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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
2026 Triathalons
Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.
By Ian Merringer
Pride Events in Northern Ontario 2026
Northern Ontario celebrates its 2SLGBTQI+ community this summer. Here's your calendar for everything Pride-related in the region.
By Courtney Edgar
Paddling Laws
This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.
By Ian Merringer
Renew Your Outdoors Card, Online!
It's never been easier to buy your Ontario fishing license and Outdoors Card
By Erin Rody
Top 10 Facts About Lake Superior
Did you know these cool facts about this great lake?
By Algoma Staff Writer
The Eagle has Landed
If you're looking to make your Ontario fishing dreams come true, this is the place to do it.
By Gord Pyzer
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
Boat Tours and Cruises in Ontario
Ontario has beautiful cruising opportunities in all of its regions. Your go-to resource is here!
By Mike Jacobs
Meet the Majestic S.S. Keewatin
The last boat standing from the classic steamship era has returned to its home in Port McNicoll, Ontario.
By Cynthia Hodgson
Vive le Nord: A Roadie's Cycling Tour
Biking in Northeastern Ontario is the best!
By Jennifer McCourt
Gravel Grinders
Ontario’s best gravel riding events in 2026.
By Melanie Chambers
11 Jaw-Droppingly Beautiful Landscapes
Don't miss the splendours of Northern Ontario.
By Conor Mihell
Ontario Motorcycle Rentals
Get yourself a ride and hit the road!
By Mike Jacobs
The Complete 2026 List of RV Shows in Ontario
Add these RV events to your calendar.
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
Discover the French River: Your Guide to One of Canada's Most Important Waterways
History, attractions, and outdoor adventures make this Heritage River in Northeastern Ontario shine.
By Andrew Hind
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 New Liskeard Bikers Reunion
Still going strong: Ontario's legendary motorcycle gathering is back, full of live music and events that'll keep your motor running.
By Northern Ontario
Arrive in Style
Motorcycle Rentals at The Rock
By Mike Jacobs
My 10 Day Ontario Road Trip Itinerary: Toronto to (almost) Thunder Bay
Group of Seven landscapes, butter tarts, the Wawa Goose, and epic Lake Superior views.
By Ele Pawelski
A Culinary Tour of Temiskaming Shores
Ontario’s latest culinary hotspot isn’t Scarborough or Hamilton. It’s a tiny city on a lake in Northern Ontario. 
By Jennifer McCartney
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Heather Bot

I'm a staff writer for Algoma Country and I hope my articles entice you to plan your next vacation in Algoma. Our beautiful area has everything you need for a true outdoor adventure: fishing and hunting, epic touring routes and breathtaking outdoors. We are home to many awesome places to eat, cool places to shop, museums and galleries, festivals and events. 

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