Patricia Regional Tourist Council

The CP Holiday Train is traveling through parts of NW Ontario tomorrow. The weather forecast is great & it's always a fantastic view w/ lively entertainment! http://www.cpr.ca/en/community/holiday-train

More at: http://ckdr.net/event/cp-holiday-train-coming

I guess this is why they call it "The Great White North". After steady rain and very mild temperatures 2 days ago, this is where we are at now!

2:30 PM EST Tuesday 17 November 2015 - Alerts for: Dryden - Ignace - Environment Canada

Weather is kind of goofy. Way above normal temps. for middle of November, w/ a steady rain. Forecast is for colder w/ snow in a couple of days, so I guess Mother Nature will be reminding us where we live soon! http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on1#446cwto

2:30 PM EST Tuesday 17 November 2015 - Alerts for: Dryden - Ignace - Environment Canada When severe weather threatens, Environment Canada issues alerts that notify those in affected areas in Ontario - north so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their property from harm. The type of alert issued depends on the severity and timing of the event. Special statements: issued…

Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada & Veterans Day for our neighbours to the South. Please take the time to honour those who have fought for the Freedom we enjoy.

Deer Hunting Starts in a good portion of our area today. Be safe out there and good luck finding that big Buck!

Ontario Proposing to Expand Black Bear Hunting Pilot

Encouraging news from Ontario MNR this morning. Spring Bear Hunt to be reinstated. Open link for details!
http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2015/10/ontario-proposing-to-expand-black-bear-hunting-pilot.html

Ontario Proposing to Expand Black Bear Hunting Pilot Ontario is proposing an expanded spring bear hunting pilot program to gather further information to assess concerns voiced by northern communities about human-bear conflicts, and to support econ...

Today is our Federal Election in Canada. Every Canadian should be exercising their Freedom & Democratic Right to Vote!

Scraping windshields this morning after a good hard frost last night. That will get the remaining leaves that are left (like on this tree), to turn colour & start falling pretty freely. Let the raking begin!

Cooler weather forecast for next few days. The good news - that'll get the Moose moving for those hunters out there!

Trout Forest Music Festival | It's music in the woods at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park in August

Trout Forest Music Festival in Ear Falls starts today & runs all weekend. Lots of great music & activities for "Music in the Woods !". http://www.troutfest.com/

Trout Forest Music Festival | It's music in the woods at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park in August Welcome to the 20th anniversary of the Trout Forest Music Festival. This amazing anniversary festival will feature a reunion of Trout favorites the D Rangers as well as the return of the most entertaining man on the planet, Al Simmons. Other regional acts, The Sturgeons, Sierra Noble, Federal Lig…

The Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival

The 33rd Annual Blueberry Festival continues this weekend in Sioux Lookout. Always lots of fun with great activities ongoing all weekend! http://www.blueberrybert.com/

The Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival HOME

Fishing in the Region has been fantastic! It's not too late to book a trip for a Canadian Fishing experience that you will never forget. All the info. to book a trip can be found right here! http://canadafever.com/

Ontario Family Fishing Events | Fish License-Free in Ontario

It's Family Fishing Week here in Ontario! Canadian residents can fish license free (but must follow conservation rules) until Sunday at midnight. A great time to introduce a friend to fishing ! http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/

Ontario Family Fishing Events | Fish License-Free in Ontario Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. The Ontario Government designates two periods throughout the year as license-free, February 14-16, 2015 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11…

Happy 4th of July to our neighbours and great friends to the south. Celebrate, enjoy, and be safe!

