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Ontario’s Famous Bala Cranberry Festival Is This Weekend & This Is What You Need to Know

Every year the charming, little town of Bala hosts an amazing Cranberry Festival that supports the local community and organizations in need. This year, you can be… Read more »

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Halloween Haunted Attractions, Farms and Night Mazes in Ontario

Embrace a chilling journey this Halloween, where the unexpected lurks around every shadowy corner of our eerie farms and terrifying haunts. Sinister surprises, bewildering mysteries, and heart-pounding thrills await those daring enough to venture into the spooky realms where normality twists into the grotesquely unearthly. Dare you enter?

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Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario

From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.

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Merry Christmas One And All: Mariah Carey Coming to Toronto & Montreal This November

Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit with Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas One And All!” tour, a holiday treat you won’t want to miss. Music… Read more »

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Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in and Around Barrie

Things to Do this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Barrie including free fun family activities, Thanksgiving brunch and dinner, festivals, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.

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Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2023: Plan to See Giant Pumpkins This Weekend

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 38th edition. The festival’s origins can be traced back to 1986 when… Read more »

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Taste & Hike Through Brilliant Colours of Fall at Ontario Maple Farms During This Two Week Long Event

It will be that time of the year again soon when the morning dew softly greets the leaves as they display dazzling colours of crimson and gold…. Read more »

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Where to Go For Fall Colour Chairlift Rides in Ontario

Witness nature’s splendour in the Fall by taking a ski resort’s chairlift ride to a mountain’s summit. Whether you’re hiking or simply enjoying the ride, the panoramic… Read more »

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Festival Celebrating Massive Fall Salmon Run Returns to Collingwood

Cool Fall temperatures see scores of Chinook Salmon fighting their way up rivers and streams on their annual spawning run. Ontario’s first watershed trust, Blue Mountain Watershed… Read more »

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Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride: Fall Colour Chairlift Rides, Scenic Hike & Lookout

The second oldest family-owned ski hill in Ontario, Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride is an extremely popular skiing and mountain biking location north of Haliburton. Overlooking Eagle… Read more »

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25+ Bucket List Ideas for Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario

When Ontario comes alive with vibrant colours in autumn, cities and towns across the province offer a unique environment, and distinct character for visitors and locals to… Read more »

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25 Hikes to Enjoy Fall Colours in Ontario

What better way to spend the crisp fall days than to get outside and take a hike? Whether you want a quick trail for some fresh air, or are planning multi-day hiking and camping trip, the following trails will give you some great ideas for places to hike in Ontario.

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50 Activities and Festivals to Experience in Ontario This Fall Season

From spectacular fall colours, harvest activities and festivals, and Halloween events, that are plenty of ways to celebrate this transitional season in Ontario. Here are fifty fun… Read more »

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Hike Haliburton Highlands: 15 Glorious Fall Colour Hikes & Lookouts

Hike Haliburton Highlands to experience the stunning colours of the autumn season in Ontario. Popularly known as Haliburton Highlands, the county of Haliburton, comprised of Algonquin Highlands,… Read more »

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15 Resort Getaways During Fall in Ontario

As fall approaches in Ontario, the changing colours of foliage are truly a sight you don’t want to miss. These colours are especially breathtaking during late September and October. What better way to fully appreciate this natural scenery than to book a relaxing trip before the holiday season?

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Fall Colour Adventure High Above the Forest Floor at World’s Longest Tree Canopy Walkway

Go on a breathtaking journey across Haliburton Forest that includes a scenic drive through a forest, a canoe tour across a wilderness lake, a guided walk along the Pelaw River Rapids and a walk high above the ground through the treetops and via half a kilometre long canopy boardwalk.

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15 Fall Colour Driving Routes in Central Ontario

Autumn is an awesome time to hit the road and see the lush greenness of fields and the vibrant colour in the leaves as they turn gold… Read more »

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AGORA: Path of Light – Take a Gondola Ride to An Illuminated Trail at Blue Mountain

There is plenty to do at Ontario’s all-season resort every day, but if are searching for a reason to stay till the stars come out, then the… Read more »

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Tickets For 2023 Pumpkinfernos at Kingston Penitentiary and Upper Canada Village in Ontario Now On Sale

Come October, many famous pioneer villages around Ontario feature hand-carved all lit up at night creating a magical atmosphere for visitors. The unique event called Pumpinferno debuted… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2023 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 23

Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run, and Pumpkinfernos to Maple Farm tours to watch… Read more »

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RCMP’s Spectacular Musical Ride Trots to Ontario Cities and Towns This Month

Looking to engage in an iconic Canadian activity this September? The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride will be in six Ontario towns this month. During the… Read more »

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Pumpkinferno: Places to See Enchanting Pumpkin Displays This Fall in Ontario – 2023 Season

Get ready to see extraordinary works of art on pumpkins this fall across Ontario. Set outdoors, you can see hand-carved glowing pumpkins that will blow your mind…. Read more »

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10 Ontario Towers to Climb For Sweeping Views of Summer & Fall Colours

Ontario is a province of contrasts with the southern half occupied by sprawling cities and the northern half of Ontario rich in dense woodland and grand rivers…. Read more »

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30 Corn Mazes in Ontario For a Fun Fall Day Trip

Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more!