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Geraldton, Ontario

Geraldton is a small town of 1.000 residents located in Northwestern Ontario on the Northern Route of the Trans-Canada Highway #11. Geraldton is 160 km NE of Nipigon, and 40 km W of Longlac and 250 km W of Hearst.

Geraldton History

The town was founded in 1935 by prospectors looking for gold in the area. In the early days, the town was known as “Little Long Lac” after the nearby lake. The name was later changed to Geraldton in honor of mining executive and politician, Gerald Fauteux.

The town experienced rapid growth with the nearby discovery of gold. The Little Long Lac Gold Mine, which opened in 1936, was one of the largest gold mines in the world at the time, and employed thousands of people.

The town also had a large pulp and paper mill, which operated from 1942 to 2008 and was a major area employer (at its peak, it employed over 1,200 people) .

Today, Geraldton is a thriving community, and though the gold mines are no longer in operation, the town remains an important center for forestry, and is home to several other businesses and services.

Geraldton Attractions

Greenstone Heritage Centre

1500 Front Street, Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
807-854-1100
Website: Greenstone Heritage Centre

Learn about the history, culture, and heritage of the Greenstone region through exhibits and artifacts.

Geraldton Greenstone Belt

(807) 854-2273
Website https://www.greenstone.ca/en/discover/greenstonebeltminetours.asp

The Greenstone Belt is a geological formation that contains gold and other valuable minerals. Visitors can go on guided tours of the mines and learn about the history of mining in the area.

MacLeod Provincial Park
1800 Main Street, Geraldton, ON, P0T 1M0

(807) 854-1100
Website https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/macleod

Named after an abandoned gold mine, this park is located on a peninsula in Kenogamisis Lake. The lake offers excellent swimming and walleye and pike fishing in its bays and marshes. This park offers hiking trails, swimming beaches, and fishing opportunities.

Geraldton Golf Club

Highway 584, Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
(807) 854-1061 or 807-854-8777
Website https://www.geraldton-golf-club.com/

This 9-hole golf course offers beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness and is open to visitors.

Kamview Nordic Centre

Highway 584, Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
807-854-1100
Website: Kamview Nordic Centre

A facility offering cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails in the winter, and hiking and biking trails in the summer.

Greenstone Regional Forest

(807) 854-1100.
Website https://www.ontario.ca/page/greenstone-regional-forest

This forest covers over 2 million hectares and offers opportunities for camping, fishing, and hiking. Visitors can explore the forest on their own or go on guided tours.

Greenstone Farmers Market

(807) 854-2273
Website https://www.greenstone.ca/en/visit-us/farmers-market.asp

This weekly market features locally grown produce, handmade crafts, and live entertainment.

Trowbridge Falls Park

Highway 11, Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0 (

Enjoy a picturesque waterfall and scenic views along the Little Current River.

MacLeod Provincial Park

Highway 11 just east of Geraldton
(807) 876-2447;
Website https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/macleod

Located just outside of Beardmore, this park offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including camping, fishing, and hiking. It also has a beautiful sandy beach on Lac des Mille Lacs.