private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Economy The chief industries in Nipigon are forest products, fishing, and tourism. Nipigon is a setting off point for fishing excursions onto Lake Superior and the Nipigon River system leading up to Lake Nipigon. Fish varieties common to this area include Atlantic salmon, lake trout, speckled trout (the world's largest speckled trout was caught in the Nipigon River in 1915, weighing in at ), rainbow trout, walleye, northern pike, bass, and perch. Mill fire On February 6, 2007, a devastating fire ripped through Multiply Forest Products, burning the mill to the ground. The mill was the main employer in the town. Less than a month earlier workers at the mill had purchased it from Columbia Forest Products of Portland, Oregon. At the time of the sale, a $4-million modernization plan for the mill was also announced. More than 100 people were employed at the plant, which produced hardwood underlayment for vinyl, plywood and laminate flooring. Notable people from Nipigon Nipigon was the birthplace of two time world curling champion Allan A. "Al" (the Iceman) Hackner. Hackner won The Brier in 1982 and 1985. Recreation Nipigon and the surrounding area boast a wide array of outdoor recreational activities for all times of the year. A select number of cliffs in the Nipigon area are being developed into rock climbing destinations. More information can be found in the Thunder Bay Climbing guidebook. See also List of townships in Ontario References External links Hudson's Bay Company trading posts Municipalities in Thunder Bay District Single-tier municipalities in Ontario Township municipalities in Ontario Populated places on Lake Superior in Canada