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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
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
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
Ontario Trail Races 2026
Find out where to test your limits and get out in the woods.
By Marshall Veroni
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
Northern Ontario’s Most Unique Stays
Cabins, domes, retro cottages, historic lodges, and lakeside escapes worth the road trip.
By Emily Gillespie
Understanding the Whitetail Rut
Simple tactics for a successful deer hunt.
By Gord Ellis
Sweater Weather, North Bay Style
Ghost stories, cozy dinners and holiday markets make the most of the cool-weather days.
By Northern Ontario
The Eastern Ontario Trail Alliance
Discover this epic off-road trail network in Eastern Ontario
By Kevin Bushell
Will you ride the new electric wave?
Quieter, cooler, made in Canada, and better for the environment—these lean green ATVs have it all.
By Jeff Morrison
Best Ontario Paddling Photos
Colin's 10 Faves
By Colin Field
Trippers in Training: Ontario’s Best Canoe Camps
Summer camp is more fun in a canoe!
By Conor Mihell
Island Treasures
Exploring Ontario's Archipelagos
By Mike Milne
Top Pheasant Destinations
6 amazing places in Ontario that offer quality pheasant hunts.
By Jeff Helsdon
Get Out There: Explore Ontario’s Best ATV Trails With the Algonquin West ATV Club
Hit the trails this season with Algonquin West! Ride Northern Ontario trails, join group rides, and get into another epic ATV riding season.
By Northern Ontario
Fall Steelhead
Learn How to Set Up Your Fishing Rod
By Kevin King
Visit Killbear Provincial Park
Everything you need to know to plan a trip to this idyllic park.
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
Batchawana Bay Smallmouth Bass
Fish'n Canada fishes the Lake Superior for bass.
By Fish'n Canada
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Malcolm Fraser

Malcolm Fraser is a writer, editor, filmmaker and musician based in Montreal. His book Wooden Stars: Innocent Gears, about the influential Ottawa rock band, was published by Invisible Publishing in 2013. Malcolm was Managing Editor of NorthernOntario.travel from 2016-2020. He is currently an editor with Montreal Review of Books and host of the What Is This Music?! podcast.

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Sex, Communists and Tractors

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By Malcolm Fraser

Mattawa's Sid Turcotte Park

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By Malcolm Fraser

The Ultimate Group of Seven Road Trip

See the inspirations for their greatest works.
By Malcolm Fraser
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