As the days turn shorter and the mercury begins to drop for the winter season, we’re always tempted to just cozy up on the couch with a warm cup of hot cocoa and hibernate indoors for the next 4 months. But if you’re like me and love to walk and hike in the warmer months, […]

A week isn’t long enough in Algoma Country. There’s simply too much to do. I mean, I didn’t even get to go mountain biking with Jan Roubal (I did run into him in the parking lot at the mountain bike trails though, he was grinning happily despite the blood dripping from his elbows). I didn’t […]

Whether you’re simply paddle-curious or you’re an avid canoe adventurer there’s an experience waiting for you in Algoma Country. If you’re looking to do some paddling around Sault Ste. Marie, you’ve come to the right place; the stunning beauty of the region provides an incredible array of ways and places to get on the water. […]

A popular inquiry at Algoma Country is about the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, and stargazing. With a tourism geography of 28,000 square miles and much of it being wilderness, it’s not a surprise. And with most vacationers that flock here for outdoor adventures, seeing the Northern Lights and star gazing is always on their […]

Hiking can mean a leisurely stroll to boost the heart rate or clambering up precipitous ridges for a full-on workout. It can be a solitary excursion or a social hike with friends and family. Either way, it’s an enjoyable way to get the blood flowing, but in Algoma Country hiking can also include spectacular lookouts, […]

In a region so inundated with water, a list of places where we can slide our canoe into hospitable waters would be long indeed. One area worth focusing on occupies a broad area of the northern shore of the world’s largest lake, where long swaths of sand and wooded shorelines extend a welcoming embrace to […]

With 49,000 km of Northern Ontario real estate within its boundaries, Algoma is no stranger to the rumble of an engine. Snowmobiles in the winter, ATVs, and motorboats, are all fine tools to explore the region’s vastness. Come summertime the best view comes from behind the bars and the seat of your motorcycle. With so […]

The geography of Ontario’s Algoma Country is defined by the Great Lakes. The rugged coastlines of Lake Superior and Huron comprise the region’s southern boundary. A closer look at the map reveals an intriguing shoreline of scalloped bays, smooth rock islands, sand beaches and stalwart rock headlands: In short, a sea kayaker’s dreamscape. The coastline […]

It is early November, I am making my way to Wawa to lead the annual Gales of November Photo Workshop. It is a 9-hour drive from my home just west of Algonquin Provincial Park to Rock Island Lodge. The weather looks great in Sault Ste. Marie but after that, snow squalls are on the menu […]

Home on the Lake The inland sea, Gichi-Gami, the Big Lake… Lake Superior. Over 600,000 residents call this place “home” and those who live in the basin consider themselves some of the luckiest humans on the planet. As the world shifts from oil-minded to water-minded, we find ourselves responsible for a lake that holds one-tenth […]

Hiking has always been a passion of mine and Lake Superior Provincial Park has no shortage of trails to explore. Whether it’s hiking to a scenic lookout or exploring along the mighty Lake Superior coast, there is always something new to see! Luckily I am fortunate enough to live close by in Sault Ste. Marie […]

As the air starts to cool and the leaves begin the much-anticipated transition from their many hues of green to a brighter amber, crimson and auburn, it’s time to hit the trails! From birding and fishing to canoeing and kayaking, Lake Superior Provincial Park has you covered for several day trip opportunities. Additionally, the Park […]

Picture growing up in a metropolitan city with over 500,000 people, cars and subways, towering skyscrapers, and the noise to match it all. Now picture growing up in a rural community with less than 100,000 people, animals on your doorstep, sounds of crashing waves from nearby lakes, and ample space to explore. Being raised in […]

Big, beautiful Lake Superior is the backdrop for many residents and businesses of Algoma. So many have grown up around it, and played in and on it for generations. Two of those people are Frank and Gail O’Connor. Frank grew up in the hamlet of Gros Cap, just west of Sault Ste. Marie on the […]

Living in Sault Ste. Marie definitely has its perks. From the beautiful history and landmarks in the downtown core to the untouched areas in Algoma just outside of the city. For me personally, once the Provincial Parks begin to open in May, I start to plan where I’m going. One of my favourite trips to […]

A closer look at Naturally Superior Adventures’ all-inclusive, beginner-friendly voyageur canoe trips on the wilderness coast of Canada’s north shore. The canoe glides over the swells gracefully, giving you the profound sense that it was designed for the long horizons of Lake Superior. Indeed, this giant vessel was made for the greatest lake. The Montreal […]

A beautiful, warm and sunny day can produce some beautiful images, especially if the blue sky is dappled with fluffy white clouds. However, some of the most dramatic shots are taken during periods of foul weather; when the elements aren’t quite as hospitable.  But braving them can result in some keeper images. Whether it’s rain, […]

Anyone who has a camera and a dog likely has a small collection of dog photographs. Dogs are our companions – sharing the good times and the bad – and it should come as no surprise that they are often the subject of our photographs. Dogs have a habit of situating themselves so we have […]

During Spring, Summer or Fall, these 5 incredible hikes are a great way to explore the beauty of Algoma. Some lead to waterfalls, some lead to breathtaking views of Lake Superior, and some lead to ancient sites. 1. Potholes Provincial Park A short interpretive trail winds through a garden-like setting in the beautiful Boreal Forest. […]

A one-day trip to Potholes Provincial Park and back turned into a full-day road trip on the Grand Algoma Route. That’s the fun of a road trip, you don’t have to plan much in advance; it’s fun to just go. Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa Born and raised in the area, I’ve seen many of […]

It’s no secret that Algoma’s largest provincial park, Lake Superior Provincial Park, is a must-stop for any travellers passing through. The park itself provides numerous hiking trails, campgrounds, canoe routes and of course, scenic vistas. We realize that not everyone is comfortable camping or even back-country camping. If you are looking to enjoy the park […]