James Bay Frontier Attractions

Cobalt, just off the Trans-Canada Highway, came into being in 1903 when a blacksmith, Fred LaRose, stumbled here on what turned out to be the richest silver vein in the world. Cobalt was found somewhat later, leading to a mining boom that lasted until the 1930s. The story of the town's rise to fame and its mining history are recounted in the Mining Museum.

Kapuskasing is located between Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay along the northern route. One of the town's attractions is the Ron Morel Memorial Museum, housed in railway cars. One car deals with railway memorabilia and the other with the history of the area.