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Things to see in Greater Sudbury (Canada): 10 places and when to go
Greater Sudbury is a city in Canada with around 158,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Nature (4), Wildlife (2). The best known are Art Gallery of Sudbury, Daisy Lake Uplands Provincial Park and Dynamic Earth. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 46.5, -80.9666
- Population
- About 158,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (2) · Snow (1) · Temples (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 331 km as the crow flies
What to see in Greater Sudbury
The places in and around Greater Sudbury, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Art Gallery of SudburyArt gallery in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada2.5 km
- Daisy Lake Uplands Provincial ParkProvincial park in Ontario, Canada8.5 km
- Dynamic EarthPart of a Earth Science Museum in Sudbury and is also the site of Big Nickel, a large-scale monumental replica of a Canadian five-cent coin5.9 km
- Science NorthScience centre in Sudbury, Canada3.9 km
- Adanac Ski HillSki resort1.1 km
- Anderson Farm MuseumHistory museum in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada16 km
- Lake Laurentian Conservation AreaProtected area in Ontario, Canada5.3 km
- Greater Sudbury Heritage MuseumsCommunity history museums in Greater Sudbury, Ontario Canada13 km
- Church of the EpiphanyChurch in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada2.3 km
- Stack BrewingBrewery6.2 km
When to go to Greater Sudbury
The best time to visit Greater Sudbury is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebBest time10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In May, 9 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Greater Sudbury
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 331 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands6 places95 km
- Parry Sound, Ontario9 places149 km
- Huntsville7 places188 km
- Torrance10 places200 km
- Owen Sound6 places215 km
- The Blue Mountains13 places229 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Greater Sudbury?
The best known: Art Gallery of Sudbury, Daisy Lake Uplands Provincial Park, Dynamic Earth, Science North, Adanac Ski Hill. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Greater Sudbury?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Greater Sudbury?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 331 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Greater Sudbury as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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