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 […]

From downtown tree lighting ceremonies to the illumination of Niagara Falls, all corners of Ontario are shining bright. First Light, final weekend December 6-9 Head out to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland this weekend for ‘First Light’ for a lineup of activities and performers, all amidst the spectacular glow of 5,000 candles lighting up […]

Without dampening your summer vibe, we need to remind all you cinephiles, star-gazers, celebrity chasers and party crashers, TIFF is right around the corner. We get it; September isn’t on your radar right now. But it will creep up, and no one wants to be caught unprepared for film festival season. Consider this a Public […]