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 11th year Northern Vibe has two amazing stages
of music. The Forest Stage features sound and lighting production
provided by CRANK sound https://cranksound.com/
The Forest Stage
features well known Canadian touring bands, and up and coming local Algoma bands.
The 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)