Travel Blog

From weekend itineraries to the best roadside stops for motorcyclists, or the hottest places to grab a bite – let us inspire you as you plan your next escape to Northeastern Ontario!

3 Fall Recipes to Bring Fishing this Season

It’s no surprise that a great mid-day meal on the water can really kick things up a notch. Fall fishing is a must-do past time in Northeastern Ontario and taking thirty minutes or an hour to kick...

National Mountain Bike Champion Emily Batty Coming to North Bay

Northeastern Ontario Tourism, in partnership with Tourism North Bay and Destination Ontario, welcomes Emily Batty to North Bay to experience the community’s mountain bike trail network. Emily Batty...

Enjoying the Experience: Camping in Northeastern Ontario’s Backcountry

You’ve made it to a beautiful rocky point overlooking the water. As the sun begins to lower in the sky you hear the hauntingly beautiful call of the loon echoing across the empty lake. The evening...

Stop Searching and Start Planning Your Next Paddling Day Trip

10 Paddling Day Trips: Find Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals in Northeastern Ontario. From the first moment I dipped my paddle, I loved kayaking, and now that summer is in full swing, there is...

Intro To Summer Backcountry Camping in Northeastern Ontario

Ahhh. The Wilderness of Northeastern Ontario. Close your eyes and breathe it in. Feel the pine trees swaying in the wind, the water slowly lapping up against the rocky shore and the warm rays of...

Northeastern Ontario Summer 2022 Festivals

Photo curtesy of TimminsToday.com Northeastern Ontario is gearing up for a busy summer! The region is packed with events, concerts, and all kinds of fun festivals with something for...

5 Butterflies to Spot in Northeastern Ontario

Discover the favored habitats and plants of these easy-to-find butterflies Everyone knows what a butterfly is—but to truly appreciate them, it's important to recognize the close relationships they...

Where to Bikepack in Northeastern Ontario

Hit the Gravel in these Five Multi-Day Touring Destinations and Carve your Own Route Many people choose to experience the beauty of a Northeastern Ontario summer by canoe in the quiet waters of...

The Seven Grandfather Teachings and the Importance of Connection to the Land

Something different happens when you get out on the land. And I don't mean going for a hike down a well-known trail, or visiting a beautiful tourist site—although those are lovely things to do, too....

Are You Ready to go Solo Hiking?

Strike out on your own with these ten trails in Northeastern Ontario Imagine this: you’re solo hiking in Northeastern Ontario. Feel the breeze, smell the rich scent of the boreal forest, and...