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The next time you are in North Bay, stop by the Dionne Quints Museum at 1375 Seymour Street, off of Highway 17. The museum is located within the original Dionne homestead and has on display several artifacts and memorabilia from that time. Step back in History On May 28, 1934, five identical girls -Annette, Cecile, Yvonne, Marie and Émilie- were born to Elzire and Oliva Dionne in Callander, Ontario. Together they weighed less than 6.5 km.…
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Where To Go Start in the beautiful city of North Bay situated on the shores of Lake Nipissing with Trout Lake also within city limits. Here you will find trails and routes that will challenge and delight. Whether you're looking for a fun family getaway, a romantic weekend or a chance for a solitude escape to nature you will find it in this city. The city trails include the 17.5 km Kate Pace Way and the…
Located just 10 km's southwest of North Bay on Lake Nipissing you'll notice the mysterious Manitou Islands. These five islands are easily spotted from the shores at North Bay's waterfront and some days it even looks as though they're floating on water. The largest island may be referred to as Ghost Island, Devil Island or the Great Manitou. Next in size are Little Manitou, Calder, Rankin and Newman Island. Exploring the Islands you'll likely see lots interesting plant life and of…
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Little Water Excluding the Great Lakes, Lake Nipissing is the 4th largest lake in Ontario covering an area of 873 sq km. Ironically, the name 'Nipissing' is derived from a native language word meaning 'little water'. At the extreme east of Lake Nipissing is Callander Bay, which was actually formed by an ancient volcanic pipe. An Old Ghost Tale... Lake Nipissing is also home of the Manitou Islands. About 10km southwest of North Bay, the islands lie inside the…
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Did you know... The city of North Bay is one of only 2 locations in North America housing North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)? Follow this tour and interpret the history of North Bay and area through the monuments and historical placards that exist throughout the city. The Gateway Arch / CF-100 Fighter - Located at Lee Park, Memorial Drive The 'Gateway to the North' arch has resided since 1928, representing the division between Northern…
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By Mike JacobsPhotos by Alexe Sawicki When I was asked to write about the best places to ride a motorcycle around North Bay, I wasn’t sure where to start. North Bay is perfectly located as a launching point for so many different awesome adventures that it’s hard to cram them all into one little article. Not to mention, it’s a great place to just hang out for a few days and experience fabulous hospitality, natural…
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Visit the Discovery North Bay Museum and experience a Historic Dowtown Hike. Throughout this hike, discover various buildings and their history, ranging from stores in the downtown core to historical buildings around the area. Become familiar with the historical development of the local community and see sites of historical significance. Develop a sense of understanding of the past and become acquainted with the story of this little Northern town. Since 1973 the former North Bay Area Museum, now the Discovery North Bay…
1. Try skiing or snowboarding at Laurentian Ski Hill, which by the way is also home to Northern Ontario's best terrain park. Check out their website for lift hours, rental rates and trail map. 2. Bust out the blades and head to the rink for skating. Check out the North Bay's public skate times here. 3. Take the toboggans and crazy carpets out for a day of sliding at Thompson Park. The hill is the…
Piebird Bed & Breakfast is set in a century home with lots of soul near North Bay, Ontario. Hosts' Yan and Sherry welcome their guests with homegrown vegetarian meals and a relaxing, happy atmosphere. Dinner Delight $245 (private rate) per couple includes one night accommodation and fresh-from-the-field dinner for two plus breakfast Food & Music package $195 (shared bathroom) or $265 (private bathroom) per couple. Includes accommodation, field-fresh dinner plus concert of choice and breakfast.…
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After our first visit to North Bay to visit Dylan, who is attending college and has joined the military, we want to thank North Bay for an excellent first impression. Staff at the hotel and restaurants were friendly and made us feel welcome. We appreciate the warmth and charm of your town, in spite of the extreme cold weather. Even walking through the mall was a pleasure. Each store we entered the staff greeted us…
