There's a reason Lake Superior has been referred to as an "inland sea" and there is no better access point to the "Big Lake" than at Rossport

Visitors will discover that for themselves when they visit this beautiful great lake. The perfect place to gain access to this very special lake is Rossport, Ontario. Click on the Village of Rossport Logo to view a video of the Rossport area.

The Village of Rossport is the home for approximately 75 residents and the community of Nicol Island, which is connected to the "mainland" via a causeway, has approximately 35 residents.

Lake Superior is called Gitche Gumee or “The Big Lake” by the Anishinaabe people of the region and is known for its furious storms. The Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area will soon be recognized as one of the largest protected areas of fresh water in the world.

The protected waters have become a dream location for kayakers, canoers, and boaters. The wreck of the Gunilda lies just a few kilometers offshore and is a popular site for technical dives. The Casque Isle Hiking Trail begins in Rossport. Other favourite pastimes are hunting, fishing, beachcombing, rock collecting, bird-watching, photography, golfing, and even sand castle building. For wildlife lovers, there are frequent sightings of deer, moose, bear, red squirrels, chipmunks, bald eagles, humming birds, grouse, Canada Geese, wood ducks, peregrine falcons and blue heron; occasionally one can also observe otter, beaver, owls, pileated woodpeckers, lynx, fox, and wolves. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing, while snowmobilers can enjoy the miles of groomed trails linking the communities of the North Shore and offering the most scenic views and wilderness adventures in Ontario.