The Seven Adventure Guide

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Planning your next trip to The Seven? 

Start with these 7 Reasons to Visit (p2), a guide to what makes this region so special. If you're looking for waterfalls, we've rounded up the best Waterfalls Worth Chasing (p4) for those picture-perfect moments. Traveling with a furry companion? Check out our Pet-Friendly Weekend on Manitoulin (p6) for the best spots to stay, eat, and explore.

Road-trippers, get ready! 

From quirky roadside attractions to classic chip stands, we've got you covered. Check out these 10 Must-See Roadside Attractions (p10), then fuel up with some crispy, golden goodness at the best Essential Chip Stands (p34) along the way. If you're heading along Hwy 11, don't miss our guide for Kapuskasing to Kirkland Lake (p28)—a classic Northern Ontario drive.

Love the great outdoors? 

A Family Camping Trip to Kap Kig Iwan (p14) is the perfect way to unplug and enjoy the wilderness. For those craving adventure, we’ve got 7 Adventures for Your Bucket List (p16), plus a full Fall ATV Weekend in Temiskaming Shores (p38) for thrill-seekers looking to kick up some dirt. 

If you prefer paddling and hiking, A Guide to Sables Spanish Rivers (p18) will help you plan the ultimate backcountry getaway. And for those driving up highway 69, don’t forget our list of Fun Things to Do in French River (p24)—canoeing, fishing, and stunning scenery guaranteed.

Festival season is calling! 

From pow wows to music fests, 7 Festivals You Just Can’t Miss (p22) will help you make the most of the summer. If you’re visiting in June, don’t miss Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day (p26), a time to honour the vibrant cultures, traditions, and communities of Northeastern Ontario.

Looking for wildlife? 

From moose spotting to birdwatching, these 7 Can’t-Miss Wildlife Experiences (p42) bring you up close with the region’s incredible fauna. 

Wherever you’re headed in The Seven, adventure awaits!

We're burnt marshmallows, the smell of an outboard motor, and the story of the one that got away.

 

Fishing & Hunting Guide Links

An Angler’s Paradise

Reel in your dream catch with our guide to the fish species you'll find in The Seven (p2). Just starting out? Check out Ontario’s Experience Fishing Program (p4), an exciting, safe, and family-inclusive way to introduce the fun of fishing to beginners (even yourself!).

Looking for worms? Here are our fishiest bait shops (p6) plus the best local fishing spots to try it all out. If you're here for fly fishing, here are our five favourite spots to chase fish on the fly in Northeastern Ontario—and why they’re top of the list (p8).

To help with your fishing trip planning, here are the top five big fishing holes in The Seven (p8).

Know before you go with this guide to the Ontario Government's rules & regulations for fishing in Ontario (p9).

The Seven is a Mecca for Hunters

Whether you’re after big game like black bear and white-tailed deer, or small game and waterfowl, here's an overview of the game species of The Seven (p10). Thinking about diving in to the hunt? Here's a beginner’s guide to ethical hunting (p11).

All you need to know about your Outdoors Card and Hunting in Ontario: Rules & Regulations (p11).

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