Manns Distillery, in Brantford, Ontario, is part tasting room, part cocktail lounge, and part remarkably creative laboratory. They source their ingredients for their food and their botanicals for their spirits locally, and you can taste the difference that makes. When you walk into Manns Distillery, the first thing that you realize is that this place …
The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is a distinctive theatre venue in Ontario where you’re going to have a great view no matter where you’re sitting, and you’ll leave feeling like you were part of something special. It’s no secret that we love the arts over here at Ultimate Ontario, but our bias aside, the St. …
The arrival of The Smith Hotel has changed the Kingston accommodation landscape, and very much for the better. It’s a first class experience and a top-notch location in Canada’s first capital. Here at Ultimate Ontario, we’ve tried to make it our job to stay on the lookout for places that make a statement. We have …
The Barton Village Festival is a showcase for local talent and eats, and a fun, casual atmosphere to appreciate the power of community. Recently, we were in Hamilton to attend a performance at the Theatre Aquarius and to get better acquainted with FrancoFEST, the largest celebration of Francophone art and culture on the Niagara Peninsula. …
Over nearly 50 seasons, the Theatre Aquarius has become synonymous with the rise of Hamilton’s theatre scene, and the work they do continues to reflect, showcase, and uplift the surrounding community. Recently, we had the pleasure of heading back to Hamilton, a city which never seems to have a shortage of things to do and, …
There are some great breweries in Stratford that you should have on your radar when you’re visiting the historic Ontario city. There’s also a few you’ll want to take note of that are only a short drive away in Shakespeare, St. Mary’s and Mitchell, respectively. It’s no secret how much we love the town of …
Pine Farms Orchard was one of the pioneers in popularizing the apple orchard in Ontario. Nowadays, they’ve expanded into baked goods, freshly made food, a gift shop and so much more! We love putting together our popular guides to Ontario cities and towns, but it’s the opportunity to put extra light on the small businesses, …
Rare Escape, an initiative from Tyler and Kassy Scott, aims to provide a lift to your mind, body, and soul through mouth-watering cuisine and the great outdoors. It’s not always easy to listen to our inner voice. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things to do, but at a certain point we sometimes feel …
Port Perry is a gem when it comes to Ontario tourism. You should make time to visit the top Port Perry Attractions, and that’s exactly what this article on what to do in Port Perry is all about! Walking up and down Port Perry’s main street, it’s almost impossible not to conclude that it’s one …
A secluded off-the-grid cabin that ensures you get a moment to rest and reflect, while simultaneously connecting you to the natural surroundings and local culture. The cofounder of Ultimate Ontario, Kevin, actually grew up in Peterborough, and so as a site, we’ve always felt well connected to the Peterborough & the Kawarthas area. We’ve written …