Red Lake (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ontario, Canada
About Red Lake (Ontario)
The name of the town comes from a local legend telling of two men from the Chippewa tribe who stumbled across a large moose. They then proceeded in killing the moose, the blood of which drained into a nearby lake. This turned the lake's waters red in colour, which gave the area its name. The three primary sources of employment in Red Lake are support services for the numerous mines surrounding the town, small scale logging and a tourism sector specializing in hunting and fishing. It is known as the "Norseman Capital of the World", referring to the Noorduyn Norseman aircraft which played a significant role in the development of the area. The town acts as a cargo, passenger and tourism hub for Northwestern Ontario. With Pickle Lake, Red Lake serves over twenty northern fly-in communities. Th
Top Attractions in Red Lake (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Red Lake (Ontario):
- ★Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre
Where to Eat in Red Lake (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Antonio's
- 🍴Spud & Dog
- 🍴The Jade Restaurant
Where to Stay in Red Lake (Ontario)
- 🏨Balmer Hotel
- 🏨Nature's Inn Red Lake
- 🏨Super 8 by Wyndham
- 🏨The Howey Bay Motel
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