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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!
Schools on Wheels – Forgotten Travelling Classrooms
In July of 2012, a crowd of onlookers gathered beside a most unusual museum in Clinton, Ontario. They were there to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the rescue of a rail passenger coach which for...
Paddling the Gorgeous North Channel
The North Channel offers some of the world’s best freshwater sailing and cruising in crystal clear waters. But it’s also a fabulous place for kayaking—and in some places, canoeing. Located at the...
Pow Wows 101 – Everything You Need to Know!
“Hey, want to go to a Pow wow today?” I asked my daughter as we tucked into pancakes at Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre. The ladies at the next table had announced that the Zhiibaahaasing...
Skinny Dipping at Shrigley Bay on Manitoulin Island
In Northeastern Ontario, summers are short and skinny dipping season is shorter still. It was Labour Day weekend—the cusp of what is and is not appropriate skinny dipping weather. My sights were set...
Working the Water Column for Winter Lakers
I’m lying on my belly on the ice, peering into the darkening depths. I clip on a 3-inch tube jig and lower it down about 15 feet so I can study its action. I watch the white soft plastic tentacles...
The Best Snowshoe and Interpretative Trail
Just where is the best snowshoe and interpretative trail anyway? It's one of the few trails to have a designated snowshoe symbol, welcoming winter’s embrace. It's a place not meant for a “quick...
Lessons in How to Truly Enjoy Winter
Lesson # 1 - The most wonderful time of the year is when the snow arrives and stays for good. Lesson #2 - There is no bad weather, only bad clothing choices. Lesson #3 - When the sky is blue and the...
Burrowing for Winter Brook Trout
If it wasn't for brook trout I might never have learned to build a quinzee. It was the lure of the square tail that put me in the bush before the sun, and saw me trudging home well after dark....
City Chic Coffee Houses
Yes, rest assured there’s some good brew in the Northeastern Ontario and in this BIG MUG coffee roundup, I sniff out and sip beyond the 100+ Timmies’ to find you coffee houses with fresh-roasted,...
Alpacas, Moose, and Bears, Oh My!
Northeastern Ontario is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and animal lovers, offering a plethora of wildlife adventures for the young and old. If you are wondering what to do with your family, there...
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