With apologies to Julie Andrews and her 1965 classic The Sound of Music, “The hills are alive with the touch of wellness” at Blue Mountain Resort. It’s Ontario’s largest mountain resort and is about a two-hour drive from Toronto. Originally established as a ski resort in 1941 by Jozo Weider, Blue Mountain Resort is now […]
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For one reason or another, when it comes to tourism in this province, London is a city that’s too often overlooked. Yet, when you sit down to make a list of all the things to do in London, Ontario, it’s a really impressive display. There are plenty of attractions in London, Ontario that make the […]
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Situated proudly on the shores of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the St. Lawrence river sits one of Canada’s most storied cities, Kingston, Ontario. Kingston is a bustling university town and was the original capital of Canada prior to the honour being moved northeast to Ottawa. There are few cities, if any, in Ontario […]
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Jan
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Local Toronto-based, Indigenous-owned stand-up paddleboard operation Oceah Oceah is combining local knowledge, island vibes, and healthy living into their Toronto SUP tours, SUP socials, and SUP yoga events. Stand-up paddle boarding in Toronto has taken off in recent years. And it’s understandable why that is. With one of the best waterfronts in Ontario coupled with […]
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In this pandemic year, stress seeds have been planted in my mind and body germinating at a rapid pace. They are unwelcome guests and detrimental to my physical and mental wellbeing. My decades-long spa addiction has suffered these long months. Time to act. With travel restrictions and quarantines in effect, my go-to spa getaway, Thailand, […]
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Dec
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If there is a sport in Ontario that has risen in popularity more than golf as of late, I’m unaware of it. And it makes sense. Who doesn’t want a good excuse to spend hours and hours in the outdoors with a few friends? In the past, I’ve covered the most prestigious golf courses in […]
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Dec
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Whether you know it or not, Ontario ice fishing is about as good as it gets. With our abundance of lakes, a variety of desirable fish, as well as operators who know how to make sure you’re going to have the best time possible, ice fishing in Ontario is about as good as you can […]
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Dec
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There is no better place to be during the winter than exploring the great outdoors. And while many of the best Ontario hiking trails are snowed-over, that doesn’t mean the adventures have to come to a stop. Ontario snowshoeing and cross-country-skiing take over when the weather turns frosty. This opens the door to all sorts […]
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2020 has been a rough year. It’s required the kind of perseverance, fortitude, and strength of character that locals in Ontario can be proud of. While there have been some amazing breakthroughs on vaccines that will eventually see us returning to a semblance of normality that we haven’t seen in over a year, major changes […]
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This province is filled with fantastic places to see and things to do – from visiting our quaint small towns to hiking in our beautiful forests. This holds true from the heat of summer to the cold of winter. The right Ontario winter getaway will help you get the most out of the coldest season […]