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North Bay Film Festival is BACK
North Bay Film Festival is BACK! The North Bay Film Festival is back for its 5th year, with both virtual and in-person events! Festival Friday (November 12th) will kick off with a virtual celebration of the work of filmmaker Jules Koostachin, an award-winning...
Put LOCAL on the Table This Fall
Put LOCAL on your Table this Fall – North Bay’s Best Sources for Fall Favourites As we roll into October amidst a rich backdrop of delightful fall colours, thoughts of soothing comfort foods, family gatherings and crisp evenings spent around the campfire creep into...
Agriculture & Farmstands are in Full Swing
The face of Canadian agriculture is changing, and it’s definitely for the better. Small farms with younger farmers at the helm are increasing in numbers across Ontario, and many are choosing the north to establish their farming enterprises. With a healthy biodiversity supported by close proximity to wilderness and conservation areas, the north offers unparalleled beauty, affordable land and a rich culture – crucial elements for a healthy agricultural system. There are many reasons to farm in the north, and the community you’ll find here is one of the best!
Shred, drop and roll with North Bay’s Mountain Bike Community
On a warm Saturday night in July, avid cyclist and travel writer, Melanie Chambers, who hails from Toronto, was privy to one of the many gems in the north – our “shred-ready” cycling community. Melanie is a women’s mountain bike ambassador, on-tour across Canada to...
10 Fun Things to do in North Bay
article updated: April 2023 While I love a good Top 10 list, gathering a definitive list of must-dos for the city of North Bay was definitely a challenge. For the best, most top, funnest things to do, I did what any smart traveller does: I asked the locals. So here...
Hiking to Great Heights
The 7 best scenic lookouts in North Bay and beyond It’s hard to narrow down the best trails-with-a-view when hiking in North Bay. Surrounded by a 70-meter escarpment in the heart of the rugged Canadian Shield, on the edge of the Laurentian Mountains and...
Get Your Eggs Benny Here: 5 delicious North Bay diners to discover
The “ultimate” North Bay diner is highly contested among locals, especially when it comes to breakfast. Since two eggs, bacon, home fries and a side of toast is pretty much standard fare across the country, the deliciousness is in the details—and the ambience. Here...
Discover Outdoor Dining in North Bay
From lakefront views to urban gardens, these sunny patios are open for business! article updated: June 2023 If there’s anything better than getting outside to soak up the summer sun, it’s savouring a delicious meal and an ice-cold drink at the same time. Make the most...
North Bay’s 5 Best Road Rides
Discover urban trails, provincial parks, and historic communities in the north’s friendliest city for cyclers! The Near North is full of interesting landscapes, fascinating history, and unique communities. North Bay’s most experienced riders, known informally...
North Bay’s Legendary Waterways
Modern-day adventurers can’t help but be captivated by whispers of the past with each paddle stroke along the Nipissing passageway. This legendary water highway that includes Lake Nipissing, La Vase Portages and Mattawa River is steeped with a rich history of...