The word Agawa is native Ojibway for "shelter". Between 1918 and 1923, several members of the Group of Seven painted in the Algoma region including Lawren Harris, A. Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, J. E. H. MacDonald, and Arthur Lismer. To access this area they rented a boxcar from The Algoma Central Railway, which had been outfitted like a cabin and was shunted to sidings near choice painting locations. From these locations they set out on foot or canoe to capture this untamed area on canvas. Attractions Five short nature trails cross the park area: the Ed Foote Trail, Lookout Trail, Otter Creek Trail, River Trail, and Talus Trail. Visitors to the canyon can climb 372 steps that lead to the "Lookout" located on the wall of the gorge. The observation platform situated above the tracks provides a panoramic view of the canyon. The Algoma Central Railway offers tour trains to the canyon in the summer, fall and winter months; during late September and October for the changing colors and in December, January and February for the "snow train". Ice climbing is another activity that visitors may participate in. Some classic routes in this area are Trestle, Salmon Run and Sweating Whiskey. The train drops off the climbers between mile 110 to 114 and the campers usually have tents, or non-permanent shelters set up near the tracks. See also Achray, Ontario Barron River (Ontario) Lake Superior Provincial Park Ouimet Canyon References External links Algoma Central Railway Ontario Parks Landforms of Algoma District Canyons and gorges of Ontario Protected areas of Algoma District