Travel Information Centres in Northern Ontario

Explore Northern Ontario with ease by stopping at one of these travel information centres (TIC) on your next trip. Whether you need maps, recommendations, some souvenirs, or a rest stop, these conveniently located centres across the province provide helpful travel resources and insights into local attractions, events, and services. These centres are staffed by students, locals, and friendly volunteers—so be sure to have a chat. You never know what you might find out!

Sometimes, the information centre itself is a must-visit destination. Check out the local artists highlighted at the Wawa TIC (next to the big goose), explore Canada’s oldest operating TIC in Thunder Bay (you can’t miss it, it’s in the style of a pagoda), or stop by the Sioux Narrows - Nestor Falls TIC located inside the Northern Ontario Sport Fishing Centre. You could go to the Terry Fox Memorial TIC with views of Sleeping Giant, visit Moonbeam’s TIC next to the giant UFO, or pop into the historic Temagami Train Station for some brochures and info.

Be sure to check seasonal hours before planning your visit.

Northeastern Ontario - The Seven

Moonbeam Tourism Kiosk, Beside the Giant UFO

📍 Location: Moonbeam, ON        
📞 Phone: 705-367-1110        
📧 Email: cdem@moonbeam.ca    
🌐 Website

✨ Services: Tourism information, local trail guides, souvenir shop (including alien-themed gifts), Wi-Fi, and attraction recommendations.

Mattawa Tourist Information Centre

📍 Location: 401 Pine St, Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0        
🌐 Website        
🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM

✨ Services: Visitor information, local recommendations, maps, brochures, historic wooden statues of Voyageurs and local folk heroes.

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce

📍 Location: 883356 Hwy 65 E, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0        
📞 Phone: 705-647-5771 | Toll-Free: 866-947-5753        
📧 Email: manager@tsacc.ca        
🌐 Website   
🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday: 12 PM – 7 PM

✨ Services: Business and tourism information, maps, brochures, and local recommendations.

Kapuskasing Welcome Centre & Museum

📍 Location: 25 Millview Rd, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X6        
📞 Phone: (705) 337-4474        
📧 Email: museum@kapuskasing.ca        
🌐 Website

✨ Services: Tourism information, museum exhibits, visitor assistance.

Latchford Information Centre

📍 Location: 10 Main St, Hwy 11, PO Box 10, Latchford, ON P0J 1N0        
🌐 Website        
🕒 Hours: Open year-round: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed during the Christmas season and holidays)

✨ Services: Tourism information, Ontario and regional maps, Provincial Park guides, snowmobiling maps, and public washrooms. Picnic tables by the Montreal River, playground area near the beach.

Timmins Convention Bureau & Visitor Welcome Centre

📍 Location: 325 2nd Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 8A4        
📞 Phone: Toll-Free: 1-800-387-8466        
📧 Email: tourism@timmins.ca        
🌐 Website        
🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 4:30 PM

• June – August: Extended hours Thursday & Friday until 8 PM | Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM

✨ Services: Tourism information, washrooms, and close access to the Timmins Economic Development Corporation for visitor inquiries.

Manitoulin Island Travel Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: Near the Little Current Bridge, Manitoulin Island, ON        
📞 Phone: 705-862-2538        
🕒 Hours: May – October: Open 7 days/week        

✨ Services: Washrooms, travel info, Wi-Fi, gift shop, picnic area, rental space

Temagami Historic Train Station TIC (Year Round)

📍 Location: 6715 Hwy 11, PO Box 57, Temagami, ON P0H 2H0        
📞 Phone: 705-569-3344 | Toll-Free: 800-661-7609        
📧 Email: info@temagamiinformation.com        
🌐 Website

✨ Services: Tourism information, gift store, washrooms, event space, Ontario Northland bus stop, historic location, parking, package drop-off service.

