Jennifer McCartney

Jennifer McCartney is a New York Times bestselling author. She has written a number of books including So You Want to Move to Canada, Eh? Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Vice Magazine, Teen Vogue, and CBC.

More Articles By Jennifer McCartney

F.W. Dixon Unmasked

The little-known Canadian origins of the Hardy Boys novels.
By Jennifer McCartney

Indigenous Theatre and Art on Manitoulin Island

Discover this country's only Indigenous-owned theatre on the world’s largest freshwater island.
By Jennifer McCartney

A Thousand Adventures: Boating the 1000 Islands in Ontario

Castles, secret societies, shipwrecks, British forts—and tons of great boating!
By Jennifer McCartney

Sled Safely

Top tips from some of Ontario's sledding pros, and how to take a training course.
By Jennifer McCartney

Houseboats Making Waves

Lac Seul Floating Lodges
By Jennifer McCartney

ATVing Algonquin West

Best Trails in Ontario
By Jennifer McCartney

Top 10 Things To Do in Northern Ontario

Pictographs, Niagara of the North, the famous Cup and Saucer Trail, and more!
By Jennifer McCartney

The History of the Fire Tower

From World War II to Jack Kerouac to Temagami.
By Jennifer McCartney

A Toast to the North

10 Northern Ontario craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries to know about.
By Jennifer McCartney

Shore Lunch

Secrets of the Ultimate Northern Ontario Meal
By Jennifer McCartney

6 Local Ingredients to Discover in the North

From wild rice to walleye, these products are delicious—and distinct to Northern Ontario.
By Jennifer McCartney

11 Things to Do in Silver Islet, Ontario

Submerged mineshafts, Sea Lion Rock, and black sand beaches await in this historic mining town.
By Jennifer McCartney

A Crime Writer Tells All

Cardinal creator Giles Blunt remembers the old North Bay and offers advice to young writers
By Jennifer McCartney

A Culinary Tour of Temiskaming Shores

Ontario’s latest culinary hotspot isn’t Scarborough or Hamilton. It’s a tiny city on a lake in Northern Ontario. 
By Jennifer McCartney

What do I pack for a trip to Northern Ontario?

41 essential things to bring according to our complete packing checklist
By Jennifer McCartney

Epic Ontario Road Trip

Festival, Craft Beer, and Culture on a 7-day RV tour
By Jennifer McCartney

This Man is Cycling from New Brunswick to BC to Raise Awareness for Mental Health

"I could fly out there and be there in 12 hours. If I did, I would be the exact same man who left. Or, I could do something crazy. Ride my bike across Canada."
By Jennifer McCartney

An epic trip by motorcycle boat?!

You have to see this vehicle to believe it.
By Jennifer McCartney

What’s in a Name?

The mystery of Lady Evelyn and the landmarks that bear her name.
By Jennifer McCartney

From Bear Grease to Blackflies

Weird facts about Northern Ontario bugs
By Jennifer McCartney