The Township of Nipissing is located on the south side of Lake Nipissing, near North Bay along the Highway 11 corridor. Our township is well-situated for easy travel to and from other parts of the province: choose to drive, fly, take the train, or come by bus.
Wondering where to stay in the area? Check our Accommodations page for a list of local resorts, rentals, and vacation spots.
Driving To Nipissing Township?
- Coming From Ottawa – 4h (380 km) via Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-17
- Coming From Sudbury – 2h (166 km) via Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-11
- Coming From Toronto – 3.5h (339 km) via Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-11
Fly To YYB Jack Garland Airport
YYB Jack Garland Airport makes it easy to fly to North Bay, with a short drive or cab ride to Nipissing Township from there.
Travel to Nipissing Township by Train or Bus With Ontario Northland:
The Northlander Train Service:
Nipissing Township is situated roughly between South River and North Bay; the Northlander train will have stations in both locations with a drive of approximately 40km to Nipissing Township.
Learn more about the Northlander. The Northlander train service will provide a safe and reliable transportation option between Toronto, Timmins, and Cochrane.
Proposed Service Schedule:
| Station | Southbound | Northbound | |
| Cochrane | 22:15 | 08:30 | |
| Timmins | 23:15 – 0:15 | Layover | 05:10 – 07:30 |
| Matheson | 1:10 | 4:15 * | |
| Kirkland Lake (Swastika) | 1:55 | 3:30 | |
| Englehart | 2:35 – 2:45 | Rest Stop | 2:40 – 2:50 |
| Temiskaming Shores | 3:15 | 2:10 | |
| Temagami | 4:15 | 1:10 | |
| North Bay | 5:45 – 5:55 | Rest Stop | 23:30 – 23:40 |
| South River | 7:00 | 22:25 | |
| Huntsville | 7:50 | 21:35 | |
| Bracebridge | 8:25 | 21:00 | |
| Gravenhurst | 8:40 | 20:45 | |
| Washago | 9:05 | 20:20 | |
| Gormley | 10:05 | 19:20 | |
| Langstaff | 10:20 | 19:05 | |
| Toronto | 10:55 | 18:30 |
Both northbound and southbound Northlander train trips provide connections with the Polar Bear Express in Cochrane.
Layovers in Timmins for Northlander service:
- The southbound trip from Cochrane includes a 1-hour layover in Timmins.
- The northbound trip to Cochrane includes a 2 hour 20-minute layover in Timmins.
* An optional express motor coach service is available at Matheson for passengers traveling north to Cochrane. The express service departs Matheson at 4:30 a.m. and arrives in Cochrane at 5:45 a.m.
Proposed Northlander Fares:
Discounts will be offered to children, seniors (over 60), students, military personnel, and passengers travelling for medical purposes, as well as their attendants.
The ticketing platform will be updated closer to launch of service so passengers can book travel in advance and access the lowest fares.
Stations:
Travelling by Bus:
Ontario Northland also offers bus services on the Highway 11 corridor with a variety of stops including in South River, Powassan, and North Bay. There are over 175 locations where you can access Ontario Northland bus service. Learn more here.