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 …
Looking for a waterfront camping experience on the Bruce Peninsula and want to support Indigenous businesses? Check out the hidden gem that is Cape Croker park. The Bruce Peninsula is stunning. It’s one of the best places in Southern Ontario for lake swimming, serious trail hiking, or just relaxing with gorgeous sunset views. With so …
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, …
White River, Ontario, is where the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh was born. There are many things to do in White River if you explore deeper. Blink, and you’ll miss it. Parked well back from the Trans-Canada highway within a large park and playground sits a tribute to the greatest celebrity ever sprouted from the …
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 …
Ultimate Ontario contributor Liisa Ladouceur walks us through how we can see some of Toronto’s most famous museums and galleries, without the hefty price-tag. If you’re based in Toronto, or visit often, you’re in for a treat. Toronto is a city of world-class museums. But if you want to visit them all, the cost can …