Welcome to the Township of McGarry
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Virginiatown
“Once upon a mine” Virginiatown boasted 15 stores, 2 hotels, several churches, 2 schools, a bank, and even a movie theatre. Many of these buildings still stand today, some decrepit from the elements ready to reclaim them, others given a second chance. For travellers seeking the “ghost town” experience you can certainly find it here, but...
Kearns
... hidden behind the remnants of a once thriving gold mine community you will find an abundance of beauty. Kearns and Virginiatown is situated on the shores of Larder Lake with its 113 miles of shoreline, dotted with picturesque islands, rock cliffs, and alluring waters. The perfect backdrop for a multitude of outdoor activities.
The "Gold Rush" Era
Virginiatown, North Virginiatown & Kearns sprang up with the expansion of the mineral rush in the early 1900’s. V-Town was famous for the Kerr Addison Mine, which at one time was the richest gold deposit in North America. Like all boom towns, this had to come to an end eventually. The Kerr Addison Mine shut down in the 1990’s. Today, a coin monument stands to commemorate their achievement and the Tourist Center holds a reminder of the mining town that once was.
BIG adventures, BIG fish, and BIG smiles
"There’s no other way to say it: Northeastern Ontario is an angler’s paradise. Lakes, rivers and streams cover this part of the province and offer some of the best four-season freshwater fishing in the world. It is the perfect place to set your sights on your next personal best. Canoe, kayak, powerboats, and ice fish (on foot or by snowmobile); the waterways here could keep you busy for a lifetime.
We also have a well-deserved reputation as the best early and late season snowmobiling destination in the province. One of these reasons is durable snow conditions and cold temperatures. Together, they render Northeastern Ontario more immune to the many weather variables that can make planning a getaway elsewhere a gamble.
From a leisurely family outing through the forest to an exhilarating ride through a mud-filled bog, Northeastern Ontario has some great ATV trails. Long or short, scenic or challenging, Northeastern Ontario ATV trails deliver big time.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first time camper or an old pro at it! Whether you’re staying in a traditional tent, a prospector’s glamping tent, or touring in your personal Recreational Vehicle (RV), Northeastern Ontario has a spot for you."
Pack Your Binoculars and Camera's
"Visitors can see some mighty creatures during their visit to McGarry Township. The most humungous is the moose, whose skinny, ballerina-like legs support a hulking body with a distinctive shovel-like snout. Males grow a spectacular rack of antlers every summer, only to discard it in November.
If you’re lucky enough to spot a bear in the wild, it’ will be a black bear. These furry critters patrol the forests and bushland just about everywhere (Keep your distance, though.)
Bold. Powerful. Magnificent. Canada’s largest bird of prey, the bald eagle, has a commanding presence wherever it appears, whether in solitary flight or perched in the tallest trees.
The beautiful, sleek, and cunning fox, white tailed deer, and Canada's national bird, the loon, whose mournful yet beautiful call rings out across the quiet backcountry lakes are among the favourites lurking the vast lands."
Mount Cheminis
"Lonely Mount Cheminis is one of the most dynamic physical features of Northern Ontario, as well as a spiritual destination. Rock formations such as Cheminis is sacred to Indigenous people and it held a special spiritual significance long before the settlers came to the area. Landscape features such as Mount Cheminis are known as a “monadnock” or “inselberg” – an isolated hill or mountain that rises from an area of relatively flat and/or lower terrain."
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