It’s that magical time of year again! Get into the merry mood with festive entertainment, holiday carollers, sparkling lights, hot cider and mulled wine as you knock off your shopping list with one-of-a-kind gifts and homemade treats. The jolly man himself may even make an appearance at some of these events. Photo credit: Kingston Holiday […]

Halloween is a highlight each October for kids who love costumes, trick-or-treating and gorging on chocolate and candy. But in Ontario, you’ll find plenty of ghoulishness for the grown-up kids-at-heart among us who’ll never outgrow the need for fright-filled fun. From horror film festivals, weird and sinister walking tours, scare parks, eerie hotels and deserted […]

Many have weighed in on the enigma of what it means to be Canadian. Hockey mania, extreme politeness, milk in a bag… all strong contenders. But to truly tap into the essence of Canadian-ness, you need to score this hat trick – make the pilgrimage to Canada’s capital, on Canada Day weekend, and do these […]

If the warmer days, bursts of colour and fragrance of fresh blossoms put a bounce in your step and a smile on your face, you’re not alone. Join your fellow green-thumbed gardeners and flower enthusiasts as you make the pilgrimage to one of these spring blossom festivals to celebrate the rebirth of nature. Or just […]

Each year as winter recedes, the changing climate brings warmers days and frosty nights, causing sap in sugar maple trees to flow up from the roots, and maple harvesting to kick into high gear. During this short, but eagerly anticipated sweet season, guests flock to sugar bushes (maple tree forests) and sugar shacks to witness […]