Back Roads Bill

Bill Steer, the CEC’s General Manager, is also known locally as “Back Roads Bill”. Bill is a resident of North Bay and is passionate about the North and the beauty that can be found there. He encourages people to come, see and stay a while as they discover what is close at hand in Ontario. Whether it is an obscure waterfall, a special “Blue Lagoon”, or a lookout that gives you a vista that goes for miles across a pristine lake, Bill has been there and welcomes you to join in the discovery of his favourite destination gems.

Although some of his adventures may be a little extreme, Bill has carefully investigated and mapped several easy adventures that someone with special mobility needs can enjoy as well. Bill believes there is pleasure and enjoyment to be found in nature for all and encourages everyone to get outside. 

Looking ahead of the virus

We must go on...so, now what?

As an outdoor educator I am looking at the future and beyond, not sure of the timeline but looking at and for reasonable and fair solutions.  Going outside just now means practicing physical (social) distancing with elements of a future “lock down,” (Emergencies Act).  Some parks are closed.  So the present is one thing the future is “what lies ahead?”  We don’t want physical (social) distancing to be painful or expensive.  So a potpourri of thoughts… read more

The Future...CBC Podcast...

 Back Roads Bill segment…

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Nature is the best medicine, get outside... responsibly

Stir crazy yet? It’s safe to say all of us here feel like a tornado is upon us.   With the reality of the pandemic, almost everything is cancelled and some of us have self-imposed “staycations.”
Spring is just about here and we are all getting the itch, to go outside to start spring cleaning and play.   While science offers little advice other than washing your hands and now social distancing to combat this new virus, there is some interesting notions, naturally, that shows our primate instincts to get outside, it may be the best thing for us…. read more

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