Performing Arts
When the lights go down Ontario's most thought-provoking and entertaining performances come alive. Whether you love quiet dramas or the spectacle of musical theatre, skit comedy or the sounds of opera or the symphony, Ontario's performing arts will have you riveted to your seat. For more information on performing arts events in Ontario, check out the events calendar.
Canadian Opera Company
Enjoy a memorable night at the opera in Toronto. Each year the Canadian Opera Company mounts an impressive roster of six fully staged productions, plus concerts.
Canadian Opera Company
Shaw Festival
Enjoy George Bernard Shaw's quick-witted social satire, Noel Coward's delicious comedy or the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, amid the 19th century romance of Niagara-on-the-Lake, in the heart of Ontario's wine country.
Shaw Festival
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Celebrate the bard on the banks of the Avon River. Take your seat at any of the Stratford Festival's four stages to watch the world's greatest actors bring Shakespearean drama to life.
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
National Arts Centre
Enjoy contemporary Canadian choreography, classical ballet and thrilling theatre performed by great Canada's best artists as well as international sensations.
National Arts Centre
Visual Arts
Ontario's engaging palette of galleries and exhibits is a feast for the eyes and mind. Gaze at works from centuries past or photography from the modern era. You might even want to pick up a masterpiece of your own. For more information on visual arts events in Ontario, check out the events calendar.
National Gallery of Canada
See the world's finest collection of Canadian art as well as great international paintings, sculptures and photography in Ottawa, Canada's capital city.
National Gallery of Canada
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Visit the AGO, newly transformed by celebrated architect Frank Gehry. With over 4,000 works of art in the 110 galleries and the stunning new look of the institution, you'll find lots to explore and experience.
Art Gallery of Ontario
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
See the finest works of Canada's renowned Group of Seven, Emily Carr, David Milne and acclaimed Inuit artists - all dramatically displayed in a log and fieldstone gallery in the charming village of Kleinburg.
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Heritage
Ready to discover a place rich in history? Visit Ontario and experience military forts, historical re-enactments and buildings steeped in architectural significance. Wander through fascinating museums or witness amazing Aboriginal treasures. For more information on heritage events in Ontario, check out the events calendar.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Numbering almost six million objects the ROM is one of the largest museums in North America. Trace 1,000 years of European history or explore Canadiana in comprehensive collections spanning arts, science and archaeology, discover world culture and natural history.
Royal Ontario Museum
Canadian War Museum
Learn about Canada's military past through exhibitions and thought-provoking displays that include experiences of individual people.
Canadian War Museum
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
Witness Canada's industrial revolution! This museum is a National Historic Site, and provides a wonderful example of 19th century public works architecture, with demonstrations every day.
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
Upper Canada Village Heritage Park
Experience what life was like in an 1860's village, with over 40 heritage buildings including homes, factories, shops and farms.
Upper Canada Village
Festivals and Cultural Events
Step out and take in one of Ontario's lively cultural festivals or events. From new and edgy music and film, to stunning floral shows and wine festivals, Ontario offers up eclectic events for almost any interest. For more information on festivals and cultural events in Ontario, check out the events calendar.
Toronto International Film Festival
One of the top film festivals in the world, the Toronto International Film Festival features everything from mainstream Hollywood productions to indie and international cinema.
Toronto International Film Festival
Reel Asian Film Festival
Expand your mind with great contemporary, independent film from local and international Asian filmmakers.
Reel Asian Film Festival
TASTE!
Designed to attract anyone with a love of great food and fine wine, Taste! is a celebration of regional cuisine, paired with fabulous jazz entertainment, demonstrations and more.
Taste!
Niagara Grape and Wine Festival
The Niagara Grape and Wine Festival hosts a spectacular show to honour award winning wines and icewines, with the breathtaking view of Niagara Falls as its backdrop.
Niagara Grape and Wine Festival
Oktoberfest
Held every October, Oktoberfest is Canada's 'great Bavarian festival' celebrating all things German. Enjoy some of the world's best brews, as well as a televised parade, entertainment, and much more.
Oktoberfest
Doors Open Ontario
From April to October, communities across Ontario open the doors to fascinating heritage treasures including courthouses, places of worship, gardens, natural heritage sites, historic commercial buildings and more … for free.
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Did you know?
Often referred to as the 'Hollywood of the North', Canadian locations are increasingly being used for movie filming, and in fact, Ontario is the first province to have a film office in Los Angeles, the Toronto Ontario Film Office.
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