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Northern Ontario

Northern Ontario

Where is Northern Ontario?

For the uninitiated northern Ontario visitor, or traveler, do not tell someone from Northern Ontario (list below), that you have been to Northern Ontario because you visited Barrie or Muskoka. You will be persuaded that you do not understand Northern Ontario, and you may be shown a Map that clearly delineates the locations for Northern Ontario.

When you look at the separation of Northern and Southern Ontario on the Official Map of Ontario the line runs east from the Quebec border and includes the northwest section of Algonquin Park, the towns of Sundridge, Britt, the French River, the top part of Georgian Bay including Manitoulin Island, to the American border in Lake Huron, up to Sault Ste. Marie. From Sault Ste Marie, you can go strait north to James and Hudson Bay, and North West along Lake Superior to Kenora and the Manitoba Border. The geographic size presents one of the largest resort destinations in North America.

The governments’ Official Map of Northern Ontario divides the areas into the following categories and provides an enlarged map of each of the following areas:

Kenora, North Bay, Rainy River Area, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Sudbury Area, Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay Area, Timiskaming Area, Timmins

Summer North of Toronto (Northern Ontario)

There are many member locations north of Toronto that could be officially classified as being in Northern Ontario. Other than borders and boundaries, the further one heads north into northern Ontario, the better the chances are to see more wildlife, catch more fish, meet friendly and hospitable northern tourist operators and experience northern Ontario cultural and rural differences from Southern Ontario. All Ontario residents and visitors should make sure they visit Northern Ontario. See Summer North of Toronto (Northern Ontario)

Winter North of Toronto (Northern Ontario)

The 400Eleven web site has many members in Northern Ontario, from resorts, to inns, cottage resorts, bed and breakfasts, as well as tourist attractions. Many of the 400eleven Northern Ontario tourist operator members have a variety of winter getaway opportunites including snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, snowtubing, and ice fishing.

Defining Northern Ontario Part 2: See Northern Ontario part 2 to see how some Toronto residents perceive northern Ontario. Blog Comments are welcome!