Back Roads Bill

Northern Ontario is home to some of Canada’s most breathtaking and culturally rich landscapes—if you know where to look. In Part Two of his series, Back Roads Bill reveals seven heritage wonders tucked away on the region's lesser-known routes

'Get to know your backyard' isn't just advice — it's a call to action. In part one of our two-part series on exploring Northern Ontario, we dive into trivia, travel tips and top destinations that define this incredible region.

In northern Ontario, a rusting gate marks the entrance to what was once poised to become Canada’s largest landfill. The story of the Adams Mine is one of environmental activism, political maneuvering, and a community that refused to back down

In rural northern Ontario, a murky situation involving alleged raw sewage dumping has ignited social conflict, fueled by social media posts and growing frustration among residents demanding accountability

In the heart of Northern Ontario lies a town with a story etched into rock. Once a booming silver capital, today Cobalt is drawing attention for its rich heritage—and a new idea to explore it by bike

'If a tree falls in the forest…' For those who knew the Thessalon Pine, there was no question—it made an impact that still resonates decades later.

In this epilogue, Bill shares others' remarkable experiences on the Wapusk Trail

This week, we travel with Bill on the longest seasonal winter road, learning about the life and times of people he finds there

Part one this week of an epic Canadian road trip like no other to the Great White North with a look at the rise of Canadianism

This week Bill takes us on a back roads’ winter tour of a northern Ontario log cabin like no other