Rainy
River
, the southern gate to the
Lake of the Woods
, is a beautiful little community that is surrounded by lakes,
rivers, woodlands and wildlife.
Located on the Ontario-Minnesota border, the area attracts
travelers from both sides of the border.
It
is said that
Toronto
’s
Yonge
Street
is the world’s longest
street: Rainy River is
where it ends.
The
area is a mixture of agricultural land with woodland forest.
Throw in the nearby Lake of the Woods and you get something
for everybody. The
hunter and the angler are never disappointed.
The river itself was the primary means of transportation for
many many years.
Sable
Island
, just 18 Km northwest of
town is a recognized Bird Sanctuary.
This bird haven is home to the endangered piping plovers.
Due to geographical differences in the area, the region of
Rainy
River
offers natural habitats to
breeding and migratory birds.
Every September, the
Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Live Release Walleye
Tournament, attracting American as well as Canadian anglers.
You can even rent a
houseboat from one of the many outfitters in the area and discover
the beauty of
Lake of the Woods
.
Rainy
River
– the end of
Yonge Street
.
|
