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The Dionne Quintuplets
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quints5When next you are in North Bay (and what better place is there to be?), stop by the Dionne Quints Museum at Hwy 11 & 17 at Seymour Street. The museum is located in 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...

Romantic Retreat
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BB Need some time alone together?  A holiday getaway for two?Consider a Bed & Breakfast



In the southern region of Ontario's Near North is Fern Glen Inn Bed & Breakfast in Emsdale Ontario.  With 120 acres of secluded woodland setting and over 10 km of private hiking trails you will find this a great place to do as...

Girls Weekend Getaway
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shopping_fun_2  Shop Spa Eat Retreat

In the city of North Bay  in the heart of Ontario's Near North you will find exactly what you need for a girls weekend getaway.Shop 'til you Drop

You can have your pick of retail therapy in North Bay.2 Indoor Malls



Located at Fisher and the Bypass, Northgate Mall  offers 100 quality stores...

Historic Routes in Ontario's Near North
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Ontario's Near North is a land of rugged beauty with sparkling blue waters, rock cuts like walls and air so fresh you can smell the trees. It also has a colourful and fascinating history.Voyageurs



This vast area began because fur traders-or voyageurs-paddled up the Ottawa River through the Mattawa River to Lake Talon, Turtle Lake...

Legendary Travel
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All it takes is a 3 hour drive from the 401 Hwy in Toronto or 3 hour drive from Ottawa, but enter the Near North region and you will feel like you are a million miles away.  From the magic of the northern lights at night to the sunny skies that smile back at you, you will see that the land hasn't changed but you will be changed...

Come See History at Sturgeon River House Museum!
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sturgeon river house bldgSturgeon River House Musem ~ Photo by Allison CorbeilSturgeon Falls and Area History Displayed at Sturgeon River House Museum!

Step back in time at the Sturgeon River House Museum located on Fort Road, not far from the town of Sturgeon Falls. There are numerous exhibits and photos as well as information and memorabilia on the area fur trade...

Temagami - A Wealth of History
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morning_fog_fall_2004_10_1aThe beauty of the Temagami region has inspired and captured the imaginations of generations of native and European people, painters, photographers, poets, authors and naturalists alike.
Te-MAWG-a-mee is Ojibway for "Deep Water by the Shore". The Ojibway people played a large part in Temagami's history. The popular White Bear Forest was named...

Grey Owl - Icon of Temagami History
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greyowlGrey Owl feeds a young beaver ~ photo compliments of the National Archives

Temagami was once home to the world renowned conservationist and author, Grey Owl.

Reputed to be the son of a Scottish father and an Apache mother, he was, in fact, an Englishman by the name of Archie Belaney. In 1906, 17-year-old Belaney arrived at Temagami station...
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Drive North- Faster and Safer

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4 Lanes in Ontario's Near North Not only is Ontario's Near North less than 3 hours from Toronto's 401 Highway, but now it is 4 lanes...
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Nipissing's Scenic South Shore - Ho...

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Photo by Andre Rieser - Rockview Camp There is pure relaxation in store for those who visit Lake Nipissing's South Shore region in Ontario's Near...

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Bring Your Bike and Explore

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Bring Your Bike and Explore Ontario's Near North WHERE Start in the beautiful city of  North Bay situated on the shores of Lake Nipissing...

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West Nipissing ~ Sensational Place ...

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Photo by Angela Marten West Nipissing ~ All You Need for a Great Holiday!Fantastic scenery, rich culture and great fishing, not to mention the...

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Port Loring ~ Vacation Destination

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Port Loring/Loring Vacation Destination Summer or autumn vacation time is the perfect time to visit vibrant picturesque Port Loring....There are a...

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Loring-Restoule Paradise

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Loring-Restoule/Hwy 522 Corridor ~ Beauty Awaits.. With more than 30 lakes and rivers linked with portages, the Loring-Restoule Vacationland area...

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Great Fishing on Lake Nipissing's S...

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Photo by Andre Rieser - Rockview Camp The South Shore of Lake Nipissing in Ontario's Near North offers some of the best Pickerel, Pike and Muskie...
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Romantic Retreat

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 Need some time alone together?  A holiday getaway for two? Consider a Bed & Breakfast In the southern region of Ontario's Near...

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Girls Weekend Getaway

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    Shop Spa Eat Retreat In the city of North Bay  in the heart of Ontario's Near North you will find exactly what you need for a...

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The Dionne Quintuplets

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When next you are in North Bay (and what better place is there to be?), stop by the Dionne Quints Museum at Hwy 11 & 17 at Seymour...

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Historic Routes in Ontario's Near N...

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    Ontario's Near North is a land of rugged beauty with sparkling blue waters, rock cuts like walls and air so fresh you can smell the trees....

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Legendary Travel

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  All it takes is a 3 hour drive from the 401 Hwy in Toronto or 3 hour drive from Ottawa, but enter the Near North region and you will feel...

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Come See History at Sturgeon River ...

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Sturgeon River House Musem ~ Photo by Allison Corbeil Sturgeon Falls and Area History Displayed at Sturgeon River House Museum! Step back in time at...
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Adani Beach Retreat

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Now this is relaxing. On the shore of Lake Nipissing in North Bay, Ontario a gracious, accommodating hostess caters to your needs. Covered verandah,...

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Lucky Strike Camp

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Brian & Judy,We all want to thank you for such a lovely stay in Canada! We loved our cabin at Lucky Strike and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of...

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Northern Lights Resort

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We had an amazing time! Your resort is one of a kind. The little added touches, ie; the spa, your professionalism and buisness sense, are just a few...

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The Perfect Romantic Getaway

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Are you looking for a mini romantic retreat? Ontario's Near North received the following testimonial from a young couple who visited Pinegrove...

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Saenchiur Flechey

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Saenchiur Flechey is situated on the picturesque shoreline of the West Arm near the West Bay of Lake Nipissing in Ontario's Near North, an excellent...

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Promised Land Camp

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Located on a picturesque peninsula in the South Bay of Lake Nipissing, Promised Land Camp has impressed many of its guests. Candace M. wrote:"We...
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About Northern Ontario

Northern Ontario is big.

Towering old growth forest, lush wetlands, world renowned coastal vistas, thundering white water and cascading falls, landscapes beyond compare, that's Northern Ontario. White tail deer, bald and golden eagles, lake trout and brook trout, moose and bear and all manner of wildlife can be found in our fabulous out doors, that's Northern Ontario. Four seasons of changing landscapes and colours to inspire the poet and painter, that's Northern Ontario. Fabulous five star restaurants and accommodations, interesting and unique boutiques, unrivalled attractions and festivals, casinos, horse tracks, hockey and more, that's Northern Ontario.

What is Northern Ontario like? Like no place else. So come to Northern Ontario and experience the bigness of life.