The Perfect Launch Pad for Your Temagami Paddling Trip

The Perfect Launch Pad for Your Temagami Paddling Trip

Smoothwater Outfitters & Ecolodge will elebrate 35 years in the wilderness business since 1985—it’s the Temagami region’s longest continually operating canoe outfitter. Located on James Lake just off Highway 11, it’s situated amidst some of the best fishing,...
Fishing Report: Rain Didn’t Stop the Walleye

Fishing Report: Rain Didn’t Stop the Walleye

Opening weekend has come and gone, and your BIG catch pictures are rolling in from across Northeastern Ontario! Not just opening weekend for walleye, fishing lodges from the French River to Cochrane opened their doors, launched their boats, and fired up the pans on...
Are You a Train Enthusiast? These Spots Are For You!

Are You a Train Enthusiast? These Spots Are For You!

Canada was shaped by the railroads—and nowhere is that more evident than in Northeastern Ontario. For decades the rails shuttled lumber, mining equipment, supplies, and settlers to remote communities all across the province. In fact, Ontario Northland (with the help...
Easy to Learn & BIG Fun: Cross Country Skiing 101

Easy to Learn & BIG Fun: Cross Country Skiing 101

When it snows, why not make for the cross country ski trails? Like canoeing, cross country skiing is a limited-time option. But that’s the BIG reason to choose Northeastern Ontario—it’s known for both. Nordic, or cross country, skiing is popular with all ages in...
Just Say “I Do” to Northeastern Ontario

Just Say “I Do” to Northeastern Ontario

These days, destination weddings are all the rage. The Bahamas, Dominican and Jamaica all spring to mind. I recently went to one… wait for it… at Air Ivanhoe’s fly-in fishing lodge near Foleyet in Northeastern Ontario. Tying the Knot at a Fly-In Fishing Lodge...