Finlayson Point Provincial Park is located on the peninsula of Lake Temagami, overlooking the island-dotted waters of the lake. The name Temgami (Te-mee-ay-gaming) comes from the Ojibway language meaning “deep water”. The lake and surrounding lands are part of the traditional territory of Algonquin people, a homeland to Algonquin and Ojibway of the Temagami First Nations. It is an historical and vital area, as the Parks’ shoreline is part of an ancient red and white pine forest. Here, you can camp surrounded by some of the last surviving stands of towering old growth pines. A hike up Caribou Mountain lets you fully appreciate the greatness of these ancient forests, and visit the fire tower that helps protect them. The park is a gateway to nearby lakes and another park called Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater. It forms an interconnected canoeing network, extending more than 2000 km in length, that has existed for millenia. Many come to this park to explore some of the 1,259 islands in the lake. The deep, clear waters are ideal for diving and swimming, and resting on the sandy beaches of the shoreline. This area provides endless opportunities to explore a one-of-a-kind natural setting.
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