Where are we located?

The Red Rock Inn is located approximately 60 miles east of Thunder Bay, and five miles (7.5 kms) south of the Trans Canada Highway. If you are a traveler from Sault Ste. Marie, the distance is a little longer as it is approximately 350 miles (525 kms) to Red Rock. One would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful setting for a town anywhere as we are nestled between the high cliffs of the Red Rock Mountains to the north and west, and the blue waters of Nipigon Bay to the south and east.

The Red Rock Inn is located near many of Red Rock’s finest recreational attributes. Just next door there is an outdoor swimming pool, a baseball diamond, a set of tennis courts, basketball nets, and the Red Rock recreation center. Inside the recreation center there is a gymnasium and bowling alley,  both open to the community and visitors. In walking distance there are hiking trails (Lloyd’s Lookout), a park and board walk at the beautiful marina, and two additional school ground parks. Visitors are always welcome at the North Shore Golf Club  just outside of Nipigon, which is about a 10 minute drive from the Inn. The 6,500 yard, par 36 course presents a uniquely Northern challenge. Ouimet Canyon, which is located about 30 minutes from the Red Rock Inn, is one of nature’s raw masterpieces, and is a great place to spend the day. With the magnificent view from Canada’s longest suspension bridge, beautiful hiking trails, and gift shop, we guarantee you will not be disappointed.

During the winter, there are many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Red Rock Inn’s location is ideal for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. The Trans-Ontario Provincial Snowmobile Trail is just minutes from our front door. The Red Rock Inn also provides convenient access to the more than 120 ice climbs at Orient Bay, Kama Bay and Ice Station Superior.

The Red Rock Inn is also situated near some of Ontario’s Provincial Parks. Rainbow Falls near Terrace Bay, The Sleeping Giant, which is 35 km off of highway 17 at Pass Lake, Neys which is 26 km west of Marathon., and Kakabeka Falls, which is 32 km west of Thunder bay, are 4 of the most popular parks around.

The Red Rock Inn of Yesterday

The Red Rock Inn was designed by the architectural firm of Lawson & Little Montreal.  The Neo-Georgian style and post and beam construction are unusual in Northwestern Ontario.

The Inn was built by the Lake Sulphite Pulp and Paper Company between 1937 and 1939 as a residence for mill workers and a community gathering place.  The large kitchen and dining areas served as a mess hall for mill employees and construction workers, serving up to 2,000 people at each meal.  The Inn, with its large ballroom, lounges and enclosed porches also served as the hub of social activities.