Wawa

Wawa Goose.JPG

Wawa (pop. 3,000) is a former mining town on a sparsely-populated section of the Trans-Canada Highway in Northern Ontario.

Wawa Halal Travel Guide

Wawa ON 3 - Wawa “Wild Goose” chase

Wawa, named for an Ojibway word meaning “Wild Goose”, served as a French fur trade post from 1725 and as a mining town since a Gold rush in 1896. Iron ore (hematite) was found in 1897; the last of the mines closed a century later. Forestry was also once a major local industry, but is in decline in the Wawa, Dubreuilville and White River region as Weyerhauser closed its oriented strandboard mill in 2007. The local population, close to 6,000 at its 1990s peak, has dropped by half in about twenty years; portions of the town and highway were damaged by a flood in 2012.

The last Ontario section of the Trans-Canada Highway, 250km (150 miles) from Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario)|Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa, was completed in 1960. As the new highway bypassed downtown Wawa by a mile, a 28-foot tall Canada Goose was constructed at the Highway 17 / 101 intersection and the entrance to the town, to make Wawa easily visible to visitors.

Visitor information

• Wawa Tourism Board Centre - Mission Road GPS: 47.974042, -84.783117 ☎ +1 705 856-2244 ext 240 | Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 8PM Located beside the Wawa Goose.

Travel as a Muslim to Wawa

Rent a Car or Limousine in Wawa

• From the north and south: Wawa straddles a sparsely-populated stretch of Trans-Canada Highway (17). Sault Ste Marie (Ontario)|Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) to the south and Thunder Bay to the northwest are the nearest cities of any size.
• From the east: Highway 101 from Chapleau (Ontario)|Chapleau

By coach

• Ontario Northland service on the Sudbury-White River route.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Wawa

• Wawa Airport IATA Code: YXZ GPS: 47.966944, -84.786389 - Wawa Airport Wawa Airport Wawa Airport does not receive scheduled flights, but several chartering companies are based in the town.
• Watson's Skyway Ltd | ☎ +1 705-856-4233 -
• Wilderness Helicopters Ltd | ☎ +1 705-856-1660 -

By rail

• Algoma Central Railway - Hawk Junction GPS: +1-800-242-9287 North and south trains between Hearst and Sault_Sainte_Marie_(Ontario)|Sault Ste. Marie alternate semi-daily through the village of Hawk Junction, roughly 25 kilometers east of Wawa. There is no passenger service from Hawk Junction to Wawa, so be sure to make arrangements in advance.

By thumb

Wawa is recognized as a notorious hitchhiker's trap - easy to get to, but imfeasible to leave. Enter at one's own risk.

If you're planning on hitchhiking your way out, good-luck. The best place to thumb a ride is near the Wawa Goose.

Get Around

Wawa is a small town where everything is a short walk away. There is no municipal transit service.

• Wawa Taxi | ☎ +1 705-856-1133

What to see in Wawa

• The Wawa Goose - Hwys 17 and 101 GPS: 47.973542, -84.782973 Opening Hours: 24/7 Canada Goose at Wawa Ontario - 2.7 ton and 8.5 m tall and the new bronze goose replaced the 4 ton steel goose with the same height constructed 1963, which itself replaced a plaster model placed at the highway crossroads when the last section of Trans-Canada Highway was completed in Ontario in 1960.