Superior Country

Terrace Bay Tourist Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: Trans Canada Hwy, Terrace Bay, ON        
📞 Phone: 807-825-3315 x7106 | C: 807-228-2470        
📧 Email: spc@terracebay.ca     
🌐 Website      
🕒 Hours: May – Thanksgiving (8:30 AM – 5 PM)

✨ Services: Wi-Fi, gift store, picnic area, visitor surveys.

Terry Fox Travel Information Centre in Thunder Bay (Year Round)

📍 Location: Highway 11/17, 1 kilometre east of Hodder Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON (Terry Fox Monument Site)  
🌐 Website     
🕒 Hours: Open year-round, seven days a week (except for statutory holidays in winter).   

• Peak Season (June-Labour Day) - 8 am - 6 pm; daily
• Off-Season (Sept - June) - 9 am - 5 pm; daily
• Closed on statutory holidays during the off-season   

✨ Services: Restrooms (indoor & outdoor), ample parking, and breathtaking views of Lake Superior and Sleeping Giant, plus the famous Terry Fox Memorial. Welcomes 75,000 visitors annually!

The Pagoda Tourist Information Centre in Thunder Bay (Seasonal)

📍 Location: Downtown Thunder Bay, Near the Waterfront         
🕒 Hours: May – September (Extended hours during summer)         
🌐 Website

✨ Services: Free public Wi-Fi, historical significance—the oldest operating Travel Information Centre in Canada!

Algoma Country

Batchawana Travel Information Centre (Year Round)

📍 Location: Batchawana Bay Provincial Park, Batchawana, ON   
🌐 Website

✨ Services: Year-round washroom access only.

Spanish Municipal Marina / Travel Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: 8 Trunk Rd, Spanish, ON P0P 2A0         
📞 Phone: 705-844-2300         
📧 Email: info@townofspanish.com         
🌐 Website         
🕒 Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM

✨ Services: Travel information, marina facilities, washrooms, tuck shop, showers, sauna, free Wi-Fi, bike rentals, gift shop.

Gilles Gagnon Welcome Centre

📍 Location: 523 Hwy 11 E, PO Box 5000, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0        
📞 Phone: 705-372-2838 | Toll-Free: 1-800-655-5769        
📧 Email: tourisme@hearst.ca        
🌐 Website        
🕒 Hours:

• Currently closed until Fall 2025, but visitor info is available via a QR code at the site.
• Summer: Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM | Saturday: 11 AM – 5 PM | Holidays: 10 AM – 4 PM
• Off-season: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

✨ Services: Tourism information, local insights, and maps.

White River Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: 555 Elgin Street, White River, ON
🌐 Website
🕒 Hours of Operation: June through September

✨ Services: Located in the birthplace of Winnie-the-Pooh, the White River Information Centre offers visitor services, local history exhibits, White River souvenirs, park, campground, and access to travel resources for exploring the region.

Bruce Mines Museum & Travel Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: Bruce Mines, ON         
📞 Phone: 705-785-2429        
🌐 Website       
🕒 Hours: Seasonal (June – September)

✨ Services: Tourism information, museum exhibits, local history archives, washrooms.

Elliot Lake Welcome Centre

📍 Location: City Hall Front Desk, 45 Hillside Dr. N. Elliot Lake, ON         
📞 Phone: 705-848-2287 x2100        
🌐 Website      
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM

• Saturday – Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM     

✨ Services: Washrooms, picnic area, dog run, parking, refreshments.

Iron Bridge Travel Information Centre & Museum (Seasonal)

📍 Location: 1 James St, Iron Bridge, ON         
📞 Phone: 705-843-2033     
🌐 Website    

🕒 Hours: July – August, 9 AM – 8 PM    

✨ Services: Washrooms, museum, farmers’ market, picnic area, recycling drop-off.

Blind River Travel Information Centre (Year Round)

📍 Location: Blind River, ON   
📞 Phone: 705-227-0094  
📧 Email: info@blindriver.ca    
🌐 Website             
🕒 Hours:

• Summer: 8 AM – 6 PM (Daily)
• Fall (Sept–May): 8 AM – 4 PM (Closed weekends, washrooms open until 6 PM)

✨ Services: Free Wi-Fi, gift shop, local artisan goods, cold drinks, toiletries, and public washrooms.

