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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
Northern Ontario’s Most Unique Stays
Cabins, domes, retro cottages, historic lodges, and lakeside escapes worth the road trip.
By Emily Gillespie
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
Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
By Northern Ontario
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
Where to See Ontario's Coolest Wildlife
Get expert tips on how to spot these iconic species.
By Jake O'Flaherty
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
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
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
By Ian Merringer
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
By Conor Mihell
Paddle On!
Tour Northeastern Ontario's Premier Paddling Destinations
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
Play, Explore and Learn in Thunder Bay with Big Boreal Adventure
By Bonnie Schiedel
8 facts you didn't know about moose
Just how big is a moose anyway?
By Erin Rody
Big Water at Brennan Harbour
A drive-up lodge on the epic waters of the North Shore of the mighty Lake Huron
By The So Fly Crew
Big Bass Bonanza at Birchland Cottages
The perfect location to spend time with your family and enjoy the incredible fishing.
By Jenna McKeown
Inspirational Experiences in Algoma
What's on Your Bucket List?
By Rob LaRue
Big Names are Rocking the Stage
Thunder Bay Blues Festival will not disappoint
By Chelsea Cameron-Fikis
Visit Thunder Bay This Winter
Here's 10 Reasons Why?
By Chelsea Cameron-Fikis
The Wawa Goose
12 Fun Facts About This Iconic Monument on Ontario's Highway 17 North.
By Algoma Staff Writer
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Randy Smith

Randy Smith moved to Manitoulin Island to slow life down and embrace "island time." He is a motorcycle rider, writer, photographer, and outdoor enthusiast—on 2 feet or 2 wheels. 

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