Download and print this comprehensive Northern Ontario map featuring all major cities, highways, and districts in Ontario's vast northern region. This printable Northern Ontario map covers the area from North Bay and Sudbury in the south to Hudson Bay in the north, including Thunder Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, and dozens of smaller communities across this expansive wilderness region.
Perfect for travel planning, outdoor adventures, resource exploration, and understanding Northern Ontario's unique geography. The map shows Highway 11, Highway 17 (Trans-Canada), Highway 101, and all major northern routes connecting remote communities. Whether you're planning a road trip, studying resource industries, exploring northern tourism, or researching Indigenous communities, this detailed map provides essential reference information for Canada's great north.
Northern Ontario Cities and Communities
Printing Instructions for Northern Ontario Map
- Paper Size: Legal (8.5" x 14") or Tabloid (11" x 17") recommended due to region size
- Orientation: Landscape orientation for wide east-west coverage
- Print Settings: Select "Fit to Page" to maximize visible area
- Color: Color printing recommended to distinguish highways and districts
- Quality: High quality setting for clear city and highway labels
- Margins: Minimal margins (0.25") to show maximum map coverage
- For Travel: Consider laminating for durability on outdoor trips
- Scale: Northern Ontario is vast - zoom to specific areas if needed
Major Northern Cities
Includes Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Timmins, and all major northern communities.
Northern Highways
Shows Highway 11, Highway 17 (Trans-Canada), Highway 101, and all major routes connecting northern Ontario.
Northern Districts
Displays all northern districts including Sudbury, Algoma, Thunder Bay, Cochrane, Timiskaming, Kenora, and Rainy River.
Travel Planning
Essential for planning northern road trips, wilderness adventures, and exploring Ontario's remote regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are covered on this Northern Ontario map?
This map covers all of Northern Ontario from the Quebec border in the east to Manitoba in the west, from North Bay and Sudbury in the south to Hudson Bay and James Bay in the north. It includes all districts: Sudbury, Algoma, Thunder Bay, Cochrane, Timiskaming, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Manitoulin, Kenora, and Rainy River.
What cities are shown on this Northern Ontario map?
Major cities include Greater Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Timmins, Kenora, Dryden, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming Shores, Cochrane, Hearst, Fort Frances, Espanola, Elliot Lake, and many smaller communities throughout the region.
Can I use this map for road trip planning in Northern Ontario?
Absolutely! This map is perfect for planning northern Ontario road trips. It shows all major highways including the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 17), Highway 11, Highway 101, and secondary routes. Consider laminating your printed copy for use during travel through remote areas.
What paper size should I use for Northern Ontario?
Due to the vast size of Northern Ontario, Legal (8.5" x 14") or Tabloid (11" x 17") paper is recommended. Use landscape orientation to capture the wide east-west expanse. For specific regions, you can zoom the map before printing.
How can I get the best print quality for this map?
Use landscape orientation, select the largest paper available (Legal or Tabloid), set printer to "Best" quality, enable color printing to distinguish routes and regions, minimize margins to 0.25", and use "Fit to Page" scaling. For outdoor use, laminate the printed map.