Imagine a place that embraced off-roading and snowmobiling so much that no matter which direction you looked you would find riding opportunities! Did you know a place like this exists? Do you dream about off-road 4x4 adventures, and two-wheel trails nestled within...
It's that time of the year again when we gear up for the upcoming golf season. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie to the game, it's always exciting to get ready for another season on the course. And North Bay has some pristine golf courses ready for you to try...
With smooth roads with fewer cars, a 70-meter escarpment, rugged singletrack trails and endless gravel country roads, North Bay in the province of Ontario, Canada is the gateway to an epic cycling adventure. With temperatures rising, the days quickly growing longer and spring fever hitting hard, cyclists are itching to get back out on the trails! Before you hastily hit North Bay’s outstanding trails network, take time to properly tune up your summer ride
What is it about falling water that draws us in? Science will tell us it’s the negative ions released when water molecules collide that fill the air and create a biochemical reaction that literally makes us feel happier. For me, it’s the seeking that makes me happy....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...