Whitefish Island
Parking available
Amid rushing rapids, this small bit of land is an important First Nations site on the border between Canada and the United States.

šŸ“œ Tear-shaped island, 1 km long, 500 m wide, on the Canada-U.S. border.
šŸ” Important First Nations site, recognized as Whitefish Island Reserve of the Batchewana First Nation.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Easy 2.2-kilometer Attikamek Trail for hiking
šŸŽ£ Opportunity to see people fishing for whitefish
šŸŒæ Abundance of flora and fauna, including beaver dams
šŸžļø Lookout at trail's end offers powerful rapids views
šŸ“œ Explore a National Historic Site with rich Indigenous history

Why Avoid

āš ļø Portions of trail can become flooded when water levels are high
āš ļø Trail has uneven surfaces (roots and rocks)

Tips

šŸŒø Visit in June for blooming blue Forget Me Not flowers

Cost

šŸ’° Free to access trails and island.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open to the public, daily.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Parking available next to Sault Canal Locks.

Last updated 5 days ago

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