Tag: temagami
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Destination Temagami
Surrounded by shining waters and cloaked in towering pines, Finlayson Point Provincial Park lies just south of the Village of Temagami. Sharing a shoreline with the Lake Temagami Skyline Preserve, a protected ring of pine forest that surrounds the lake, Finlayson Point provides visitors with access to Temagami — a treasured part of Ontario that…
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5 life-changing paddling routes of Northeastern Ontario
Whether you’re planning a scenic day trip or a rugged backcountry adventure, Northeastern Ontario is a paddler’s playground. Last year, Northeastern Ontario Tourism asked their readers to vote for their top paddling destinations… …and the votes are in! Join us in counting down the top 5 paddling destinations of Northeastern Ontario:
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Then and now: Marten River
So who’s this guy “Marten” anyway? Often called the southern gateway to Temagami, Marten River Provincial Park straddles the Marten River, which is part of an ancient network of waterways that stitch the landscape together. And Marten River isn’t named for a fellow named Martin…its named for the Pine Marten (also called American Marten).
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8 bucket list fishing trips in Northeastern Ontario
Fishing season’s not here yet, but that’s no reason not to plan your dream getaway now. If you’re planning a northern adventure in 2019, we’ve got a few fishing trips to add to your bucket list:
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Temagami: an ancient canoe country
Today’s post comes from Discovery Specialist Dave Sproule. It’s a rugged, time-worn landscape. A fractured piece of the Canadian Shield, with fault lines criss-crossing the roots of ancient mountains for hundreds of kilometres. More than 2,500 lakes fill those fault lines, and at over 600,000 hectares, it’s almost as large as Algonquin Provincial Park. Is it any wonder…
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Top 5 BIG fishing holes of Northeastern Ontario
Northeastern Ontario: Undeniably Big, Unbelievably Close. We couldn’t agree more! If you’re chasing a BIG fishing experience, this is the post for you. Northeastern Ontario Tourism asked their readers to vote for their top fishing destinations and the votes are in! Join us in counting down the top 5 BIG fishing holes of Northeastern Ontario:
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Welcome to Grey Owl country
Archie Belaney — the man many know as “Grey Owl” — dreamed of living in the wilds of Canada. Here’s how the now-famous author, public speaker and early Canadian environmentalist described the North Country: “It is a land of shadows and hidden trails, lost rivers and unknown lakes, a region of soft-footed creatures going their…