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2026 Northern Ontario Travel Survey Contest
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Shop, Sip, Stay: Supporting Local in Thunder Bay
From a historic waterfront hotel to farm-to-table dining, bookshops, and artisan markets
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Meet in Timmins
A snowmobile ride between sessions. One of many reasons to bring your meeting or conference to the North.
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The Best of Fall in Northeastern Ontario
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A Guide to Mushroom Hunting
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Lose the signal. Find the North.
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Meet in Sudbury
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Meet in the North: Five Cities, One Region, Built To Host Meetings and Conferences
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Inside the Manitouwadge ATV Jamboree: A Northern Ontario Trail-Riding Weekend
A hundred strangers, sixty-seven machines, and one small town that gets it right—ten years running.
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BIG Hikes: The Cup & Saucer's Reward for the Adventurous
Discover Manitoulin (and Ontario's) favourite hike.
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New Restrictions on What You Can Bring into Canada
Keep up to date with the changes.
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4 Essential RV Itineraries From Toronto
From the GTA to the great outdoors, have you done these road trips?
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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
Northern Ontario’s Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Travel in the Off-Season
From fiery fall colours to spring blooms, enjoy the best of Northern Ontario through sustainable and regenerative travel—without the crowds.
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My Favourite Motorcycle Meet-Ups and Weekly Motorcycle Events
Find a meet near you and get social!
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It's Time for a Paddle
Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.
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Northern Ontario Motorcycle Routes: The Giant, Thunder Bay & Scenic Rides
Hit Northern Ontario’s top motorcycle routes—The Giant, Thunder Bay, and scenic trails await riders.
By Vicki Banning
An Insider's Guide to Manitoulin Island
12 communities, sights, hikes and experiences that most first-time visitors miss!
By Bonnie Schiedel
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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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