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!

A Northern Wildlife Journey – Cedar Meadows Wildlife Park
Spotting a moose in the wild is one thing, but coming face to face with one, and even petting it, is truly a next level experience! Enjoy a northern wildlife journey at Cedar Meadows Resort &...

How To Photograph the Night Sky
Far from the bright lights of towns and cities, the galaxies above us paint a starry scene more beautiful than any painting. Shimmering stars, meteor showers and even the Milky Way shine bright in...

Why Cycling on Manitoulin Island Should be on Your Bucket List
We heard that visiting Manitoulin Island transports you back in time, a time a little slower, a time to breathe in the good air, a time to say good morning when you pass by. That is why we choose to...

Top Water Fishing for Smallmouth
It's one of those warm summer mornings where tree-top-filtered sunlight dissipates mist over glassy-smooth water. Bass fishing was not my intention when I left the dock, but after an hour of pulling...

Moon Rocks – Lunar Exploration in the Northeast
We know the moon is not made of Swiss cheese. Neil Armstrong proved that on July 21, 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission. We tend to remember the event or the person more than the date. Some of you...

Northern Microbreweries – Must be Something in the Water!
What's behind the burgeoning Microbrewery scene in Northeastern Ontario? Great beer-makers keep popping up across the north and we wanted to know what's behind it so we sent Pamela Hamel, the...

Top Paddling Destinations in Northeastern Ontario
Do you hear that? It's the wind tousling the branches of an old pine, and the paddle breaking through calm water. It's a legendary paddling adventure, and it's in Northeastern Ontario. Imagine...

Our Favourite Things to Do on Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. With an area of 2766 km, it could take weeks to really explore all its freshwater lakes and rivers and to hike its countless trails....

A Reckless Kind of Joy on the Great Legends Tour
New pavement and old secrets make the Great Legends Tour one of the best! Editor’s Note: For his big summer ride on a big BMW K1600GTL, Mike Jacobs ventured from Sudbury through Timmins up to...

The Ontario That Almost Was–The Georgian Bay Ship Canal
As you cross the largest snowmobile bridge in the world on the French River, consider the magnificent view. If history had gone a slightly different way, you would be looking at ocean-going...