Ontario, Canada · North America
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Wawa is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 2,905, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Wawa sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wawa to your route.
Wawa is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario in the Algoma District. Formerly known as the Township of Michipicoten, named after a nearby river of that name, the township was officially renamed in 2007 for its largest and best-known community of Wawa, located on the western shores of Wawa Lake. The lake'sRead more
original name was Wawungonk, meaning "place of clear water" or "hills covered in clear snow".
This area was first developed for fur trading. In the late 19th century, both gold and iron ore were found and mined, leading to the region's rise as the steel industry developed in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. From 1900 to 1918 the Helen Mine had the highest production of iron ore of any mine in Canada.
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Wawa is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 47.9888 latitude, -84.7741 longitude.
Wawa has a population of approximately 2,905 people, making it a town in Canada.
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