The Gillies' Bros. logging company then cut the trees from the flooded forest area leaving behind the snags and stumps seen in the water.
[2] In 1992, the White Bear Forest was once again spared from logging because of local opposition, and is now promoted by the town of Temagami as a tourist attraction.
In June 1996, the White Bear Forest was declared a Conservation Area by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
It is 3 km (1.9 mi) long, coming out on the Ontario Hydro line in the east and adjoining the Old Ranger Trail in the west.
[3] Red Fox Trail is about 6.5 km (4.0 mi) long, crossing the Ontario Hydro line at two locations.
It has at least three entrances; the Trans Canada Pipeline on O'Connor Drive, the Red Fox Trail and across from Finlayson Point on Highway 11.
[3] Peregrine Trail extends along the shores of Cassels Lake and through the heart of the White Bear Forest.