BIG Deal Italian Food at North Bay’s Tiny Italy

BIG Deal Italian Food at North Bay’s Tiny Italy

This is a story about two of the most important things in the world—love and real Italian food. Ten years ago, Chef Filippo Soriano left his native Montreal to visit “a beautiful lady” in North Bay. He not only fell in love with the lady, but with the stunning North...
10 Reasons to Celebrate Summer in Cochrane, Ontario

10 Reasons to Celebrate Summer in Cochrane, Ontario

You’re lakeside, local artists serenade you with live music, and the smell of mouthwatering BBQ permeates the air. It’s Summerfest 2017, and Cochrane wants to celebrate with you at the Tim Horton Events Centre Recreational Fields! Check out the festivities from...
Adventurous Eating – Yummy Spots to Grab a Bite

Adventurous Eating – Yummy Spots to Grab a Bite

Travelling offers us an awesome opportunity to try new restaurants and discover some amazing (and sometimes a bit weird) new dishes. We went and tasted just a sampling of some of the best and most delicious offerings in Northeastern Ontario and rounded up some of the...
Top 5 World Class Festivals to Visit this Summer

Top 5 World Class Festivals to Visit this Summer

Last 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 are the Top 5 Festivals and Events as voted by you! Summer in Northeastern Ontario is filled with big sound, and it’s not...
10 Awesome & Quirky Museums to Visit this Summer

10 Awesome & Quirky Museums to Visit this Summer

Planning a stop at a museum is a great way to get deeper understanding of local history—and pick up some souvenirs. We’ve rounded up the best and most unusual museums in Northeastern Ontario to help you plan your next trip. Whether it’s a comprehensive look at the...
Music and History Rocks On for Mattawa Voyageur Days

Music and History Rocks On for Mattawa Voyageur Days

In 1615, French explorer Samuel de Champlain and his companions pulled up their canoes at a natural camping spot nestled in the junction of the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers. The site offered flat ground and a spectacular view of both rivers and the surrounding Laurentian...