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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.
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How much do you know about the highway that unites Canada from coast to coast?
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Plan a Bike-Cation in Thunder Bay
Ride year-round in this cycling wonderland.
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How Red Lake Became the Heart of Woodland Art
This Ontario town is the birthplace and epicentre of one of the most recognizable and influential Indigenous art styles in Canada.
By Trevor Osmond
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I Sailed the New Viking Octantis and Here's What It Was Like
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By Judi Cohen
7 scenic spots to picnic along Lake Superior
Delicious, locally-sourced dishes, serene lake views, plus great company = true adventure in Northern Ontario.
By Suzanne Kukko
Group of Seven 7-Day Driving Tour
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By Jennifer McCartney
Rock On The River Timmins 2026: Lineup, Tickets & Trip Guide
Plan your festival weekend in Timmins with the full lineup, ticket prices, hotel tips, festival rules, and what else to do while you're there.
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Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
2026 Triathalons
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Ontario Motorcycle Events
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Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
Ontario Motorcycle Rentals
Get yourself a ride and hit the road!
By Mike Jacobs
Northern Ontario Lodges Are the Getaway You Need
Whether you drive in or fly into a remote lake, these Northern Ontario cabins offer a tranquil escape and a truly Canadian experience.
By Vicki Banning
New Restrictions on What You Can Bring into Canada
Keep up to date with the changes.
By Erin Rody
Renew Your Outdoors Card, Online!
It's never been easier to buy your Ontario fishing license and Outdoors Card
By Erin Rody
Pride Events in Northern Ontario 2026
Northern Ontario celebrates its 2SLGBTQI+ community this summer. Here's your calendar for everything Pride-related in the region.
By Courtney Edgar
8 facts you didn't know about moose
Just how big is a moose anyway?
By Erin Rody
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Jennifer McCourt

Jennifer McCourt is the Executive Director of Discovery Routes, a trails and cycling advocacy organization based in North Bay. She lives in Callander, Ontario and is always keen to explore and discover new trails with her family.

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Des sentiers oubliés ramenés à la mémoire

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Red Toque Tour: A Cycling Adventure Through Time

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Sept façons de profiter des sentiers d'hiver

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5 Amazing Bike Rides to Discover

Varied terrain, quiet roads, and flowy trails—The Seven is calling.
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Come North, Bring Your Bike

50km, 74km, and 120km rides around North Bay's Lake Nipissing
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Spirit of The Bay; A Cycling Tour of North Bay

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Vive le Nord: A Roadie's Cycling Tour

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Slow Your Roll

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