Founded by the railroad, nourished by the forest, home to a beloved storybook character, and today it shines with charm and opportunity. Conveniently, White River is located squarely on Trans-Canada Highway 17, approximately 3.5 hours northwest of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and 4 hours east of Thunder Bay, Ontario. You’ll find this tight-knit community is nestled among granite, pines, and endless waterways. With over 125 years of rail history, White River is famously known as the birthplace of the bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.
Visitors can visit the 15-foot Winnie-the-Pooh statue, perfect for a photo op! Additionally, join us for Winnie’s Hometown Festival hosted every year on the 3rd weekend in August to celebrate this global icon.
White River offers rugged beauty and a premier gateway to the great outdoors in the Boreal Forest. Enjoy wilderness activities by exploring hiking trails, paddling pristine waterways, or by ATV through the backcountry. The area is also home to world-class lodges and remote fishing and hunting adventures. Explore Ontario’s abundant wildlife and freshwater lakes in provincial parks.
White River’s unique culture, landscape, and history make it a remarkable Canadian hidden gem. Visit to enjoy endless outdoor adventures and discover the stories that have shaped our heritage for over a century. You’ll love making White River a part of your journey.
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The festival is a three-day event that includes dances, parades, historical re-enactments, live entertainment, community meals, and more.
Relax and unwind with an all inclusive Deluxe Fishing Package on Esnagi Lake in Ontario.
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Experience an authentic Canadian tradition and create memorable moments with your family & friends.
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Experience a true Fly-in fishing adventure on the renouned Kaby Lake with all the comforts of home!
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Enjoy a true Ontario wilderness experience that starts the minute you step off the train!
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Round-trip flights, three daily meals, boat rental and trophy size fish like you've never seen!
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Brennan Harbour Resort is renowned for quality fishing, quality boat options and great food!
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A short train ride from White River, Ontario to Lodge Eighty Eight and the trophy fish you dream of!
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Unique and secluded fishing experiences await adventurers at the northernmost shore of Esnagi Lake.
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Experience a classic fishing holiday with a comfortable fully equipped cottage on Esnagi Lake.
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Clean, comfortable rooms with TV, with remote, air conditioning, free wireless internet, in-room coffee, and non-smoking rooms.
White River Air is the first and still the only fly-in outfitting air service out of White River, in this vast area of northern Ontario.
Take flight on an iconic DeHavilland Beaver that will take you to your destination, as you fly over some of Ontario’s most scenic wilderness.
Kaby Lodge is located at the south end of Kabinakagami Lake, a 26-mile-long lake comprised of 3,100 acres, renowned for its walleye and northern pike.
Lodge Eighty Eight is an extraordinary place at the heart of the Canadian Shield. We are not for everyone; our guests expect more and we deliver.
Situated on the remote shores of beautiful twenty-seven mile Esnagi Lake, Mar Mac Lodge provides the highest quality fly-in or train-in fishing.
| Business Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Motel | 217 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2500 |
| Garson’s Fly-in Outposts | 748A Fourth Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K8 | 705-253-4938 |
| Kaby Lodge | PO Box 2, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 705-484-1672 |
| Lodge Eighty Eight | PO Box 220, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 705-812-1624 |
| Mar Mac Lodge | PO Box 98 Desbarats, Ontario P6A 5N2, White River, ON P6A 5N2 |
705-884-2505 |
| White River Air | PO Box 220, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2222 |
| A&W | 201 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2240 |
| Ed’s Live Bait & Bulk Foods | 324 Superior Street, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1609 |
| Esso White River | 201 Hwy 17 North, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1234 |
| Naturenut Resort and Café | 1 Dunc Lake Hwy 17 East, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1095 |
| Robin’s Donuts | 216 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1876 |
| White Lake Lodge | Hwy 17 Lot 149, PO Box 113, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 705-618-7466 |
| White River Bar and Grill | 200 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1444 |
| White River Heritage Museum | 200 Elgin Street, PO Box 583, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2657 |
White River Air
PO Box 220, White River Ontario, P0M 3G0
Mar Mac Lodge
PO Box 98
Desbarats, Ontario P6A 5N2, White River Ontario, P6A 5N2
Lodge Eighty Eight
PO Box 220, White River Ontario, P0M 3G0
Kaby Lodge
PO Box 2, White River Ontario, P0M 3G0
Garson’s Fly-in Outposts
748A Fourth Line West, Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, P6A 5K8
Continental Motel
217 Hwy 17, White River Ontario, P0M 3G0
| Business Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
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| White River Heritage Museum | 200 Elgin Street, PO Box 583, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2657 |
| Business Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Motel | 217 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2500 |
| A&W | 201 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2240 |
| Naturenut Resort and Café | 1 Dunc Lake Hwy 17 East, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1095 |
| Robin’s Donuts | 216 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1876 |
| White River Bar and Grill | 200 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1444 |
| Business Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Motel | 217 Hwy 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2500 |
| Garson’s Fly-in Outposts | 748A Fourth Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K8 | 705-253-4938 |
| Kaby Lodge | PO Box 2, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 705-484-1672 |
| Lodge Eighty Eight | PO Box 220, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 705-812-1624 |
| Mar Mac Lodge | PO Box 98 Desbarats, Ontario P6A 5N2, White River, ON P6A 5N2 |
705-884-2505 |
| White River Air | PO Box 220, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-2222 |
| Naturenut Resort and Café | 1 Dunc Lake Hwy 17 East, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 807-822-1095 |
| White Lake Lodge | Hwy 17 Lot 149, PO Box 113, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 705-618-7466 |
