Muskoka is known as “cottage country” here in Ontario, even though when people boat around the Muskoka lakes, they are hard pressed to call some of the residences “cottages”. In many other places, these “cottages” would be called country homes, estates or compounds, but here in Ontario, you will fit in like a local if…

Ontario has loads of festivals for music, arts, sports, food and more. Here we focus on one of the things that makes Ontario great – the wide variety of its cultures and the festivals that celebrate them. Learn about the people, taste the food and experience the entertainment. Mark your calendar with these and check…

Summer weekends in Ontario offer a great opportunity to get out and have some fun, explore new places or try something completely different. We’re so fortunate to have an endless supply of things to do here in our amazing province. We’ve highlighted just a few ideas below. Discover an Ontario Region: Why not discover a…

In this Canada150 year, there are lots of opportunities to celebrate Canada’s history and culture. Don’t forget about Ontario’s history though! We’ve been at the centre of a lot of interesting times and there are quite a few excellent Museums, Heritage Villages and Historical Sites which bring the past to life.   Heritage Villages: One…

Elvis Presley sang a song called ‘Go East, Young Man’ and it seems he really knew what he was talking about! Eastern Ontario has a fascinating ancestry with a lot of history to explore. Because Kingston was once the capital of the Province of Canada, it was and remains an important military installation. There are also hundreds…

Many people think zoos are just for kids but we know a lot of adults who love to go too! It’s a great date place and a wonderful place for a walk on a sunny day. You can also visit petting farms, donkey, bird and wildlife sanctuaries and animal conservatories if you have a craving…

Summer is coming; plan now for a Family Vacation in Ontario When the kids are off school, summer looms LONG! Break up their holiday with a family vacation, where you, and they, can get out of the day-to-day routine. Experience, explore and learn. There are loads more ideas on http://www.summerfunguide.ca. Stay at an Ontario Family…

Helicopter Rides & Balloon Adventures (planes too) – reserve your spot for spring & summer There is something about looking down at the earth from high above that makes you realize how small you are.  While we usually are way up high, looking down through the small windows of a jet airplane, there are some…

Food tourism has become a “thing” and Ontario is one of the best places to eat/drink your way through a holiday. From food tours and trails, to our multiple wine regions to the recent explosion of craft breweries to world-renowned restaurants, both international spin-offs and home grown, Ontarians are both leading the way, and supporting…

We know we’re from Ontario and we need to embrace the outdoors, but sometimes, you just want to be warm! Here are some fun things to do when you need an active indoor winter activity. You can find loads of others here: http://www.summerfunguide.ca/amusement-parks-water-parks-mini-golf-more.html At Putting Edge Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf’s 5 locations across Ontario, you can…