- The Big Nickel is the world's largest coin—take a selfie with the 9-meter tall monument.
- Science North is an amazing interactive science center with an IMAX theater and butterfly gallery.
- Dynamic Earth lets you go underground into a real mine tour (wear a hard hat!).
- Bell Park on Ramsey Lake is the city's main beach and festival spot.
- The Superstack (once the tallest chimney) is a local landmark (though it's being dismantled).
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When to go: Summer or Winter
Summer is best for lakes and Science North. Winter is great for snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Fall colors are beautiful.
- Best: Summer.
- Winter: Snow sports.
- Fall: Hiking.
Getting there: Car or Fly
Sudbury Airport (YSB) has flights from Toronto. Driving from Toronto takes 4 hours (Hwy 400/69).
The Ontario Northland bus connects to Toronto.
- Car: Hwy 69.
- Airport: YSB.
- Bus: Ontario Northland.
Where to stay: Four Corners
The 'Four Corners' (South End) has most hotels and restaurants.
Downtown is historic but quieter at night.
- South End: Convenient.
- Downtown: Historic.
- Kingsway: Motels.
What to see: Science and Mine
Spend a day at Science North. Visit Dynamic Earth and the Big Nickel.
Walk the boardwalk at Bell Park. See the murals downtown.
- Science North: Top attraction.
- Dynamic Earth: Mining.
- Big Nickel: Photo op.
- Bell Park: Lake.
Food: Porketta
Porketta (Italian seasoned roast pork) is a Sudbury staple (try it on a bingo card!).
Respect is Burning is a great wood-fired grill.
- Porketta: Local meat.
- Diner: Deluxe.
- Beer: Stack Brewing.
- Blueberries: Wild.
Getting around: Car
Sudbury is spread out. You need a car.
GOVA transit (bus) exists but distances are long.
- Car: Essential.
- Bus: GOVA.
- Taxi: Available.
Budget: Affordable
Hotels and food are reasonable. Science North tickets are the main cost.
Parking is generally easy.
- Attractions: Ticketed.
- Food: Cheap.
- Hotels: Mid-range.
1 Day in Sudbury
Morning: Dynamic Earth. Underground mine tour. Photo with Big Nickel.
Lunch: Downtown or Four Corners.
Afternoon: Science North. Walk along Ramsey Lake boardwalk.
Evening: Dinner and local beer.
- Morning: Mining.
- Afternoon: Science.
- Evening: Lake.
FAQ
Is it a crater?
Yes! The Sudbury Basin was formed by a meteorite impact 1.8 billion years ago. That's why there's nickel.
Is it polluted?
It used to be, but a massive re-greening program planted millions of trees. It's green now.
Can I swim in Ramsey Lake?
Yes, it's right in the city and has Blue Flag beaches.