2015-2016
I had the incredible opportunity of living in Northern Ontario when my husband was -based in Timmins, Ontario when he worked for Thunder Airlines as a King Air 100 pilot. I made a commitment to myself that during my time in Northeastern Ontario, I would do as much as I could do and see as much as I could see. Since I knew living in the north wouldn’t be forever, I wanted to make the best of my experience and have as many adventures as possible. I immediately immersed myself in the community and found myself a job teaching at the local college half the time, while teaching vinyasa yoga at a local holistic spa, practicing yoga, traveling, and writing for Northeastern Ontario Tourism during the other half of the time. It wasn’t long before I was checking things off my northern bucket list. From snow tubing, winter fireworks, making s’mores over an open winter bush campfire, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, hosting yoga workshops, to dogsledding, I pretty much did it all. During my time in the northern regions of Ontario, I visited as many northern communities that I could reach–even as far north as Peawanuck on Hudson’s Bay, which is the second most northern community in Ontario only accessible by plane or winter ice roads (as shown on Ice Road Truckers). Although the arctic temperatures last 8-9 months of the year, I was able to create the life I wanted to live and live my life to the fullest–even if it meant I lived it in alpaca fleece and thermal wool winter wear. It’s an adventure I will never forget.
Here are the experiences I completed during my 8 months of living in Northern Ontario and my multiple trips and visits to the north.
30 Flights in Five Months and Flying
A Breath of Fresh Air at Dream Acres Alpacas
Staying Warm at Bodhi Tree Hot Yoga Studio
Gold Mine: Two Gyms, One Location
10 Tips for Staying Active When Traveling
A World of Sports at Timmins Museum National Exhibition Center
Stay and Dine at Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa
Wildlife Tour at Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa
Touring Northern Ontario with Tourism Timmins
Getting Close to Nature in the Great Outdoors
Sampling the Best of JustNatural Holistic Spa
Staying Active with Yoga and Zumba While Traveling
Staycation at Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa
Northern Spirit Voyageur Canoe Adventure
My First Facial Taught me to be Thankful
Cedar Meadows Chalet Staycation
Summer Wildlife Tour Brought to Life
Yoga and Traveling are Journeys to Self
Flying Northern Ontario with Thunder Airlines
65 Flights in 14 Months Flew By
Expanded Roots and Renovated: JustNatural Holistic Spa
10 Days of Yoga to Calm the Mind, Relax the Body, and Warm the Heart
Packing my Car, Hitting the Open Road, and Saying Yes to Life: Landing in Northern Ontario
5 Must Have for a Winter Yoga Practice
10 Must-See Stops on Your Next Northern Road Trip
Sunglasses are the Perfect Winter Accessory for Northern Explorations
Alpacas, Moose, and Bears oh My!
Happy Valentine’s Day from the North
Lessons in How to Truly Enjoy Winter
Sneak Peek at my Winter Adventures in Northeastern Ontario
Feeling like a Princess at JustNatural Holistic Spa
My First Seacret Mineral Mud Facial
26 Yoga Poses You Can Do in the Snow or Literally Anywhere
March Break Activities in Timmins for the Whole Family!
Spring Bucket List Items to do in Northeastern Ontario
Get Wild this Spring with Wild Exodus
Check out my other bucket lists: countries I’ve visited, completed bucket list, & around-the-world bucket list
Jessica,
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Awesome! That is so great, living the dream 🙂
Thank you! Surprisingly, I was able to accomplish a lot during my time in the North. Have you tried any of them before?
No I don’t think I have! Perhaps some day 🙂
There is always tomorrow and then more tomorrows to follow
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
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So true! 🙂
Hi Jess-wonderful list of accomplishments! Love reading about them all. xx
Thank you; I was lucky to have been able to accomplish so much in the North while I was living there. It’s hard to believe that it is already in the past. Living in Toronto is going quickly and I’m sure I’ll be moving to my next destination before I even know it.
Jessica
Jess-keep us posted!!! xx
Will do!
xx
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