The Northern Lights Trip Planner
3 trip ideas for an illuminating experience in Ontario
By Jamie McIntyre
These Instagrammers Are Making Stunning Content in Northeastern Ontario
These accounts are drool-worthy, and showcase some of Northeastern Ontario's finest. Give these nature photogs a follow and get some ideas for your next trip up north!
We love Instagram. It’s a place to get inspired, get motivated, get ideas, and sometimes, get lost in great content. Beautiful content is being created around the world at an increasing rate, and Northeastern Ontario Instagrammers are no exception to that trend.
We’ve discovered 10 Instagram accounts that profile beautiful people, places, and products from across Northeastern Ontario, and now we're pleased to share them with you. Head over to their profiles, peruse their feeds, and give them a follow for more Northeastern Ontario inspiration on the daily.
Who did we miss? Let us know at @neontario and we'll add them to our list of favourite Instagrammers that showcase the best in the North!
@fireranger_tom
COCHRANE
If you like stunning wildlife photography, northern landscapes, and the firefighter lifestyle, you'll want to follow @fireranger_tom. This account combines Northern life with artistic flair in a beautiful way.
@cassidyjeanmc
NORTHERN ONTARIO
With this account, the lakes and the land are the stars. With dreamy, woodsy vibes, Cassidy Jean McAuliffe's Insta account is droolworthy and will make you want to cozy up with a blanket, a mug of hot chocolate, and a book.
@sdh_images
Lake TEMAGAMI
This Insta account will encourage you to look up, night or day. With an incredible knack for capturing Northern Lights, starscapes, and other night sky features over Lake Temagami, @sdh_images will inspire you to pick up a tripod and try your hand at shooting the night sky. The best part: you can see the artists' progression as you scroll backwards through their feed.
@adventures with Josie
MATTAWA & AREA
This outdoor photographer (formerly known as @Josie Dinsmore Photography) and nature lover specializing in capturing the natural beauty and rugged landscapes of the rivers, forests, and wildlife around Mattawa Voyageur Country and Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Give her a follow for a daily view through the eyes of someone who is truly passionate about life in Northeastern Ontario.
@ausland_cabin
NORTH BAY
If you've ever thought about "getting away from it all," and building an off-grid cabin in the North sounds like a dream come true, then head on over to @ausland_cabin. This accounts tells the story of building a lakeside, off-grid paradise cabin in Northern Ontario. A mix of drone photography, cabin construction, and lifestyle shots, this account is as beautiful as it is inspiring.
@janikguy
SUDBURY, Northern ontario
Paddling, Northern landscapes, and the occasional yummy food shot—this beautiful account populated by @janikguy channels pastel tones and an explorer's spirit on her adventures throughout Sudbury, Killarney, and Northern Ontario at large.
@andrew.warren.photo
TIMMINS
Based out of Timmins, this Northern photographer combines phenomenal bird shots with occasional drone imagery and night sky captures. A community that comes alive in winter, follow @andrew.warren.photo for beautiful imagery of Timmins during the colder months.
@lakesideknitsco
MOOSONEE
Based out of the train-in or fly-in community of Moosonee, @lakesideknitco brings together modern knitwear with Northern Ontario landscapes. The result is a beautiful Insta account that doubles as a product catalogue of items perfect for Northern climates.
Heads up: If you want to make any orders for Christmas, the deadline is November 20!
@mark_clement_photos
TIMMINS
Wolves, moose, porcupines—you name it, you'll find it all on @mark_clement_photos's Instagram account. Add in a healthy dose of Timmins landscapes and drone photography, and you've got a recipe for a great Insta account that deserves some attention.
@sarahfurch
KILLARNEY and MANITOULIN ISLAND
Regular followers of Northeastern Ontario content won't be surprised to see @sarahfurch on this list of local photographers we love! @sarahfurch's dreamy take on region's such as Killarney, and Manitoulin Island will inspire you to get outside with a camera and enjoy the beauty of all four seasons. The best part: if you love @sarahfurch's work, you can purchase this year's calendar from her website!
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That's a wrap for now, but visit Northeastern Ontario on Instagram or tag us using @neontario or #neontario and let us know who your favourites are!
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