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

Dog Sledding in Ontario

Your guide to this exhilarating winter activity.

Beyond the Pavement: A Beginner’s Guide to "Slackcountry" Camping in Lake Superior Provincial Park

Escape the crowds and find easy-access backcountry adventure along Algoma’s Lake Superior coast.

Georgian Bay Islands National Park Guide

Escape to an island where cars are not allowed.

7 Great Bird-Watching Spots in Sault Ste. Marie

Perfect for both hard-core listers and family fun

Guide to Restoule Provincial Park

Find out how to plan a front or backcountry trip to this little-known gem.

The Massasauga Provincial Park Guide

What to know to plan your paddling and backcountry camping trip.

Experience Crown Land Camping in Algoma

5 Places to Crown land camp, plus 7 ways to do it right.

Point Grondine Park Guide

Everything you need to know to plan a trip to this adventure-filled destination near Killarney.

Next-Step Canoe Trip Destinations

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Try these routes for more experienced trippers.

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.

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.