Happy Canada Day! Be safe out there.

www.town.ignace.on.ca

The Town of Ignace is having a Home Coming (June 26 - July 03). Numerous great events are scheduled including a week long fish derby, hockey & golf tourny’s, street party and lots more. Check out the details & schedule here :http://www.town.ignace.on.ca/sites/ignace.civicwebcms.com/files/media/Reunion%20Brochure%2015%20web.pdf

www.town.ignace.on.ca

Norseman Festival | Annual Norseman Festival, Red Lake, Ontario

Rock The Runway (July 10-11) and the Norseman Festival Weekend (July 16-19) happening in Red Lake. Lots of aircraft displays & flights, plus other fun events make for two great weekends http://www.norsemanfestival.on.ca/

Norseman Festival | Annual Norseman Festival, Red Lake, Ontario A Festival Market will take place on Festival Weekend (July 18and 19) at Centennial Park from 12pm to 8pm, both days. The Festival Market will be open to vendors wishing to sell food products and goods that are locally/regionally/Canadian grown or made. download application form

tbaytel Walleye Masters, Dryden Ont. | June 20 & 21, 2015 Dryden Ontario Canada

The 26th Annual TBaytel Walleye Masters on the Wabigoon/Dinorwic Chain of Lakes is only a couple of days away. Always a great time with some fantastic Walleye being caught & released. Full details on their website http://www.drydenwalleyemasters.com/

tbaytel Walleye Masters, Dryden Ont. | June 20 & 21, 2015 Dryden Ontario Canada Invasive species aren’t just a nuisance – they can destroy our vital fish habitat, even threaten our fish populations. Help keep our lakes thriving by making sure your boat doesn’t become a taxi for invasive plant and animal species.

MNR Looking For Public Input On Fishing Regulations | CKDR.net

Open houses are being held Today at the Riverview Lodge in Dryden and Wednesday at the Municipal Hall in Vermilion Bay regarding fishing regulations on Eagle Lake and Wabigoon Lake. The MNR has 16-options on the table for possible changes. Full details in this link http://www.ckdr.net/news/315295170/mnr-looking-public-input-fishing-regulations

MNR Looking For Public Input On Fishing Regulations | CKDR.net Posted on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Local anglers have a chance to weigh in the next couple of days on fishing regulations on Eagle Lake and Wabigoon Lake. The Ministry of Natural Resources has 16-options on the table for possible changes. Open houses are being held Tuesday at the Riverview Lodge in Dry…

The warm weather has sure brought out the dandelions. Always amazes me how dandelions know how to duck when they hear a lawnmower coming though.

Tomorrow's the big day - Walleye Opener here in NW Ontario - where you'll find some of the best fresh water lakes in the world! Have fun out there, but please be safe!

There is this funny orange glowing object trying to break through the clouds. It is a nice sight after the recent gloomy & wet weather. Hopefully it stays that way for awhile!

Only Four - Count them 4 - more days till Walleye Opener! Forecast is for much warmer temperatures too, which is good as it has been pretty miserable the last few days.

The forecast is for a slow melt over the next 2 weeks, but still predicting a normal spring. As if a relentless winter wasn't enough last year, to top it off on April 01, 2014 we received a storm w/ about 20" of blowing snow - as shown in these 2 contrasting photos. Thankfully, it's a lot different this year.

Picture taken on Whyte Ave. On the left is April 1, 2014 and on the right is April 1, 2015.

Spring is in the air, and only 2 months till our Walleye Opener in Northwestern Ontario. For an adventure & a trip of a lifetime go to http://canadafever.com/ for all your trip planning needs!

Even w/ the sloppy mess out there right now, sure do love to hear & see the melting going on!

All the Best to everyone for a Happy, Safe & Healthy New Year!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. For those traveling over the Holidays please do so safely!

Holiday Train

The CPR Holiday Train arrives in the Patricia Region today! Ignace at 9:30 am, Dryden at noon and Vermilion Bay at 1:30 pm. Since its launch in 1999, the program has raised $9.5-million and collected 3.3-million pounds of food for North American Food Banks! http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/canada

Holiday Train Think of them as brightly-decorated railcars full of Christmas cheer. A fund-raiser for food banks in Canada and the U.S., our Holiday Trains -- one travels through Canada, the other in the U.S. -- have covered over 100,000 miles and raised close to $9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds of food since…

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends & neighbours to the South. Enjoy your time w/ family & friends and if traveling, please do so safely.