# The Backroads Bill Podcast Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086.md RSS feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/5953946/episodes/feed Official site: https://www.northbayecho.ca/podcast/backroads-bill/ Author: North Bay Echo Episodes: 150 ## Resource It’s time to hit the backroads of Northern Ontario and beyond with Backroads Bill! Tune in every Wednesday to explore the history and beauty of Northern Ontario. Alongside host and producer Ben, Bill (who is the founder and the GM of the Canadian Ecology Centre) goes more in depth to the stories he has been sharing for years on CBC Radio and Village Media. Whether it’s a “day-trip” “overnight-trip” or “Sunday drive” you will discover your next great adventure! Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT For the video version of this episode or to explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca. For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho Production Credits: Host: Backroads Bill Producer: Ben Sargent Produced by Clark Communications ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086.md ## Episodes - [Dream Acres Alpacas: A Hidden Gem in Northern Ontario](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/dream-acres-alpacas-a-hidden-gem-in-northern-ontario) — 2026-07-23T13:25:08+00:00 - [Experiential Learning Through the Eyes of Students](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/experiential-learning-through-the-eyes-of-students) — 2026-07-15T16:16:27+00:00 - [Inside One of Ontario's Most Unique Learning Experiences](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/inside-one-of-ontario-s-most-unique-learning-experiences) — 2026-07-08T13:00:02+00:00 - [How to Find Gold in Northern Ontario](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/how-to-find-gold-in-northern-ontario) — 2026-07-01T13:00:02+00:00 - [The Stories Behind North Bay's Centennial Heritage Map](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/the-stories-behind-north-bay-s-centennial-heritage-map) — 2026-06-24T14:13:18+00:00 - [How Two YouTubers Document Northern Ontario's Wilderness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/how-two-youtubers-document-northern-ontario-s-wilderness) — 2026-06-17T13:51:02+00:00 - [Mining Industry Helps Canadian Ecology Centre](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/mining-industry-helps-canadian-ecology-centre) — 2026-06-10T19:53:08+00:00 - [Charlie Angus on Democracy, Northern Ontario & Canada's Future](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/charlie-angus-on-democracy-northern-ontario-canada-s-future) — 2026-06-03T16:44:27+00:00 - [Inside the Mind of a Young Piano Prodigy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/inside-the-mind-of-a-young-piano-prodigy) — 2026-05-27T13:49:37+00:00 - [Living with Lyme Disease: One Northern Ontario Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/living-with-lyme-disease-one-northern-ontario-story) — 2026-05-20T15:02:16+00:00 - [Inside the Environmental Battles Shaping Northern Ontario](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/inside-the-environmental-battles-shaping-northern-ontario) — 2026-05-13T13:21:30+00:00 - [The Story Behind The Original Bug Shirt Company](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/the-story-behind-the-original-bug-shirt-company) — 2026-05-06T14:06:31+00:00 - [How Experts Measure Water Levels Across Canada](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/how-experts-measure-water-levels-across-canada) — 2026-04-29T13:29:33+00:00 - [From Trails to YouTube: Curtis Lafleche’s Outdoor Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/from-trails-to-youtube-curtis-lafleche-s-outdoor-journey) — 2026-04-22T18:23:18+00:00 - [A Lifetime of Weather: David Phillips Reflects on Over 50 Years of Predicting Canadian Climate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/a-lifetime-of-weather-david-phillips-reflects-on-over-50-years-of-predicting-canadian-climate) — 2026-04-15T13:00:04+00:00 - [Blending Tradition and Sound: Adrian Sutherland’s Unique Voice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/blending-tradition-and-sound-adrian-sutherland-s-unique-voice) — 2026-04-08T15:45:15+00:00 - [Gogama: Small Town, Big Heart in Northern Ontario](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/gogama-small-town-big-heart-in-northern-ontario) — 2026-04-01T13:00:02+00:00 - [Ignace: From Fading Town to Future Hub](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/ignace-from-fading-town-to-future-hub) — 2026-03-27T19:35:52+00:00 - [The Wawa Runestone: Northern Ontario’s Newest Archaeological Mystery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/the-wawa-runestone-northern-ontario-s-newest-archaeological-mystery) — 2026-03-18T16:13:55+00:00 - [From the Australian Outback to Ontario’s Ice Roads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/from-the-australian-outback-to-ontario-s-ice-roads) — 2026-03-11T13:00:03+00:00 - [Creating Snowshoe Art on the Back Roads with Kim Asmussen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/creating-snowshoe-art-on-the-back-roads-with-kim-asmussen) — 2026-03-04T15:44:28+00:00 - [Where Will Students Learn Best? Outdoor Experiential Learning in Canada](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/where-will-students-learn-best-outdoor-experiential-learning-in-canada) — 2026-02-26T17:35:07+00:00 - [From the Back Roads to the Classroom: Why Trustees Matter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/from-the-back-roads-to-the-classroom-why-trustees-matter) — 2026-02-18T18:13:23+00:00 - [Diana Beresford-Kroeger: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/diana-beresford-kroeger-where-ancient-wisdom-meets-modern-science) — 2026-02-11T17:21:05+00:00 - [Making Science Make Sense: A Conversation with Dr David Pearson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/making-science-make-sense-a-conversation-with-dr-david-pearson) — 2026-02-04T14:00:08+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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