There are fine stands of 'old growth forest' within walking distance of the highway. The adjacent lakes and creeks are equally appealing. Statiatics indicate that several thousand people pass through the town per day in the summertime, only a handful stop to enjoy the beauty. You need an exciting attraction that will capture the imagination. Temagami, like all communities, is looking for opportunities for economic development.
Tourism is a targeted area for growth in Northern Ontario.
History has proved that Temagami has the natural resources and outdoor activity base on which to build. Temagami is also fortunate to have a highly visible landmark - a fire tower overlooking the town, easily accessible from the highway. This tower is the vital element that can be built into a 'solid attraction' that will 'make them stop'. Good signage will warn travellers to watch for the tower. It will emphasize that the tower can be enjoyed in 'just 45 minutes' - a short break on their journey through the north.