Welcome to Espanola / North Shore
Being in a small town in Northern Ontario generally means being in a friendly place with friendly people! The people you meet in Espanola/North Shore, which includes the towns of Nairn Centre, Webwood, Massey and Spanish can add worlds of wonder to your vacation experience, along with beautiful scenery, a sense of history and “joie de vivre” all for you to enjoy.
Begin your visit to Espanola with a view of the rainbow that can be found, most days, as you cross the river into town and don’t forget to bring your golf clubs in order to play a round along the shore of that very same Spanish River. Need a stretch…walk the fitness trail to the shores of a sparkling lake. Espanola touts itself as “More than a Fine Paper Town”, being home to Domtar and all. Each year they hold a Paper Festival in Celebration of the areas heritage. So come join the fun. Espanola is the hub for shopping in the region so be sure to stock up on your supplies before heading to your cabin, resorts or hotel room.
Like everywhere in Rainbow Country the choice of place to stay, things to do and places to see is boundless. For example, travelers come from far and wide to participate in the Massey Street Painting Festival. See the streets come alive with colour as professional chalk street painters depict everything from Northern Ontario scenes to renditions of the Master’s works. Massey is also home to a huge agricultural fair and their annual marathon will surely give you a run for your money. While there stop into the Massey Museum & Information Centre to find out what has been and what’s coming up.
When you visit the Town of Spanish you’ll see where the waters of the Spanish River flow into Georgian Bay. If it’s boating you enjoy be sure to put in at the beautiful new marina complex and the gateway to the Whalesback Channel of Lake Huron. When provisioning in the area keep in mind the farmers market every Saturday from May to September for fresh local produce.
Perfect little towns to create your vacation traditions that will have you returning year after year!
