A vast area that stretches west from the Province of Quebec along the north boundary of Timiskaming District and forms a zig zag boundary with the north extremities of sudbury and Algoma to the northeast tip of Thunder Bay District. The discovery of gold at Porcupine Lake opened up the district more than 50 years ago. In this area lies the great clay belt – 16,000,000acres of arable land across which runs Highway 11 and the Canadian National Railway. Forest wealth supplies fodder for pulp and paper mills at Iroquois Falls, Smooth Rock Falls and Kapuskasing.

At Onakawana,120 miles north of Cochrane, is one of the world’s greatest lignite fields, with 9,000,000 known tons. Gypsum beds stretch for miles along the Moore River and the clay deposits are among the finest in the world. There are mica, copper, asbestos and river banks of solid iron ore in the shield.

LIFESTYLE ADVANTAGES

If you like hunting, fishing, picking mushrooms, berries, and herbs or gardening, you will enjoy this wilderness part of Ontario. As it is unpolluted, you can consume your natural produce without poisoning your body, while at the same time, enhancing your health and fitness.
If you like to live in pure nature but still on the edge of civilisation, these properties offer a rare opportunity with a high ideal value. Drying, canning, or smoking of wildlife and fish you harvested from nature, or deep freezing vegetables, potatoes and berries from your garden, or meat from your own animals can contribute to a healthy, self-sufficient lifestyle, and can create a lot of joy at the same time.

THE PERFECT PLACE FOR FISH & WILDLIFE

Moose and black bear are frequently seen in this part of Northern Ontario, with an abundance of fox, wolf and rabbit in the area. Among the many bird species are ducks, geese, owls, cranes, sparrows and woodpeckers. The vast Crown Lands provide great hunting possibilities. Local outfitters are available to guide you in the right direction to get the trophy.