Ojibwe for "Jumping Fish," Gogama was a traditional “High Portage” of voyageurs.
Located between Sudbury and Timmins on Highway 144, Gogama is one of Northeastern Ontario’s natural treasures.
Situated on pristine Lake Minisinakwa, Gogama is home to roughly 450 people, with the population increasing during summer months.
Town Highlights
Gogama has a long history as an Aboriginal trading route and up to the 1950’s a Hudson Bay post.
Ojibway for “Jumping Fish” Gogama was a traditional “High Portage” of voyageurs and home of the “Wolf Man of the North” Joe LaFlamme.
The natural beauty of the area can be enjoyed on numerous canoe routes, hiking and snowmobile trails. Gogama also offers world class hunting and fishing, with various motels, lodges and resorts to accommodate visitors.
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& make a difference!
Volunteers are the heart of a community. Our volunteers are a valuable resource for our town.
Gogama relies on our volunteers for everything from staffing special events to assisting departments with daily activities, such as shelving library books, staffing our museum or volunteer fire department.
Gogama Local Services Board
Peter Corbiere – Chairperson portfolio
Lisa Fortin – Vice Chairperson – Fire Department
Edmund Chenier – Garbage Disposal
Mark Legary – Recreation
Mark Smith – Water, Sewer & Library
P.O. Box 116
Gogama, ON P0M 1W0
Email: contactus@gogama.ca
