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Popular Articles
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
Renew Your Outdoors Card, Online!
It's never been easier to buy your Ontario fishing license and Outdoors Card
By Erin Rody
New Restrictions on What You Can Bring into Canada
Keep up to date with the changes.
By Erin Rody
Ontario Motorcycle Events
Let's Ride!
By Mike Jacobs
Summer Fun and Excitement Northwestern Ontario
10 things to do and see in Sunset Country this year.
By Gerry Cariou
Get the Scoop on The Gelato Mill
A story of passion, dedication, and amazing pastry.
By Sandra J. Trainor
11 Best Things to Do in Kapuskasing, Ontario
Gourmet cheese, hammocks in the park, and Canadian-Szechuan cuisine await in this historic lumber town
By Alyssa Lloyd
Ontario Motorcycle Rentals
Get yourself a ride and hit the road!
By Mike Jacobs
Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
Live Music Festivals in Northeastern Ontario: 2026 Guide
Every outdoor music festival in Northeastern Ontario in 2026, from Northern Lights Festival Boréal in Sudbury to Rock on the River in Timmins — dates, lineups, and what to know before you go.
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
Sudbury Festivals 2026
A guide to what's on this summer.
By Sudbury Staff Writer
Your Outdoor Adventure Vacation Starts Here
10 best activities in Lake Superior Provincial Park.
By Jake O'Flaherty
Best Crown Land Camping Sites in Northern Ontario
Ontario’s best campsites aren’t all booked—discover Crown land & backcountry camping in Northern Ontario, with tips on where to go and what to pack.
By Kate McCullough
Indigenous Artists You Should Know from Northern Ontario
You've seen this art your whole life. Turns out it comes from Northern Ontario.
By Northern Ontario
Curious as to which fish species are in your favourite lake?
Use this interactive map to find out.
By Erin Rody
An Algonquin Provincial Park Family Camping Adventure
Gorgeous scenery, spectacular paddling and interesting (and surprising) vegetation make this huge provincial park an adventure for all ages.
By Jeff Morrison
Pow Wow Etiquette: A Guide For Visitors
By following these guidelines, you can ensure a meaningful and respectful experience while honouring the traditions of your hosts.
By Northern Ontario
Awesome Algonquin
World Class Brook Trout Fishing in Algonquin Park.
By Gord Pyzer
Go Foraging in Ontario
Learn the basics of how to harvest wild edibles found across the province.
By Jake O'Flaherty
A Guide to First Nations and Métis Experiences in Thunder Bay
From powwows to art galleries and wild rice harvests, this guide highlights the living cultures of Indigenous communities in Thunder Bay.
By Bonnie Schiedel
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Mitch Bowmile

Mitch Bowmile is a freelance filmmaker, photographer, and writer telling stories of exploration and impact. He works primarily to support adventurous brands in getting people outside and environmental non-profits in protecting our wild spaces. Find Mitch exploring Northeastern Ontario by canoe, snowshoe, bike, and skis. 

More Articles By Mitch Bowmile

A 4-day Solo Canoe Trip in Temagami, Ontario

Why one paddler was determined to experience the pristine wilderness of Northeastern Ontario—alone.
By Mitch Bowmile

Complete Guide to Moosonee & Moose Factory Island

12 essential experiences for visitors.
By Mitch Bowmile

Moosonee Guide: Moose Factory Island

Gateway to The Arctic Part 4: Across the River to Moose Factory Island
By Mitch Bowmile

Welcome to Moosonee

"Oh my god, it’s salt water. We’re in the ocean!’” 
By Mitch Bowmile

Moosonee Guide: Exploring The Northern Shores of Ontario

James Bay offer travellers a chance to explore the ocean, spot marine wildlife, and camp under the stars.
By Mitch Bowmile

A Moosonee guide to fishing on the Moose River

A local fishing guide knows every nook and cranny of the upper Moose River
By Mitch Bowmile
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