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HomeExploreFishing and HuntingWildlife and Nature

Get up close and personal with wildlife and nature in the City of Dryden and surrounding area.

Local area plants

In Northwest Ontario, the Boreal forest has a variety of plants. There are wild blueberries, fresh mushrooms, the uncommon lady's slipper orchid, and hundreds of wildflower species.

Local wildlife

Species like wolf, lynx, moose, deer, and birds thrive in the tundra and hardwood forest regions that surround Dryden. Coniferous, deciduous, riparian, and wetland areas overlap and create an attractive area for a wide variety of wildlife.

Wildlife viewing guide

Use the Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Viewing Guide to help you find good places to view our wildlife.

Bird watching

Northern Ontario has more than 95 species of songbirds, aquatic birds and birds of prey. If you're a birdwatcher, Dryden is the place to be to spot a variety of species!

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