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Kevin Wagar

Kevin Wagar is a founder and editor of Ultimate Ontario. He has been working in the travel media industry since 2015 when he founded his family travel website Wandering Wagars - Adventure Family Travel.
Over the years Kevin has developed a deep love for his home province of Ontario and aims to showcase the incredible experiences and amazing small businesses found within it.

Ice Climbing in Thunder Bay: Discover Ontario’s Wildest Winter Adventure

Discover why Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s best destinations for ice climbing. Just a 90-minute flight from Toronto, world-class frozen waterfalls and expert guides are waiting. Thunder Bay is one of the best ice climbing destinations in Canada. For those deep in the sport, it’s actually world-class. And it’s ninety minutes from Toronto. Most …

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5 Ways You Can Experience Winter On The Trans Canada Trail in Ontario

Discover 5 unforgettable ways to experience the Trans Canada Trail in winter, from snowshoeing and fat biking to cross-country skiing in Ontario. Winter in Ontario tends to separate people into two camps. There are those who hide indoors the moment the first snowflakes flutter down from the skyand there are those who take that first …

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10 Unforgettable Things To Do In Trenton and Quinte West To Experience The Bay of Quinte

Discover the best things to do in Trenton, Ontario, and the City of Quinte West. From the National Air Force Museum of Canada to the scenic Sager Conservation Area and the tastes of the Trenton Deli, find your next adventure. Tucked along the banks of the Trent River, where the waters of the Kawartha Lakes …

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North Bay Winter Activities: Finding Light At The Edge Of Northern Ontario

Discover the magic of winter activities in North Bay! From skiing and snowmobiling to dog sledding and ice fishing, plan your unforgettable winter getaway today. The city of North Bay, Ontario, lies right on the southern edge of the vast expanses of Northern Ontario. Here, the winter days are just a touch shorter, and the …

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Witness the Magic: Ice Follies Transforms North Bay’s Waterfront Into A Winter Wonderland

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. North Bay in February? Isn’t that where polar bears go for spring break? Well, I’ve got a surprise for you. Those who are willing to shuck the crowded ski resorts with their overpriced hot cocoa are in for a surprise. North Bay is serving up something truly unique from …

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Hooked on Sudbury: Ontario’s Best Kept Fishing Secret

Urban fishing or remote wilderness? Sudbury has it all. 330+ lakes, trophy fish, stunning scenery & easy access. Discover why fishing in Sudbury is far better than what you might have been led to believe. Lake Wanipitei was named after the Ojbway word for “concave tooth.” It’s a fitting name, considering I was looking for …

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Discover Durham’s Hidden Gems: Four Rural Road Trips Near Toronto That Are Perfect For Sunday Drives

Discover hidden gems just outside Toronto! Explore Durham’s four scenic road trips featuring sunflower fields, lavender farms, wineries, and historic mills. Experience unforgettable day trips filled with local flavours, art, and pastoral charm. Your perfect Ontario adventure awaits! I love it when my preconceptions of Ontario are mercilessly shredded. And that very experience happened on …

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Dining with a View, These Riverside Restaurants Offer the Best Views of Niagara Falls

Embark on a delicious adventure with this epic quest to find the restaurants with the most breathtaking views of Niagara Falls. Mouthwatering meals meet million-dollar panoramas. There is, perhaps, no more iconic location in Ontario than the dramatic and powerful Niagara Falls. This collection of three separate waterfalls that roar over the Niagara Escarpment between …

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Amazing Things To Do In Peterborough, Ontario

There are loads of incredible things to do in Peterborough, Ontario. Peterborough offers an amazing food scene, incredible parks, fascinating history, and some of the best small museums and zoos in the province. The city of Peterborough, Ontario is a town made famous as the Gateway to the Kawarthas. Each summer, tens of thousands of …

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The Best Restaurants in Sudbury: Can’t-Miss Food Stops in Ontario’s Near North

These Sudbury restaurants offer an amazing selection of mouthwatering food. Whether you’re looking for home cooking or fine dining, here are the best restaurants in Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury is more than a mining town. Proudly standing and ever-evolving, this city is the gateway to northern Ontario. A place with a history as rugged as the …

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