Surrounding North Bay, Nipissing is forests, trails, lakes and waterfalls. We have so many outdoor spaces to discover and explore. Laurier Woods Conservation Area (co-owned by North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority and Friends of Laurier Woods) is just one of these...
Outdoor Adventure
Starry Nights in North Bay
Cover photo courtesy of Liz Lott (2018 Ice Follies site-specific work by Aanmitaagzi of Big Medicine Studio on Nipissing First Nation) The night sky has always been a source of wonder and mystery. Since the beginning of time, stargazers have imagined captivating...
How to Wear Winter Layers: A Guide to Staying Warm in the North
A guide to winter layers for visiting Northern Ontario. Be prepared for the cold that the north has to offer with these tips.
Top 7 Winter Trails to Visit Over the Holidays
Staying home over the holidays doesn’t need to mean stay indoors. This holiday season it’s more important than ever to spend time outside and find solace in Mother Nature’s gift … wrapped in a blanket of snow. We are truly blessed in northern Ontario to never be far...




