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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
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
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
Understanding the Whitetail Rut
Simple tactics for a successful deer hunt.
By Gord Ellis
Haunted Waters
6 spine-chilling paddling routes to canoe and kayak in Ontario.
By Virginia Marshall
Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
By Northern Ontario
Discover Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Your hiking guide to this sublime park in Muskoka.
By Conor Mihell
Ride On
How to legally ride ATVs and Side by Sides
By Shelby Mahon
Got Deer?
A complete guide to backyard deer feeding made easy—what to feed them, how often, and why it's so much fun
By Jeff Morrison
Anishinaabe Stories
Learn about the Wendigo and Nanaboozhoo the Trickster.
By Josie Cormier
Motorcycle Swap Meets in Ontario—The Complete List for 2026
Get your gear here.
By Staff Writer, What A Ride
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
Spanish River Canoe Trip by Train: Paddle Ontario’s Wilderness via the Budd Car
This vintage train drops you right into the heart of one of Ontario’s wildest backcountry rivers.
By Cassie Pellerin
Cougar Controversy?
More evidence these elusive beasts live in Ontario.
By Gerry Cariou
Riding Hwy 129
Ontario's Tail of the Dragon
By Paddy Tyson
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
The Soo in Every Season: Iconic Photos That Prove You’ve Been There
From northern lights over Lake Superior to canyon train rides and epic trails, how many of these iconic shots are on your camera roll?
By Nadine Robinson
Canyon Calling
Don't sleep on this bucket list, epic adventure to the Abitibi Canyon.
By Shelby Mahon
Iron Rooster Rotisserie and Grill: This Motorcycle Friendly Grill Doubles as a Bike Museum
Destination lunch!
By Martin Lortz
Black Spruce 101
Things You Probably Didn't Know About This Boreal Icon
By Alyssa Lloyd
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Jamie Tennant

Jamie Tennant is a broadcaster, freelance journalist and author. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.

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