There’s an Invisible Line that You Cross
When You Approach North Bay…
Crossing this line can expand your horizons, improve your worldview – even change your life. You’ll find a launchpad to adventure, culture and a lifestyle that every human secretly craves. It’s the home of truly northern experiences since 1884. And we’re proud to share it with the world. Welcome to North Bay, The Gateway to the North.
Shockwaves
Shockwaves Paddle Adventures offers fully outfitted and guided kayak day trips in the North Bay…
North Bay Farmers’ Market
An award winning market in North Bay, ON. Your source for locally grown & produced…
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Winter Play
It’s What the North Does Best – Winter!
It doesn’t matter if you’ve come looking for an ice skating rink, cross country skiing trails, snowboarding gear, or the best sledding and snowmobiling in Ontario – even if it’s the call of ice fishing on Lake Nipissing; when you want winter fun, a snow day North Bay style, you’ll soon see why this is one of the best places to visit in Ontario.
Whether you want outdoor skating on a lake, or even downhill skiing on perfect powder, North Bay is where you’ll find it. Follow that compass north – the way it wants to go naturally – and follow it to North Bay, Ontario!
Memorial Gardens
With seating capacity in excess of 4,000, North Bay Memorial Gardens is the ideal venue…
Outdoor Skating Rinks
Outdoor rinks provide a valuable leisure experience in your own neighbourhood. The City of North…
La Vase Portages Hiking Trails
In 2012, the Conservation Authority, together with the Friends of La Vase, created a new…
Laurentian Escarpment
The extensive network of trails leading out from the Conservation Authority is open to the…
Summer Play
Who Doesn’t Love the Sunny Skies
of a Northern Summer?
As any northerner can tell you, just because we specialize in winter, doesn’t mean we slouch on summer! If you want sandy beaches, blue skies and boreal forests to explore – or great shopping to enjoy – then you’ll love North Bay. Whether you plan to spend all your time debating canoeing vs. kayaking – we can handle both – or looking for camping sites, boating fun, North Bay fishing or fantastic hiking trails nearby,
you’ll enjoy our northern approach. What about your dream of cycling Ontario? North Bay has you covered there too. Everything from birdwatching to ATVing, golfing to trails for running – even some of the best tourist attractions in Ontario – we have your summer fun waiting, here in North Bay.
Voyageur Cycling Route
The newest addition to North Bay’s offerings for touring cyclists is the Voyageur Cycling Route….
The Cove, Trout Lake
The Cove is an isolated beach area which makes for a beautiful place to swim…
Marathon Beach, Lake Nipissing
Whether you prefer napping in the sun, splashing in the water, building a sandcastle, enjoying…
La Vase Portages Hiking Trails
In 2012, the Conservation Authority, together with the Friends of La Vase, created a new…
Attractions & Culture
North Bay Attractions –
Culture, History and Fun!
Sure, there are tourist attractions in Ontario. There are places created to draw you in, but rarely do they ever live up to your expectations – or your travel time. But if that’s your experience so far, that just means you haven’t been to North Bay! It is one of the best places to see in Ontario, and you’ll be amazed by how close you really are to our northern oasis – and fun!
Want History? There are three museums here devoted to it – like the Canadian Military Heritage Museum and even the original home of the Dionne Quintuplets. Love live entertainment? There are tons of concerts upcoming, and you’ll love the intimate local venues or beach front outdoor concerts to see live music and shows. You’ll love to shop here as well, with two…
ACCOMMODATIONS
Stay and Play in North Bay, Today!
Regardless of whether you spent your day sledding or shopping – even if you spent it laying on the beach all day or ice fishing on Lake Nipissing – you want a place to rest your head that is nearby, comfortable, and well-priced. Here, you can choose a North Bay Hotel – attention to detail and most specifically, you – or in a North Bay Motel: your chance to sleep well and save your trip budget to explore every other part of this city. We even have cottages, lodges, and accommodations you may not have considered like the Canadore College Residences. Perfect for families and groups to enjoy lots of space – and a kitchen!
No matter the type of North Bay Accommodations that works best for you, you’ll love your stay and the time you spend here. We’re not only one of the best places to visit in Ontario – but we’re close enough to fit into your Ontario day trip ideas. However, we can guarantee that you’ll want to stay here as long as possible. And whether that is in motels or hotels in North Bay – or even in a waterfront spot or a place perfect for your family – you’ll sleep well, have fun, and forever remember North Bay as the place to stay and play all day, and all night.
EAT
Gourmet North Bay – Culinary Delight
and Microbreweries!
You may think of the north as a place to play outside – and it is. But we don’t slouch on food either, not when it grows all around us, or allows us the chance to try great new cuisines, or even grab old favourites. North Bay, Ontario, is the home of an award-winning Farmers’ Market, some of the greatest restaurants and eateries you’ll ever visit, and not one, but two chances to visit a microbrewery. We’ve got gourmet food, the best microbreweries in Ontario, and all the atmosphere and
space you’d like to eat it. Here, you can enjoy your food, enjoy your company, and learn what the north does best – make you feel welcome. Gourmet food and drink, great service, and all the time and space to enjoy your meal. Whether you want high-end culinary delights, just what mama made, or even a trip to another country: you’ll find it here in North Bay, Ontario.
Ivan’s Restaurant
If you haven’t discovered what makes Ivan’s unique since 1945, you don’t know what you’re…
North Bay Farmers’ Market
An award winning market in North Bay, ON. Your source for locally grown & produced…
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Sport Tourism
Host a Tournament at a
North Bay Sports Venue!
Regardless of whether you spent your day sledding or shopping – even if you spent it laying on the beach all day or ice fishing on Lake Nipissing – you want a place to rest your head that is nearby, comfortable, and well-priced. Here, you can choose a North Bay Hotel – attention to detail and most specifically, you – or in a North Bay Motel: your chance to sleep well and save your trip budget to explore every other part of this city. We even have cottages, lodges, and accommodations you may not have considered like the Canadore College Residences. Perfect for families and groups to enjoy lots of space – and a kitchen!
No matter the type of North Bay Accommodations that works best for you, you’ll love your stay and the time you spend here. We’re not only one of the best places to visit in Ontario – but we’re close enough to fit into your Ontario day trip ideas. However, we can guarantee that you’ll want to stay here as long as possible. And whether that is in motels or hotels in North Bay – or even in a waterfront spot or a place perfect for your family – you’ll sleep well, have fun, and forever remember North Bay as the place to stay and play all day, and all night.
MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS
Meetings and Conventions
are Better – and Easier – in the North!
Want all the convention availability of the big city – without the hassle, price or competition with others? Then you want to book your next trade show, conference or meeting in North Bay! We offer everything that you could need to learn in comfort – or facilitate with ease! North Bay has hotel conference rooms, corporate meetings spaces – and even a 4000 seat-arena, perfect for a trade show – as well as the best accommodations available to you nearby, and on budget. You can find the support you need to put on the perfect event, or the comfort to enjoy the one you’re
attending, all with the benefit of North Bay’s incredible lakeside location, opportunities to exercise or enjoy nature, as well as gourmet food and morale-boosting… building fun like a tour of one of our two microbreweries, or a day at the beach. Bring your employees, co-workers, colleagues or entire industry to enjoy and explore one of the best places to visit in Ontario, North Bay. cgreat malls, a downtown filled with unique treasures and high-end clothing and gifts, as well as the award-winning Farmers’ Market North Bay. Then…