 Recreation Summary
North Bay offers excellent sporting facilities and a wide range of activities in which to partake.
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 Discovery Routes
The Near North has an excellent trail system for hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, in-line skaters, and joggers.
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 Skiing and Snowboarding Facilities
There are a number of downhill and cross-country ski and snowboarding facilities in the North Bay area.
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 Jack Pine Hill
Jack Pine Hill, on the Laurentian Escarpment, offers a variety of events that make even the longest winter day an enjoyable one.
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 Snowmobiling
Incredibly well marked snowmobile trails lead to exciting and different opporunities. Welcome to our winter heaven.
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 Dog Sledding
A new and unique winter adventure is becoming popular in the Near North, dog sledding tours.
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 North Bay Centennials
The North Bay Centennials are in their 18th season in the Ontario Hockey League.
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 Bird Watching
Every year North Bay has record numbers of participants in the Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count.
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 Fishing, Boating, and Canoeing
There's great fishing summer and winter in Lake Nipissing. The Waterfront Marina offers boat slip rentals.
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 Golf Courses
Pinewood Park Motor Inn and the North Bay Golf and Country Club are among the six golf courses in the area.
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 Beach Facilities
There are a total of 43 beach access areas in North Bay. Three beaches are supervised by lifeguards.
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 Fitness Facilities
Fitness facilities from swimming pools, squash and tennis courts, to fitness classes and bowling alleys.
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 Scuba Diving
With the many lakes and rivers in our area, scuba diving is taking off as a very popular and healthy passtime in North Bay.
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 Hiking, Biking, and In-Line Skating
North Bay has a wide range of trails and paths for the avid hiker, biker, in-line skater, skateboarder, or casual walker.
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