Kapuskasing Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada
About Kapuskasing
Kapuskasing (pronouncedka-pus-KAY-sing) gets its name from the Kapuskasing River, which was named long before the existence of the town. Kapuskasing is a word of Cree origin, and the meaning is unknown. Kapuskasing lies in the heart of the Great Clay Belt. The topography of the region is very flat, dotted with numerous small lakes and muskeg bogs. Also in the heart of Canada's boreal forest, the region is drained by rivers running north to James Bay. The district is heavily forested, mostly by thick stands of black spruce that have commercial value as pulpwood. Wildlife is abundant. Species such as moose, black bear, lynx and red fox are commonly seen in the area. Lakes and rivers are well populated with walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Fishing and hunting are very popular recreati
Top Attractions in Kapuskasing
Explore the best things to see and do in Kapuskasing:
- ★Paper Mill
- ★Reesor Siding Strike of 1963 Monument
- ★Ron Morel Memorial Museum
Where to Eat in Kapuskasing
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bidule
- 🍴Chez Lizette Restaurant and Pizzeria
- 🍴O'Brien's Classic Grill
Where to Stay in Kapuskasing
- 🏨Advantage Motel
- 🏨Apollo Motel
- 🏨Chain of Lakes Motel
- 🏨Comfort Inn
Kapuskasing Travel Guide Sections
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