Northern hospitality, culture, shopping – and of course the great out doors – its all just a a 3 1/2 hour drive north of Toronto. Situated between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, the City of North Bay offers plenty of activities, amenities, and services in the best of rural and urban settings. This popular, year-round destination is a vibrant, friendly, and hospitable city. North Bay is “Just North Enough to Be Perfect.”One of the largest lakes in Ontario, Lake Nipissing has major appeal as both a recreational destination and a world-class sport fishery in all four seasons. The home of the Manitou Islands and the source of the French River, you’ll fall in love with its gentle sand bars and rugged islands. There is also the smaller, but charming Trout Lake. Tucked into the Canadian Shield and boreal forest, this historic lake is one of North Bay’s best kept secrets. It’s impossible to have a true North Bay getaway without experiencing some of the awesome outdoors opportunities available. Hikers and bikers, inline skaters and runners— all are welcome on the City’s extensive trail systems. No matter the season, the Duchesnay Falls Trails provides excellent photo opportunities and a well maintained dirt trail surface suitable for visitors of all skill levels. Connecting the downtown core, take advantage of thepaved, multi-use Kate Pace Way, named after North Bay native and Olympic skier Kate Pace. North Bay is a must-stop destination on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club’s 412 km Ride Around Nipissing (RAN) Snowtour. Riders will love tundra-like views of Lake Nipissing, fresh powder, and major-city amenities at the end of a perfect day’s ride in northern Ontario. If skis or snowshoes are your ‘vehicles’ of choice, you’ll be pleased by the variety of well-marked winter trails, clubs and rental options to choose from without leaving city limits.