About Atikokan
It is one of the cities in the Rainy River district of Ontario, Canada. The city, which is famous for mining, power generation and forestry in the country, is also known as "Canoe Capital". The reason for this is the use of river and lake canoes, which have been continuing since ancient times, and historical murals of canoes. Lake in Quetico Regional Park, one of the most important natural parks in the country, and Atikokan Hydroelectric Power Plant, is one of the most important tourism points of the country at the same time. Home to hundreds of lakes, fishing and canoe tourism are developed in the city. Other than this, there are canoe paintings in caves and rocks, and artifacts from antiquity.
A significant part of them are located in Pictograph Gallery and the coast of Agnes Lake. There is also an airport in Atikokan, which has a vivid commercial life thanks to forestry activities, mining and electricity generation. Atikokan Airport, which is open to domestic and commercial flights, is located approximately 2 kilometers north-east of the city. The airport, located near the Atikokan Hydroelectric Power Plant, is experiencing its busiest days during the golf tournaments held in the city.
