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2026 Northern Ontario Travel Survey Contest
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The Ultimate Northern Ontario Bucket-List Journeys
These scenic trains, remote wilderness cruises, and backcountry floatplane drops turn the travel into the destination.
By Staff Writer, Northern Ontario Travel
A Guide to Boating the Trent Severn Waterway in Ontario
Recently named one of the best travel experiences in 2025 by the New York Times, this historic waterway offers boaters a leisurely way to explore dozens of small towns while relaxing on a rented houseboat.
By Northern Ontario
Old Woman Bay
A Must Stop on Lake Superior
By Greg Sacco
See the Leaves Change: Fall Colour Report Ontario 2025
Autumn in Ontario is one of the most beautiful sights in the world. Here’s how to plan a spectacular viewing experience.
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
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
Explore Northern Ontario Fall Trails and Scenic Views Discover Sudbury’s Kivi Park, A.Y. Jackson Lookout, and Lake Laurentian trails for brilliant autumn colours. Hike to High Falls and paddle the Mattagami River in Timmins for rugged northern landscapes.
Discover autumn adventures with hiking, fall festivals, scenic views, and seasonal eats.
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Is the 1,400 Kilometre Drive to Northwest Ontario For a Fishing Trip Worth it?
It depends if you want to catch hundreds of fish a day or not!
By Erin Rody
Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
A Sudbury Fall Weekend Itinerary
Plan the perfect fall getaway in Sudbury, Ontario—where lakeside hikes, craft breweries, local art, and harvest menus turn every autumn weekend into an adventure.
By Sudbury Staff Writer
A Guide to Mushroom Hunting
How, when and where to go, and what to look for
By Abby Fitzmaurice
8 facts you didn't know about moose
Just how big is a moose anyway?
By Erin Rody
Ontario Motorcycle Events
Let's Ride!
By Mike Jacobs
Best Places to See Fall Colours Around Timmins
From forested lakes to scenic highways, discover the most stunning routes for fall foliage viewing near Timmins.
By Kate McCullough
Where To Find Rest Stops Along Northern Ontario’s Major Highways
From washrooms and picnic areas to scenic roadside stops, here’s where to take a break while driving across Northern Ontario.
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
The History of the Lake Superior Sea Lion
Behind this famous rock formation lies a history as memorable as the landmark itself.
By Suzanne Kukko
9 of the Most Beautiful Fall Destinations
And they’re all in Ontario.
By Jessica Wynne Lockhart
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
Engineering Marvels, Military History, and Natural Beauty
Explore the vibrant Sault Ste. Marie Canal and the historic ruins of Fort St. Joseph this season.
By Algoma Staff Writer
Ontario's Best Twisties: Five Roads to Get Your Lean On
Where to go to get the blood pumping!
By Martin Lortz
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Pat Forrest

Pat Forrest is a tourism consultant based in Kakabeka Falls in Northern Ontario. She loves writing about tasty food almost as much as she enjoys eating it.

More Articles By Pat Forrest

Northern Ontario’s Culinary Journeys: A Food Lover’s Guide to the North

Follow the pies, picnic tables, and shore lunches that tell the story of Northern Ontario—one delicious stop at a time.
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Exploring Northern Ontario’s Superior Pie Path

Delicious discoveries and unforgettable views await along the Superior Pie Path because in Northern Ontario, the journey is just as sweet as the destination.
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Check Out the Summer Lineup at Chippewa Park 2025

Mark these dates on your calendar.
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Best Roadside Picnic Spots in Northern Ontario

Plan the ultimate picnic on your next road trip with these scenic spots.
By Pat Forrest

4 Bucket List Road Trips in Ontario

Check out these amazing tours that should be on everyone's bucket list!
By Pat Forrest

4 Taste Bud Tinglers to Visit in Superior Country

Plan your culinary road trip this Spring!
By Pat Forrest

11 Things to See and Do in Neebing, Ontario

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