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 […]
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With our long, cold winters, Ontarian’s know how to weather the cold. And it seems like year-after-year more amazing Ontario winter getaways and attractions are popping up. One of my favourite winter activities is skating on the incredible skating trails in Ontario that pop up once the ground freezes. From the world’s longest ice rinks […]
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Essex County wineries on the north shores of Lake Eerie are a pleasant surprise to visit. Wineries have been growing grapes and producing wines for in this region for a long time. Believe it or not, Essex County wineries are officially Ontario’s oldest, starting way back in the 1860s on Pelee Island. Vineyards in Essex […]
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Cured Craft Brewing Co. in Leamington, Ontario is relatively new to the Ontario craft brewery scene, but they’re already making waves. For starters, they’re the very first craft brewery in Leamington, a community that had been yearning for and deserving of a local brewery for quite some time. A brewery, believe it or not, can […]
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For decades both locals and visitors to Ontario have been coming in droves to the town of Stratford, Ontario. This small, southern Ontario town has, what many see as, the golden ticket of destination attractions. In Stratford, you’ll find that rare mix of history, culture, ambiance, and high-quality restaurants. And while many people come here […]
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Contrary to popular belief, teepees were not the preferred housing for Indigenous people in Ontario prior to the arrival of Europeans. The Wigwam was a popular dwelling for some communities, but members of the massive Haudenosaunee People lived in community-focused Longhouses. And just a short road trip from Toronto in the First Nations community of […]
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Each year during late summer to mid-fall, salmon make their way upstream from Ontario’s Great Lakes. They wind their way up narrow rivers to lay their eggs in shallow, freshwater prior to the onset of winter. Watching the salmon run in Toronto has become a yearly-tradition for outdoor-lovers. And those looking to experience one of […]
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Everything You Need to Know About the Year-Round Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne Park
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The Ottawa Farmers’ Market, established in 2006, started from humble beginnings over at Lansdowne Park, and now its become a shining example of what an Ontario farmers’ market can be. At this point, it may be more apt to call it the “Ottawa Farmers’ Movement,” since, at its core, the Ottawa Farmers’ Market isn’t just […]
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One of the best aspects of life in Ontario is the weather. As the southernmost of all the provinces and territories in Canada, Ontario gets some spectacular summers and winters that don’t reach the frigid temperatures of many of our northern neighbours. It also, however, means that people in Ontario often miss out on one […]
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The television show Schitt’s Creek has taken the world by storm. And while most shows are at their peak during their second or third season, Schitt’s Creek has risen to fame after closing its sixth and final season. And what many locals don’t know is that this show is filmed right here in Ontario. With […]