A Little Blast of Bangkok on the Ottawa River

A Little Blast of Bangkok on the Ottawa River

The sign over the entrance of Le Voyageur Inn in Mattawa says “Authentic Thai Cuisine”. “Okay,” a skeptical person might think, “Northeastern Ontario is much more renowned for its poutine than its Pad Thai. Can anyone deliver truly “authentic Thai cuisine” in...
Check Out the Latest Trail Updates to Help Plan Your BIG Ride

Check Out the Latest Trail Updates to Help Plan Your BIG Ride

Northeastern Ontario snowmobile trails have earned the enviable moniker “Big Trails” for good reason. That’s because a large part of the region’s network of 4,300 (8,000 miles) trails are groomed by members of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on logging and...
Top 5 Snowshoeing Destinations in Northeastern Ontario

Top 5 Snowshoeing Destinations in Northeastern Ontario

Winter has arrived in Northeastern Ontario and instead of watching the snow gently fall (or blow) from the comfort of your house, it’s time to get out and enjoy that fluffy white stuff. Luckily it’s not hard to enjoy the snow here and one of the most inexpensive and...
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...
5 Impressive Must-Visit Waterfalls

5 Impressive Must-Visit Waterfalls

Whether it’s the endless lakes of Temagami, the mighty Mattawa, or the James Bay, Northeastern Ontario is known for its water attractions. And nowhere is the power and majesty of nature’s liquid bounty more evident than in Northeastern Ontario’s multitude of...