Summer in the North

What are you up to this summer?

Help us spread the word about the many activities Northern Ontario has to offer all year round. Show us how you spend your summer in Ontario's north for a chance to win! This contest will run on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn starting August 1st, 2020.

How to enter

Using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn share your summer photos taken around Northern Ontario. Follow Northern Policy Institute, tag us in the photo, and use the hashtag #KnowtheNorth or #ConnaissezleNord to enter the contest. Two participants will be selected (one at the end of July and one at the end of August) to win a Northern Policy prize package including a $100 Visa gift card.

Winner will be selected by random generation and announced on September 1st, 2020.

Rules

• The contest will run on Facebook and Instagram starting on August 1st, 2020 to August 31st.
• Tag Northern Policy Institute in your post
• Use the hashtag #KnowTheNorth or #ConnaissezleNord
• Make sure that your photo is SHARABLE to the public so that we can find it! 
• Must be following NPI on the social platform you entered the contest with
• All participants who submit a photo will be entered into a draw to win the prize (the more entries you submit, the more chances you have to win!)
• NPI staff and volunteers are not eligible to win prizes
• NPI will occasionally share participant’s contest photos to our own accounts to promote the contest
• Winners will be selected by random generation and announced on September 1st, 2020.

 Partner contests you should also participate to!

• https://www.ontariobybike.ca/photocontest
  • Exploring Ontario by bike 
  • Deadline: November 20, 2020
• https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/summer-tbaycation-contest.aspx#
  • Help us showcase our amazing businesses and unforgettable experiences by showing us your #tbaycation and we’ll enter you into weekly draws to win BIG PRIZES all summer long.
• https://www.shuniah.org/economic-development/2021calendar/
  • We want photos to showcase Shuniah’s beautiful landscapes, buildings, landmarks, events, and anything else related to Shuniah! Your photos could appear in our Municipal publications, website and printed materials to promote Shuniah. The more photos you submit the better your chances! No experience required!
• https://www.mynorthbaynow.com/55022/thank-you-north-bay-and-area-quarantine-photo-contest/
  • We could promote the last two themes which run from June 29^th – July 5^th and July 6^th – July 12^th
  • Canadore Students’ Council and Canadore Alumni would like to say THANK YOU NORTH BAY and AREA residents for doing your part during this difficult, unprecedented time. To support some of our local businesses, we want to have some fun with our Quarantine Photo Contest!
• https://www.indigenousexperienceontario.ca/
  • Experience Indigenous cultures in Ontario. Journey through artistic expression, culinary customs and unique events.

• #DreamON campaign https://destinationnorthernontario.ca/resources/press-release-dream-on-20200526/

  • Aims to connect with seasonal visitors using inspiring images, stories, and updates from the places they cherish, while inviting them to share their own memories.

   

• #Whenwetravelagain https://discoversudbury.ca/whenwetravelagain/  &  https://www.facebook.com/SudburyTourism/photos/pcb.2921913021254995/2921906044589026/?type=3&theater

  • Like other cities, Sudbury has postponed events and meetings, temporarily closed attractions and restaurants are offering take-out only - all to keep our residents and visitors safe and healthy.

• #BuyAlgoma https://buyalgoma.ca/

  • “Tag us! This is where we share our favorite local spots, products, dishes, recipes and more!”’

• Share your Ontario https://www.ontariotravel.net/en/social

  • “One Discovery Leads to Another in Ontario. Get inspired by photos and stories shared by travellers like you. Join the conversation by tagging your posts #DiscoverON.”
• #SuperiorPlunge - https://www.facebook.com/SaultTourism/photos/a.154736644909/10158457454989910/?type=3&theater

• Ontario Parks https://www.ontarioparks.com/hphp/challenge

  • The #30x30Challenge is meant to encourage people to reconnect with nature by spending 30 minutes a day outside for 30 days. By doing this you will be creating a nature habit that supports a healthy lifestyle. Tag us @OntarioParks and use #HPHP and #30x30challenge to share how you are creating a healthy nature habit! (runs the month of august)
• #CanadaUnited https://www.gocanadaunited.ca/