Photography workshops in the wilds of Ontario Ever wonder how photographers capture the vividness of autumn colours or the raw crisp edges of a rugged coastline?  Ever wish you could capture an extraordinary glimpse of a moose or rare bird? Bring your camera and come discover the nuances of nature photography from Ontario's best.  You can learn all the skills and techniques necessary to produce exceptional photographs; meanwhile taking time to explore some of Ontario's most unique landscapes.   Moose Photography in Algonquin Park   Algonquin Park is one of Ontario's most well known spots for canoeing and viewing moose.  Voyageur Quest offers the opportunity to combine a canoe tripping experience with some hands-on instruction in moose photography. This 3…

Back and Side Roads in Northern Ontario Backroad Mapbooks is a company dedicated to creating the most detailed maps for use by every segment of the touring population. An indispensible tool for all types of riders, these mapbooks, and their accompanying CD-ROMS and GPS files allow you to explore new routes, or simply get lost, knowing you'll always be able to find a route home in Ontario. Eastern Ontario Mapbook One of Backroad's newest products is their Eastern Ontario mapbook. Chock full of information on side roads, back roads, logging roads as well as the location of prime fishing, hunting, trails and other outdoor activity spots, they've taken touring the north to another level. For motorcycle routes in the north,…

For snowmobilers arriving in Northeastern Ontario (OFSC District 14), Temiskaming Shores is a primary staging area. Located on Highway 11, Temiskaming Shores is comprised of New Liskeard, Haileybury and Cobalt. As the name implies, this community of about 25,000 is located at the northwestern end of Lake Temiskaming. After a 6 to 8 hour tow from Southern Ontario, many visiting riders make the Quality Inn their destination. This ultra-snowmobile friendly motel has oodles of parking for trucks and trailers, which can be left there for the duration of your Ontario tour of Ontario’s Wilderness Region. What’s more, the property is located right on TOP Trail A and fuel is available next door. Since the hotel is one story, sleds can…

Don't miss the spring migration in Ontario There are several birding hot spots at various Ontario provincial parks, especially at parks that border the Great Lakes. Crossing Lake Ontario, or any other large body of water, can be a tiring experience. This provides us with a perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of several bird species as they rest up after a long flight.  Here are a few best bets to see spring birds: Long PointLong Point thrusts 40-kilometres into the northern edge of Lake Erie. A visit in the spring will yield spectacular warbler migrations and great hawk flights. The Long Point Bird Observatory is a good place to start - be sure to pick up an annotated checklist…

Ontario has dozens of established motorcycle touring routes. From the the vast forests of Lake Temiskaming to the sweeping curves of Georgian Bay, there is a route for every kind of rider in this vast and untamed province. What follows here is a complete list of the known routes in Ontario, including a write-up on each route and direct links to maps for help in planning your next big trip. Or check out the Ultimate Northern Ontario Road Trip, covering every major road in Northern Ontario and then some! Riders of all persuasions are invited to come along for as much or as little as they like. Click on any of the routes below to learn more... Ride Lake Superior …

Ottawa is not only the nation’s capital, offering plenty of entertainment, dining and cultural attractions for tourists on land, it is also a wonderful place to visit by boat. And if that isn’t enough to entice you, the summer is full of festivals and events that are well worth checking out. Accessible via the Ottawa River or the Rideau Canal, this hub has much to discover in and around its waterways and shores. RockcliffeSituated on the south shore of the Ottawa River five kilometres east of Parliament Hill, Rockcliffe Yacht Club is a 100-member “private co-op” style club that can accommodate transients if members are away. The club does not take reservations so space is allocated on a first-come, first…

Now that you have decided to make Ontario your destination this winter, how do you go about answering your questions and making your plans? Ontario is a very big place, so how do you decide what part of this province to visit? How do you know where the snow is and what trails are open? How do you get here and where do you stay? What else do you need to know? Ontario is very snowmobile-friendly – and we want to prove it from the start by making it as easy and simple as possible for you to snowmobile here. That’s why we’ve partnered with the OFSC to develop this handy Tour Planner. It’s a companion piece to the OFSC Provincial Snowmobile…

The JW Marriott the Rosseau Muskoka Resort  rises up out of the granite and is really an iconic Ontario destination. Situated 100 feet above Lake Rosseau in OFSC District 7; the JW Marriott is a luxury brand with all the amenities. The Rosseau and the quality of the experience really sets the tone for the destination; this is a true Muskoka experience, located a short drive to Bracebridge or Port Carling in the heart of Ontario. THe JW Marriott is slightly isolated from near by communities, but this really gives the opportunity to experience all that nature has to offer, including snowmobiling right from the resort. Muskoka Sports and Recreation offers snowmobile rentals as well has fully guided or self guided tours.…

Rider Training in Ontario Rider training is not mandatory in Ontario, however most courses include your M2 licence test and provide indispensable training for real world situations. This is a list of direct links to the motorcycle training schools in Ontario: Advanced Road Craft - Waterloo Algonquin College - Ottawa, Pembroke Cambrian College - Sudbury Canadian Motorcycle Association - Hamilton Canada Safety Council - Ottawa Centennial College - Toronto Conestoga College - Kitchener Confederation College - Thunder Bay Cornwall Motorcycle Training - Cornwall Durham College - Whitby Fanshawe College - London FAST Riding School - Shannonville Fleming College - Peterborough Georgian College - Barrie, Bracebridge, Midland, Orangeville, Orillia, Owen Sound Humber College - Etobicoke, Mississauga, North York, Toronto Learning Curves - Ontario-wide…

We thought camping with our ATVs would be fun, but we had no idea how welcome we would feel. Booking a campsite with the KOA automatically gives you the assurance of a great, world renowned experience, and the Parry Sound KOA was just that. Right from the first phone call to make the reservations I was treated like family, and after mentioning that we were bringing our ATVs I was made aware of all the required permits, ATV amenities, and ATV related park rules. Upon arrival, Michelle, co-owner with her husband Don, greeted us at the front desk with a huge smile as if she had been waiting just for us to arrive. After checking in, Michelle radioed for George,…