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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!
Why Visiting Cobalt Should be on Your Bucket List this Year
There are several lessons to be learned in Cobalt. One of them is never try to climb the Devil’s Rock after an evening at the Miner’s Tavern. Another would be to make sure someone knows that...
10 Must-See Stops on Your Next Northern Road Trip
Ever think about packing up your car and hitting the wide open road for unexpected adventures? That’s exactly what I did when I relocated to Northeastern Ontario. I’ve lived in a handful of places,...
Don’t Blame the Walleye!
I’ve made a lot of mistakes when ice fishing walleye. Lakes that have coughed up plenty of fish in open water have left me gnashing my teeth on the ice of an apparent walleye desert. It’s tempting...
Where To Go Snowshoeing This Winter
With a typical winter lasting four months or more, Northeastern Ontario is an ideal destination for anyone who wants to get out snowshoeing. Not only is it an easy sport to master, especially if...
Longer Snow Season Makes for Happy Trails in Bonfield
There are more than 260 snowmobile clubs currently operating in Ontario but the Bonfield Snowmobile Club (BSC) near North Bay has an ace attraction for avid sledders—a Northern Ontario trail system...
Unforgettable Ice Fishing Experiences in Northeastern Ontario
Are you experiencing the winter blues and looking forward to the summer months already? Don’t be in such a rush—Northeastern Ontario is home to some of the best outdoor winter activities in the...
Where To Go Cross Country Skiing this Winter
With long winters and lots of snow, Northeastern Ontario is a paradise for avid outdoorspeople. You’re really in luck if you enjoy cross-country skiing, considering the range of possible...
The Call of the Wild in Temagami
The call of the wild brought author Grey Owl to the Northeastern Ontario shores of Lake Temagami back in 1904, and me in 2015. Seen on the map, Lake Temagami resembles the skeletal outline of a...
Girls Gone Camping – Are you a “Tentress”?
Girls gone camping as the sign says…. It's not just a guys’ thing. In fact, it was the Girl Guide movement that spurred this bond between girls and nature. The turn of the century movement quickly...
Heaven’s Gate Trail – One of Ontario’s Best Kept Secrets
I always forget how much I value the wide open space of Northeastern Ontario until I’m no longer in it. Cities—particularly the ones in different parts of the world—can make me claustrophobic and...
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