Welcome to the Land of Skinny Dips and Starry Skies—It's Closer Than You Think

Why travel far away when wild, unforgettable adventures are just up the road? In Northern Ontario, summer means paddling deep blue lakes, hiking ancient cliffs, and watching shooting stars from your hammock, no passport required. It’s where small towns feel like old friends, loons out-sing your playlists, and every dollar you spend helps local communities thrive. This is your place to slow down, dig in, and stay a while. Come North. It’s closer than you think—and even better than you remember.

Hit the road on stunning routes like the Georgian Bay Coastal Route, Lake Superior Circle Tour, Heart of Canada Tour, Lake Temiskaming Tour, and the Grand Algoma Tour, all just a few hours from home.

Explore vibrant northern cities like Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay, along with dozens of historic and scenic small towns including Little Current, Killarney, Terrace Bay, Nipigon, Wawa, Hearst, Dryden, and Kenora.

Wherever you go, you’ll find festivals, pow wows, farmers’ markets, scenic lookouts, provincial parks, hiking trails, paddling routes, fishing lodges, and oh so many welcoming places to stay—perfect for spending the summer on the dock in your happy place.

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