Chapleau Museum & Tourist Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: 94 Monk St, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0         
📞 Phone: Summer (June 1 – Aug 31): 705-864-1122 | Rest of Year: 705-864-1330         
📧 Email: museum@penetanguishene.ca         
🌐 Website         
🕒 Hours: Seasonal (July 22 – Aug 30):

• Open Sunday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

✨Services: Tourism information, museum exhibits, and local history resources.

Wawa Travel Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: Mission Rd, Wawa, ON         
📞 Phone: 705-856-2244 Ext. 242       
🌐 Website    
🕒 Hours: June – September, Tuesday–Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM

✨ Services: Gift store, local art, washrooms, Wi-Fi, famous Wawa Goose.

Sunset Country

Sioux Narrows Tourist Information Centre, inside the Northern Ontario Sportfishing Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: Hwy 71, Sioux Narrows, ON         
📞 Phone: 807-226-5241 Ext. 209 | C: 807-464-2720         
🕒 Hours: May 15 – Thanksgiving, 9 AM – 5 PM,

• Closed Monday & Tuesday

✨ Services: Charging stations, exhibits, washrooms, gift store, picnic area, playground, Wi-Fi.

Nestor Falls Tourist Information Centre, Nestor Falls (Seasonal)

📍 Location: Nestor Falls, ON         
📞 Phone: 807-226-5241 Ext. 209 | C: 807-464-2720        
🌐 Website          
🕒 Hours: May 15 – Thanksgiving, Monday - Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM       

✨ Services: travel counselling, a picnic area, Wi-Fi, washrooms.

Kenora – Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre

📍 Location: 931 Lakeview Dr, Kenora, ON       
🌐 Website     
🕒 Hours: May – Labour Day: 9 AM – 4 PM (Daily)

• Summer (Peak Season):
  • Sunday – Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM
  • Friday – Saturday: 8 AM – 7 PM

✨ Services: Tourist info, washrooms, exhibits (including Science North displays), accommodation booking, self-serve kiosks, and a picnic area.

Dryden Tourist Information Centre by Max the Moose (Year Round)

📍 Location: 284 Government Street, Dryden,  ON  
📞 Phone: 807-223-2174         
🕒 Hours: Open year-round but not every day (varies by season).   

• May long weekend to September long weekend Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM – Unmanned information available

✨ Services: Local tourism information, art gallery access, brochures, and restrooms. Located next to the iconic Max the Moose statue!

Ear Falls Tourism Information Centre (Seasonal)

📍 Location: 2 Willow Crescent, Ear Falls, ON         
🕒 Hours: Open on Wednesdays (seasonally) – check for updates.         

✨ Services: Free Wi-Fi, public computers, washrooms, and tourism info. Co-located with the Ear Falls & District Museum.

Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre

📍 Location: 51A Highway 105 P.O. Box 64, Red Lake, ON 
📞 Phone: 807-727-3006           
🌐 Website   
🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM

• Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM (during summer only)
• Closed Sundays & Holidays

✨ Services: Tourist info, Wi-Fi, washrooms, gift shop, exhibits, rental space, park and walking path, and community events. Known as a local hub and site of the Norsemen Festival and Canada Day celebrations.

Pigeon River Travel Information Centre (Seasonal)
 

📍 Location: 7671 Hwy 61 (at US/Canada Border), Neebing, ON P7L 0A2
📞 Phone: (807) 964-2094 | 📠 (807) 964-2029
📧 ontariotravel.pigeonriver@ontario.ca
🌐 Website

🕒 Hours of Operation:

• As of June 5, 2024: Wednesday to Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM
• Labour Day to June 2025: CLOSED

✨ Services: picnic area, nature trails, playground, vending machines, public washrooms, access to fishing licenses and crown land camping permits, and souvenirs.

Stop by One of Northern Ontario’s Travel Information Centres for Trip Planning Info and More!

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