Editors Note: To put it in perspective, Google Maps cannot even calculate the directions from Owen Sound to Fort Severn, Ontario—two dots at opposite ends, south to north, of Canada's second-biggest province. But Oliver Solaro made the entire 8000 km journey (there and back, via Manitoba) on his Kawasaki KLR this past winter, documenting the entire trip. After a certain point, there are no paved roads connecting the two locations—only an ice road in the…

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is a nature lovers dream - wide open views of the huge cliffs surrounding the Thunder Bay and Nipigon area, campgrounds that put visitors in close contact with nature, and the sleepy little town of Silver Islet at the end of the road, with a general store that seems to be frozen in time. However, what many Ontario riders don't know is that the road is one of the most entertaining…

Ontario is home to literally hundred of motorcycle events throughout the year - from the venerable charity poker run, to the off-road trail rides, to motorcycle races of all kinds. If you're a rider, there's something for you. But we're all about the touring ride, the epic road trip, the long-distance flight on two-wheels to the middle of nowhere and back. So here are our picks for the Top Five Events in Ontario for touring…

Last week I got an email from the Sean Mackey in New Liskeard, Ontario asking if I was free this weekend to come up to New Liskeard to shoot a truly unique scene. Sean, owner of the Holiday Inn and Suites, had been driving his motorcycle to work this past week as the roads were dry and clear, and looked up one day to spot a snowmobiler riding the perfectly groomed trails right beside him.…

Algoma Country stretches from the North Channel of Georgian Bay, deep into the northernmost wilds of Ontario. Here you'll find glorious swathes of untamed boreal forest, glittering lakes around every sweep and turn, massive cliffs and mountains and a combination of the best motorcycle roads that make up the Grand Algoma Loop. This past summer I made an attempt to ride every paved road in Northern Ontario, and after surveying thousands of miles of asphalt…

All Welcome to Celebrate Perth County's 5th Annual Forbidden Ride! Spend May 24 weekend in Ontario's beautiful and friendly Perth County for a weekend packed with fun for the whole family.    Head over early on Friday afternoon to see a performance of The Who's rock opera Tommy at the Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre. The weekend officially kicks off in Mitchell at 6:30 on Friday evening with a Police Escorted Motorcycle Caravan. Beginning at the Stratford Antique Warehouse…

The most spectacular long distance ride in Ontario, Ride Lake Superior can be tackled in one epic 1300 mile / 2080 km tour -- half in the US, half in Canada -- or in a variety of smaller trips. Make sure you give yourself enough time to really experience the natural splendor and local colour of this unique, epic motorcycle route. This isn't a ride that should be rushed. Lake Superior is the world's largest…

The folks behind 2012's Ride Manitoulin are gearing up to present what will surely be one of Ontario's hottest motorcycle events of the summer and a great excuse to get up there and explore Northeastern Ontario. 2013 Ride Manitoulin Providence Bay in Manitoulin Island, Ontario July 19th, 20th and 21st $15 per Rider and Passenger  The weekend will offer fun for everyone. Including vendors, beer tent, show and shine, movies and live music. On Friday…

The Winter Blues Winter is a devil of a season for motorcycle riders. While part of what makes Ontario so incredible is the constant changing of the seasons, and the different kinds of things to see and do that come with each one, there isn't much riding happening in the winter months. Many of us can't even work on our bikes in the winter without sitting in a -10 garage. Well, waiting for the snow…

The fragrance of fresh birch and pine was invigorating! Golden rod and wild grasses along the road’s shoulder leaped forward with a punch of colour. The road shone. It had just rained, and gauging by the amount of water left behind, the Road King and I had only just avoided a huge soaking. “Thank you” I whispered to mom nature for staging this incredible panorama for me to ride. The pavement glided on below me,…