No matter what time of year you find yourself in the “City with a Heart of Gold”, you’ll be fascinated by its beauty, history, and small city charm. Friendly people and the great “Northern hospitality” that we are renowned for will greet you. With hundreds of lakes and rivers on our doorstep, you will enjoy the solitude you expect from a fishing vacation. The natural water reservoirs are teeming with pickerel, northern pike, speckled trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, small mouth bass, rock bass, perch, mud pout, whitefish and sturgeon. With year round recreational opportunities your visit here will be a memorable one. Whether you’re searching for hiking, biking or ATVing, canoeing, kayaking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, or dog sledding adventures, Timmins will surprise you with its unlimited outdoor adventure opportunities. With predictable winters and endless network of snowmobile trails, Timmins has become a favourite destination for thousands of avid snowmobilers in search of the ultimate, snowmobile vacation.Amid the untamed wilderness that surrounds us, Timmins’ cosmopolitan flair offers something for even the most discriminating taste; a top rated symphony orchestra, choirs, theater groups, an ultra modern public library and the Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre. Great shopping is available and includes three shopping malls, several big box stores, and quaint specialty boutiques located in our downtown core.