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Lion Beach

Beach

Lion’s Beach has a small dock. It is located close to the famous ‘JOY’ drill rig portraying the gold rush and iron ore mining history of the Wawa community. This spot is great for swimming, fishing, or enjoying water sports.

Water Quality

Passes water quality tests < 60% of the time.
Water quality information provided by Swim Guide with the support of RBC Royal Bank.

Current Weather

-5° degrees celsius.
Windy overnight.

Watersheds

Lake Superior

Traditional Territories

Anishinaabeg
Métis

Treaties

Robinson-Superior (Treaty 60, 1850)

Languages

Central Anishinaabe (Ojibwa)

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