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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.
By Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Don't Miss this ATV Event!
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
By Mike Jacobs
What to Do in North Bay for World Cup 2026
Your complete visitor's guide for the Canada Celebrates World Cup 2026 stop on July 11
By The Seven—Northeastern Ontario
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.
By Mike Jacobs
New Restrictions on What You Can Bring into Canada
Keep up to date with the changes.
By Erin Rody
Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
Incredible Swimming in Ontario
12 best destinations to take a summer dip.
By Virginia Marshall
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
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
By Ian Merringer
Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
Ontario Motorcycle Events
Let's Ride!
By Mike Jacobs
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 New Liskeard Bikers Reunion
Still going strong: Ontario's legendary motorcycle gathering is back, full of live music and events that'll keep your motor running.
By Northern Ontario
Ontario's Secret Lagoon
Discover paradise just outside of Sudbury.
By Backroads Bill Steer
Complete Guide to Moosonee & Moose Factory Island
12 essential experiences for visitors.
By Mitch Bowmile
Renew Your Outdoors Card, Online!
It's never been easier to buy your Ontario fishing license and Outdoors Card
By Erin Rody
Paddling Laws
This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.
By Ian Merringer
Biting Bugs of The Seven
Know what you’re up against! Here’s a round-up of all the usual suspects—and what you can do about them.
By Jamie McIntyre
Top 5 Baits for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass
What baits do you use to target bass? Find out why these 5 are the best!
By Ron James
A Small Museum That Tells a Big Story
Discover our guide to Northeastern Ontario’s Nipissing Township Museum.
By Andrew Hind
Ontario Motorcycle Rentals
Get yourself a ride and hit the road!
By Mike Jacobs
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Samantha McKeag

Samantha McKeag is an author and freelance writer out of Ottawa, Ontario. Boating and spending time with her family is one of her favorite pastimes, writing being her second. 

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