Touring Routes

Touring Routes

It doesn’t matter how you choose to explore Northeastern Ontario – our region has many scenic highway drives, off-road trail systems, and the most extensive snowmobile trail network in Ontario.

Whatever your chosen mode of transportation, we have two tools to help point you in the right direction; a Travel Guide and Motorcycle Touring Map. You can pick these up at  most Travel Information Centres in Northeastern Ontario, or email us to request mailed copies.

To help you plan your trip, you’ll find sections specific to motorcycles, RV’s, snowmobiles, cycling and ATVing below.

For information about weather in our region, please visit this page.

Partner Listings

Gore Bay Overnight Apartment Hotel

McLAUGHLIN BLOCK GORE BAY OVERNIGHT APARTMENT HOTEL 705 282 3196 OPEN ALL YEAR Gore Bay Manitoulin Hotel has five completely...

WildExodus Adventures

WildExodus is a hospitality and premier outdoor adventure tour provider in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. Experience the Boreal forest with a...

Cedar Village & Marina

Cedar Village & Marina, the heart of the Pickerel River and Lower French River. Come to stay in, rent or...

Elk Lake Eco Centre

Come enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Elk Lake Eco Centre. A four-season resort ideal for couple vacations, family reunions,...

Lazy Rock RV Park & Campground

Jon & Charisma here, and we would love to welcome you to Lazy Rock RV Park & Campground. We offer...

Town of Blind River

Blind River is a stunning community located on the world-renowned North Channel. It is a unique community with the benefit...

Municipality of Killarney

Situated in beautiful Georgian Bay at the entrance to the North Channel of Lake Huron, the picturesque Village of Killarney...

Dionne Quints Heritage Board

On May 28, 1934, five identical girls were born to Oliva and Elzire Dionne, a Franco-Ontario family in the tiny...

Les Suites des Presidents’ Suites

Vacation rental homes and glamping on Lake Temiskaming. Our historical award-winning homes are the perfect venue for your vacations, family...

Mattawa River Resort

Travelers who love the great outdoors will delight in a vacation at the Mattawa River Resort. Located in the heart...

City of Temiskaming Shores

The City of Temiskaming Shores (formerly the Town of Haileybury, New Liskeard and the Township of Dymond), one of the...

Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System

Voyager Multi Use Trail System (VMUTS) provides maps and maintains a variety of trail riding. As a multi use trail...

Killarney Mountain Lodge and Conference Centre

As the sun sets, the warm glow of pink granite radiates off of the water. In the distance, sparkling white...

Mattawa River Cottage

Located on the historic Mattawa River, The Mattawa River Cottage is a private waterfront property overlooking the Ottawa River, nestled...

Camp Conewango

Camp Conewango is a resort on the north shore of Lake Talon with a seasonal campground that is perfect for...

Beautiful Log Cottage

Beautiful Log Cottage – 3 Bedroom (inc Sleep Cabin); Sleeps 6 Adults; Beach, Private, Lovely! A wonderful beach front, southern...

Municipality of French River

Blessed with incredible natural beauty, French River offers endless adventures and attractions – breathtaking cruises, white quartzite mountains and numerous...

Hearst Economic Development

Hearst Economic Development is the department in the Town of Hearst mandated with local development. Its mandate is to actively...

Green Bay Lodge

Green Bay Lodge is a boutique waterfront resort located on the northern tip of Lake Manitou. We offer five, bright,...

Municipality of Callander

Located 15 kilometers south of North Bay, Callander’s lush trails and parks, sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets provide a perfect...

Sid Turcotte Park

Sid Turcotte Park near North Bay and Area in Mattawa. Operates March to October.

Travelway Inn Sudbury

Locally owned and operated for over 30 years, the Travelway Inn exemplifies all that Sudbury hospitality represents. When you stay...

Saenchiur Flechey Resort

Peaceful, charming, and set against the backdrop of the Northern Ontario’s boreal forest, Saenchiur Flechey is a family-owned business that...

Perivale Gallery

Winner of numerous TripAdvisor Awards of Excellence, Traveler’s Choice and Hall of Fame designations, Perivale Gallery is a must-see destination...

Elk Lake Wilderness Resort

Elk Lake Wilderness Resort is a 4 seasons resort located just outside of the town of Elk Lake. Our 10...

Mowat Landing Cottages

Mowat Landing Cottages is located at the road’s end, on the banks of the Montreal River, in beautiful Northern Ontario....

Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre

The Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre opened its doors to the public in the spring of 2013 and is owned...

Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands

By 1880, Little Current, or “Petite Current” as it was known by the voyageurs, was well recognized as the “Gateway...

Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort

Mike and Brenda Martel wish you a warm welcome to their beautiful golf and ski resort, a great year-round vacation...

Big Moose Camp Resort

Big Moose Camp is a family owned and operated four season resort on Lake Nosbonsing, near North Bay. A place...

