Back Roads Bill

It has been 50 years since one of North America's most infamous maritime disasters—the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. Yet, questions remain unanswered and interest in its story continues to grow

When eight-year-old Gah-Ning Tang wrote her first letter to children’s author Robert Munsch, she had no idea it would spark a lifelong friendship—and inspire one of his most beloved books

Aboard a remote train in northern Ontario, a group of adventurers—young and old—embark on a journey that blends wilderness, history, and personal discovery along the Spanish River

In northern Ontario, where water dominates the landscape, lies one of Canada’s most accessible yet wild canoe routes—the Spanish River. With its mix of history, scenery, and train-accessible drop points, it offers something for every level of paddler

In a world where big city attractions dominate travel itineraries, a quiet revolution is taking place across northern Ontario—inside its humble, often overlooked, small-town museums

In his latest gripping narrative, Canadian adventurer and bestselling author Adam Shoalts embarks on a journey to uncover the fate of a long-lost northern explorer who vanished without a trace more than a century ago

Once an overlooked dot on the map, Hornepayne, Ontario is now proudly claiming its place as the geographic centre of Canada’s most populous province. Thanks to local efforts, visitors can now access this unique landmark with ease

On a quiet back road near Lake Superior, something extraordinary happens after dark. Under ultraviolet light, ordinary-looking stones burst into fiery hues of orange and yellow. These are 'fire rocks'—a Canadian twist on the American-discovered 'yooperlites.' And they’re lighting up northern Ontario

Tucked away in northeastern Ontario lie three 'ghost' provincial parks: Greenwater, Obatanga and The Shoals. Once bustling with campers and outdoor enthusiasts, these now-closed sites offer a unique glimpse into nature reclaiming its space

In the heart of Northern Ontario lies a tale that blends wilderness adventure with organized crime — where canoes, bikers, and one of Canada's largest-ever drug busts intersected in the northern Ontario wilderness at Oba Lake