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NORTH BAY

North Bay is a caring community of energetic, high-spirited people. Festivals, attractions and a wide range of special event activities blend with the natural attractions of the area. The combination of lush forests, spring-fed water and clean air creates a healthy environment for working, living and raising a family. Safe, friendly, well-planned neighbourhoods also make coming home a pleasure in North Bay.

Here you'll find a wide range of stories about living and playing in and around North Bay, written by local experts and travel authors from around the world. When you're ready for more, visit cityofnorthbay.ca, the official website with all the resources you'll need to plan your trip.

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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Algoma Country
ATVing
Boating
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Hunting
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Snowmobiling
Rainbow Country
Sault Ste. Marie
Sudbury
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  • North Bay Dishes Great Hospitality
    North Bay Dishes Great Hospitality 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…
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  • North Bay Heritage Train and Carousel
    North Bay Heritage Train and Carousel The North Bay Heritage Train and Carousel was a great value and excellent for all ages. We brought our two year old daughter to the Heritage Train over the weekend. We spent $10 and we were able to enjoy the train twice and carosel once each, the ticket takers are…
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  • Bring Your Bike and Explore North Bay
    Bring Your Bike and Explore North Bay 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…
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  • The Dionne Quintuplets
    The Dionne Quintuplets 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…
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  • The Amelia Parks' Park
    The Amelia Parks' Park Did you know that Amelia Park is not just a place to watch a soccer game in North Bay? In its heyday, the park, formerly known as Lakeview Park, was the site of races, lacrosse and a farmers market. If you ever wondered how the park was re-named, it was…
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  • "My kids always want to go back."
    "My kids always want to go back." My kids (age 5 and 8) LOVE the carousel and train. The smaller carousel has animals from Northern Ontario which is really unique and would be fun for visitors of all ages. It's a nice activity when visiting North Bay (and for those…
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  • The Manitou Islands of Lake Nipissing
    The Manitou Islands of Lake Nipissing 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…
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  • North Bay's Great Lake
    North Bay's Great Lake 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…
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  • North Bay's Downtown & Waterfront Tour
    North Bay's Downtown & Waterfront Tour While visiting North Bay, you may want to consider a walk in the vibrant downtown community which is nestled along the waterfront. Following this tour will ensure you don't miss anything along the way.  Starting Point: Corner McIntyre and Fraser Street The Empire Retirement Living Centre was formally known as the…
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  • Tour the Historical Monuments of North Bay
    Tour the Historical Monuments of North Bay 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…
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