Bay Lee Mac Camp

Bay Lee Mac cottages are nestled among the trees of the Temagami Provincial Forest and are surrounded by the ecologically...

Town of Smooth Rock Falls

Smooth Rock falls is a four-season recreation destination made even more welcoming by the hospitality of its friendly people. Home...

Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates

Discover the world’s largest freshwater Island. Take in the majestic views over Georgian Bay, the famous North Channel, and the...

Microtel Inn & Suites Kirkland Lake

When you’re ready to put down your suitcase and rest for the night, Microtel Kirkland Lake offers everything you need...

Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa

More than your average hotel, Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa has all of the amenities you could desire, including comfortable...

City of Greater Sudbury / Sudbury Tourism

Sudbury is a thriving urban centre and first time visitors are discovering that Sudbury is a special place to relax...

North River Outfitters

North River Outfitters offers fully guided fishing/ice fishing, small game, black bear, whitetail deer, waterfowl and wolf hunts. ATV/snowmobile tours...

Bay Wolf Camp

Bay Wolf Camp is located on the shore of West Shining Tree Lake in the hamlet of Shining Tree. Our...

Two Rivers Motel

Two Rivers Motel is located in Papineau-Cameron, Mattawa Ontario. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mattawa...

Standing Pines Lodge

Our off-grid cabins are located 36 km from River Valley on Manitou Lake. Hwy 805 is a graded gravel road....

Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf

Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf is home to the World’s largest Steel Skeleton Dragon, 22 feet long by 18 feet high....

Sportsman’s Inn Resort & Marina

Perched atop the pebbled shores of the North Channel, the Sportsman’s Inn is surrounded by the glistening waters and windswept...

Mattawa Adventure Camp

We are a year round camp located in up North in the beautiful town of Mattawa Ontario. We are situated...

Wikwemikong Tourism

Wikwemikong Tourism, on Manitoulin Island and in Killarney, Ontario, offers authentic Indigenous experiences that reflect the cultural lifestyles and traditions...

Gore Bay Overnight Apartment Hotel

McLAUGHLIN BLOCK GORE BAY OVERNIGHT APARTMENT ...

59 Meredith Street
Gore Bay, Manitoulin, ON

WildExodus Adventures

WildExodus is a hospitality and premier outdoor ...

7001 Dalton Road
Wawaitin Falls, ON

Cedar Village & Marina

Cedar Village & Marina, the heart of the ...

RR #2
Alban, ON

Elk Lake Eco Centre

Come enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Elk Lake ...

1000 Ontario Street
Elk Lake, ON

Lazy Rock RV Park & Campground

Jon & Charisma here, and we would love to ...

28 Taggart Lake Road
Mattawa, ON

Town of Blind River

Blind River is a stunning community located on ...

11 Hudson Street
Blind River, ON

Municipality of Killarney

Situated in beautiful Georgian Bay at the ...

32 Commissioner Street
Killarney, ON

Dionne Quints Heritage Board

On May 28, 1934, five identical girls were born ...

181 Oak St W
North Bay, ON

Les Suites des Presidents’ Suites

Vacation rental homes and glamping on Lake ...

620 Lakeshore Road
Temiskaming Shores, ON

Mattawa River Resort

Travelers who love the great outdoors will ...

6251 Highway 17
Mattawa, ON

City of Temiskaming Shores

The City of Temiskaming Shores (formerly the Town ...

325 Farr Drive
Haileybury, ON

Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System

Voyager Multi Use Trail System (VMUTS) provides ...

790 John Street
Mattawa, ON

Killarney Mountain Lodge and Conference Centre

As the sun sets, the warm glow of pink granite ...

3 Commissioner Street
Killarney, ON

Mattawa River Cottage

Located on the historic Mattawa River, The ...

Water Street
Mattawa, ON

Camp Conewango

Camp Conewango is a resort on the north shore of ...

1875 Songis Road
Redbridge, ON

Beautiful Log Cottage

Beautiful Log Cottage - 3 Bedroom (inc Sleep ...

492A Moosehead Road, Box 250
Mattawa, ON

Municipality of French River

Blessed with incredible natural beauty, French ...

44 Christophe Street
Noelville, ON

Hearst Economic Development

Hearst Economic Development is the department in ...

523 HWY 11 East
Town of Hearst, ON

Green Bay Lodge

Green Bay Lodge is a boutique waterfront resort ...

322 Cosby Subdivision Road
Mindemoya, ON

Municipality of Callander

Located 15 kilometers south of North Bay, ...

280 Main Street. North
Callander and South Shore, ON

Sid Turcotte Park

Sid Turcotte Park near North Bay and Area in ...

750 Mattawan Street
Mattawa-Bonfield, ON

Travelway Inn Sudbury

Locally owned and operated for over 30 years, the ...

1200 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON

Saenchiur Flechey Resort

Peaceful, charming, and set against the backdrop ...

