There is only one way to see the shoreline of Lake Superior as far as I am concerned and that is in a helicopter. Had a great sightseeing trip with Eagle Feather Aviation. It was spectacular. Mr. D. Campbell, Beamsville, ON
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Sault Ste. Marie
Remember Snidely Whiplash and Dudley Do-right? If you do, you know what melodrama is. Melodrama has been a staple at Chippewa Park in Thunder Bay for generations going back to the days of Moonlight Melodrama. Today the tradition continues with Rob MacLeod’s Capitol Players. Melodrama - Pure Entertainment For those not familiar with the genre, melodramas are plays in which the plot and characters are exaggerated in order to whip up emotions. Villains typically wear black and have long, black handlebar moustaches, while the hero is probably a goofy, beefcake Mountie or other law enforcement officer. Usually there is a young damsel in distress. Stereotypically, at some point she will be tied to railway tracks or a keg of explosives…
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Thunder Bay
It is highly recommended that anyone looking for something unique to do while visiting Thunder Bay this summer, check out SailSuperior.com. Captain Greg Heroux and his staff operate sailing tours and charters from Pier 1 at the newly re-developed marina at Prince Arthur’s Landing. There is a Lake Superior adventure waiting whether it is a two hour tour of Thunder Bay harbour, a visit to famed Isle Royale or a multi-day excursion beyond the Sleeping Giant. Here’s what you can expect based on what visitors have had to say about their great lake sailing experience with Sail Superior. Outdoor Adventure, Stories & More "Captain Greg Heroux is not only a gracious host but his stories and history of Thunder Bay and…
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Thunder Bay
The weather during our visit was not the greatest, but it made us enjoy some indoor activities and our favorite was the Bushplane Museum. Our kids had a great time among the planes. I think their top spot was up on the fire lookout tower. The Branson Family, Detroit, MI
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Sault Ste. Marie
The lure of Superior While visiting Thunder Bay on business, I found myself with extra time to explore a community I knew little about. Naturally, my exploration lead me to the water...specifically Marina Park. What a hub of activity! From kids of all ages skating and riding their bikes on the skateboard plaza, people out doing tai chi or walking their dogs, sail boats coming and going and a few triumphant souls cleaning their Lake Superior catch of trout at the fish cleaning station, it was clear to me why so many people loved being in this city. What caught my attention the most while looking out over the water was that this fantastic body of fresh water that is the…
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Thunder Bay
Why Gordon Lightfoot’s classic "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is the best song ever written about Lake Superior
by Carol Caputo
Lake Superior: Cruel, Awe-inspiring and Beautiful -- the Greatest of the Great Lakes On November 10, 1975 an ore carrier -- the Edmund Fitzgerald -- sank in Lake Superior during a November storm, taking the lives of all 29 crew members. Later that month, Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, inspired by an article in Newsweek Magazine, wrote what is probably his most famous song: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Music and lyrics ©1976 by Gordon LightfootThe legend lives on from the Chippewa on downof the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee."The lake, it is said, never gives up her deadwhen the skies of November turn gloomy.With a load of iron ore twenty-six thousand tons morethan the Edmund Fitzgerald weighed empty,that good…
All aboard one of the most popular train tours in North America. Let the railway transport you 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Through the large windows of the newly refurbished coaches see towering trestles, pristine northern lakes and rivers, awesome granite rock formations and vast mixed forests of the Canadian Shield. This is the landscape that inspired the Group of Seven to create some of Canada’s most notable landscape art. A GPS triggered commentary, available in five languages, informs you about upcoming points of interest. Sit back and learn of the rich history of the region with stories of the Ojibway, fur traders, explorers and entrepreneurs who opened up this vast wilderness and called it home. Over…
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Sault Ste. Marie
The New Fly Fisher Experiences Non-stop Action for big Pike and Walleye at Pine Portage Lodge
by Bill Spicer
Editor's Notes: Author Bill Spicer of The New Fly Fisher is no stranger to Algoma Country. Read on as Bill describes in his own words the fishing and lodge accommodations he experienced during his fishing trip to Pine Portage Lodge on Kabinakagami (Kaby) Lake. You can learn more about fly fishing in Algoma at www.algomaflyfishing.com Since I was first introduced to fishing, the sport has become almost an obsession with me. I love traveling in Ontario's beautiful Algoma Country and testing different waters. Recently, I had the pleasure of fishing at Pine Portage Lodge on Kaby Lake, which boasts big pike and walleye. This full-service Lodge was founded by the Watson family in 1946 and has remained in the family…
Whether you're visiting North Bay for a tournament at the Steve Omischl Sports Complex, or for a relaxing vacation - you're going to want to eat. What better way to eat, than at a locally owned North Bay restaurant? Many of the independently owned restaurants in the area use locally sourced ingredients, and add their in-house flair to evey meal. We spoke to Sean Feretycki, a local food lover, to get the scoop on the best locally owned restaurants to try in North Bay. Here are some of his candid recommendations: Quick, Casual & To-Go gd2go (pictured above)- Everything is made in-house, with locally sourced ingredients. Full menu of healthy choices, lots of gluten-free options, amazing smoothies,…
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Rainbow Country
Atikokan is approximately a two hour drive west of Thunder Bay, or only about one and half hours east of Fort Frances and the Canada/United States Border and just a few minutes’ drive from the junction of Highway 11 and 11B. Downtown Atikokan boasts unique shopping experiences offering a wide variety of gift items, many of which are crafted by local and area artisans. Local and regional art is displayed in the Pictograph Gallery located in the lower level of the Voyageur Mall. Check out the mining artifacts and murals displayed throughout the downtown business section. While meandering through town, walk over to the Centennial Museum to learn more about Atikokan and “The Little Town that Could”. Atikokan has a history…
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North Of Superior
