Antoine Mountain is #BackOnTop and Better than Ever

Antoine Mountain is #BackOnTop and Better than Ever

For more than 70 years, Mount Antoine Ski Club near Mattawa-Bonfield, Ontario was a favourite destination for downhill ski enthusiasts from across Ontario and the eastern United States. It’s not hard to understand why. Nestled in the heart of the Laurentian...
Muskie Fishing on the Upper French River & Lake Nipissing

Muskie Fishing on the Upper French River & Lake Nipissing

One of my favourite haunts in Northeastern Ontario is a settlement just upstream of Chaudiere Portage. This settlement is set up where Lake Nipissing leads into the French River and later joins the ocean-like expanse of the Georgian Bay. The Beauty of the Upper French...
Feed Your Holiday Spirit at Temiskaming’s Village Noel!

Feed Your Holiday Spirit at Temiskaming’s Village Noel!

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...
Mattawa – The Ultimate Off-Road Buddy Trip Destination!

Mattawa – The Ultimate Off-Road Buddy Trip Destination!

In my teenage years I had two close friends who were a regular part of my riding group. We were all dirt bike fiends and it was our weekly ritual to head out into the forests after school in search of the next great off-road adventure. Sure, we didn’t have the...
The BIG Top 5 Contest Results

The BIG Top 5 Contest Results

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...
All About Visiting North Bay for Tournaments with Sports Teams

All About Visiting North Bay for Tournaments with Sports Teams

Northeastern Ontario is BIG sports country. Throughout the year there are teams travelling to, from, and within the region to take part in kids’ sports tournaments. For team organizers and families, this can mean a lot of research into accommodations, dining, and...