Mountain in Thunder Bay

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Mount McKay is a mafic sill located south of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, on the Indian reserve of the Fort William First Nation. It is the highest, most …

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Sep 8, 2024
Mount McKay looked so beautiful from the distance so we wanted to actually go there and hike the mountain. We paid the fee to go up the road to Mount McKay and enjoyed the scenery of Thunder Bay from… Full review by adrianna24sings
Jul 6, 2024
Impressive-looking mountain, but the address listed here only takes you to the foot of the mountain down a short dirt road. At that point, you are actually too close to get a good picture. One pictur… Full review by EdRockster
Oct 10, 2023
Went to Mount McKay to get some photos. The attendant said it was open till 10 pm. When we reached the lookout, it poured so we left, and later on, the sun came out, so we raced to catch a beautiful … Full review by barrys347

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Lions, Tigers and Bears oh My !!! OK .. maybe not lions or tigers ... but .. do have concerns, and looking for any information …
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Lions, Tigers and Bears oh My !!! OK .. maybe not lions or tigers ... but .. do have concerns, and looking for any information about potential wildlife encounters. We want to hike, not end up on the evening news.
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no problem with wild life.... I have not hiked on the mountain for a few years so you would need some guidance as to where the trails are now and how to access them. ...enjoy.
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Answer by Ken w · May 4, 2019
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How much time does one typically spend there? We're not looking to do hiking, just the lookout where you park, and …
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How much time does one typically spend there? We're not looking to do hiking, just the lookout where you park, and eat a picnic lunch up there, and take pictures.
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An hour would do.
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Are leashed dogs allowed?
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Yeah!
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Answer by Breanna S · Jul 14, 2018
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Is the access road to the lookout maintained for year-round driving?
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I would think it is, but like the traveler above, I've not been there in the winter.
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What is the best time to see the fall colours around Thunder Bay and the North Shore of Superior?
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I am wondering what time the tollgate closes
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Answer by Patricia H · Jul 18, 2017
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