Northern Vibe began out of the desire to build a multi-genre music festival after the end of the Hempfest era. Taking place on the same beautiful valley property as the former festival, Northern Vibe aimed to move beyond the realm of a Cannabis protest gathering.
Now in its 8th year Northern Vibe has two amazing stages of music. The Forest Stage features sound and lighting production provided by CRANK sound https://cranksound.com/
For the Forest Stage we bring in up and coming, as well as well known Canadian touring bands, as well as loved local Algoma bands.
Our River Stage is produced by the Roost Radio Collective out of Toronto Ontario. This collective features expansive audio/visual presentation featuring HD projection mapping, sound and additonal lighting provided by Long & McQuade, and a dedicated VJ. DJ's are primarily from the Toronto club and festival scene with many actively participating in International music festivals. Local Algoma DJ's round out the lineup providing for a one of a kind electronic music experience.
Northern Vibe also features a main grounds area with activities, vendors, food, and performances by Illusionist Ryan McFarling.
Parking - Northern Vibe has parking across from the main festival grounds. We do not allow vehicles at campsites (with some exceptions).
Recreational Vehicles are permitted on the main festival grounds in designated areas.
Camping - One of the things that makes Northern Vibe unique is that it takes place in a forested valley with a winding river. You can setup camp anywhere in the areas designated for open camping. This allows for a lot of opportunities for shade, and really unique campsites. Out attendees regularly decorate their sites with lights and other things! Be creative.
Fires - Fires are only permitted in designated areas only. No trees should be cut down on the property. We must respect the land that we are so graciously permitted to use for this event.
Security - Northern Vibe employs security personnel to ensure the event is safe. All staff have radios, and are able to handle situations as they may arrive.
Washrooms - Northern Vibe provides clean porta-potties for use during the festival with hand washing stations. They are placed near the main camping areas, and near the river stage approach. There are no showers available, however the river is beautiful and clean and quite lovely to swim in on a warm day!
Food - Attendees should always bring an adequate supply of food to the festival, while we do have food vendors on site, they may not carry everything you need or want.
Communication - Northern Vibe is an off grid festival. Some may see this as a negative, but it really frees attendees from the distraction of being "connected" all the time. Cell service is available at the start of the road leading to the festival.
Glass - Northern Vibe has a strict no glass containers rule. This is to keep the trails safe for everyone. Be prepared, bring cans or other refillable containers for drink use.
Garbage - We ask that all attendees come prepared to keep their site areas clean, and ensure all garbage is appropriately picked up. We do provide garbage disposal at the end of the festival.
Closest ATM/Grocery/Gas/Accomodations/LCBO - If coming from Southern Ontario the last town will be Bruce Mines.
- ATM: RBC located at 9202 ON-17, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
- Grocery: Freshmart 14 Robinson Dr, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
- Gas: ESSO 15 Crawford St, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
- Accomodations: Bavarian Inn 9181 ON-17, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
- LCBO: 9226 Taylor St, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
Tent/Hammock
Tarps
Sleeping bag
Insulated sleeping pad
Ground sheet or tarp for under your tent (but make sure none of it is visible or water will run down the side of your tent hit the tarp and pool under your tent making it wet inside).
Warm clothes!!! (It gets cold at night, it IS NORTHERN Ontario after all!)
Rubber Boots (the dew is just as heavy as the rain)
Wool or Synthetic Thermal Socks
Food and things needed to prepare it (you should never rely on the food vendor).
Drinking Water (minimum 4 liters but 10 is better)
Ear Plugs. Protect those ears and have quiet at your camp when you need it.
Lots of synthetic blankets like sleeping bags, or a comfortable onesie, for those cold nights.
Thermos full of hot face cloths
Flash light or Headlamp with batteries.
Garbage bags (This is a leave no trace festival, so make sure to take all your garbage and recycling and put it in the dumpster provided.
Cash. We have some Vibe merch on site and other arts and food vendors that take cash only. (There is no ATM on site)
Getting to the festival is easy! You can search for "Northern Vibe Festival" in Google Maps and you can follow the turn by turn navigation. If you don't have Google Maps simply follow our included map below!
From Sault Ste. Marie to the Northern Vibe Festival
From Toronto to the Northern Vibe Festival