Staying in Sudbury
Situated a few hours north of Toronto, Sudbury is the largest city in northeastern Ontario and is the province's gateway to the north—to never-ending lakelands, towering forests and rolling grasses. Several communities are knit together to form the city of Sudbury and are all surrounded by beautiful landscapes, increasing tourism to the area each year.
In past times, Sudbury has been known for its large mining industry, which has had a visible impact on the environment. However, in recent years a massive restoration effort spearheaded by the reintroduction of native animal and plant species has brought natural splendor back to the city and today Sudbury is a tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world who want to explore the city and travel beyond to destinations in Ontario’s remote north. Sportsmen enjoy the variety of activities on the land and in the hundreds of lakes in the area, while environmental tourism has also increased, specifically for visitors who wish to explore and support a community that has invested in reclaiming the natural environment from human activity.
No matter the reason for a visit, a wide range of accommodation options lets tourists choose lodging best suited to their budgets and needs.
CITY OF SUDBURY
The downtown area was formerly the City of Subury and is still referred to as such, and staying in the city is ideal for those interested in a livelier visit. Sudbury has excellent restaurants and a vibrant arts scene, including outstanding theatre productions. Downtown has the greatest density of hotels in a mix of styles suited to all budgets. Many mid-range accommodations offer a blend between affordability, quality and comfort with extra amenities, and several downtown hotels are situated on the lakefront or parkside so that each room has a pleasant view.
NORTH: VALLEY EAST AND CAPREOL
Valley East and Capreaol, both north of downtown, are primary residential areas with parks, natural spaces and countless lakes. This area is a good place to stay for recreational enthusiasts, whether they are relaxed vacationers, avid sportsmen or families seeking children-oriented activities. The largest lake is Wanapetei Lake, on the northeast corner of the city, which was formed by a meteorite impact millions of years ago.
A range of accommodations are available but budget hotels offer the most flexibility for families. Many of these facilities have amenities which make travelling with a group easier, such as kitchenettes and laundry facilities.
WEST: RAYSIDE–BALFOUR, WALDEN AND ONAPING FALLS
Sudbury’s western communities were originally sites of fur trapping and trading, and later became a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway before leading eventually to lumber and ore mining industries. These communities have a long history, worth exploring first hand by a visit to one of the many ghost towns in the area. These charming communities are quiet and an ideal place for a getaway. Several mid-range hotels operate on the west side and some offer romantic weekend packages.
EAST: NICKEL CENTRE
Nickel Centre is east of the main city and is named for the active mining industry that the settlement was originally founded on. Tourists can enjoy seeing the world’s largest nickel (the common name for a five cent coin) as well as the infamous ghost town of Happy Valley, which was abandoned in the 1970s.
The Greater Sudbury Airport, Sudbury’s main airport, is located in Nickel Centre, making this area a convenient place to stay for travellers in the city for just a short visit, or those that are connecting to other destinations. There are comfortable accommodations around the airport and elsewhere in Nickel Centre, many of which offer shuttle service to the airport. Hotels here have clean, comfortable rooms and a range of amenities suited to travellers, including continental breakfast and Internet access.
In past times, Sudbury has been known for its large mining industry, which has had a visible impact on the environment. However, in recent years a massive restoration effort spearheaded by the reintroduction of native animal and plant species has brought natural splendor back to the city and today Sudbury is a tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world who want to explore the city and travel beyond to destinations in Ontario’s remote north. Sportsmen enjoy the variety of activities on the land and in the hundreds of lakes in the area, while environmental tourism has also increased, specifically for visitors who wish to explore and support a community that has invested in reclaiming the natural environment from human activity.
No matter the reason for a visit, a wide range of accommodation options lets tourists choose lodging best suited to their budgets and needs.
CITY OF SUDBURY
The downtown area was formerly the City of Subury and is still referred to as such, and staying in the city is ideal for those interested in a livelier visit. Sudbury has excellent restaurants and a vibrant arts scene, including outstanding theatre productions. Downtown has the greatest density of hotels in a mix of styles suited to all budgets. Many mid-range accommodations offer a blend between affordability, quality and comfort with extra amenities, and several downtown hotels are situated on the lakefront or parkside so that each room has a pleasant view.
NORTH: VALLEY EAST AND CAPREOL
Valley East and Capreaol, both north of downtown, are primary residential areas with parks, natural spaces and countless lakes. This area is a good place to stay for recreational enthusiasts, whether they are relaxed vacationers, avid sportsmen or families seeking children-oriented activities. The largest lake is Wanapetei Lake, on the northeast corner of the city, which was formed by a meteorite impact millions of years ago.
A range of accommodations are available but budget hotels offer the most flexibility for families. Many of these facilities have amenities which make travelling with a group easier, such as kitchenettes and laundry facilities.
WEST: RAYSIDE–BALFOUR, WALDEN AND ONAPING FALLS
Sudbury’s western communities were originally sites of fur trapping and trading, and later became a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway before leading eventually to lumber and ore mining industries. These communities have a long history, worth exploring first hand by a visit to one of the many ghost towns in the area. These charming communities are quiet and an ideal place for a getaway. Several mid-range hotels operate on the west side and some offer romantic weekend packages.
EAST: NICKEL CENTRE
Nickel Centre is east of the main city and is named for the active mining industry that the settlement was originally founded on. Tourists can enjoy seeing the world’s largest nickel (the common name for a five cent coin) as well as the infamous ghost town of Happy Valley, which was abandoned in the 1970s.
The Greater Sudbury Airport, Sudbury’s main airport, is located in Nickel Centre, making this area a convenient place to stay for travellers in the city for just a short visit, or those that are connecting to other destinations. There are comfortable accommodations around the airport and elsewhere in Nickel Centre, many of which offer shuttle service to the airport. Hotels here have clean, comfortable rooms and a range of amenities suited to travellers, including continental breakfast and Internet access.
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