Lakes & beaches
North Bay, Ontario
Lake Nipissing & North Bay Waterfront
A lakeside stroll, a sunset and a visit to downtown North Bay.
Explore this placeDuchesnay Falls
A forest-and-waterfall outing on North Bay's western edge.
North Bay, Ontario
Discover Duchesnay Falls
Duchesnay Falls offers a forested setting for an outdoor stop near North Bay. Trails in the area connect with the wider network around Nipissing University and Canadore College, giving visitors different ways to explore. Make the waterfall the focus of your outing, then return to North Bay for food or supplies. Choose your trailhead using current local information, as access points and routes are not interchangeable.
What to explore
- Woodland waterfall scenery
- North Bay trail connections
- A nature stop near the city
Plan before you go
Use the current local trail map and suitable footwear. Rocks can be slippery; stay back from moving water and follow trail notices.
Check the official operator for current hours, fees, reservations, accessibility and closures. ShopLocal provides trip ideas; attraction tickets and reservations are handled by the operator.
Visitor information reviewed September 11, 2026. Select the correct entrance or trailhead on the official map.
Explore the community
Shop local in North Bay
A community to explore as part of your trip. These listings are in North Bay; check each address and travel time from your destination.
Maison Khloe
Shopping & Retail · North Bay
London Underground
Shopping & Retail · North Bay
Opera Bakery Café
Restaurants & Food · North Bay
Cheapskates
Shopping & Retail · North Bay
The Urban Cafe
Restaurants & Food · North Bay
Moose's Cookhouse
Restaurants & Food · North Bay
More in Northern Ontario
More ideas from this region. Check distances before combining them in one trip.
Parks & nature
Killarney, Ontario
Killarney Provincial Park
White quartzite ridges above Georgian Bay country.
Explore this placeParks & nature
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Big Lake Superior views on the Sibley Peninsula.
Explore this placePhoto credits
Photos are resized and may be cropped for display. They do not represent current conditions.
- Lake Nipissing & North Bay Waterfront: w:en:Skeeter08865 ( talk | contribs ) · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Killarney Provincial Park: Jason Wong · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sleeping Giant Provincial Park: Mhsheikholeslami · CC BY-SA 4.0