Check Out the Latest Trail Updates to Help Plan Your BIG Ride

Check Out the Latest Trail Updates to Help Plan Your BIG Ride

Northeastern Ontario snowmobile trails have earned the enviable moniker “Big Trails” for good reason. That’s because a large part of the region’s network of 4,300 (8,000 miles) trails are groomed by members of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on logging and...
Looking Up in Northeastern Ontario: Early Winter Skies

Looking Up in Northeastern Ontario: Early Winter Skies

The question of winter observing always comes up. The fear in people’s eyes when they hear many astronomers including myself, have been out as low as -25 degrees Celsius is priceless. Astronomy is not just a three season hobby! Yes, Canadian winters can be brutal at...
Top 5 Snowshoeing Destinations in Northeastern Ontario

Top 5 Snowshoeing Destinations in Northeastern Ontario

Winter has arrived in Northeastern Ontario and instead of watching the snow gently fall (or blow) from the comfort of your house, it’s time to get out and enjoy that fluffy white stuff. Luckily it’s not hard to enjoy the snow here and one of the most inexpensive and...
7 Times Locals Captured the Northern Lights

7 Times Locals Captured the Northern Lights

Most of us know the Northern Lights, but being in the right place at the right time to capture those incredible shots is another thing altogether. Late fall, winter and early spring are the best times to witness nature’s best light show in Northeastern Ontario....