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Popular Articles
New ATV Route to Connect 5 Northern Towns
A first-ever, 5-day, 1,000-km backroad route
By Staff Writer, What A Ride
The Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Northern Lights 2026
47 tips, tricks, and itineraries to help you see aurora borealis and plan your Northern Lights adventure.
By Northern Ontario
The 10 Best RV Itineraries in Ontario
Bucket list trips to destinations all across the province.
By Northern Ontario
2026 Northern Ontario Travel Survey Contest
By Northern Ontario
A Guide to Boating the Trent Severn Waterway in Ontario
Recently named one of the best travel experiences in 2025 by the New York Times, this historic waterway offers boaters a leisurely way to explore dozens of small towns while relaxing on a rented houseboat.
By Northern Ontario
The Best of Fall in Northeastern Ontario
Where to find peak colour, fall fair weekends, farm fun, and our best ghost stories
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
Snowmobiling the Superior 4 in Northwestern Ontario
These snowmobile routes deliver rides that feel spacious, uncrowded, and distinctly northern.
By Vicki Banning
Northern Ontario Motorcycle Routes: The Giant, Thunder Bay & Scenic Rides
Hit Northern Ontario’s top motorcycle routes—The Giant, Thunder Bay, and scenic trails await riders.
By Vicki Banning
Inside the Manitouwadge ATV Jamboree: A Northern Ontario Trail-Riding Weekend
A hundred strangers, sixty-seven machines, and one small town that gets it right—ten years running.
By Mike Jacobs
Experience Skiing and Snowshoeing in Marathon, Ontario This Winter
Discover winter trails along Lake Superior’s North Shore—move, explore, and embrace the season, one glide or step at a time.
By Suzanne Kukko
Shop, Sip, Stay: Supporting Local in Thunder Bay
From a historic waterfront hotel to farm-to-table dining, bookshops, and artisan markets
By Northern Ontario
Meet in Sault Ste. Marie
Give your delegates more than a meeting. A scenic waterfront, proven hosting, and hospitality visitors rave about—all reasons to meet in the North.
By Northern Ontario
Top 10 Facts About Lake Superior
Did you know these cool facts about this great lake?
By Algoma Staff Writer
Rock On: Exploring Sudbury’s Impact Crater, Shatter Cones, and Geological Wonders
Discover Sudbury’s explosive origin story—from its ancient meteorite impact crater to its unique mining history, attractions, and High Falls.
By Bonnie Schiedel
Grouse Hunting in Sunset Country
You won't have trouble reaching your ruffed grouse limit here
By Jeff Gustafson
10 Amazing Facts about Sudbury, Ontario
Thomas Edison, Porketta BINGO, and an art heist? Learn more!
By Northern Ontario
The Northern Lights Trip Planner
3 trip ideas for an illuminating experience in Ontario
By Jamie McIntyre
See the Leaves Change: Fall Colour Report Ontario 2025
Autumn in Ontario is one of the most beautiful sights in the world. Here’s how to plan a spectacular viewing experience.
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
Complete Guide to Moosonee & Moose Factory Island
11 essential experiences for visitors.
By Mitch Bowmile
Where To Find Rest Stops Along Northern Ontario’s Major Highways
From washrooms and picnic areas to scenic roadside stops, here’s where to take a break while driving across Northern Ontario.
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
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Jim Bamboulis

Jim Bamboulis is a travel and food writer, photographer and vlogger based in Toronto. He also runs Travelmammal Media, collaborating to create content for tourism boards and travel brands worldwide. When he’s not traveling, he runs a Food Tour in Toronto’s Greektown neighbourhood.

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Explore Greater Sudbury, Beyond Downtown

From river tubing to local flavours, discover what makes Greater Sudbury’s communities so worth the detour.
By Jim Bamboulis

Tee Off in Sudbury

From rugged Northern Ontario courses to high-tech simulators, golf season never ends here.
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Where To Eat in Sault Ste. Marie

A local foodie’s guide to the Soo's most-loved restaurants.
By Jim Bamboulis

8 Reasons Why You Must go to Sault Ste. Marie Right NOW!

A put-your-feet up, stay awhile, enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavours type of town with history, art, and gorgeous natural beauty to boot.
By Jim Bamboulis

Top Winter Activities in Sudbury

Embrace the Snow!
By Jim Bamboulis

The Soo on Ice

Make the most of winter in Sault Ste. Marie!
By Jim Bamboulis

The Best Cozy Soo Cafes

Get your warm on this winter in Sault Ste. Marie.
By Jim Bamboulis

21 Ways to Enjoy Thunder Bay

Why 2025 is your year to visit this fabulous northern Ontario city.
By Jim Bamboulis

Restaurants in #TheSoo

Up and coming no more.
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