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Why I (Temporarily) Traded in My Canoe For a Kayak: The Ancient Abitibi River and Great Canadian Kayak Challenge
by Kevin Callan
I jumped the gun a bit when the tourism gang from the Timmins region in Northeastern Ontario invited me up to participate in the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge. I agreed to race, basically because I love the Timmins area. Problem is, I’m a canoeist, not a kayaker. I also don’t have much of a competitive spirit. The last race I took part in was at a church picnic, when I was eight, running across a…
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Moosonee Or Bust: Join Us For The Northeastern Ontario Road/Rail Trip Of A Lifetime
by Jamie McIntyre
For those who have never ventured far north, traveling to the Town of Moosonee or Moose Factory could be a mysterious prospect. Both communities are nestled along Moose River which connects to James Bay - Ontario's only seacoast. The communities served as port for one of Ontario's oldest settlements, and the original Hudson's Bay Company. Getting there adds to the air of mystery. The town is only accessible by plane, and Polar Bear Express passenger train -…
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Catching that first fish is the initial giant step toward cracking the walleye code of any new water. Partner Lloyd Melbourne and I are trying to do just that on the murky and mysterious waters of the giant Kapuskasing River. While I pull a leech behind a bottom bouncer Lloyd pops a jig with a piece of worm. “Here’s something,” says Lloyd as he hoists a fat 15-inch pale yellow walleye out of 10 feet…
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It wasn’t exactly a surprise to staff at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat that, when they were approached by the Toronto Zoo to become a new home for a 2 and a half year old polar bear in May of 2012, he would be more energetic than their past, older residents. After all, polar bears are known for their hilarious antics. Things like putting construction cones on their heads and walking into objects – or…
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If you love North Bay, as well as arts & culture, you may have heard about North Bay's Downtown Gallery Hop. It's a cool collective between the local galleries, artists and art lovers who host one memorable evening every two months (give or take) for the community to come together in celebration of the arts. The participating galleries and businesses (or hop stops) hold receptions, events and promotions. Gallery hop-pers walk from stop to stop,…
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In Search of the Spirit Moose: Foleyet Ontario's Mysterious White Moose Population
by Jamie McIntyre
Foleyet is a small, traditionally Francophone community located midway between Chapleau and Timmins on Highway 101. The town was originally established as a divisional point on the Canadian Pacific Railway system. Now, Foleyet is better known for its red pine forests and healthy fish & wildlife populations. There are many lodges in the area that provide fly-in, boat-in or drive-in accommodations for those legendary fishing and hunting adventures. Sightings of waterfowl, bear and moose are frequent in the area. …
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The mornings’ ride from North Bay was a damp one- yet invigorating! The sky ahead was clearing so I turned the Harley-Davidson into Temagami’s olden train station to rid myself of my rain suit. A small town built upon Temiskaming’s district; an area extending as far north as James Bay. The ground under my feet covered a heritage I found quite difficult to comprehend. Here 9,000 years ago is where Canada’s first Nation’s people thrived.…
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With Only An Afternoon To Spare: Experiencing North Bay's Waterfront in Under 12 Hours
by Nadia Carriere
Located just 3 hours north of Toronto and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa, North Bay is a beautiful city in Northern Ontario, offering quite a few attractions, each with a rich history and story all their own. We’ve been to North Bay several times, either passing through during several trips to Quebec or for a full day of shopping at the Northgate Shopping Centre, however we had yet to explore the city and check out…
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Working for Dirt Trax Magazine for the past 14 years has given me the opportunity to ride and experience many parts of Ontario. While we do not have the interconnecting trail network like our neighbors in Québec we have many areas throughout the province that will give you some of the finest ATVing that one could ask for. In the Northeastern Ontario tourism region there are numerous areas to ride such as Mattawa that has…
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I would like to fish every day. I would love to hunt every day! I dream of fishing every morning and hunting every afternoon! I woke up and found it at Golden Eagle Camp & Outfitting in Northeastern Ontario. Searching out my dream week was made easy via the web by visiting GoHuntInOntario.com. On the website, I quickly came across Golden Eagle Camp located between the towns of Matachewan and Elk Lake. Both communities offered fine services for…
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