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Fish Species in Ojibwe
Learn the Anishinaabemowin name of your favourite species
By Staff Writer at Sunset Country
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
New Restrictions on What You Can Bring into Canada
Keep up to date with the changes.
By Erin Rody
Where to See Ontario's Coolest Wildlife
Get expert tips on how to spot these iconic species.
By Jake O'Flaherty
Ontario's Secret Lagoon
Discover paradise just outside of Sudbury.
By Backroads Bill Steer
Highway 118 Through Haliburton County
Ontario's Best Roads
By Ryan Hawkins
Fishing The Shoulder Season
Incredible Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike fishing at The Outpost Lodge in the Mississagi Valley
By Jenna McKeown
An Easy Weekend Guide to Manitoulin Island
Part of our “Easy Weekend Guides to Northeastern Ontario” series
By Sofie Sharom
Dogs Welcome!
Top dog-friendly resorts.
By Trish Manning
Big Waters, Big Fish!
Fishing the spectacular Sturgeon Lake in Northwestern Ontario
By Erin Rody
Ontario Motorcycle Events
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Balsam Lake Walleye
How to use snap jigging to catch Ontario walleye.
By Karl Kalonka
Guided Paddling and Hiking, Now Even Better
7 reasons to add Thrive Tours to your Northern Ontario Bucket List adventure.
By Diana Lee
Guide to Grundy Lake Provincial Park
Find out how to plan a backcountry or frontcountry camping trip to this incredible park in Northern Muskoka.
By Conor Mihell
How Long Does It Take to Clean Sudbury's Big Nickel?
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By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
Sleepless in Cedar Meadows: A Wolf-Watching Experience in Timmins
What it's like to spend the night in a glass cabin inside a timber wolf enclosure at Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa in Timmins, Ontario—Canada's most unique wolf-watching experience.
By Heidi Csernak
Ontario's Top Twisties
Winding along Snake Road.
By Jess Kline
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
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip Guide
Learn how to plan a backcountry paddling adventure.
By Virginia Marshall
6 Reasons Why Mattawa is Canada's Off Road Capital
Here's why VMUTS in Mattawa, Ontario is this rider's choice for the ATV (and UTV, and dirt bike, and ADV) capital of Canada.
By Jeff McGirr
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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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