Place
Where to Stay in Hearst
- 🏨Companion Hotel/Motel
- 🏨Sous Mon Toit B&B
- 🏨Super 8 by Wyndham Hearst
- 🏨TravelInn Hearst
- 🏨Villa Inn & Suites
Hearst Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: