EXPLORE THE GREAT NORTH

Discover Northern Ontario's epic touring routes.

Touring Routes

Discover history, culture, vast wilderness and breathtaking scenic vistas along these unforgettable Northern Ontario touring routes.

The Grand Northern route

1400 km

Tour along the spectacular shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Visit Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, both cities offer a variety of outdoor, historical and cultural experiences.

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The Northeast Route

1600 km

Discover the great Canadian Boreal Forest of Northeastern Ontario.

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The Lake Superior Route

1900 km

This unforgettable route follows the scenic shores of Lake Superior, and is one of Canada's most scenic drives.

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The georgian bay coastal route

1285 km loop

Explore the rugged landscapes, heritage, and culture of the charming communities and wilderness parks around the coast of Georgian Bay.

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The Lake temiskaming tour

400 km loop

The Lake Temiskaming Tour is a cross-border tourism initiative between Quebec and Ontario. Tour around Lake Temiskaming and discover the region's Francophone, Anglophone and Algonquin cultures.

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AN RV TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

RV Touring

Discover roads less traveled along Northern Ontario's epic RV touring routes.

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Download a copy of the Ontario RV Touring Guide.

When to travel north?

Experience Northern Ontario's four seasons.

Spring

Summer

Autumn Colours in Algoma

Winter

Northern Ontario's four seasons

Northern Ontario’s climate is considered continental. We celebrate four distinctive seasons. With the size of our geography our weather does vary across the region. The wonder and changing of our seasons are embraced by travelers and locals alike.

Spring / Summer

Spring brings longer, warmer days. During the month of May, the landscape is transformed by colourful flowering trees as they begin to produce new leaves.

Summer brings warm weather. Daytime temperatures are typically above 20°C and frequently above 30°C. Temperatures tend to be cooler around the Lake Superior Coast.

Average Temperatures
Spring: 53 F / 12C to 65 F / 20C
Summer: 65 F / 20C to 85 F / 30C

Fall / Winter

As fall approaches, the temperature begins to drop. In mid September the leaves begin to change, and our beautiful forests become brilliant with colourful red, orange and yellow hues. The leaves will remain colourful until they fall in mid to late October.

During the winter months (November – early April) the temperature drops and the days are shorter. Traditional winters in the north are complete with snowfalls that offer a plethora of outdoor activities.