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Prince Township
W
hen Septimus Prince arrived here in 1860 he
saw a place rich in natural beauty. Today, the
splendour remains. We plan to keep Prince Township
‘simply beautiful’ for years to come. Gros Cap Marina
Park offers a universally accessible, safe and easy way to
launch and dock kayaks and canoes. The park offers a
small tenting area for cycling and/or water travellers and a
washroom facility. The Fisheries and Oceans Marina offers
a boat launch and docking facilities.
Experience our section of the Voyageur Trail System. The
Saulteaux Voyageur Trail Club schedules over 30 outings
a year including hikes, trail maintenance, snowshoes,
bushwhack skis and backpacking. As well, a snowmobile
trail meanders through the township. Prince Township
provides a Festival and Events Pavilion, which can be
rented for parties, weddings, and other events.
In the winter months, the covered rink is rented for hockey,
and parties, and offers free skating time. In the hamlet, you
will find our Pickle Ball Court, with an adjacent playground.
We also have a playground at the corner of Deans Road
and Walls Road. Visit our library and EarlyON Child &
Family Centre.
Take in the annual Car Show, Tractor Parade, Vendors’
Market and museum in the summer. You’ll will find all
the amenities you’ll need at the Airways General Store,
including fuel and propane.
Keep in touch by phone at (705) 779-2992 or visit us
online at www.princetwp.ca, Facebook or drop in at 3042
Second Line West, Prince Township ON P6A 6K4
Echo Bay
T
he Township of Macdonald, Meredith & Aberdeen
Additional is located along the shores of Lake
George, 30 km (18 mi) east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and
is characterized by a vast vista of the rural countryside. As
one of Central Algoma’s largest municipalities, this area
offers its citizens and tourists access to all conveniences
found within the larger communities. Accessibility to
several freshwater inland lakes, together with the region’s
wooded areas, create the opportunity for endless winter
and summer activities. The beauty of this area is further
enhanced by the existence of several species of wildlife.
Echo Bay is home to the Loon Dollar Monument as well as
multiple parks. Located at 67 Church Street is Hurley Park
which has a newly renovated playground and a multi-use
Sport Court that includes a tennis court, a pickleball court,
a basketball court and a ball hockey area. Our Sportsplex
is located at 83 Bay Street and has full arena amenities,
recreational fields, the Milligan Gazebo with two children
play areas and a beach volleyball court.
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Visitors can reach us by phone at (705) 248-2441, or by
emailing twpmacd@onlink.net. Our mailing address is
208 Church Street, PO Box 10, Echo Bay ON P0S 1C0, or
visit our website at www.echobay.ca
