There are several lessons to be learned in Cobalt. One of them is never try to climb the Devil’s Rock after an evening at the Miner’s Tavern. Another would be to make sure someone knows that you’re going for a hike into one of the many silver mining areas around...
Ever think about packing up your car and hitting the wide open road for unexpected adventures? That’s exactly what I did when I relocated to Northeastern Ontario. I’ve lived in a handful of places, been to over 30 countries, backpacked my way around the world, but...
When planning an art exhibition there are many logistics to consider—time of the year is significant but generally not the most pressing priority. However, when we (me and my partner Gary who is also an artist) were asked to create an exhibition for the Art Gallery of...
The history of Northeastern Ontario is rich with industry, environmental activism, First Nations culture, as well as tales of outdoor adventure and survival. To fully understand and engage with all that the region has to offer, a visit to a local independent bookstore...
Originally posted in November of 2015, this post has been updated to reflect 2017 dates and events (November 23 – 25). Get the most recent updates by heading over to their Facebook page! Discover the unique atmosphere of an authentic New France Christmas Village...
This summer, we asked you to tell us what your favourite things to do in Northeastern Ontario are as part of our BIG Top Five Contest. Here is the full list of the results from the contest. Be sure to visit the BIG Blog often or like us on Facebook to see the stories...
