Why go
- Town in Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Moosonee Airport (YMO).
History
Moosonee is a town in Northeastern Ontario, Canada, on the Moose River. It is considered to be "the Gateway to the Arctic" and has Ontario's only saltwater port. Nearby, on Moose Factory Island, is the older community of Moose Factory to which it is connected by water taxi in the summer and ice road in the winter.
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Moosonee Airport (YMO). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YMO has direct flights to 3 destinations on 0 airline (incl. Fort Albany, Timmins, Waskaganish). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Moosonee - Moose Factory Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Moosonee, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.