Nipigon is named for the Ojibwe word “Animbiigoong” meaning “at continuous water” or “at waters that extends” and referred to Lake Nipigon.
Location: Nipigon is located in the western part of the Province and to the east of Thunder Bay.
District: Thunder Bay District is named for Thunder Bay at the head of Lake Superior.
Courthouse – Nipigon
Location: 5 Wadsworth Drive /
Built: Unknown
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces south and is a three story red coloured brick and concrete structure. . The building is named as the Ontario Government Centre and houses the Ontario Court of Justice and government offices.
See: The main courthouse is located at Thunder Bay.
Photos taken 2016