This is the real stuff of the Canadian Great Outdoors. Lace up your hiking boots, get your fishing gear ready, and set off on the wilderness adventure like no other. This vast region of virtually untouched terrain offers the outdoors type of person fishing, skiing, hiking, canoeing, swimming, and camping in the stunning setting of Northern Ontario. Accommodations in Northern Ontario cater to these activities, often offering guided tours and detailed information for visitors.

Set off on foot or canoe as the first explorers did and explore the vast wilderness of Northern Ontario. Although it is the largest region in Ontario, there are far more moose and deer than people. Be the only canoe paddler on crystal clear rivers and lakes, hike trails that are virtually untouched, try your hand at ice fishing with a professional tour guide, explore the land where the first settlers set camp.

There are six major sub-regions in Northern Ontario.

Near North

Drive for hours through the Temagami region without seeing a soul or paddle the many waterways or hike dense forest trails. Alternatively visit the picturesque towns of the beautiful Ottawa Valley. Near North also includes Algonquin Provincial Park, peaceful and serene. Since vehicles can only drive to the entrance of Algonquin Provincial Park, it is the ideal location for those looking for a respite from the 'outside world'.

Algoma Country

Explore the ancient boreal forests and the world's largest game preserve. Ride the rails into the heart of the Canadian wilderness through the spectacular Agawa Canyon near Sault Ste. Marie.

Rainbow Country

Explore the mining town of Sudbury, where the history of the industry has been ingeniously preserved in the renowned 'Dynamic Earth' museum. Plus learn all about the mysteries of Manitoulin Island with its thousands of years of First Nations history.

Ontario's Wilderness Region

Visit Timmins, home of singing superstar Shania Twain and visit Cochrane, your access point to James Bay where polar bears and beluga whales play.

North of Superior

Led by Thunder Bay Ontario, where you will find the rugged, craggy coast Lake Superior as well as a stunning selection of Ontario Provincial Parks.

Sunset Country

Featuring Lake of the Woods with Kenora, Dryden and Fort Frances as significant towns, you can have a true wilderness experience and enjoy boreal forest. You are also at the edge of the province with Manitoba and Minnesota right next door.