A Grand Adventure Awaits!

We embark tomorrow for a 13-day journey down a 100km section of the Missinaibi River! Joining us for this amazing adventure are Dave and Deb of The Planet D, with support from Ontario Tourism! Using satellite technology you can follow … Continue reading

Fueling the Adventure: Ristorante Verdicchio

Fine Italian cuisine may not be the first thing you associate with Lure of the North.  But when we visited Ristorante Verdicchio here in Sudbury last month, we quickly realized we shared a lot in common with owner Mark Gregorini.  … Continue reading

We’re off to Make Peace with Winter!!

We are off to Camp Kawartha to participate in the reconciliation with winter along with outdoor professionals from all across Ontario. We are the keynote speakers for the Saturday night presentation and are facilitating a leather snowshoe binding workshop. Come … Continue reading

New Video: Using and Tieing Lampwick Bindings

Check out this short video on using and tieing lampwick bindings. Shot on a cold morning in early January. This is our favourite style of snowshoe bindings.

Ontario’s Epic Adventures w/ Planet D

We’re very excited to announce that Dave and Deb, from The Planet D will be joining us on our upcoming Missinaibi Headwaters Expedition starting next week! Dave and Deb are here in Ontario all winter, exploring some of the epic … Continue reading

Back From a Wet and Wonderful January Outing!

We’ve just gotten back from a wet, but still entirely wonderful journey. Thanks to the three amazing participants who, despite the (mostly) unseasonably warm weather, made this such a memorable trip for us! View the photos here: Set 1 & … Continue reading

Staff Training in Algonquin Provincial Park

We have divided and conquered this weekend. Dave is down in South River helping Voyageur Quest prepare for their winter season. He is setting up their prospector tent and showing the staff our new systems that are sure to improve … Continue reading

Temagami Planning Maps Available!

You now can plan your next Temagami adventure with this second edition map. Click on the photo for more information!

Off to Scout a New Route!

Hey everyone! We are now full swing into our expedition season!! This means that while all fall we were preparing for the winter season making moccasins, weaving snowshoes, and making anoraks, we are now getting out there and USING all … Continue reading

Merry Christmas: Anorak Instructions!

Merry Christmas!  Our anorak instructions are now available online at our “Instructional Booklets” page.  If you’ve been thinking of making yourself an anorak, now is your chance to get a glimpse into the process.  Purchase an Anorak Kit from us, … Continue reading