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Climbs 100
Rocktype Granodiorite
Altitude 303m a.s.l
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View of the walls from camp © wobrotson

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Lake Nipigon is the 22nd largest freshwater lake in the world which empties into the largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Superior, via the Nipigon River. This river meanders through a 20 mile long canyon that forms what is referred to as Orient Bay.

Orient Bay ice climbing is regarded by many as the one of the top ice climbing destinations in North America. All of the climbs in Orient Bay form naturally. The beauty of the valley is stunning and the grades of the climbs are varied enough to suit both the beginning lead climber to the expert.

Since the mid-90's Orient Bay has also seen the development of some of Ontario's best adventure trad and sport climbing. The development of the area is pretty impressive and features a great little campsite uphill of the road with a hole-in-the-floor toilet, firepit, makeshift gear store/woodhut and great views of the wall to get you psyched.

Some routes are described in the 2016 guidebook, though a number of new areas have been developed since, see here for details

Approach notes

Drive north from Nipigon along Highway 11 for about 40 km, past some wicked big granite cliffs (Mt Helen) until you get to the point where the road starts to head into a narrower valley with a large lake on your left. There is a little grassy slope on the right of the road opposite the lake with a noticeable trail leading into the forest. Follow this to the campsite. The trails are slightly overgrown but well-marked with cute little signposts.

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