Gerry Cariou

Gerry is the Executive Director of Ontario's Sunset Country Travel Association and is an avid fisherman and nature photographer. Gerry has been writing about Sunset Country's varied travel experiences for over 20 years and lives these experiences year-round in Kenora, Ontario.

More Articles By Gerry Cariou

Fun times in Ontario's Sunset Country!

Weekend Trips to Northwestern Ontario's Outdoor Paradise.
By Gerry Cariou

Planning Your First Trip to Sunset Country?

Here are a few simple tips to help you cross the border smoothly, travel confidently, and make the most of your time in Northwestern Ontario.
By Gerry Cariou

Legendary Wrecks Beneath the Great Lakes

Vessels that never made it back home
By Gerry Cariou

Summer Fun and Excitement Northwestern Ontario

10 things to do and see in Sunset Country this year.
By Gerry Cariou

Big Muskie=Big fun

Experience muskie fishing in Sunset Country
By Gerry Cariou

Try a floating vacation in Northwestern Ontario.

Renting a cabin that travels on the lake.
By Gerry Cariou

Explore Sunset Country's Provincial Parks

10 easily accessible parks
By Gerry Cariou

Camping in Northern Ontario's Boreal

Rugged wilderness, beautiful lakes, great fishing.
By Gerry Cariou

The best multi-species fishing in North America.

Catch 8 species in over 70,000 lakes.
By Gerry Cariou

Skiing in the Boreal

6 destinations in Sunset Country for winter fun!
By Gerry Cariou

A Seasonal Guide to Birdwatching in Northwestern Ontario

Follow the flocks through every season in Sunset Country's Boreal forest.
By Gerry Cariou

Winter Magic in Ontario's Sunset Country

Unique experiences in Sunset Country
By Gerry Cariou

Going Fishing in Canada?

Get the answers to your questions
By Gerry Cariou

5 paradoxes about winter in Sunset Country

Things are not always what you assume.
By Gerry Cariou

Antidotes to the Winter Blues

The glass is definitely half full—even if the water is frozen!
By Gerry Cariou

The Incredible Snowflake: Facts and Figures

Is every snowflake really unique? Learn more!
By Gerry Cariou

Small City, Big Creativity: Experience Kenora’s Arts and Culture

With murals, music, and more, find out why Kenora’s arts scene shines.
By Gerry Cariou

5 Essential Boreal Experiences in Ontario's Sunset Country

Freshwater fishing, forest hiking, and sunset views await in this pristine paradise
By Gerry Cariou

Remote Vacations in Sunset Country

Sunset Country is the epitome of the word remote. Here are 5 trips that will get you away from it all.
By Gerry Cariou

Explore the Trails Around Vermilion Bay

Hike the trails around Eagle Lake and Blue Lake.
By Gerry Cariou