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Christopher Mitchell

Christopher Mitchell is the Cofounder of Ultimate Ontario. He's visited over 80 countries, and has lived on 4 continents, but now has his eyes set squarely on exploring this incredible province, and helping others do the same.

Exciting Things to do in Belleville, Ontario: The Largest City on the Bay of Quinte

With ample outdoor space, a storied history, and one of the most vibrant main streets in the province, Belleville, Ontario is an underrated Ontario city well worth exploring. As a former student of Queen’s University, I made countless trips from Toronto to Kingston, and for far too long, Belleville was simply a sign that I …

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Kayaking the Nonquon River Near Seagrave, Ontario with Riverview Tours

We’ve got great opportunities for kayaking in Ontario, but ultimately, we’ve got to take advantage of them. That’s what these experiences with Riverview Tours are all about. When you’re driving on a road trip, you may notice the beauty of Ontario as it rolls past your window, but it’s difficult to truly take in. As …

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Visiting Tyrone Mills: A Historic Ontario Mill Built in 1846

Tyrone Mills, near Bowmanville, is a great place to revisit Canada’s history, while appreciating how this community hub continues to have big plans for the future Ontario’s history is all around us if we know where to look. Thankfully, it feels like once we start looking, we find it almost everywhere. When I arrived at …

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Remembering the Canadian D-Day Landings 77 Years Later

In this day and age, it’s difficult to even imagine the sacrifice that was asked of young men and women across Canada during World War II. And, of course, so many individuals made the ultimate sacrifice overseas and gave their lives to ensure that Canada remained free, and in control of its own destiny. Though …

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The Best Bars in Toronto According to “Canada’s 100 Best”

The list of best bars in Toronto includes everything from wine bars to cocktail driven establishments, and swanky spots to dimly lit bohemian masterpieces. We’ve spent a lot (and perhaps some would say too much) time in Toronto’s bars, and we’ve got opinions galore as to what should make a list of the best bars …

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The Canadian Canoe Museum Announces Incredible New Home for 2023

The Canadian Museum houses the largest and most significant collection of canoes, kayaks, and paddled watercraft on the planet, and they’ve got big plans. The Canadian Canoe Museum has announced their plans to relocate to a new home near to the Peterborough Lift Lock in Peterborough, Ontario. The announcement has been met with much fanfare …

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The Best Wineries in Ontario According to Top Local Bloggers

Don’t look now, but wineries in Ontario are starting to get some worldwide attention, and it’s about time. Here are some of the top Ontario wineries to check out! When we sat down to craft an article on the best wineries in Ontario, we were almost overwhelmed by the sheer volume of wineries that could …

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9 Fun Things to do in Barrie, Ontario

Barrie, Ontario is best known as a capital for Ontario winter sports, but with its beautiful waterfront, and underrated downtown core, Barrie has become an all-season destination. Barrie is much more than a city that happens to be near Toronto. It’s also much more than just a “gateway to cottage country,” or a “gateway to …

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The Best Cideries in Ontario According to Top Bloggers

Across the province, Ontario cideries are popping up and making a name for themselves. As cider in Ontario continues to become more popular, people are recognizing that, all of a sudden, cideries in Ontario are making some of the best cider on the planet. Don’t get us wrong, we’ve got a tremendous amount of love …

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