Conor Mihell

Conor Mihell is an award-winning environmental and adventure travel writer based in Sault Ste. Marie. Read his work in the Globe and Mail, Explore, Cottage Life, Canoe & Kayak, ON Nature, and other magazines and newspapers. He's been a sea kayak guide on Lake Superior for close to 20 years, and has paddled from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay. 

More Articles By Conor Mihell

Nighttime at Ontario Parks: The 10 Best All-Season Activities

Nocturnal adventures for the whole family!

Ontario Old Growth Trails

Tall trees await: Ontario’s best old growth trails.

Cruising to the Next Level

A guide to the historic Miss Marie lock boat tour in Sault Ste. Marie.

Adventure Hotspot: Mississagi Provincial Park

Get the lowdown on camping, hiking and paddling north of Elliot Lake, Ontario.

Hidden Gem: Chutes Provincial Park

Camping, hiking and waterfall-viewing in Northern Ontario.

My Old Man’s Beach

Northern Ontario is here to explore—this is an invitation to rediscover your sense of adventure, to find your beach.

Ontario’s Best Coastal Drive: The Ultimate Guide

Don't miss this stunning stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa, featuring Lake Superior as the star attraction.

White Lake Provincial Park: A Hidden Gem

Camp, paddle, hike and swim in Northern Ontario.

Hidden Gem: Rainbow Falls Provincial Park

Explore the trails, waterfalls and campsites of this little-known Ontario treasure.

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Dogsledding

Ontario dogsledder Tanya McCready shares the magic of a winter activity she fell in love with 30 years ago.

Ontario's Best Bakery Bike Tours

Will bike for sweet treats!

Adventure Races Ontario

Find out where to go and why you’ll love it.

Ultimate Guide to Road Cycling Events

Discover Ontario's best races and events in 2025.

Pancake Bay: Ontario’s Ultimate Beach Escape

Discover the shores of an inland sea.

Paddling in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater

Your ultimate guide to canoe tripping in this provincial park.

Sweet Getaways: Maple Syrup Adventures

Celebrate spring in the most delicious way possible.

The Steel River

Ontario’s ultimate loop canoe route.

Adventures in Snowy Sault Ste. Marie

Fat Biking, Skiing, Skating And More

Trippers in Training: Ontario’s Best Canoe Camps

Summer camp is more fun in a canoe!

Temagami Canoe Trip Routes

6 top trip options.