Best Stargazing in Ontario
Can’t-miss night sky events for 2026
By Virginia Marshall
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Are you up for the Challenge?
July 23, 2016 - Paddle and portage a historic Voyageur route
Ready for a challenge with a twist of history? Paddle and portage 64 km of the historic Voyageur route from North Bay to Mattawa Island Conservation Area.
Or try the 13 km family/junior race from Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to Mattawa Island.
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