This Conservation Area in Northwestern Ontario Offers a Road Map to Sustainability

Perrault Falls, in the heart of Ontario’s Sunset Country, is a small community with a big vision. 

The Perrault Falls Adventure Area (PFAA) was originally established in 1999 as the Cedar River Watershed Association Inc. Its goal is to protect and promote the land, lakes and wildlife.

The PFAA covers 600,000 acres of pristine wilderness in Northwest Ontario. It is an ecosystem independent of the lakes and rivers outside of its boundaries.

Due to the foresight of the lodges in the area, their vision to sustain their fisheries for generations to come is working. The fishing is fantastic and continues to improve each year.

The Perrault Falls Adventure Area Vision

To sustain their fisheries for generations to come by:

• Releasing larger breeding-class fish
• Promoting sustainable fishing habits
• Ensure healthy water quality

The lodges in the PFAA follow these guidelines:

• Release all walleye over 18”
• Release all northern pike over 27.5”

If you would like to experience the fishing this region offers, use this link to get more information about Perrault Falls Adventure Area lodges.

Things to do in the Perrault Falls Adventure Area

Grab a bite to eat or get a cold drink at the Whiskeyjack Restaurant and Tavern, which is just south of where Perrault Lake meets Wabaskang Lake on the east side of Highway 105. 

View the waterfalls where Perrault Lake flows into Wabaskang. You may have driven over the waterfalls and not even known they were there! It is across from the old Rainbow Point Store (Now Nordic Point Lodge). There is a small gravel parking lot where you can park and walk the path toward the waterfalls. There are no barriers, so viewers beware. You can also walk down along the side of the waterfall to see the very lush forest surrounding the water. 

You can also choose to take a short drive north up Highway 105 to Ear Falls. Maybe even play a round of golf. 

Whatever you choose to do in the Perrault Falls Adventure Area—fishing, hiking, blueberry picking or wildlife viewing—know that its future is in good hands. 

Questions and Answers About the Perrault Falls Adventure Area

• How Big is the PFFA? The Perrault Falls Adventure Area (PFAA) encompasses approximately 600,000 acres of wilderness in Northwestern Ontario.
• How Long has the PFFA Been Around? The organization began in 1999 as the Cedar River Watershed Association Inc., created by local tourism outfitters to help protect and promote the area's land, lakes, wildlife and fisheries.
• Where in Northwestern Ontario is the PFFA Located? The Adventure Area lies within the Cedar River Watershed, an interconnected system of lakes and waterways that forms the ecological foundation of the area.
• How Many Lakes are in the PFFA? Visitors have access to roughly 130 lakes, providing an exceptional variety of fishing and wilderness experiences.
• What Fish Can I Catch There? Walleye and northern pike are found in most lakes, while muskie, smallmouth bass, lake trout, perch, whitefish and crappie can also be found throughout the area.
• Why is the Fishing So Good in the PFFA? Conservation is central to the area's identity. Local outfitters have worked with fisheries management initiatives and promoted sustainable fishing practices designed to protect fish populations for future generations.
• What Wildlife Can I See? The area supports abundant wildlife, including black bears, moose, white-tailed deer, wolves, lynx, beavers, otters and mink, along with numerous smaller species.
• What About Birds? It's also excellent birding country, with bald eagles, loons, osprey, ducks, geese, woodpeckers and many other boreal songbird species nesting or summering in the region.
• What Can I do in the PFFA? Fishing and hunting are major attractions, but visitors can also enjoy canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, hiking, ATVing, blueberry picking, wildlife viewing and traditional shore lunches.
• What Are My Accommodation Options? The area offers a wide range of accommodations and experiences, from drive-to fishing lodges and family-oriented camps to boat-in resorts, outpost camps and fly-in day trips, allowing visitors to choose everything from convenient road access to more remote wilderness experiences.

Learn More About the Perrault Falls Adventure Area

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