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Popular Articles
See the Leaves Change: Fall Colour Report Ontario 2025
Autumn in Ontario is one of the most beautiful sights in the world. Here’s how to plan a spectacular viewing experience.
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
An Insider's Guide to Manitoulin Island
12 communities, sights, hikes and experiences that most first-time visitors miss!
By Bonnie Schiedel
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
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
Best Places to See Fall Colours Around Timmins
From forested lakes to scenic highways, discover the most stunning routes for fall foliage viewing near Timmins.
By Kate McCullough
The Northern Lights Trip Planner
3 trip ideas for an illuminating experience in Ontario
By Jamie McIntyre
The Complete 2026 List of ATV Events in Ontario
Poker Runs, Mud Bogs, Charity Rides, Rallies and more!
By Mike Jacobs
2026 Northern Ontario Travel Survey Contest
By Northern Ontario
Halloween Events in Sudbury, Ontario 2026
Cool and creepy events to make this Halloween season a scream.
By Northern 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
Natural Highs
7 magnificent mountains in Ontario to climb, hike, ride, ski and more.
By Conor Mihell
9 Facts to Know about the Agawa Canyon Tour Train
Get ready for a bucket list experience in the wilderness of Northern Ontario.
By Conor Mihell
The Best Killarney Hikes
Take to the trails in Ontario’s crown jewel park.
By Hailey Sonntag
Family-Friendly Indoor Play Areas for Kids in Thunder Bay
Blustery weather got you down? Here are all the indoor play areas in the city.
By Bonnie Schiedel
Exploring Northern Ontario: Four Distinct Regions of Adventure and Natural Beauty
From rugged wilderness to vibrant urban centers, each region offers unique and exciting experiences for every type of traveller.
By Northern Ontario
Explore Ontario’s Hidden Gems
18 destinations you need to visit.
By Conor Mihell
Get Hooked in Algonquin
Plan the ultimate spring brook trout canoe trip
By Doug Hamilton
First & Last Ice
Why These Are The Best Times To Ice Fish
By Mark Romanack
Increase Your Odds
Visitors to the region often wonder, how do I see the Northern Lights?
By Jamie McIntyre
Take Your Dog on Vacation
Find the best pet-friendly trip ideas in Ontario.
By Virginia Marshall
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Jamie Tennant

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

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