History of Secondary Highway 563:
Secondary Highway 563 is a local highway that provides access to the small lakeside community of Batchawana Bay from Highway 17 in the District of Algoma. Highway 563
was first designated by an Order-in-Council dated May 9, 1956. The route began at Highway 17 north of Sault Ste. Marie and ended at the Batchawana Bay Government
Dock. The highway was gravel-surfaced at the time of designation in 1956, but a primed bituminous surface was constructed along the entire length of Highway 563
during 1957. The highway's route has not changed since 1956. Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on Highway 563 is 80 km/h (50 mph). There are no services
available on this highway.
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