Almaguin Highlands Region in Ontario

Ontario

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 covers approximately 8000 square kilometres (3,088.8 sq mi). It reaches northward from the district of Muskoka

Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario

The District Municipality of Muskoka, more generally referred to as the District of Muskoka, or simply Muskoka, is a Regional Municipality located in Central Ontario, Canada. Muskoka extends from Georgian Bay in the west, to the northern tip of Lake Couchiching in the south, to the western border...

 to the city of North Bay

North Bay, Ontario

North Bay is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of Nipissing District, and takes its name from its position on the shore of Lake Nipissing.-History:...

. Originally derived from the words, Algonquin and Magnetawan,
Almaguin is presently used to describe the marketing region of East Parry Sound.

In the east, the Highlands border on Algonquin Park. To the west is the shoreline of Georgian Bay

Georgian Bay

Georgian Bay is a large bay of Lake Huron, located entirely within Ontario, Canada...

 near the 'Thousand Islands' and the city of Parry Sound

Parry Sound, Ontario

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The region includes 18 municipalities such as Novar, Callander

Callander, Ontario

The Municipality of Callander is a township in central Ontario, Canada, located at the southeast end of Lake Nipissing in the District of Parry Sound...

, Whitestone and Kearney

Kearney, Ontario

Kearney is a town and municipality in the Parry Sound District of Ontario, Canada. With a landmass of 529 square kilometres and a year round population of 798 in the Canada 2006 Census, Kearney claims to be the "Biggest Little Town in Ontario."-History:...

. It is part of the Canadian Shield geological formation, and includes mixed woodlands, hills and crags, as well as hundreds of lakes and rivers. Almaguin tourism attractions include hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.