“Do North” winners announced

Although there were many amazing stories of the north, the top ten most shared “Do North” entries were entered in the random draw. Winners announced at the bottom of the story

Do North

Over a month ago, we invited invited everyone to take a shot at being a Northern Ontario travel journalist and to share stories about the Algoma District that will encourage others to “Do North.”

Why? Because we know that nobody knows the North like a northerner.

People shared their northern stories. And lots of them. There were amazing stories about all the things people love about Algoma — their favourite place or thing to do in Sault Ste. Marie or anywhere in the Algoma District. People even sent in photos and videos about the place we call paradise.

Although there were many amazing stories of the north, the top ten most shared “Do North” entries were entered in the random draw.

The ten most shared entries were the following (Note: Do North draw winners announced at the bottom of this story):

1) 424 Shares

Do North: Bathtub Island - the mysterious, magical slice of heaven - It was hot. That kind of hot where your shirt is sticking to your ribs and sweat runs down the back of your neck - Lisa Ross

2) 416 Shares

Do North: King Mountain is breathtaking - Christina Aquino-Soriano tells us about a day trip she took with friends to hike King Mountain in February

3) 390 Shares

Do North: Walking the trail with an old friend - Cara the Irish Wolfhound struggles to get to her feet, this year I am having to help her up each time - Mike Henderson

4) 359 Shares

Do North: The big lake we call Gitchigumi - After growing up in the South I wanted to return to my family roots and embrace the natural beauty of the area - Holly Harten

5) 352 Shares

Do North: Fishing the Thessalon River - It’s worth the drive to spend the day on your boat or kayak exploring the beautiful scenic views the Thessalon River has to offer - Vanessa Grisdale

6) 347 Shares

Do North: Ode to the North - As a teen I believed nothing was worthwhile for me, living in boredom in the northern cliche it seemed to be - Richard MacAloney Jr.

7) 339 Shares

Do North: I am called to Gitche Gumee - I am called to Gitche Gumee. I am a child of Lake Superior - Meaghan Kent

8) 300 Shares

Do North: To Whitehorse on a Greyhound bus - It was when we rounded a large bend in the highway I head the whole bus gasp and start talking about what they were seeing - Amy Finch

9) 270 Shares

Do North: Group of Seven country - When I first moved North to the "Soo" five years ago, it never really occurred to me that I was moving into the famous Group of Seven country.

10) 255 Shares

Do North: Gros Cap Bluffs - A sight you must see - Not only is it a gorgeous place to visit, but it is also an unparalleled setting of natural, historical and cultural significance on the Lake Superior coast

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

First prize: Canon EOS Rebel T6 ($800 value): Richard MacAloney Jr. for his entry entitled: Ode to the North
Second prize: Four Tickets on the Agawa Canyon Tour Train ($350): Mike Henderson for his entry entitled: Walking the trail with an old friend
Third prize: Gift Certificate to Algoma’s Water Tower Inn ($200): Amy Finch for her entry entitled: To Whitehorse on a Greyhound bus

Congratulations to the winners. You will be contacted shortly in order to make arrangement for the delivery of prizes early next week.

A big thank you to everyone who entered the “Do North” Challenge and shared their amazing stories.