Moosonee: A Traveller’s Guide to the End of the Line

Moosonee: A Traveller’s Guide to the End of the Line

As the gateway to Ontario’s Far North, the remote communities of Moosonee and Moose Factory have developed a unique culture. One foot is anchored strongly in the past, as traditional ways of life are still common place. The other foot strides forward into the future...
Forage for Wild Edibles in Northeastern Ontario

Forage for Wild Edibles in Northeastern Ontario

Are you a forest forager? Share your harvest photos with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #neontario! We’re setting out to discover the tastes of the forest floor for your home pantry or campfire. There are many edible and medicinal options...
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...
Seek Dark Skies for the Best Northern Lights

Seek Dark Skies for the Best Northern Lights

There are few sights more spectacular than the swirling, turning colours of the Northern Lights dancing across the night sky. Also called the aurora borealis, or just the aurora, it is one of the most alluring natural phenomenon on earth, giving us a rare glimpse into...
A Fishing Lodge Experience Like No Other at Northland Paradise

A Fishing Lodge Experience Like No Other at Northland Paradise

The crisp air of the winter morning hit me as I opened my room door in anticipation of a great day of ice fishing. Snowmobiles purred, high octane fumes filled the air, and there was laughter and excitement from families preparing for a day on the trails. Through the...