Tom’s Mississagi Mis-Adventures Tour
Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada
  • Aubrey Falls Panel and Bridge
  • Aubrey Falls
  • Bruce Bay Cottages Aerial
  • Copper Bean Cafe

Dates: Now booking for 2023 season

Take a self-guided day trip to one of Algoma's hidden gems! Aubrey Falls is Algoma's Tallest Cascading Waterfall. Pair all that Aubrey Falls Provincial Park has to offer with wonderful cottage accommodations at Bruce Bay Cottages.

The Group of Seven's story resonates with people around the world and has showcased Canadian landscape painting in a whole new light. The Group's love of the land is evident in their travels, experiences and expressions of Northern Ontario as displayed in their paintings. These landscapes and moments don't just live in history - they're yours to experience as you travel throughout Algoma and the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Tom Thomson toured the Mississagi River in the summer of 1912. During this trip along the river, he found Aubrey Falls, which he describes as "One of the most superb beauty spots in North America". Thomson's trip to the Mississagi was one of the first ventures for an artist into the Algoma wilderness. In his letters, he inspired other artists to travel north and take in the natural beauty of the Canadian Shield and to let the landscape influence their own sense of wilderness. These artists followed in Thomson's footsteps, going deeper into the Algoma region. They spent many years locating, sketching and painting beautiful scenes that are symbols of Canadian heritage today. This group of artists became known as the Group of Seven and their artwork is world-renowned today.

Aubrey Falls Provincial Park is a natural wonder and offers a chance to step back in time and experience the natural Canadian wilderness in its truest state. The Group of Seven came to Algoma to capture their moment of Canadian identity, now it is your turn to Capture Yours.

Self-Guided Driving Tour to Aubrey Falls Provincial Park

  • Package includes accommodations at Bruce Bay Cottages and Lighthouse, an official Group of Seven Touring Map.
  • Pre-order a delicious Tom's Picnic Basket lunch from the Copper Bean Cafe. (not included in the price of accommodations)
  • Plan for 1.5 - 2 hours of driving time to reach the park. Hwy 129 offers many breathtaking sights as you travel along the Mississagi River. You may want to make a few stops to take some photos and enjoy the views.
  • Plan for at least 1 - 2 hours in the Park to take in the falls and hike the light trail. It is very easy to spend the morning, afternoon or the whole day. Rustic campers can enjoy free overnight camping in the park if they choose. With over 4,860 ha of land, there is something for everyone at the park!
  • This package is available for any length of stay with Bruce Bay Cottages. Stay and enjoy the complimentary water sports equipment, beach toys, hiking trails and much more from the Recreational Lounge.
Location
82 French Island Rd
Bruce Mines, Ontario, P0R 1C0