Terrace Bay offers big-lake living with everyday convenience, where Lake Superior’s horizon is your constant companion and the outdoors sets the weekend agenda. Set along Highway 17 between Thunder Bay and Marathon, and paired with neighboring Schreiber and nearby Nipigon, the community blends small-town ease with truly grand scenery. Climb the Terrace Bay Lighthouse for sweeping views, wander to Aguasabon Falls & Gorge, or tackle a section of the storied Casque Isles Trail. As a gateway to the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, paddling and wildlife watching feel epic yet close to home, while boaters look to the Slate Islands Provincial Park for day trips, beaches, and the chance to spot woodland caribou. For local services, events, and recreation, explore the Town of Terrace Bay, and plan bigger adventures through Parks Canada’s Lake Superior NMCA and Ontario Parks’ Slate Islands pages.
Families find strong education options, including Lake Superior High School and St. Martin Catholic School, with programs that make the most of the region’s outdoor classroom. Daily life is anchored by a walkable core with shops, an arena, library, and sandy waterfront, plus quick access to trails, golf, and fishing. Homes range from tidy bungalows to newer builds on quiet streets, and “commute time” typically means minutes.
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