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With more than 30 lakes and rivers linked with portages, the Loring Restoule area offers a wide variety of canoe routes and excellent fishing. Take a one-day adventure or plan a longer journey through several lakes and rivers. Camping sites are located throughout the area or you can stay at Restoule Provincial Park or one of the private parks. The Loring Deer Yard is a natural winter attraction which centres on the migration of 10,000 deer who make this forest their winter home. |
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Commanda is 27 km west of Hwy. 11 at the intersection of Hwy. 522 and the Old Nipissing-Rosseau Colonization Road. Commanda has a strong community atmosphere, which supports many activities throughout the year. It has a diverse collection of artisans and is the home of the Commanda General Store Museum and Tea Room. Inside the building's decorative exterior, built in 1885, there are hundreds of vintage items, which are exhibited, in historical precision. It is like stepping into the past and should not be missed. |
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Bear Valley was originally named for an early settler who chose to clear his land while shirtless. As was the custom, clearing involved the burning of unwanted trees and brush. The combination of solar heat, fire and ash, with the sweat of his labour caused the settler's rather burly body to become coated black. Passing residents thought he looked like a bear, and thus the valley came to be known as Bear Valley.
Near Bear Valley is Pine Lake ; small, serene, with large and smallmouth bass, perch and panfish. Pine Lake reputedly holds an alligator or some kind of large reptile, about four feet long and very shy. The beast was first reported by two American tourists some years ago. However, no one else has seen it.
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Golden Valley , a few kilometres west, is the wintering area of one of the largest white tailed deer herds in the province. A viewing station has been established for those who wish to catch a glimpse of the herd.
In expecially hard winters, when the snow is deep and food reserves are scarce, the Loring Yard herd may face the threat of death by starvation.
Recognizing their need, Loring Restoule Business Association has rallied the support of community residents and area hunt club members to provide money and manpower in assisting the Ministry of Natural Resources in rescue efforts. We can cut access trails and bring in feed resulting in a marked increase in deer survival throughout the winter months.
The Pickerel and Wolf River system features canoe routes accessible from the Golden Valley area. |
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Arnstein is located 10 km west of Golden Valley. Originally settled by German and Italian miners shortly after 1880, their industry and perseverance have established a thriving community. Clear Lake, near Arnstein, is aptly named, as it is spring fed, has no inlet, and is remarkably clear. |
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For more information on Loring Restoule area, visit the Loring Restoule Vacationland website . |
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