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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.
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Is It Safe to Travel to Northern Ontario Right Now? What Visitors Need to Know About the 2026 Wildfires
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New Restrictions on What You Can Bring into Canada
Keep up to date with the changes.
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10 Facts About Lac Seul
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Rock On The River Timmins 2026: Lineup, Tickets & Trip Guide
Plan your festival weekend in Timmins with the full lineup, ticket prices, hotel tips, festival rules, and what else to do while you're there.
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Temagami Dry: Northern Ontario's Iconic Ginger Ale Returns Home
Gone since 2019, Temagami Dry ginger ale is back in production—and the community that saved it is celebrating.
By Northern Ontario
Best Stargazing in Ontario
Can’t-miss night sky events for 2026
By Virginia Marshall
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
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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
Old Woman Bay
A Must Stop on Lake Superior
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Ontario’s Best Coastal Drive: The Ultimate Guide
Don't miss this stunning stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa, featuring Lake Superior as the star attraction.
By Conor Mihell
Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
Live Music Festivals in Northeastern Ontario: 2026 Guide
Every outdoor music festival in Northeastern Ontario in 2026, from Northern Lights Festival Boréal in Sudbury to Rock on the River in Timmins — dates, lineups, and what to know before you go.
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
The Complete 2026 List of ATV Events in Ontario
Poker Runs, Mud Bogs, Charity Rides, Rallies and more!
By Mike Jacobs
Foraging Summer's Sweetest Treats
From blueberries to hawberries, our berries are delicious and diverse!
By Jeff Morrison
Where To Eat in Sault Ste. Marie
A local foodie’s guide to the Soo's most-loved restaurants.
By Jim Bamboulis
Sun and Sand
Soak it up at the best Lake Huron beaches
By Virginia Marshall
Kayak & Canoe Sudbury
9 incredible paddling destinations near the City of Lakes.
By Conor Mihell
The Massasauga Provincial Park Guide
What to know to plan your paddling and backcountry camping trip.
By Conor Mihell
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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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