Find cottage rentals in North Bay. North Bay is a popular year-round destination for travellers, located 3 ½ hours from Toronto. Throughout the summer visitors can enjoy the beaches of Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake which boast more than 40 public access beaches. The fishing and boating in this area is fantastic, with lots of space for motorboats to buzz safely throughout the water. During the winter months North Bay also offers a 350-foot Ski Hill to enjoy, as well as a variety of snowmobiling trails and cross-country skiing. North Bay also hosts festivals throughout the year which include entertainment, food, shopping and artwork.