Ever wonder why Toronto is called the 6ix? It seems to be because Toronto rapper, Drake, named his album Views from the 6, referring to his hometown of Toronto (see his explanation: https://youtu.be/pjMLvHQJU40). Toronto has had many other names since a French priest first put it on the map in the 1600s with the name…

By the time August rolls around, everything is growing and lush and farms and markets are offering the most delicious fruits and veggies. Everything tastes better with a little dash of August sunshine. There are food festivals too or you can even take a food tour. While there are some markets below, you can see…

Summer Fun Guide has a category called Outdoor Adventures which is filled with all kinds of outdoorsy things to do. And while we call it “adventures”, note that not everything listed there would be considered adventurous, so don’t let the name scare you off. Many of the activities are just outdoors, and others can be…

Explore Ottawa this summer The nice thing about our nation’s capital is that it is big enough to have loads of things to do, and small enough that you can do A LOT, even in a short visit! It also has a great mix of outdoor fun, outstanding national museums and amazing festivals and events…

When the sun is out and the weather is warm, there is nothing better than cooling off in the water. And Ontario has a LOT of water! Whether you are into the natural kind, found at Ontario’s beautiful beaches, or the man-made kind at an Ontario water park, wet is wet! So throw on a…

What to do in the summer with the family When the kids are off school during the summer, it is always a challenge to find things to do that make everyone happy. We have a few suggestions below, but don’t forget that http://www.summerfunguide.ca has 16 different categories and 7 regions and an event calendar, an…

17 Train Rides & Boat Cruises in Ontario. There are loads of ways to see our wonderful province – by car, on foot, by plane…but 2 great ways are by boat and by train. Both move quickly enough that you get to see a fair amount, but slowly enough that you REALLY get to see…

25 summer long weekend activities in Ontario. Summer long weekends here in Ontario are highly anticipated by everyone. Not only do we need a break from our normal routines but we also need the warm weather & sunny skies to help us get over our loooong winters. Here are a few suggestions for things to…

9 Great Resorts in Ontario with Something Different. Ontario has an incredibly wide range of accommodations on offer – from big resorts to small inns and everything in between. With all the wonderful things to do in the province, sometimes it makes sense to stop day-tripping and start immersing yourself in a region by staying…

9 Ontario parks & hiking trails worth exploring Spring & summer are perfect for hiking in Ontario. We have miles and miles (kilometers and kilometers) of spectacular hiking trails for every level so there’s no excuse not to look one up and start exploring our own backyard on foot! With the recently extended Trans Canada…