Relevant Links
We know you’re thinking about your ecological footprint.
So we’ve chosen the links below to reflect ideas and
actions in recreation, education, and sustainable living.
Most links are local, like where to shop. But others take
you into the global realm. All in all, the messages
are hopeful and positive. We can also recommend museums,
festivals and events and in the area.
Conservation Groups
Friends of Temagami
FOT is a Temagami based, volunteer driven
organization that advocates for the protection of wild spaces
and carries out on-the-ground canoe route restoration.
Timiskaming Birds
Your online reference to all things avian in the Timiskaming
Area.
Ancient
Forest Exploration & Research
Learn about Ontario's
ancient and old growth forests, where they are, why they
matter, and what you can do. Ancient Forest Exploration and
Research is a non-profit science and education organization.
The Ontario Ecotourism Society
This advocacy association
promotes ecotourism and the protection of Ontario's nature
and wild spaces heritage.
Alternatives Magazine
Produced by the University of Waterloo,
this periodical is about Canadian environmental ideas and
action. It’s
positively uplifting.
Earthroots
A Toronto based environmental organization that
advocates for sustainable forestry practices and wildlife
protection in northern Ontario.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Advocates on issues
regarding the integrity of provincial and national parks
and crown land wilderness.
Arts, Heritage & Culture
Cobalt Classic Theatre
Once a vaudeville house in the booming
silver mining days of Cobalt, this is our local proscenium
stage. The
restored Classic Theatre brings the community a diverse range
of comedy, music, dance and drama.
Landscape as Muse
This is a film series exploring the connection
between art and environment. Artists are filmed creating,
often in a wilderness location. They comment on their working
process, sources of inspiration, and influences drawn from
the surrounding environment. The episode onRobert
Weinsfeatures Temagami.
Ecotourism & Recreation Opportunities
Nastawgan Trails
From the rugged cliff tops of the Lake Temiskaming
shoreline, to the old growth pine forests of Temagami, self-guided
hikers can walk, snowshoe and camp through this spectacular
network of backcountry hiking trails.
Parks Ontario
There are over 100 provincial parks in Ontario
ranging from small campgrounds to remote wilderness areas.
Ontario Parks is a branch within the Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources.
Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club
A counterpoint to Smoothwater’s
ski trails, this club offers 20 km of groomed and track-set
skate and classic skiing trails.
Ontario
Recreational Canoe & Kayak
Association
ORCKA
is the governing body for recreational paddling in Ontario.
Find a list of provincial paddling resources
and skills courses here.
Partners
in Eco & Adventure Tourism
PEAT is an association
of tourism operators in northeastern Ontario who share the
goal of providing high quality eco/adventure tourism experiences,
every season.
Paddling Ontario Alliance
POA is an association of professional
canoe and kayak trip outfitting businesses in northern Ontario.
Ontario Tourism
This is the site to go to for information
on a wide variety of tourism activities and packages in Ontario.
There is something for families, romantic couples, high adventure
travelers and more.
Organic & Local Foods
Foire Gourmande
This annual festival in August celebrates
the regional food of the Lac Temiskaming basin in northeastern
Ontario and northwestern Quebec.
Flavours of Canada
The official website of author, gastronomer
and culinary activist Anita Stewart. Stewart says’Gastronomy,
particularly here in Canada, is the discovery of the essence
of a culinary nation; its web of eco-systems and a myriad
of extraordinary edible landscapes.’
Farmers Feed Cities
This is an advocacy group of farmers
across Ontario promoting agricultural awareness and food
security issues.
The Biodynamic Society
Biodynamic agriculture is a unique
form of organic agriculture. It seeks to actively work with
the health-giving forces of nature, recognizing the spirit
as well as the physical. Biodynamic practitioners work to
balance the life forces and heal the earth, while producing
food that is truly nourishing.
Slow Food
Slow Food promotes regional food, heritage breeds
and cooking enjoyment as iconographic cultural features.
That resonates with Smoothwater.
Shopping
Belle Valle Wools
Some of the most beautiful woolen blankets,
sweater kits and skeins of wool are available at this third
generation store. From sheep to shear is their motto.
Canvas And Clay
A good selection of local artists’ paintings, prints,
sculptures, ceramics and stained glass. Also art supplies
and framing services.
Teal Paddles
Hand crafted paddles made in New Liskeard. Tours
are available and you can buy direct for your canoe trip
in Temagami.
The Silver Moccasin
An arts and crafts store in Haileybury celebrating Canada's
aboriginal culture and history.
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