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…

It is officially winter and even though the weather has been relatively mild lately, it’s a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy our great province. There are loads of fun things to do when the weather gets a bit colder. We’re lucky to have 4 seasons to keep us from getting too bored so…

Some people love to walk around a museum, read the blurbs and take it all in on their own terms. Others like to be a bit more hands on with their visit, trying the technology, dressing up, talking to representatives or hosts, etc. Here are some museums where you can find hands on learning. For…

Tis the season for the Ghouls to come out! If you like to scream, we have a lot of scary things to do which will definitely make the hair on your neck stand up! Halloween and Haunted Attractions There are a bunch of attractions whose only reason for being is to scare the pants off…

Why is it that the only time we see tourist attractions is when we are on holiday somewhere? We miss loads of great things at home that people from elsewhere travel just to see. It’s time to be a tourist in our own town or city, and enjoy everything our ‘hood has to offer! We’ve…

Ontario experiences that are just a bit different! Agawa Canyon Tour Train This 1-day wilderness excursion transports you 114 miles N of Sault Ste. Marie. Travel over trestles and see the lakes, rivers and granite rock formations that inspired the Group of Seven painters, while listening to the history of the region with stories of…

Studies show that animals can reduce tension & improve mood and we could all use a little stress relief, no matter what our age. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy visiting a zoo; it is a great place for a first date, a wonderful place to enjoy a beautiful day, and of…

Best Beaches in Ontario Somehow, when we think of beaches, we think of Florida or the Caribbean, but never of Ontario. We are all wrong! Ontario has some spectacular beaches that rival those found anywhere. While some beaches are soft and sandy, others are a bit rockier. Agate Beach on Lake Superior is even covered…

Food tastes better when you meet the producers! Whether you live in an urban environment or a rural one, there is something about going to a farmers’ market or buying directly from the producers that just makes food taste better. One reason is that the meat and produce have usually travelled less distance and are…

These days, our lives are focused on what is new and hot! Restaurants, exhibits, events…it is all about being at the cutting edge – the first to try, the first to visit, etc. But what about old stuff? Shouldn’t we value things that have stood the test of time?  Featured below are some things that…