Culinary

5 Essential Coffee Shops in North Bay

5 Essential Coffee Shops in North Bay

Whether you prefer a classic drip coffee or an artful espresso-based drink, North Bay has you covered when a craving strikes for the perfect cup. From hole-in-the-wall local favourites to cafes that roast their beans on-site, these are the essential North Bay coffee shops to sip and snack your way through.  

Ontario Garlic Week October 29 through November 7, 2021

Ontario Garlic Week October 29 through November 7, 2021

Farmers and Chefs from Thunder Bay to Ottawa to Sarnia Celebrating Ontario Garlic Week Ontario Garlic Week October 29 through November 7, 2021 Interviews available with Ontario Garlic Week Founder Peter McClusky Food and beverage establishments across the province are...

Put LOCAL on the Table This Fall

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...

10 Fun Things to do in North Bay

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...

Get Your Eggs Benny Here: 5 delicious North Bay diners to discover

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

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...

You Should Be Eating Doughnuts

You Should Be Eating Doughnuts

We are living in a world where people call sugar the “new nicotine” and everyone is trying to replace carbohydrates with cauliflower. Until someone can make the reward centre in my brain NOT light up like Christmas when the holy trifecta (sugar, fat and salt) floods...

Winter Produce at the North Bay Farmers’ Market

Winter Produce at the North Bay Farmers’ Market

If you know the Northern seasons, you may assume that the quick drop in temperatures in the early fall would mark the end of the growing season for regional farmers. But vendors at The North Bay Farmers' Market know how to meet the year-round demand for fresh and...

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