Railfanning the North Shore
Davis Glass, James Lalande - (North Bay,ON) Norm Deschaines (Oshawa,ON)July 31st 2010 - August 6th 2010 The 3 of us as a group had never been to the North Shore of Lake Superior to chase trains, but being avid railfans, we came all the way from North Bay to see trains in the most spectacular part of Ontario. From where the CPR begins traversing the North Shore at Heron Bay, all the way to Thunder Bay, we stopped in places such as Schreiber, Neys (Provincial Park), and Thunder Bay to name a few. Thunder Bay itself is a hub of rail activity drawing railfans from all over. I would very highly recommend this area to anyone, railfans or not, to…
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North Of Superior
I arrived early to experience the freshness of spring, the advantage of calmer winds and to avoid bugs. It’s early June and still quite chilly - the way I like it. The water is only 4 degrees and capsizing would most likely be deadly. I’m on a 3-week solo canoe trip and the only visitor in a 100 km stretch of coast in Lake Superior’s Pukaskwa National Park, looking for solitude and uninterrupted visual experience. As artist in residence for Parks Canada, I will be too busy with photography-workshops in the summer to explore this magnificent shore. The grandeur of the scenery is overwhelming. What a privilege to live here. One can hardly resist shooting hundreds of beautiful land- and…
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Thunder Bay
Book your next Canadian hunting trip in Sunset Country, you won't be disappointed! Sunset Country consists mostly the boreal forest and thousands of freshwater lakes. The cities and urban areas are sporadically placed within the forests. Northwest Ontario is ideal for hunting; the area is large and the animals are abundant. Four of the best hunting opportunities include Black Bear, Moose, Deer, and Birds (Waterfowl, ducks, grouse etc). Ontario Black Bear Hunting: Ontario is one of the most accessible areas in Canada for quality black bear hunting. Our forests and lakes make it a perfect habitat and a plentiful food supply for these industrious animals. As a result, Ontario has one of the largest black bear populations in North America.…
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Sunset Country
The Thunder Bay Country Market is the place to be on Saturdays for foodies. Visit dozens of local vendors at the CLE Grounds showcasing Thunder Bay's amazing agriculture community. Its just another fantastic culinary surprise you'll find in Canada's best outdoor city. Try some Thunder Oak Gouda and find out why its won international awards. This locally produced cheese, available in a multitude of flavours, goes great with anything. If jams and jellies are your cup of tea, you'll find locally made preserves and spreads from Belluz Farms. If seafood is your thing, try some locally sourced smoked trout, whitefish, pickeral or salmon. Being a gateway to some of the planet's best freshwater angling means great catches are easy to find. Are you a carnivore? Than this…
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Thunder Bay
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
Events and Festivals in Ontario's Sunset Country This summer, experience hospitality and loads of fun at the events and festivals going on in Ontario's Sunset Country. Up here it is party time in the great outdoors, alongside beautiful freshwater lakes, in friendly towns and cities and even in the midst of the boreal forest. Here's a sampling of what you can do: Canada Day July 1st is a big deal in the many small towns and cities across the region. Take in the fireworks display or attend many sales and events in town. Most communities have special activities lined up so if you are here and staying at a resort or lodge, make sure you head into town on Canada…
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Sunset Country
Thunder Bay is city rich in culture and history. Local writer Duncan Weller tells why a tour of the Thunder Bay Museum is must see on your visit to Thunder Bay this summer. For over twenty years, Monica, the attractive young woman at the front desk, has welcomed patrons to the Thunder Bay Museum. Monica is also a local artist and teacher who wrote and published a book about her experiences on the job at the museum located on Donald Street in Thunder Bay's south core, just down the street from City Hall. If you're good, she won't add you to her sequel. As we talk, Monica glances at the computer screen where certain displays are monitored. She has an…
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Thunder Bay
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Once the ice is gone, it's time to go fishing! As the ice slowly melts away, the ritual known as ice-out lake trout fishing is set to commence. Arguably one of the seasons most enjoyable fishing pursuits, fishing for lake trout just after the ice goes out is a real treat. Normally, these fish are down deep below the first and often second thermocline any where from 50-100 feet below the surface. While you can still catch them fairly easily at these depths (with the right equipment and a little know-how), it is just not the same as spin casting for them in 10 feet of water. Ice-out can offer some fantastic action. The best time is from when the…
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Sunset Country
With their 10-year-old grandson's newfound interes in airplanes, a trip to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center seems like a natural choice. When young Jeffrey arrives at their house with an arm full of aviation books and a half-completed balsa model of a World War I biplane, Grandma and Grandpa instantly think of a visit to one of Sault Ste. Marie's top attractions. And now, as the three walk into 64,000-square feet of historic aircraft, interactive displays and firefighting artifacts, Grandpa wonders why he doesn't come here more often. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, or Bushplane Museum, was formed in 1989 to celebrate the significant role this unique class of aircraft played in the development and growth of Canada. Fittingly, the…
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Sault Ste. Marie
Train-in Fishing for Walleye, Relaxation & Shore Lunch at Errington’s Wilderness Island
by Bill Spicer
The Most Sought After Fish In Ontario Has To Be The Walleye. Editor's Note: Bill Spicer, Host of The New Fly Fisher, shares his train-in fishing adventure for walleye on Lake Wabatongushi at Errington's Wilderness Island. Check out the video -- Bill experiments to catch walleye when a Northern Ontario cold front toughens the conditions! For more information about train-in fishing in Algoma visit www.wildernessbyrail.ca In my recent travels I visited a lake system, which boasts large numbers of walleye along with good pike fishing. This lake is called Wabatongushi and on it is Errington's Wilderness Island. Al and Doris Errington welcomed us to their family-run facility. The walleye fishing was nothing short of outstanding. Whether you were fly fishing…
