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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.
By Indigenous Tourism Ontario
10 Amazing Facts About The Trans-Canada Highway
How much do you know about the highway that unites Canada from coast to coast?
By Northern Ontario
Plan a Bike-Cation in Thunder Bay
Ride year-round in this cycling wonderland.
By Daniel Fiorito
3 Artisanal Cheese Spots to Check Out in Northern Ontario
How many of these Northern Ontario cheeses have you tried?
By Jennifer McCartney
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
I Sailed the New Viking Octantis and Here's What It Was Like
Discover the Great Lakes aboard this brand new Northern Ontario cruise.
By Judi Cohen
Bring on the Search for Treats
These 5 sugary spots in Timmins will satisfy your sweet tooth.
By Heidi Csernak
Group of Seven 7-Day Driving Tour
By Mike Jacobs
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
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.
By Mike Jacobs
Ontario Motorcycle Events
Let's Ride!
By Mike Jacobs
Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
By Ian Merringer
Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
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
Ontario Motorcycle Rentals
Get yourself a ride and hit the road!
By Mike Jacobs
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
It's Bike Night in Ontario 2024
The complete list of this summer's motorcycle meetups and bike nights. Get out there and have some fun!
By Staff Writer, What A Ride
8 facts you didn't know about moose
Just how big is a moose anyway?
By Erin Rody
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Kathy Toivonen

What's your story? Through writing and visual art, Kathy Toivonen explores how people and cultures engage in the landscape and lifestyle of Northwestern Ontario. Contact her at acenturyofsisu@gmail.com

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