Editor’s Note: This 8-day Northern Ontario RV Adventure began from Toronto and completed a loop of roadway in Northeastern Ontario and Algoma Country. Click here to read Part 1. Hey Algoma, here we come. After a relaxing morning at Cameron’s Beach and Campground, we’re ready to roll into day three of our eight-day Northern Ontario […]

It’s a warm, overcast October afternoon as we descend into the valley of Crystal Creek in the Hiawatha Highlands. I’m with my daughter, Islay, and her friend Andres on a guided walk through a small portion of this four-season outdoor recreational area north of Sault Ste. Marie. Joining us are Mario Gionet and Cheyene Nanie […]

Throughout the Algoma region, there are public and private galleries with art pieces created by local or world-renowned artists. With the help of this blog, we can direct you to outdoor galleries and public art displays that equally bring bright colours and creativity to empty walls or transform spaces! These unique and beautiful pieces share […]

Welcome to the 2023 Algoma Country Holiday Gift Guide. A great way to buy local this holiday season. Use it as a shopping list for family, friends or a special someone in your life, or simply use it for yourself. No matter who is on the list, naughty or nice, you’ll find a special. The […]

Visitors to Algoma Country are in for a treat with the abundance of offerings in the region. From breathtaking landscapes to thrilling outdoor adventures, rich cultural experiences, and delectable food and drink, there’s something to captivate every traveller. The variety of attractions and activities available here ensures that you’ll never run out of things to […]

The Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site is located on the edge of the rapids in the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The canal itself is a man-made waterway that passes between the city and Whitefish Island, joining Lake Huron and Lake Superior in the Great Lakes shipping channel. The Sault Ste. Marie […]

The Algoma region’s vibrant downtowns are filled with local shops that specialize in home décor, clothing and apparel, products made from locally sourced ingredients, handmade artisan pieces, pet toys, sporting goods and so much more. Need a recharge? Coffee shops are ready to serve up a great cup of coffee and a homemade slice of […]

“The stone house la Maison de Pierre, as they call it, a large mansion built of stone by a former agent of the Northwest Hudson Bay Company, who lived there with his family, servants, horses and hounds and gave hospitable dinners in those days when it was the fashion for the host to do so…” […]

Skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, ice fishing, time sure flies when you’re having fun. Hard to believe that we are on the last day of our five days of winter in Algoma adventure. The day five agenda is road-tripping north along the shore of Lake Superior in search of the famous ice caves. Well, that was […]

It’s dreadful to think I nearly missed the chance to explore Sault Ste Marie the other weekend. A couple of days before a friend and I were headed off for a business trip from Sudbury to Wawa we realized there was time to stop in the Sault for a day on the way back. We […]

The bushplane itself is considered an iconic piece of Canadian History. Today, one of the most prominent uses of the bushplane is to bring passengers and cargo to remote fly-in-only locations. Many of these locations can be found in the Algoma region. The History of the CBHC The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is located in […]

Read A Road Trip Around the Grand Algoma Part 1 and Part 2. Although the Grand Algoma Tour can be completed in 1 day, we recommend 2 days, or even extending to a third day as there are lots of things to see and do on the route. Find out why in the Final Part […]

Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site Take a step back in time at the Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site. The “house” has been restored and tells the story of Charles Oakes Ermatinger and others that were lucky enough to call this beautiful house home between 1808 and 1870. Stroll the beautiful period gardens and don’t forget to watch […]