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    Snowmobiling Kirkland Lake
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    The Complete List of Snowmobile Events in Ontario 2025-2026
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    Ice Fishing Spots in Northeastern Ontario
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    Mattagami Lake's Perfect Family Fishing Destination
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    Northern Ontario’s Most Unique Stays
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    Plan Your Adventure
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    Early Summer Muskies
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    By Jeremy Smith
    6 Road Trips from Minneapolis to Northwestern Ontario
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    Sunset Country Outfitters
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    The Anishinaabe Legends
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    By Josie Cormier
    Cutler Lake Lodge: Your Cozy North Channel Area Fishing Getaway
    Where exceptional hospitality and fantastic multi-species fishing meet.
    By Jason Greentree
    Big Muskie=Big fun
    Experience muskie fishing in Sunset Country
    By Gerry Cariou
    7 Species Worth Fishing for in Ontario
    How many of these species have you caught?
    By Staff Writer, Northern Ontario Travel
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Malcolm Fraser

Malcolm Fraser is a writer, editor, filmmaker and musician based in Montreal. His book Wooden Stars: Innocent Gears, about the influential Ottawa rock band, was published by Invisible Publishing in 2013. Malcolm was Managing Editor of NorthernOntario.travel from 2016-2020. He is currently an editor with Montreal Review of Books and host of the What Is This Music?! podcast.

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