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Timmins is a city in Northern Ontario with a population of nearly 41,000 (2021 census). The city stretches over approximately 2,962 km² (1,840 sq mi) of land, making Timmins one of the largest cities in Canada, larger than Luxembourg.
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The Timmins Museum is a multi-purpose facility that highlights the art, heritage and traditions of the Porcupine Mining Camp, Northeastern Ontario and Canada in a variety of exhibits. The Timmins Museum includes a resource library, local artist's gallery, as well as travelling exhibitions on a mixture of national themes.
Overlooking the great Mattagami River, the 175 acre park is ideal for exploring the wilderness or just simply relaxing. Visitors can enjoy a wagon ride or (sleigh ride in the winter) where elk, moose, deer and bison can be observed in their natural surroundings.
This French baroque architectural gem was built in 1936-37. The first church (built in 1922) burnt January 29, 1936. The cross to the left was erected in 1934 in memory of Jacques Cartier’s 4th centenary.
The facility was built in 1938 for the employees of the McIntyre Mine. It is a scale model of the Maple Leaf Gardens, complete with the famous red, green and blue seats and end balconies. The Center is still very active and features an arena, curling rink, ballroom, auditorium and a diner style coffee shop.
Open mid-July to mid-October Saturday mornings only from 8AM - noon.
Open May to September from 9AM to 9PM for fly and bait fishing.
This is an 18-hole course open 7 days a week. It has a club house, power cart/equipment rentals and a driving range.
This is an 18-hole course open 7 days a week. It features a licensed club house, power cart/equipment rentals and a driving range.
This is a 9-hole course.
This park features a driving range, Two 18-hole mini-putt courses, go-karts, and paintball.
Access from Mattagami Blvd. Open daily from 10AM to 10PM.
Corner of Algonquin Boulevard and Brunette Road. This park is a beautiful town landmark (historic mining site) that has a small children’s water park (open during the summer), a playground and picnic tables. There is a mini-putt range as well as batting cages on-site.
Near Porcupine Lake. Features a similar set-up to Hollinger Park, with picnic tables, a children’s playground and a small water park.
Timmins is the centre of Ontario's vast network of snowmobile trails. With over 2,000 members, the club maintains hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails and a clubhouse where visitors are welcome. You will require a permit to snowmobile. These are available from several local vendors and prices range depending on the length of the permit.
A fully equipped winter destination offering snow boarding, downhill skiing, tubing, clinics and lessons. The Base Lodge includes a cafeteria, lounge, locker rooms and a rental retail shop.
This facility has well-groomed trails for cross-country skiers. The cost for one day is $3 for a student or senior, $7 for an adult, or $15 for a family. The chalet is open from 8AM to 9PM daily, however the trails are accessible at all hours (there are 4 km of lights for night skiing). It is also possible to go snowshoeing at this facility. It only costs $1 for a student or a senior, $3 for an adult, or $7 for a family.
This handicap-accessible facility has 3 pools (hot, deep and a 37-metre/6-lane) with 2 diving boards and a rock-climbing wall. Supervised public and family swims are offered at various times throughout the week for a small admission. Home of the Timmins Marlins Swim Club.
Daily matinee and evening shows in digital theatre sound. Regular admission for evening shows is $9.25 for adults (14+) and $6 for children and seniors. Matinees are $7 for adults and $5.75 for children and seniors. Discount Tuesdays are $6.50 for adults and $5.50 for children and seniors. Please note that all prices are subject to change without notice.
A 5-pin bowling alley that offers Rock’n’Bowl on weekends.
Offers delicious poutine, known as Shania’s (and just about everyone’s) favourite.
A fully licensed Italian restaurant.
Offers all-day breakfast and home-cooked meals. It is at the site of one of the city’s oldest gold mines, near the city’s landmark headframe, and features a wall of fame for Timmins’ NHL hockey players.
Offers breakfast all day and a variety of home-cooked meals.
This is a fully licensed authentic Cantonese cuisine restaurant, specializing in Hong Kong style seafood.
Offers the largest Chinese/Canadian buffet in town.
