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

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

Trippers in Training: Ontario’s Best Canoe Camps

Summer camp is more fun in a canoe!
By Conor Mihell

Temagami Canoe Trip Routes

6 top trip options.
By Conor Mihell

Temagami Canoe Trip Guide

Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
By Conor Mihell

Sault Ste. Marie Cycling With Local Pro Danielle Anstess

An insider’s guide to cycling in the Soo.
By Conor Mihell

Best Fall Colour Paddling

Where to see the spectacle from the water.
By Conor Mihell

Budget Bliss: Explore Northeastern Ontario Without Breaking the Bank

These budget-friendly spots in The Seven offer affordable (and sometimes free) fun for everyone.
By Conor Mihell

Paddling into the Past: Ontario Ghost Town Canoe and Kayak Routes

Your guide to discovering abandoned communities by water.
By Conor Mihell

11 Indigenous-Owned Outdoor Adventure Companies in Ontario

Bucket-list adventures you don't want to miss.
By Conor Mihell

No Roughing It Here

Paddle, sleep and eat well at these comfortably wild lodgings.
By Conor Mihell