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2026 Northern Ontario Travel Survey Contest
By Northern Ontario
The Best of Fall in Northeastern Ontario
Where to find peak colour, fall fair weekends, farm fun, and our best ghost stories
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
The Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Northern Lights 2026
47 tips, tricks, and itineraries to help you see aurora borealis and plan your Northern Lights adventure.
By Northern Ontario
The Northern Lights Trip Planner
3 trip ideas for an illuminating experience in Ontario
By Jamie McIntyre
Paranormal Places: Northeastern Ontario's Haunted Hotspots
Take a ghostly tour and uncover why, for these historical locations, the past seems to refuse to rest.
By Andrew Hind
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
By Conor Mihell
Top 10 Facts About Lake Superior
Did you know these cool facts about this great lake?
By Algoma Staff Writer
Hunting for the Magic Light
Lake of the Woods islands odyssey links fine art and technology.
By Greg Klassen/Laurie Nealin
Road Trip With Kids Survival Guide
Avoid the dreaded "Are we there yet?"
By Erin Rody
4 Essential RV Itineraries From Toronto
From the GTA to the great outdoors, have you done these road trips?
By Rebecca Tucker
Sudbury Golf Guide: 10 Must-Play Courses, Dining Tips and Gear Shops in Northern Ontario
From lakefront gems to rugged fairways carved into the Canadian Shield, Sudbury’s golf scene is packed with surprises—here’s your complete guide.
By Alex Cimino
The 10 Best RV Itineraries in Ontario
Bucket list trips to destinations all across the province.
By Northern Ontario
Killarney’s Pike Fishing Paradise
Plan your next northern pike fishing vacation to the Sportsman’s Inn Resort & Marina.
By Fish'n Canada
BIG Hikes – Caribou Mountain's Jaw-Dropping Lookout
This Temagami hike is our #5 BIG hike – Caribou Mountain.
By Jane Canapini
5 Essential Sudbury Bakeries
From croissants, cupcakes, and coffee to classic pecan butter tarts–these sweet treats are sure to please
By Morgan Zazulak
Room With a View
Moto-camping in Ontario's near north
By Ryan Hawkins
How Long Does It Take to Clean Sudbury's Big Nickel?
And other facts you didn't know you needed to know!
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
The See It All Tour: A 4-Season Guide to Ontario's Algoma Country
Ways to experience Algoma's roads and trails that will let you see it all.
By Martin Lortz
Plenty of Perch
Perch are Fun to Catch and Tasty to Eat
By Kevin King
A Beginner's Guide to Ice Fishing in Canada
(With a few tips for the seasoned fishermen too!)
By Meagan Stansfield
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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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