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Snowmobiling Winter Weather Forecast 2026-2027
El Niño says mild. The Great Lakes say snow. Who will win Ontario's sled season?
By Jeff McGirr
The CP Holiday Train is Comin' to Town
Don't miss the festive fun and find a stop near you!
By Josie Cormier
Northern Ontario’s Most Unique Stays
Cabins, domes, retro cottages, historic lodges, and lakeside escapes worth the road trip.
By Emily Gillespie
Kirkland Lake's Mile of Gold Tour
Dig into Ontario's Gold Rush history with this tour of one of the richest gold deposits ever found on Earth.
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
Step into Wilderness: A Fall Trip to Cochrane
Hike among 26 lakes carved by ancient glaciers, stay up late watching the northern lights, and ride the Polar Bear Express north toward James Bay on this wild adventure in Cochrane.
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
By Northern Ontario
Off-Road by Day, Fine Dining by Night
Ontario ATV lodges where chef-made dinners cap off a day on the trails.
By Jeff Morrison
Go Winter Glamping
Get cozy at these 11 snowy Ontario getaways.
By Virginia Marshall
Top 10 Facts About Lake Superior
Did you know these cool facts about this great lake?
By Algoma Staff Writer
Layer Up for Cozy Season in the Soo
Frosty trails, haunted woods, and the first holiday lights. Enjoy cool weather days in Sault Ste. Marie!
By Northern Ontario
50 Years On: Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald and the Gales of November on Lake Superior
Half a century after the ship went down, the legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald still echoes across Algoma’s Superior coast—where the waves, the song, and the story live on.
By Algoma Staff Writer
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
By Conor Mihell
5 Essential Boreal Experiences in Ontario's Sunset Country
Freshwater fishing, forest hiking, and sunset views await in this pristine paradise
By Gerry Cariou
Superior Paddling Routes
Enchanting places to canoe, kayak & SUP on the greatest lake.
By Virginia Marshall
Gear Up for Your First Snowmobile Ride of the Season in Ontario
Top tips to get your sled, yourself and your permits ready to hit the trails.
By Jeff Morrison
Ontario Pow Wow Calendar: 2026 Edition
Culture, community, food, dancing, music, tradition, regalia—check out the 2025 pow wow calendar and discover where to celebrate this year.
By Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Hunting for Whistlers
Tips and tricks for successful Northern Ontario duck hunting.
By Mathew Koprash
Top 10 Christmas Movie Hot Spots in North Bay
You never know who you might bump into visiting these popular film locations!
By Kym Couchie
A Moosonee guide to fishing on the Moose River
A local fishing guide knows every nook and cranny of the upper Moose River
By Mitch Bowmile
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
By Ian Merringer
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Gord Pyzer

Gord Pyzer is the fishing editor of Outdoor Canada magazine and field editor of In-Fisherman magazine. He is the co-host of the Real Fishing Radio Show and host of Fish Talk With The Doc.

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Knock On Wood Walleye

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Out On A Ledge In Ontario

Bluffs are One of the Best Places to Catch Fish
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Spring Has Sprung

Grassroots organizations like the Georgian Triangle Anglers Association have stocked trout in Georgian Bay for over 30 years.
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The Ontario Fall Crappie Hunt

Ontario's 400,000 lakes are home to a variety of fish species.
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Who Let the Dawgs Out

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