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

After the Storm

Cleanup continues at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

Point Grondine Park Updates

Eco-Cabin, lakeside recreational area & more

17 Best Summer Activities in Sault Ste. Marie

Plan your summer in the Soo!

A Guide to Paddling in Elliot Lake

The region has something for every level of paddler.

Hike the Pukaskwa Coastal Trail

Discover awe-inspiring waterfalls, beaches and vistas on this epic 60-km trail.

Top Summer Vacations In Northern Ontario

25 places brimming with outdoor adventures.

Attention Detroit

A short drive gets you a lot of vacation fun in Ontario, Canada

No Roughing It Here

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

Adventure Departure Points

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

Algoma Canoe Country

Three great areas to explore Ontario’s secret paddling paradise

Paddling Getaways Near North Bay

Discover 7 stunning places to explore by kayak and canoe.

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.

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.

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.

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.