Looking Up in Northeastern Ontario: Spring Equinox Observing

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 protoplanet—half the size of our planet or the size of Mars. The debris from the mammoth event was launched into space, formed a...
Microtel Inn & Suites Kirkland Lake

Microtel Inn & Suites Kirkland Lake

When you’re ready to put down your suitcase and rest for the night, Microtel Kirkland Lake offers everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Microtel Kirkland Lake is situated along the town’s main thoroughfare, providing easy access to highlights and...
Looking Up in Northeastern Ontario: Spring Equinox Observing

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 array of visual, binocular and telescopic targets and you have a fulfilling night to look up and enjoy. Continuing our tour we come across...
Back Lake Adventuring: Fishing for Brook Trout & Splake

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 heading out to back lakes for the various trout species within our region—mainly brook trout and splake. These species often...