Agawa Canyon

Agawa Canyon is a shallow river canyon in northeastern Ontario, formed about 1.2 billion years ago by faulting along the Canadian Shield and later widened by the Agawa River. In the Algoma region, it is now known for Agawa Canyon Wilderness Park, a remote protected area with varied plant life from its position between two forest zones, heavy snowfall, waterfalls, and abundant smaller wildlife and waterfowl. The canyon also figures in Canadian art history, as several Group of Seven members painted in the surrounding Algoma region between 1918 and 1923. Tourism grew after rail access began in 1911, and millions have since visited.

Ontario · Canada