The word wawa has a special meaning in Ojibwe, referring to the wild goose or land of the big goose. Located in the northeast corner of Lake Superior, Wawa is a municipality in the Canadian province of Ontario, within the district of Algoma. The city's name was derived from this Ojibway word, which was inspired by the thousands of geese that rest on Lake Wawa during spring and autumn migration. Wawa has a long history, serving as a French fur trading post since 1725 and as a mining town since the gold rush in 1896. Gold mining in the area has seen its share of booms and busts throughout the 20th century, and continues today.
Iron ore mining was also a major industry in Wawa until 1998, when operations were closed after more than 135 jobs were lost. Since then, Wawa's economy has been largely reliant on tourism. In the 1990s, local businessmen came up with the idea of the Gansa Monument to attract tourists to come to Wawa after the road bypassed the city center. The monument is now a popular tourist attraction and Wawa Goose books have been shipped all over Canada, the United States and many countries around the world. Today, Wawa is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history.
It is a great destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and canoeing. Visitors can also explore historical sites such as the Michipicoten River and Michipicoten Harbour, which are small coastal settlements on the shores of Lake Superior. So if you're looking for an adventure in Ontario's wild north, be sure to check out Wawa!.
