The Burwash area offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. Because of the proximity to Sudbury, the area is close and suitable for families with small children who want a natural area for a picnic and for schools looking for a natural science and environment classroom.

photograph ©2003 Garnet Graham

Off-Road There are several gravel roads in the Burwash area suitable to bicycling, 4x4 off-road vehicle, or hiking.

Rod and Gun The local lakes and creeks offer fishing through out the year. The open grasslands, wetlands, mixed forest, and remote road systems provide a range of habitat in which deer, moose, grouse, ducks, and other game occur. photograph ©2003 Ken McCausland

photograph ©2003 Andy Fyon photograph ©2003 Ken McCausland

photograph ©2003 Andy Fyon

Hiking, Jogging, Orienteering Although there are no marked trails, the Burwash area is ideal for hiking, jogging, and orienteering through the forest, along old roads, along the Wanapitei River, over the rolling, but rocky areas of the Precambrian Shield, or through the open grasslands. There is a range of landscapes suitable for young and mature. photograph ©2003 Kenny Russell

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Canoeing In the Burwash area, several lakes, creeks and the Wanapitei River offer a range of canoe opportunities suitable for novice and families, but with beautiful vistas to appeal to the experienced  canoeist.

photograph ©2003 Andy Fyon

photograph ©2003 Andy Fyon

Photography and Painting There are many vistas to appeal to the photographer through all four seasons. In addition to natural landscape images, the variety of wildlife adds a challenging dimension to your photographic or painting quest. photographs ©2003 Andy Fyon

photograph ©2003 Garnet Graham

Train Watching

Cross Country Skiing There are no groomed trails but plentiful fresh snow to break new trails on.

photograph ©2003 Andy Fyon