513 Lemieux Road
Monetville, ON

Perivale Gallery

Winner of numerous TripAdvisor Awards of ...

1320 Perivale Road East
Spring Bay, ON

Elk Lake Wilderness Resort

Elk Lake Wilderness Resort is a 4 seasons resort ...

590 Highway 65
Elk Lake, ON

Mowat Landing Cottages

Mowat Landing Cottages is located at the road’s ...

L9, C5, Barr Twp, Mowat Landing Road
Haileybury, ON

Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre

The Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre ...

66 Meredith Street East
Little Current, ON

Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands

By 1880, Little Current, or “Petite Current” as ...

14 Water Street East, P.O. Box 608
Little Current, ON

Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort

Mike and Brenda Martel wish you a warm welcome to ...

2314 Highway 17
Papineau-Cameron / Mattawa, ON

Big Moose Camp Resort

Big Moose Camp is a family owned and operated ...

581 Big Moose Road
Corbeil, ON

Bay Lee Mac Camp

Bay Lee Mac cottages are nestled among the trees ...

112 Bay Lee Mac Rd, HWY 11 N
Latchford, ON

Town of Smooth Rock Falls

Smooth Rock falls is a four-season recreation ...

Smooth Rock Falls, ON

Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates

Discover the world’s largest freshwater Island. ...

6152 Hwy 542
Mindemoya, ON

Microtel Inn & Suites Kirkland Lake

When you’re ready to put down your suitcase and ...

350 Government Road West
Kirkland Lake, ON

Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa

More than your average hotel, Cedar Meadows ...

1000 Norman Street
Timmins, ON

City of Greater Sudbury / Sudbury Tourism

Sudbury is a thriving urban centre and first time ...

200 Brady Street
Greater Sudbury, ON

North River Outfitters

North River Outfitters offers fully guided ...

9083 Hwy 63
Redbridge, ON

Bay Wolf Camp

Bay Wolf Camp is located on the shore of West ...

104 Lakeshore Road
Shining Tree, ON

Two Rivers Motel

Two Rivers Motel is located in Papineau-Cameron, ...

4801 HWY 17 W
Papineau-Cameron, ON

Standing Pines Lodge

Our off-grid cabins are located 36 km from River ...

Hwy 805
River Valley, ON

Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf

Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf is home to the World’s ...

3316 St. Laurent Street (on Valley View Road)
Greater Sudbury, ON

Sportsman’s Inn Resort & Marina

Perched atop the pebbled shores of the North ...

37 Channel Street
Killarney, ON

Mattawa Adventure Camp

We are a year round camp located in up North in ...

4601 Highway 17E
Mattawa, ON

Wikwemikong Tourism

Wikwemikong Tourism, on Manitoulin Island and in ...

2098 Wikwemikong Way
Wikwemikong, ON, ON

Snowmobiling Tours

THE WORLD’S BEST SNOWMOBILING – WE HAVE THE SNOW

Snowmobiling is a way of life for us here in Northeastern Ontario. With the longest snow season in the province, and 30,000+ km of groomed trails, we know sledding. The clubs and groomers throughout the region are dedicated to creating the World’s Best Snowmobiling experience for locals and visitors alike.

And our communities and businesses love sledders. We have great places to eat, sleep and rest up before heading back out on the trails. We even known for our backcountry riding. To find out the latest snowmobile conditions across the Northeast, check out the OFSC trail conditions or download their app here – and don’t forget to buy your permit too!

Snowmobile northeastern ontario

Motorcycling Tours

RIDE THE NORTH – ROUTES BUILT FOR RIDERS

We take motorcycle touring seriously – so seriously that we’ve put together the best roads that our region has to offer into five killer routes that cover all of the North.

From polar bears in Cochrane, to lumberjacks in Mattawa. From the hawberries of Manitoulin to the windswept rocks of Killarney. And while the sights of rock and trees and rivers and lakes will meet you at every turn, it’s the quality of the pavement that will surprise you – this is truly a ride like no other.

New Liskeard Bikers Reunion

Cycling Tours

TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE AND EXPLORE CHARMING NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO

From Mattawa to Massey to Manitoulin Island, Northeastern Ontario is a developing location for cyclists. Do you seek out dedicated cycling routes, great local restaurants, and rolling rural routes? Rugged mountain biking terrain, special cycling events, and Ontario By Bike certified accommodations?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then put Northeastern Ontario on your list for your next cycling holiday!

ATVing Tours

RUGGED CANADIAN SHIELD & BREATHTAKING BOREAL FOREST

From a leisurely family outing through the boreal forest to an exhilarating ride through a mud-filled bog, Northeastern Ontario has some great ATV trails. Long or short, scenic or challenging, Northeastern Ontario ATV trails deliver big time.

One of North America’s premier trail systems is the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System—better known as VMUTS—with over 300 kilometres of trails plus plenty of places to stay and eat.

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