We don’t just get through winter in northern Ontario—we embrace it wholeheartedly. We welcome the subzero temperatures, the thick blankets of snow, and the access to pristine frozen lakes. Winter allows us to appreciate the peaceful palettes of the coldest season by snowshoeing among white-capped evergreens, scaling small mountains on skis, dropping a line to catch fish, and rewarding ourselves with a good hot steam in a sauna when the day is done. It’s a wonderland of experiences from the simple to the sublime, and we hope this cover story inspires you to get out there and make the most of it!