Town of Marathon
Marathon, Ontario
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Marathon's economy was built on pulp, but since the mid 1980s has included gold mining operations. The pulp mill is owned by Marathon Pulp Inc. Hemlo Operations, until recently, operated three gold mines in the area: Williams Operating Corporation, David Bell and Golden Giant (Decommissioned 2005). Marathon is home to the largest indoor shopping mall between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, and several brand name businesses are located elsewhere in the community including Canadian Tire, Movie Gallery, Pizza Hut, A&W, and more. Marathon's art and culture community ebbs and flows like the lake that it sits upon. What is "going on" at any given time generally depends on who is living in the community, what they have to offer and how much energy they might have.
In recent years, the following have been available: community entertainment series, choir, coffee houses & culture jams, writer's group, art gallery, house concerts, art and photography displays, quilting group, ceramic club, craft show, various art classes and more. A summer music series, ["Concerts in the Parking Lot!"] , began in July 2006 and is held every summer Wednesday evening in front of the Pizza Hut in the centre of town. This casual series focuses on both local and "away" talent and features a variety of musical genres. Marathon has a children's park named after Del Earle, one of the town's founders. There are numerous hotels in the town, including Travelodge, Harbour Inn, Peninsula Inn, Wayfare Inn and the Zero 100 Motor Inn. Marathon has a challenging 9 hole golf course, Cross-country skiing trails and down hill skiing, and the only indoor swimming pool between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. Recent developments in the town include a new skatepark, basketball courts and the refinishing of the tennis courts. Experience the great outdoors with Marathon's array of wilderness parks and outdoor recreational activities. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior, Marathon offers an ideal environment for the outdoor enthusiast, including hunting and fishing, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, golf, skiing, wildlife and bird watching, and much more.
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