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Take the Scenic Route: A Fall Road Trip Through the Magnetawan Watershed
There is something special about fall in Cottage Country, and especially within the Magnetawan River watershed. The air turns cool and crisp, the quiet roads run beneath canopies of red and gold, and calm lakes reflect forests transformed by the season. Fall is the perfect time to slow down and explore this beautiful part of Ontario by foot and by car. Tucked between North Bay and Sudbury to the north and Muskoka to the south. The starting location for this beautiful tour in

Shelby Mahon
5 days ago6 min read


Why Fallen Trees, Dead Wood, and “Messy” Forests Matter
As autumn arrives across the Magnetawan Watershed, many of us begin tidying our properties.

Shelby Mahon
Sep 253 min read


Returning to my Favourite Place in the Magnetawan Watershed
Camping. That’s all I need to hear, all I need to know, and I am 100 percent in, especially when it is in one of my favourite locations in all of Canada. This area has always been near and dear to my heart. I have camped in this exact spot with family and friends since childhood, and every visit brings back cherished memories while also creating new ones. This area has shaped my appreciation for Northern Ontario and strengthened my connection to the natural world. For this tr

Shelby Mahon
Sep 203 min read


Protecting the Places We Love: The Story of the Magnetawan Watershed Land Trust
A flowing creek tumbles over the rugged rock outcroppings of the Canadian Shield. A quiet island surrounded by the waters of a nearby lake. A floating bog, an old-growth forest, and a wetland alive with birds, turtles, and countless other species. These are more than beautiful places, they are part of the natural character of the Magnetawan River watershed. The Magnetawan River watershed is located in Ontario’s Parry Sound District. Beginning at Magnetawan Lake in the western

Shelby Mahon
Sep 83 min read
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