I’ve got my summer calendar out and am trying to figure out how I can make it to all of the fantastic Ontario festivals that are on throughout the summer.  From food, wine & beer, to art & music & more, there are so many festivals to enjoy, I don’t know how we are going…

We can feel it – despite still being in the depths of winter, Ontario is already craving those warm, sunny summer days. While we’re nowhere near summer yet, that won’t stop us summer dreaming. What better way to drown out those winter blues than to think about the warm days ahead and all of the…

Whether you live locally or are visiting from somewhere else, one of the best things about Toronto is the rich cultural diversity, that we celebrate together every day in our food! There are more than 7,000 restaurants in Toronto and a lot of food-enthusiast events that bring people in from all over the world to…

Whether you’re a professional photographer wanting to take some amazing shots, or you simply want some unforgettable memories of your Ontario vacation, packing a camera in your suitcase is an absolute must when you’re planning on spending some time in the area. Ontario quite simply has some of the best views in the entire world,…

I have had such a craving to dig my toes in the sand lately – the sun has finally come out and to me, warm weather and beaches go together. Everyone keeps telling me that I should take my kids to Sauble Beach, the second longest freshwater beach in the world after Wasaga Beach. The…

by Gary McWilliams (aka The Festival Nomad) Be Prepared… It’s October and fall is here! Autumn is in the air. Indian Summer has warmed our days and the leaves on the trees are turning glorious shades of red, orange and yellow! So, what’s wrong with this idyllic picture? Nothing, really, except that you can’t expect…

Although much of Ontario is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by Quebec and the New England states, water-based activities are some of the most popular, and most thrilling, things for families to do when they’re visiting the area. As well as the Hudson Bay to the north, and Lake Superior to the south, Ontario is bursting…

Hi there … Joanne here again! Filming continues on our 14-week @PerfectWknds Travel Report web series, (http://kawarthasnorthumberland.ca/videos), focusing on the exciting things to do and see in the wild, wacky and always wonderful region of Kawarthas Northumberland – land of 1000 perfect weekends. For more things to do in Kawarthas/Northumberland, check out Summer Fun Guide. Each…

I’ve been reading a lot about Ottawa lately and so the hubby and I decided to do something a little different and take a road trip to explore our nation’s capital. With the girls plugged in – oops, I mean the TVs – the drive was quite easy. We stopped in lovely Kingston & Kemptville,…

TIFF – Kids Wow!  What an awesome day we just had!  The five of us went downtown to King St. to the Kids Toronto International Film Festival.  We had booked a time slot of 2pm to go into the digiPlayspace.  While we waited in line with the throngs of people (2pm is a very busy…