Hornepayne
Adventure Begins at the Centre
Hornepayne, the geographic centre of Ontario, is nestled between Trans-Canada Hwy 17 and Hwy 11 in the beautiful Boreal Forest. The lakes and forests surrounding this railway and lumber community make it a haven for sport fishing and hunting. In winter, snowmobile miles of groomed trails or cross-country ski through peaceful snow-covered forests.
Local amenities include a service station, convenience store, and accommodations.
True northern experiences await at Nagagamisis Provincial Park. The lake’s name is Cree for “lake with fine sandy shores”. Anglers will find fantastic fishing for walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. This quiet, remote lake has excellent swimming, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and leads to challenging canoe routes on the Nagagami and Shekak rivers. Additionally, there are also 2 hiking trails where visitors can learn about the local wildlife and plants. The Boreal forest region serves as a songbird nursery. Birdwatchers will enjoy seeking out bird species like warblers, woodpeckers, ducks, finches and fishing birds like bald eagles and great blue herons.
Travellers can board the VIA Passenger Train, which travels through Hornepayne on its coast-to-coast trek. Specifically, the municipal airport features a 3,500-foot paved runway that accommodates both private/charter aircraft and essential medivac services.
