Indigenous Food of the Northeast

Indigenous Food of the Northeast

Lynne Cormier, Knowledge Keeper An Ojibwe creation myth has the Creator cleaning the world of warring peoples by a great flood. Soil was to be brought from the bottom to start again and a muskrat worked in cooperation with a turtle to have soil brought to the surface...
Top 5 Fishing Holes in Northeastern Ontario

Top 5 Fishing Holes in Northeastern Ontario

It’s always best to have the inside scoop. We heard your call for help as you struggle to plan your fishing trip in Northern Ontario, and we asked the locals for their favourite holes and, from the results, we compiled a list of the top 5 fishing holes in this BIG...
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,...
Looking Up: The Summer Triangle & Big Bright Mars

Looking Up: The Summer Triangle & Big Bright Mars

A summer night is a perfect time to step outdoors, set up the lawn chair and look up. No matter if you live in the suburbs or vacationing at the cottage or your favourite camp ground, the night sky is always a wonder to admire. If star gazing is the prime reason for...