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Motorcycle Swap Meets in Ontario—The Complete List for 2026
Get your gear here.
By Staff Writer, What A Ride
Halloween Events in Sudbury, Ontario 2026
Cool and creepy events to make this Halloween season a scream.
By Northern Ontario
How to Catch a Rare Aurora Trout
Found in only a handful of stocked lakes and open just ten weeks a year, the aurora trout takes some planning to catch.
By Len Talarico
The Complete 2026 List of ATV Events in Ontario
Poker Runs, Mud Bogs, Charity Rides, Rallies and more!
By Mike Jacobs
Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
By Northern Ontario
9 of the Most Beautiful Fall Destinations
And they’re all in Ontario.
By Jessica Wynne Lockhart
Ontario Motorcycle Events
Let's Ride!
By Mike Jacobs
Layer Up for Cozy Season in the Soo
Frosty trails, haunted woods, and the first holiday lights. Enjoy cool weather days in Sault Ste. Marie!
By Northern Ontario
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
Haunted Waters
6 spine-chilling paddling routes to canoe and kayak in Ontario.
By Virginia Marshall
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
Thunder Bay Halloween Events
Thunder Bay is buzzing this Halloween! From family fun at Halloween Hoot and Spooktacular, to thrills at Slate River Slaughter, THE HUNGER, and Terror in the Bay, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
By Vicki Banning
What’s Near Your Sudbury Hotel?
Coffee, food and fun by neighbourhood
By Johanna Gatien
Northern Ontario’s Culinary Journeys: A Food Lover’s Guide to the North
Follow the pies, picnic tables, and shore lunches that tell the story of Northern Ontario—one delicious stop at a time.
By Pat Forrest
Take a Detour Into Northern Ontario's Weird Side
Flying saucers, Bigfoot, and a lumberjack's ghost—here's where to find them.
By Andrew Hind
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
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
By Ian Merringer
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
Anishinaabe Stories
Learn about the Wendigo and Nanaboozhoo the Trickster.
By Josie Cormier
10 Surprising Facts About North Bay, Ontario
From Christmas movies to an underground fortress, this northern city has some unusual claims to fame. How many of these facts did you know?
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
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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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Lake Simcoe Marinas: Barrie & Innisfil West Shore Guide

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Best Lake Simcoe Marinas in Orillia & the North Shore

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A Mom & Her Son's First Fishing Trip

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