It’s Not Too Late to Reel in that Monster Muskie!

It’s Not Too Late to Reel in that Monster Muskie!

The seasons are changing in Northeastern Ontario and that has many anglers winterizing and storing their boats. For the select few “diehards,” the excitement of the late-season muskie bite is here! After all, the season isn’t closed until mid-December. The...
Muskie Fishing on the Upper French River & Lake Nipissing

Muskie Fishing on the Upper French River & Lake Nipissing

One of my favourite haunts in Northeastern Ontario is a settlement just upstream of Chaudiere Portage. This settlement is set up where Lake Nipissing leads into the French River and later joins the ocean-like expanse of the Georgian Bay. The Beauty of the Upper French...
The Best Spots for Kayak Fishing in Northeastern Ontario

The Best Spots for Kayak Fishing in Northeastern Ontario

Kayak fishing is quickly becoming the fastest growing segment of the recreational fishing industry. It’s not hard to understand why—no expensive boats and no gas tank to fill. You can transport a kayak on the top of your car, launch it anywhere, and go where the...
Top Paddling Destinations in Northeastern Ontario

Top Paddling Destinations in Northeastern Ontario

Do you hear that? It’s the wind tousling the branches of an old pine, and the paddle breaking through calm water. It’s a legendary paddling adventure, and it’s in Northeastern Ontario. Imagine paddling ancient canoe routes that the Anishinaabekwe and...
The Ontario That Almost Was–The Georgian Bay Ship Canal

The Ontario That Almost Was–The Georgian Bay Ship Canal

As you cross the largest snowmobile bridge in the world on the French River, consider the magnificent view. If history had gone a slightly different way, you would be looking at ocean-going freighters navigating a feature of the Ontario that almost was–the Georgian...