"Hole in the wall" type family restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches, poutine, burgers, pizza, and a few other entrées.
Fully licensed, offers all day breakfast, a buffet and a pasta bar.
The 'Port; The Shady Lady
Licensed bar and grill that dates back to 1936. Nowhere near the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport; it's in South Porcupine and faces out onto Porcupine Lake, where floatplanes used to take off and land, hence the name. Rumoured to be haunted. Accessible by snowmobile, float plane and boat.
Licensed restaurant serving seafood, pasta, chicken, and a variety of stirfry bowls. It is snowmobile accessible.
Fully licensed restaurant, fine dining specializing in steak and seafood, particularly Black Angus and wild meats.
Fully licensed, fine dining specializing in pastas, steaks and seafood.
1 single: $22; 2 twin: $44; 1 king suite: N/A.
1 queen: $60; 2 double: $65; 1 king suite: N/A.
1 double: $55; 2 double: $71.50; 1 king suite: $75.00.
1 queen: N/A; 2 double: $75; 1 king suite: N/A
1 queen: $85, 2 double: $99, 1 king suite: $185.
1 queen: $107.17 to $127.27; 2 double: $107.17; 1 king suite: N/A
Smoke-free hotel, 105 rooms. 1 king: $99; 2 double: $99; 1 king suite: $139
1 queen: $94; 2 double: $94; 1 king suite: $135
1 queen: $119; 2 double: $129; Guest Cottage: $199 to $250
The Market features fresh, locally grown produce, seasonal berries, herbs and flowers. Delicious jams, jellies, preserves, home-baked fresh breads, pies and desserts are available. The Mountjoy Farmers' Market also has a varied selection of craftspeople and artists with unique quality items for sale.
A vibrant shopping area in the centre of the community, boasting a mix of some 250 businesses. Major banks include: ScotiaBank, Bank of Montreal, CIBC and TD Canada Trust. Popular locally-owned shops include 3 Small Rooms.
The largest regional shopping centre in Northeastern Ontario. approximately 70 shops and services including fashion stores, home furnishings stores, electronics stores, sporting stores, department stores and a full service food court with 6 tenants. There are also 2 fully-licensed restaurants on-site (Montana’s and Siva’s).
This is the destination for information on tourism in Timmins, in Ontario and in Canada, as well as for souvenirs of the City with the Heart of Gold.
This gallery highlights the work of the region's Francophone population. Expositions are changed monthly.
Roy Nicholson Park, corner of Pine Street North and Eighth Avenue. Various art projects are on display in the clubhouse and can be viewed at occasional public showings or by appointment.
Custom framing, art supplies, antiques, and giftware from all over the world. A second floor studio displays and sells prints from various artists.
A freelance artist preserving a part of the town's heritage. In his studio, you will find original artwork by him and Dale Pessah, limited edition prints, and decorator prints. After years of drawing portraits, Michael is now travelling across Ontario capturing historical sites and landmarks in each community. Custom framing of photos, canvas, and needlework is also available.
Assisting local Indigenous artists in selling their art and craftwork. You will find authentic moccasins, dream-catchers, paintings, books, etc.
The largest commercial art gallery in the area. Features original work of local and regional artists in a variety of medium including soapstone, gypsum and James Bay river-rock sculptures by Cree carver, John Ivan Etherington (Moose River).
By car
The easiest way into Timmins if coming from southeastern or southern Ontario is to make your way to North Bay and continue heading north on Highway 11 (Trans-Canada Highway).
By bus
By plane
Flights to Timmins from Moosonee (55 minutes) and Toronto (1.5 hours)
By train
Ontario Northland used to offer train service to Matheson, with a connecting coach to Timmins, but rail service on the Toronto-North Bay-Cochrane line has been abandoned in favour of buses.
On foot
Downtown Timmins is small enough to explore on foot and can make for an interesting afternoon. Most of the outlying areas will require transportation.
By bus
By car
With the help of a map, Timmins is simple to navigate. Most destinations can be found off of Highway 101 which turns into Riverside Drive and Algonquin Boulevard throughout the city.
By taxi
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