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Northern Ontario’s Most Unique Stays
Cabins, domes, retro cottages, historic lodges, and lakeside escapes worth the road trip.
By Emily Gillespie
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
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
ATVing in Renfrew County: Best ATV Trails in Ontario
The Renfrew County ATV Club makes riders feel right at home on the area's trails.
By Robyn Fadden
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
The Strange but True Story of Sudbury’s "Wolf on a Wire"
IYKYK. And Sudbury Wolves fans know.
By Mike Commito
Escape to Northeastern Ontario
Escape the Buzz of the City
By Candice Maitland
The Massasauga Provincial Park Guide
What to know to plan your paddling and backcountry camping trip.
By Conor Mihell
Sudbury, Told Through Steel and Stone
An architectural tour from Place des Arts to the Superstack.
By Vanessa Chiasson
The Group of Seven Touring Route: Explore Algoma Country and the North Shore of Lake Superior
Discover the landscapes that inspired Canada's most famous artists—and learn along the way!
By Algoma Staff Writer
Learn to Camp
A beginners guide.
By Colin Field
Lovin' the Loyalist Parkway
Southeastern Ontario's charmed route
By KimberleeAnna "KAT" Taplay
Riding Lake Temiskaming and the Ottawa River
Discover a PWC adventure on this day-long itinerary full of historic towns and scenic landmarks.
By Marion Knaus
Ride Hard, Ride Fast
ATV Riding in Sudbury
By Mark Hamerton
19 Best Paddling Day Trips
These canoe and kayak outings make it easy to get out on the water.
By Trish Manning
A Song Written for Adrenaline Junkies
What A Ride!
By Staff Writer, What A Ride
Outdoor Medicine
Here's why experiencing the natural world is good for you—and your health.
By Gerry Cariou
No Boat? No Problem!
Four summer solutions to get you out on the water in Ontario
By Alyssa Lloyd
Enjoying Nature in Timmins: 4 Conservation Areas to Discover
This Northern Ontario city has some amazing conservation areas ready and waiting for visitors to enjoy!
By Kendall Fountain
24 Things to Do and See in Timmins: The Ultimate Weekend Guide
Here are two dozen places you've got to check out in this Northeastern Ontario city.
By Heidi Csernak
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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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