Looking Up: The Summer Triangle & Big Bright Mars

Looking Up: The Summer Triangle & Big Bright Mars

A summer night is a perfect time to step outdoors, set up the lawn chair and look up. No matter if you live in the suburbs or vacationing at the cottage or your favourite camp ground, the night sky is always a wonder to admire. If star gazing is the prime reason for...
Snowshoeing, Stargazing, & Special Guests at Killarney

Snowshoeing, Stargazing, & Special Guests at Killarney

Have you ever dreamed of sleeping outside in a snow hut, meeting a wild owl face-to-face, or maybe even paddling across Canada? On Family Day Weekend 2018, Killarney Provincial Park may be just the place to check out these activities and more! Discover the best of the...
Ski & Snowshoe All Day at the North Bay Nordic Ski Club

Ski & Snowshoe All Day at the North Bay Nordic Ski Club

 With kind hearted staff, a warm clubhouse, affordable rental rates, and trail passes, this is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or two on your visit to North Bay. The North Bay Nordic Ski Club is no newcomer to the Nordic ski world; they’ve been around...
Looking Up: The Northern Winter Night Sky

Looking Up: The Northern Winter Night Sky

Author’s Note: Nights around new moon are the best time to enjoy a dark sky and occur: December 17, January 16, and February 15. Full moons will occur on: January 1, January 31, and March 1. —————- The great outdoors never cease to...
Looking Up: August’s Partial Solar Eclipse

Looking Up: August’s Partial Solar Eclipse

After a full day of enjoying nature and the great outdoors, it’s time to unwind after sunset. Taking advantage of the pristine dark skies of Northeastern Ontario, you set out the blanket or lawn chair and look up in amazement. While stargazing this month, you...