With a typical winter lasting four months or more, Northeastern Ontario is an ideal destination for anyone who wants to get out snowshoeing. Not only is it an easy sport to master, especially if you’re a little bowlegged, but it’s an inexpensive one as well—and you...
With long winters and lots of snow, Northeastern Ontario is a paradise for avid outdoorspeople. You’re really in luck if you enjoy cross-country skiing, considering the range of possible experiences—from volunteer-run Nordic Ski Clubs with day lodges, to Mom and Pop...
The call of the wild brought author Grey Owl to the Northeastern Ontario shores of Lake Temagami back in 1904, and me in 2015. Seen on the map, Lake Temagami resembles the skeletal outline of a prehistoric bird of prey rising in flight. Its huge wingspan reaches to...
Girls gone camping as the sign says…. It’s not just a guys’ thing. In fact, it was the Girl Guide movement that spurred this bond between girls and nature. The turn of the century movement quickly became popular in Canada because of the new opportunities,...
I always forget how much I value the wide open space of Northeastern Ontario until I’m no longer in it. Cities—particularly the ones in different parts of the world—can make me claustrophobic and anxious. I realize then how much I long for the ample trees, lakes, and...
The best way to enjoy winter is to embrace it. While the weather can be a deterrent, if you dress appropriately, long days in the elements can be fun and oh so memorable! Exercise, fresh air and the option to head inside for a steaming cup of hot chocolate or coffee...
