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The jewel of Lake Superior and a definite must see. The Slate Islands is a group of islands 13 km across Lake Superior from Terrace Bay and are believed to have been created billions of years ago when a meteorite crashed into the earth. The islands feature the largest known shattercone in the world which is a rare rock formation after meteor impacts. The islands are also home to the largest unpredated herd of woodland caribou in the world which are known to be so friendly that they will eat out of a visitors hand. The Slate Islands also feature the tallest lighthouse on the great lakes which measures 70 m (224) feet above sea level and can be hiked up to by visitors. The Slate Islands also have many other incredible aspects from its gold mine and forestry history, to its incredible plant and wildlife. To visit the Slate Islands, travellers should call one of the local charters which can be found by contacting the Tourism Information Centre.
Opened in 2011, the lighthouse is a 15-m (50-foot) replica of the lighthouse at the Slate Islands which is the tallest on the Great Lakes. The Terrace Bay Lighthouse is in the main downtown core and allows visitors to climb up through the staircase inside and experience incredible views of Lake Superior, the Slate Islands, and the rest of the municipality.
A large sand beach with picnic tables and an uncrowded viewing pleasure. Visitors can witness the rivermouth whereby the Aguasabon River leads into Lake Superior as well as see across to the Slate Islands Provincial Park.