Looking Up in Northeastern Ontario: Spring Equinox Observing
A little more than four and a half billion years ago, the newly forming Earth was involved in a violent celestial collision with a smaller… Read More
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!
Wolseley Lodge: World-Class Fishing on the French River
Located between Lake Nipissing and Georgian Bay, Wolseley Lodge is nestled in along the shores of the French River in Wolseley Bay. Harald… Read More
Your Home Away from Home on Manitoulin Island
Located in the westernmost village on Manitoulin Island in beautiful Northeastern Ontario, Meldrum Bay Inn & Restaurant overlooks the breathtaking and vast… Read More
A Little Blast of Bangkok on the Ottawa River
The sign over the entrance of Le Voyageur Inn in Mattawa says “Authentic Thai Cuisine”. “Okay,” a skeptical person might think, “Northeastern Ontario is… Read More
It’s the Ling Fling – Target These Aggressive, Powerful Fish on the Ice!
Burbot, ling, eelpout, lawyer, freshwater cod, eel-looking thing… whatever you call it, it’s gaining popularity across the region for ice anglers. Records are being broken… Read More
Ice Fishing for Two at Big Moose Camp
We lean into the powerful wind that buffets my wife and me as we trudge across the open lake, trying to protect ourselves from… Read More
Northeastern Ontario Astronomy Guide to More Winter Sky Spectacles
As mentioned in my last article, the winter sky is a collection of thirteen bright stars seen in one large area. Add to this, an… Read More
The Rock Pine Motel & Restaurant? Just Look for the Big Fish!
For more than six decades, the Rock Pine Motel and Restaurant has been an unmistakable landmark in Northeastern Ontario. Located in Marten River just thirty… Read More
Meet the Bears: Visit the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat
“When the wind is right and the bears are sitting at the mesh you can almost smell them. Nowhere else in the world will… Read More
Back Lake Adventuring: Fishing for Brook Trout & Splake
Have you ever had an adventure with your fishing partner and ask yourselves why you do the things you do? I often find this the case when… Read More
