The Nipigon Elks were a junior ice hockey team based in Nipigon, Ontario, Canada. They were an active and notable team in various junior hockey leagues in Northwestern Ontario during the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s.
The Elks were perhaps best known for their participation in the Thunder Bay Junior A Hockey League (TBJHL), one of the prominent junior A leagues in Canada at the time, which also featured teams such as the Thunder Bay Twins, Thunder Bay Hurricanes, and Fort William Canadians. The TBJHL was a feeder league for higher levels of hockey, and teams competed annually for the Colonel Cup, the league championship.
Beyond the TBJHL, the Nipigon Elks also played in other regional circuits, including the Can-Am Hockey League, which involved teams from both Northern Ontario and parts of Minnesota, fostering cross-border rivalries.
The team served as a significant part of the local sports culture in Nipigon, providing a platform for young hockey players to develop their skills and offering local residents high-level junior hockey entertainment. While their history may not be widely documented with national championships, the Nipigon Elks played an important role in the rich hockey tradition of Northwestern Ontario during their years of operation.