Discover North Bay

The Gateway to the North. #discovernorthbay

Looking for a truly northern experience? Look no further than North Bay, Ontario. Summer or winter, we’ve been living the northern dream since 1884, and we want to share it with you.

Just a 3.5-hour drive north of Toronto, this welcoming city on the shores of Lake Nipissing is the perfect mix of culture and wilderness. We've got scores of beaches and paddling opportunities, fabulous festivals, and hiking trails that are gorgeous year-round. In a city that values our outdoors, we value sustainable tourism options (and great vegan cuisine).

Here, we create, with a thriving arts scene, music in our souls as well as on our patios, and Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists that make this area shine.

North Bay is unique. It's home to the beautiful Duchesnay Falls. It has over 40 public beach access points. It's got a hidden history of a secret nuclear bunker (yes, really). North Bay is also the birthplace of Ringette.

What are you waiting for? Check out the guide, find some great places to stay, and then come and experience the city of North Bay for yourself!