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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!
7 Days of Motorcycle Touring Paradise – Part 2
Part two of Stephen's epic week of touring continues in Cochrane. Miss part one? Check it out here to get caught up on the adventure so far! We were welcomed into Cochrane by a giant polar bear...
7 Days of Motorcycle Touring Paradise – Part 1
All motorcyclists battle to squeeze out a few extra seconds on their bikes. We wait for Friday like a wolf at the zoo waiting for feeding time. And when that work whistle blows and we’re freed from...
Fishing In & Around Greater Sudbury
When most people think of the City of Greater Sudbury, they think of a rocky mining community. Few people know that when a giant meteor hit this spot on the planet 1.8 billion years ago, it created...
10 Awesome & Quirky Museums to Visit this Summer
Planning a stop at a museum is a great way to get deeper understanding of local history—and pick up some souvenirs. We’ve rounded up the best and most unusual museums in Northeastern Ontario to help...
5 Ontario Paddling Routes to Explore this Summer
The region of Northeastern Ontario boasts big things: BIG fish, BIG trees and especially BIG water. It’s a paddler's paradise. From the French River to the James Bay coast, there are countless bits...
Music and History Rocks On for Mattawa Voyageur Days
In 1615, French explorer Samuel de Champlain and his companions pulled up their canoes at a natural camping spot nestled in the junction of the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers. The site offered flat...
Laurier Woods Conservation Area is for the Birds (But You’re Welcome Too!)
The North Bay area is where many people from southern Ontario love to visit to get a little nature time. But where do people living in North Bay go to get a quick wilderness fix without having to...
Chinquichi – Killarney Without the Crowds
Chinquichi is an addictive place to paddle. Between Sudbury and North Bay, the landscape is similar to Killarney Provincial Park with its white quartzite hills and turquoise waters. One of the big...
How to Explore Northeastern Ontario Provincial Parks
Ready for to explore Northeastern Ontario's many provincial parks this spring and summer? From hiking, cycling, and standup paddle boarding, to exploring by water or by road, we’ve rounded up some...
Paintballing the Town Red (or Blue or Green) in Bonfield
In 1995, Dustin Douglas earned a credit in his high school business class by creating an imaginary paintball field project called Pyramid Paintball. In 2007, he made his dream a reality by opening a...