Ice Climbing
On an Ontario ice wall, the loudest sound is the beating of your own heart
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Northern Ontario boasts some of the best ice climbing locations in the world. From Thunder Bay and Red Rock to Marathon and Orient Bay on Lake Nipigon, this is the ultimate ice-climbing country. Dozens of ice-clad routes reach heights of over 130 m (400 ft.) and the waterfalls freeze so thick that the ice can stay until late spring.
With colourfully descriptive names such as Threshold of Acquaintance, Comfortably Numb and The Wall of Deception, ice climbing is a sport for those who enjoy the adrenalin rush of living close to the edge.
Because many of these ice faces are in very remote areas, it sometimes requires a long ride in on a snow machine for access. But, halfway up the ice face, with the world far below you, it's obvious that it's worth the ride.
| North Central Ontario | ||||||
| TRAIL NAME | SUB-REGION | CLOSEST TOWN(S) | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | PRIMARY ACTIVITY | CHARACTER |
| JR Booth Trail | Algonquin Park Region | Edgington | 35KM | • | Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cycling - Off-Road, Equestrian, Motorcycling, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing, ATVing | Rail Trail |
| Northeastern Ontario | ||||||
| TRAIL NAME | SUB-REGION | CLOSEST TOWN(S) | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | PRIMARY ACTIVITY | CHARACTER |
| Agawa Canyon Trails | Algoma Country | Sault Ste. Marie | 10 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Lake Superior Trapper's Trail | North of Superior | Wawa | 1.5 km | • | Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing, Dog Sledding | Natural, Scenic |
| Peat Mountain Trail | North of Superior | Wawa | 11 km | ••• | Hiking & Walking, Camping & Backpacking, Canoeing & Kayaking, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Northwestern Ontario | ||||||
| TRAIL NAME | SUB-REGION | CLOSEST TOWN(S) | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | PRIMARY ACTIVITY | CHARACTER |
| Nipigon Bay Snowmobile Club | North of Superior | Nipigon | 200 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cycling - Off-Road, Camping & Backpacking, Equestrian, Rock Climbing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Ice Climbing, ATVing | Natural, Scenic, Water |
