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Sturgeon Falls, Ontario

Sturgeon Falls is a community and former town in Nipissing District, Ontario, located on the Sturgeon River. The community had a population of 6,939 at the 2021 census and a density of 1,129/km2.

Type CityPopulation 6,939

Why go

  • Community in West Nipissing, Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Arnstein Airport.

History

Sturgeon Falls is a community and former town in Nipissing District, Ontario, located on the Sturgeon River. The community had a population of 6,939 at the 2021 census and a density of 1,129/km2. Following a failed legal challenge in 1997, the community was merged into the municipality of West Nipissing in 1999.

Airports

North Bay Jack Garland Airport (YYB) 39 km to the centre
North Bay, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Canada, Bearskin Lake Air Service) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Sudbury, Toronto (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Toronto*
  • Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 1 route: Sudbury

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Arnstein Airport 49 km to the centre
Arnstein, ON, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Arnstein Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach