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

Explore Ontario’s Hidden Gems

19 destinations you need to visit.

Spring Skiing at Searchmont

Watch for big changes at Northern Ontario’s largest ski resort

Want backcountry skiing?

Check out the SnowFlea TeleFest in February

11 Jaw-Droppingly Beautiful Landscapes

Don't miss the splendours of Northern Ontario

The Best Camping In Ontario

Discover the best car-camping and backcountry locations.

Best Small Towns in Ontario

These 9 communities are gateways to outdoor adventure.

Train-In Adventure

Take "The Canadian" into the backcountry.

Best Ontario Destinations

Within an easy drive from Quebec.

7 great bird-watching spots in Sault Ste. Marie

Perfect for both hard-core listers and family fun

Best Travel Apps

Travel, trails, accommodations, social and nature apps to plan your next Ontario cycling trip.

The Greatest Lake's Greatest hits

Spectacular sunsets, beaches, and paddling.

Temagami Canoe Trip Routes

6 top trip options.

Cycling Events

Road, mountain, BMX, cyclecross and more.

Top Summer Vacations In Northern Ontario

25 places brimming with outdoor adventures.

Hiawatha Highlands Bike Guide

Mountain bike in summer, fat-bike in winter—have fun all year round.

No Roughing It Here

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

Need Help Travelling?

These apps can turn you into a savvy traveller.

ARTS in the wild

Be inspired by these stunning landscapes.

Algoma’s Secret Backcountry

Earn your turns north of Sault Ste. Marie

Temagami Canoe Trip Guide

Expert advice for paddling in paradise.