Pickle Lake is the most northerly community in Ontario that is accessible year-round by road. Vast virgin forests stretch for hundreds of miles beyond the horizon. This huge wilderness is only 300 miles from the coast of Hudson Bay, Ontario's subarctic. There are a variety of accommodations in Pickle Lake including lodges, fly-in outpost cabins, and hotels.

The region offers viewing opportunities for moose, woodland caribou, timber wolf, black bear, game birds, bald eagles, the ever-present songbirds, and migratory birds such as ducks and geese. The Municipality operates 4 access points that all have a place to launch a boat, pitch a tent and some of the best fishing around. Badesdawa Lake, Menako Lake, Mawley Lake and Pipestone River are to the north of the Township of Pickle Lake and are all accessible by road.

In the summer visitors can take advantage of the many area lakes, sandy beaches, and the municipal park to swim, picnic, fish, and canoe. For those who like to commune with nature, a quiet hike through the bush along any of the numerous trails provides an opportunity for examining the flora and viewing some of the fauna in their natural habitat. Just in case you are looking for a little more excitement than soaking up the sun, there is an annual Black Fly Festival.

Population: 400

Distances to Nearest Towns: 
Pickle Lake to Sioux Lookout - 258 km Southwest 
Pickle Lake to Ignace - 291 km South

Public Beaches Around Pickle Lake 
Beach at Waterfront in town 
Picnic Area at Waterfront in town 
Boat Launch at Waterfront in town

Public Boat Launches 
There are boat launches at Mud Lake (Badesdwa), Menako Lake, Pipestone River, Mawley Lake and at the Pickle Lake Campground.

Recreational Activities 
Curling, Bowling, Hockey, Swimming, Fishing, Public Skating, Minor Hockey
Summer Recreation Program, runs July - August.

Call the Township of Pickle Lake at 807-928-2034 or 800-565-9189 for more information .