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!

It’s Not Too Late to Reel in that Monster Muskie!

The seasons are changing in Northeastern Ontario and that has many anglers winterizing and storing their boats. For the select few "diehards," the excitement of the late-season muskie bite is here!...

Antoine Mountain is #BackOnTop and Better than Ever

For more than 70 years, Mount Antoine Ski Club near Mattawa-Bonfield, Ontario was a favourite destination for downhill ski enthusiasts from across Ontario and the eastern United States. It's not...

Muskie Fishing on the Upper French River & Lake Nipissing

One of my favourite haunts in Northeastern Ontario is a settlement just upstream of Chaudiere Portage. This settlement is set up where Lake Nipissing leads into the French River and later joins the...

Feed Your Holiday Spirit at Temiskaming’s Village Noel!

Originally posted in November of 2015, this post has been updated to reflect 2017 dates and events (November 23 - 25). Get the most recent updates by heading over to their Facebook page! Discover...

Mattawa – The Ultimate Off-Road Buddy Trip Destination!

In my teenage years I had two close friends who were a regular part of my riding group. We were all dirt bike fiends and it was our weekly ritual to head out into the forests after school in search...

The BIG Top 5 Contest Results

This summer, we asked you to tell us what your favourite things to do in Northeastern Ontario are as part of our BIG Top Five Contest. Here is the full list of the results from the contest. Be sure...

All About Visiting North Bay for Tournaments with Sports Teams

Northeastern Ontario is BIG sports country. Throughout the year there are teams travelling to, from, and within the region to take part in kids’ sports tournaments. For team organizers and families,...

3 Luxury Glamping Getaways in the North

Imagine waking up to the smell of a cinnamon-spiced double latte, rolling over in your silk-lined sleeping bag, and browsing through the latest issue of The New Yorker while organic gingerbread...

Conquering the Abitibi Canyon Loop Tour in Cochrane

Like many of you reading this, I’ve spent a good chunk of my life riding snowmobiles. Starting at age 11, the neighbouring farmer’s field provided me with all the thrills I could ask for....

Canadian Ecology Centre – Your Getaway to the Great Outdoors

Imagine having your own cabin within protected Canadian wilderness. Imagine hiking trails at your front door and an organized children’s program that turns your family into explorers of nature and...