The "Canoeing Capital of Canada" situated on the Highway 11/17 offers its visitors and locals unforgettable and unique landscapes. Dedicated to forestry, tourism, retail services, and thermal generation industries; this territory located more than 200 kilometres away from Thunder Bay has an estimated population of almost 3300 inhabitants. Born as a rail stop for the Canadian National Railway, this land is well communicated and updated about the latest news by its local newspaper, two radio stations, and 2 television channels.