Cochrane, Ontario: An Accessible Taste of the NorthThe splendour of the boreal forest whizzed by on our road trip across Northeastern Ontario this summer. Driving into Cochrane, Ontario, we were only a few hours south of James Bay. Cochrane offered us a rare chance to see up close a species synonymous with Canada’s North: the polar bear. We visited the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, a unique non-profit sanctuary dedicated to providing a home for bears requiring lifelong human care. From viewing polar bears to stepping into Tim Horton’s legacy, we explored the stories that shaped this boreal mining town.