Broadway Avenue Wawa - |The "bustling" streets of downtown Wawa

What to Do

• Bristol Off-Roading Outfitters - Bristol Motel, 170 Mission Road (Highway 101) ☎ +1 705-856-2385 +1-866-481-9826 +1 705-856-2254 - Snowmobiling, bear hunting, ATV touring.
• Michipicoten Golf Club - GPS: 47.988313, -84.769478 on Magpie River ☎ +1 705-856-2590 | Opening Hours: May-October Nine holes, training green and driving range, cart and clubs rental, lessons, discounts for local motel clients. Club house +1 705-856-2590, pro shop +1 705-856-7409.
• Naturally Superior Adventures and Rock Island Lodge B&B - 10 Government Dock Road GPS: 47.933897, -84.851182 On Lake Superior at the mouth of the Michipicoten River ☎ +1 705-856-2939 | Opening Hours: 8 am - 8pm - Naturally Superior Adventures and Rock Island Lodge B&B is located on Lake Superior about 8 kilometers from Wawa. They outfit and lead guided trips on Lake Superior and her headwaters by sea kayak, tandem and Voyageur canoe, stand up paddleboard (SUP) and by foot. They offer paddle Canada and BCU sea kayak/canoe certified training, rentals and area shuttles. They also have a lodge, with 4 guest rooms, each with an en suite bath. All of their rooms are no farther than 50m to the water's edge. They operate bed and breakfast-style with additional meals available. Rates for the lodge are $98 - 120 CDN. Email address for the lodge: Checkin: 3 PM; checkout: 11 AM. Do-it-yourself info for those who are not staying at the lodge here].
• Voyageur hiking trail - GPS: - Public hiking trail between Sudbury and Thunder Bay, through Scenic High Falls and Silver Falls, two parks overlooking the Magpie River gorge. Scenic High Falls offers a picnic pavilion, toilets and an interpretive trail from the bottom to the top of the Falls.

Events

• Wawa Winter Carnival - GPS: - February.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Wawa

• Young's General Store - 111 Mission Road GPS: - Store and fuel station rebuilt after a 1979 fire. Quirky tourist attraction with bait shop, souvenirs, an oversized Henrietta the Moose, big barrel of pickles, freshly packed fudge and summer sausage.

Halal Food & Restaurants in Wawa

• Kinniwabi Pines Restaurant - 150 Hwy 17 South ☎ +1 705-856-7226 - $25-60 Seafood, Chinese, Trinidadian, European.
• Embassy Restaurant & Tavern - 70 Broadway Street ☎ +1 705-856-2251 Opening Hours: Friday Sa 5:30AM–9PM, Thursday Sunday 5:30AM–8PM, Monday - West 6AM–8PM Diner.
• Fireside Dining - 118 Mission Road GPS: at the Wawa Motor Inn ☎ +1 705-856-2278 Opening Hours: Daily 11:30AM Monday - midnght - It features a 27-foot tall fieldstone fireplace. Canadian cuisine, offering a full-course menu for lunch and dinner.
• Viking Restaurant & Tavern - 177 Mission Road ☎ +1 705-856-4441 Opening Hours: Daily 11AM Monday - 10PM - Burgers, Pasta. salad bar, local pickerel.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Wawa

Wawa - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Wawa, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Wawa. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Wawa and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Wawa. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Wawa. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inWawa: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Wawa.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Wawa: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Wawa, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Wawa.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Wawa, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Wawa, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Wawa and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Wawa, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Wawa, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Wawa without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Wawa is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Wawa.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Wawa is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Algoma Motel - 164 Mission Road ☎ +1 705-856-7010 +1 705-856-8213 - Motel in town centre, hunting and fishing cabins eight miles outside of town for outdoors enthusiasts, outfitter's packages.
• Best Northern Motel & Restaurant - 150 Hwy 17 South GPS: 47.92589, -84.80999 ☎ +1 705-856-7302 +1-800-434-8240 +1 705-856-2772 Restaurant with Polish and European cooking, free wi-fi. Riverside Lounge, indoor dry sauna and billiard room, rooms and cottages overlooking the Old Michipicoten River.
• Northern Lights Motel & Breakfast - 1014 Hwy 17 GPS: 48.0295993, -84.8266259 ☎ +1 705-856-1900 +1-800-937-2414 Rooms, chalets, cottage, still operating despite losing 12 rooms and two chalets to 2012 flood damage which washed out Hwy 17 for a week. Breakfast, Wi-Fi included.
• Wawa Motor Inn - 118 Mission Road GPS: 1.8 kilometers off Hwy 17/Hwy 101 Junction at the Wawa Goose Monument, and 1 kilometers west off Hwy 101 and then turn left in Wawa on to Mission Road ☎ +1 705-856-2278 +1-800-561-2278

Telecommunications in Wawa

• Lion’s Waterfront Park - Wawa Lake GPS: - Park with free WiFi and boardwalk along Wawa Lake.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Wawa

Lake Superior Provincial Park - hiking, paddling, fishing, two serviced campgrounds for RVs and tents, one rustic campground, 200 backcountry campsites, all a short drive (or what passes for one around these parts) from town.

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