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7 Reasons Why You MUST ATTEND Friday the 13ths 2026 in Port Dover.This Year
A must for bikers anywhere within a 500-kilometre radius.
By Mike Jacobs
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
Northern Ontario’s Most Unique Stays
Cabins, domes, retro cottages, historic lodges, and lakeside escapes worth the road trip.
By Emily Gillespie
The CP Holiday Train is Comin' to Town
Don't miss the festive fun and find a stop near you!
By Josie Cormier
The Essential Northern Ontario Holiday Gift Guide 2026
Skip the mall. Shop the North.
By Stacy Rosadiuk
Step into Wilderness: A Fall Trip to Cochrane
Hike among 26 lakes carved by ancient glaciers, stay up late watching the northern lights, and ride the Polar Bear Express north toward James Bay on this wild adventure in Cochrane.
By The Seven—Northeastern 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
Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
By Northern Ontario
Off-Road by Day, Fine Dining by Night
Ontario ATV lodges where chef-made dinners cap off a day on the trails.
By Jeff Morrison
Go Winter Glamping
Get cozy at these 11 snowy Ontario getaways.
By Virginia Marshall
Gear Up for Your First Snowmobile Ride of the Season in Ontario
Top tips to get your sled, yourself and your permits ready to hit the trails.
By Jeff Morrison
The Many Charms of Parry Sound
30,000 islands and more keep boaters coming back
By Steve Sansford
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
By Conor Mihell
Best Yoga Hotspots in Sudbury
By Emily Baillie
Ultimate Guide to Wabakimi
Find out how to plan a canoe trip in this wilderness wonderland.
By Conor Mihell
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
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
Troll, Then Cast
Locating & Targeting Northern Pike
By Mark Romanack
Top 10 Christmas Movie Hot Spots in North Bay
You never know who you might bump into visiting these popular film locations!
By Kym Couchie
Killarney Canoe Trips
Learn about the best canoe routes in this stunning Ontario park.
By Kevin Callan
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John Cameron

John knows what Northwest Ontario and Thunder Bay has to offer as a tourism destination. A life long resident of the region, John has lived in Thunder Bay for over 30 years. A former sports journalist, John has a passion sports having worked in television, radio and print. He continues to write a weekly column on curling for Thunder Bay’s daily paper, the Chronicle Journal. John works as a development officer for Tourism Thunder Bay with sports tourism a key part of his portfolio.

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