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Northern Ontario’s Most Unique Stays
Cabins, domes, retro cottages, historic lodges, and lakeside escapes worth the road trip.
By Emily Gillespie
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
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
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
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
Where to See Ontario's Coolest Wildlife
Get expert tips on how to spot these iconic species.
By Jake O'Flaherty
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
Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
By Northern Ontario
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
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
Superior Paddling Routes
Enchanting places to canoe, kayak & SUP on the greatest lake.
By Virginia Marshall
Fall Fishing? Repeat After Us: Bait Fish.
Like the rest of us, aquatic populations are preparing for the winter months.
By Mathew Koprash
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
By Conor Mihell
A Shoresy Lover's Guide to Sudbury
11 places that fans of the hit show can actually visit.
By Tracy Noble
11 Best Roadside Attractions in Northeastern Ontario
From giant lumberjacks to flying saucers, don't miss these giant roadside photo ops in The Seven.
By Alex Palmer
Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
Best Bikepacking Routes
Unforgettable trip options in Ontario.
By Melanie Chambers
Inside Rockin’ the Trails 2025: Ontario’s Biggest ATV Rally & Music Festival
1,000+ ATVs, country stars, and community—why Rockin’ the Trails 2025 became a landmark event in Ontario powersports history.
By Virgil Knapp
10 Tips for Riding Through Ontario
What makes this places so great?
By Mike Jacobs
Whitefish island
A Rich Cultural Site for Over 2000 Years
By Sheri Minardi
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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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