Wawa
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Wawa is a town in Northern Ontario.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By car
- From the north and south: Wawa straddles the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 17). Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) to the south and Thunder Bay to the northwest are the nearest major cities.
- From the east: Provincial Highway 101 from Chapleau
[edit] By coach
Greyhound Canada services Wawa daily. Mariette's Trading Post serves as a station in the center of town.
[edit] Hitchhiking
Wawa is recognized as a notorious hitchhiker's trap - easy to get to, but impossible to leave. Enter at one's own risk.
[edit] Train
The Algoma Central Railway passes through the village of Hawk Junction approximately 25 km east of Wawa. North and south trains between Hearst and Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) alternate semi-daily. Be aware that there is no passenger service from Hawk Junction to Wawa, so be sure to make arrangements in advance. 1.800.242.9287 [1]
[edit] Get around
Wawa is a small town where everything is a short walk away. There is no municipal transit service, but Wawa Taxi can be reached at ☎ 705.856.1133.
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The Goose
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Kayak
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[edit] Contact
[edit] Get out
Whichever way you entered Wawa is typically the way you leave it, with two exceptions:
[edit] Hitchhiking
If you're planning on hitchhiking your way out, good-luck. The best place to thumb a ride is near the Wawa Goose.
[edit] Plane
Wawa does not receive scheduled flights, but several chartering companies are based in the town.
- Watson's Skyway Ltd ☎ 705.856.4233.
- Wilderness Helicopters Ltd ☎ 705.856.1660.
| Routes through Wawa |
| Thunder Bay ← Marathon ← | W  E
| → Lake Superior Provincial Park → Sault Ste Marie |
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