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

Adventure Departure Points

A local guide to paddling, hiking and biking in Algoma Country.
By Conor Mihell

Paddling Getaways Near North Bay

Discover 7 stunning places to explore by kayak and canoe.
By Conor Mihell

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.
By Conor Mihell

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

Nocturnal adventures for the whole family!
By Conor Mihell

Ontario Old Growth Trails

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

Cruising to the Next Level

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

Adventure Hotspot: Mississagi Provincial Park

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

Hidden Gem: Chutes Provincial Park

Camping, hiking and waterfall-viewing in Northern Ontario.
By Conor Mihell

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.
By Conor Mihell

White Lake Provincial Park: A Hidden Gem

Camp, paddle, hike and swim in Northern Ontario.
By Conor Mihell

Hidden Gem: Rainbow Falls Provincial Park

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

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.
By Conor Mihell

Ontario's Best Bakery Bike Tours

Will bike for sweet treats!
By Conor Mihell

Adventure Races Ontario

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

Ultimate Guide to Road Cycling Events

Discover Ontario's best races and events in 2025.
By Conor Mihell

Pancake Bay: Ontario’s Ultimate Beach Escape

Discover the shores of an inland sea.
By Conor Mihell

Paddling in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater

Your ultimate guide to canoe tripping in this provincial park.
By Conor Mihell

Sweet Getaways: Maple Syrup Adventures

Celebrate spring in the most delicious way possible.
By Conor Mihell

The Steel River

Ontario’s ultimate loop canoe route.
By Conor Mihell

Adventures in Snowy Sault Ste. Marie

Fat Biking, Skiing, Skating And More
By Conor Mihell