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Halloween Events in Sudbury, Ontario 2026
Cool and creepy events to make this Halloween season a scream.
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Motorcycle Swap Meets in Ontario—The Complete List for 2026
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The Complete 2026 List of ATV Events in Ontario
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Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
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Fall Outdoor Adventures in Ontario
6 ways to enjoy the best of the season.
By Jake O'Flaherty
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!
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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
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
Top 10 Christmas Movie Hot Spots in North Bay
You never know who you might bump into visiting these popular film locations!
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Creeping into Capreol this October!
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Natural Highs
7 magnificent mountains in Ontario to climb, hike, ride, ski and more.
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Best Crown Land Camping Sites in Northern Ontario
Ontario’s best campsites aren’t all booked—discover Crown land & backcountry camping in Northern Ontario, with tips on where to go and what to pack.
By Kate McCullough
The Complete List of Snowmobile Events in Ontario 2025-2026
The most comprehensive list of snowmobile poker runs, swap meets, show n' shines, pig roasts, and charity events going on in Ontario this winter.
By Mike Jacobs
BIG Hikes: The Cup & Saucer's Reward for the Adventurous
Discover Manitoulin (and Ontario's) favourite hike.
By Jane Canapini
Spectres of the Past: A Ghost Town Field Trip
Follow this trail of abandoned communities on a road trip through the history of Northeastern Ontario.
By Andrew Hind
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
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
By Ian Merringer
Complete Guide to Moosonee & Moose Factory Island
11 essential experiences for visitors.
By Mitch Bowmile
New Restrictions on What You Can Bring into Canada
Keep up to date with the changes.
By Erin Rody
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Jamie Tennant

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

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