The Highway Book Shop – A Literary Legacy

The Highway Book Shop – A Literary Legacy

“It is to be hoped that it shows the firm reality of something unusual which grew where one would not expect it, something useful, something honest, something that might refresh one’s mind, something to which, once they have found it, people continue to return...
Why Visiting Cobalt Should be on Your Bucket List this Year

Why Visiting Cobalt Should be on Your Bucket List this Year

There are several lessons to be learned in Cobalt. One of them is never try to climb the Devil’s Rock after an evening at the Miner’s Tavern. Another would be to make sure someone knows that you’re going for a hike into one of the many silver mining areas around...
A Literary Tour of Independent Bookstores

A Literary Tour of Independent Bookstores

The history of Northeastern Ontario is rich with industry, environmental activism, First Nations culture, as well as tales of outdoor adventure and survival. To fully understand and engage with all that the region has to offer, a visit to a local independent bookstore...
A Mining Tour of Northeastern Ontario: By Rockhounds for Rockhounds

A Mining Tour of Northeastern Ontario: By Rockhounds for Rockhounds

Northeastern Ontario is one of the world’s celebrated regions for geologists, rockhounds, and mining enthusiasts to discover awe-inspiring rocks, fascinating fossils and historic underground mines. From Sudbury to Timmins to Cobalt, Northeastern Ontario is chock-full...