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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!
Tips for Catching The Elusive Lake Trout
Early spring is here, mild temperatures are in the air, lakes are starting to thaw, and excitement is building with anticipation of the open water fishing season. Spring has always provided great...
From Powwows to Porcupine Quills – A Cultural Itinerary
Curious about aboriginal culture? Northeastern Ontario’s Manitoulin Island is your place. Home to eight First Nations, the Manitoulin region is also the headquarters of one of Canada’s...
A Monument to Murder
As drivers travel the long and lonely stretch of Highway 11 between Hearst and Kapuskasing, a short distance west of Opasatika, they will likely do a double-take at a tall lonely structure rising 10...
3 Reasons You’ll Fall in Love with Science North
A 13th birthday is a milestone, and our daughter’s birthday would land in the middle of our summer roadtrip through Ontario. We did a bit of research and decided that we’d pull out of the wilderness...
March Break Activities in Timmins for the Whole Family!
Since moving to Northeastern Ontario, I have been busily checking off my bucket list items during my limited time in the north. I'm taking advantage of every opportunity that I can get my hands on...
The Highway Book Shop – A Literary Legacy
“It is to be hoped that it shows the firm reality of something unusual which grew where one would not expect it, something useful, something honest, something that might refresh one's mind,...
The French River Trading Post – A Northern Ontario Legacy
When you’re cruising up to cottage country this summer be sure to make a stop at the French River Trading Post, one of Canada’s oldest and most famous gift shops. For almost 60 years, the French...
Fish Bay Marina: My First Ice Bungalow Experience on Lake Nipissing
When it comes to ice fishing, it doesn’t get much better than staying overnight on the ice, fishing as much as you want, and doing so in comfort! Imagine thermostat-controlled propane heat, no...
The Ultimate Sudbury Travel Itinerary
Sudbury is a very underrated destination in Ontario. Nestled around the small, rocky mountains that form the Canadian Shield, the city features many attractions showcasing its unique geographic...
A Fishing Lodge Experience Like No Other at Northland Paradise
The crisp air of the winter morning hit me as I opened my room door in anticipation of a great day of ice fishing. Snowmobiles purred, high octane fumes filled the air, and there was laughter and...
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