Chapleau is in the Lake Superior North Shore region of Northern Ontario. A small and somewhat remote township of around 1,900 people, it is the starting point for exploring some of the most pristine natural settings in the north, including the largest game preserve in the world.
Understand
[edit]Chapleau owes its existence to the Canadian Pacific Railway. When the rail line was built through the area in 1885, Chapleau was chosen as a divisional point, and the town formed around it.
- Chapleau Crown Game Preserve
- Forestry
Get in
[edit]- Hwys 101, 129
- Airport
- Rail
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Do
[edit]- 1 The Shoals Provincial Park (along Hwy 101 approx 50km west of Chapleau). This provincial park once hosted a 44-site frontcountry campground along with other amenities, but was essentially placed in stasis by provincial funding cuts in 2013. While the main roadway is gated off, non-motorized access to the park is still permitted. The park offers hiking, fishing and canoeing opportunities. There is a public boat launch on Prairie Bee lake, and five backcountry campsites accessible by canoe.
