Unplug and Reset at Avalon Eco Resort

Unplug and Reset at Avalon Eco Resort

Find adventure and peace of mind at the Avalon Eco Resort near Killarney, Ontario, an ‘off-the-grid’ paradise where the lack of cellular service is a soulful blessing. Just 15 minutes from Killarney Provincial Park, tranquil Tyson Lake sets the stage for priceless...
Bird is the Word This Winter

Bird is the Word This Winter

What are your favourite winter activities? In Northeastern Ontario, many people will typically name frosty pleasures like skiing, snow-shoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. For some reason, few ever mention winter bird watching. That’s a shame because winter is an...
On the Trail of the Bird Lady of Pimisi Lake

On the Trail of the Bird Lady of Pimisi Lake

This is a tale that includes the two world wars, five sisters named Dionne, seven books and 22,197 bird calls. On the north shoulder of Highway 17—just 25 kilometers west of Mattawa—there is a beautiful little rest stop called Pimisi Lake Park. There are picnic tables...