Red Lake lies along the shores of its namesake lake, where boreal forest and exposed Canadian Shield rock meet a broad inland waterway. Set in northwestern Ontario, the town is a service centre for a remote region of lakes, forests and fly-in communities. Gold discoveries during the 1920s brought prospectors to the area and established the mining identity that still distinguishes Red Lake today; the surrounding district remains associated with Canadian gold production. Boating, fishing and floatplanes are part of the area's northern rhythm, while Highway 105 connects the community with Ontario's road network. Find related webcams in northwestern Ontario to build a fuller picture of the Red Lake region.
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