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Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Ontario – 2025

Looking for a cozy way to see twinkling Christmas light displays this holiday season? Here are 10+ ways to see Holiday lights from your car across Ontario.

Cineplex Community Day 2025: See Free Movies at Cineplex Theatres, Free Gaming at Rec Rooms & Playdiums on Nov 15

Cineplex Community Day 2025: See Free Movies at Cineplex Theatres, Free Gaming at Rec Rooms & Playdiums on Nov 15

Enjoy a morning of free movies and free gaming on November 15.   You can visit the local Cineplex theatre to celebrate Community Day by enjoying a… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate to 2.25% Amid Economic Weakness

The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, citing persistent economic weakness and global trade uncertainty. The Bank Rate… Read more »

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Cineplex Introduces $8.99 Monday Surprise Premieres with Mystery Screenings Across Canada

Cineplex is launching a new movie event aimed at offering audiences affordable entertainment and an element of surprise. The company announced the debut of Monday Surprise Premieres,… Read more »

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Here’s What to Expect When North Bay’s Outdoor Christmas Market This November

North Bay’s popular Winter Market Experience is returning this November with an expanded lineup of entertainment, vendors, and activities. Organized by Tourism North Bay alongside partners, the… Read more »

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Illuminated Christmas Train Rides and Santa Train Rides in Ontario – 2025

Enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones take a ride on the Christmas Trains that take you along the snow-laden countryside of Ontario.

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Experience Every Season at Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park: From Fiery Autumn Colours to Winter’s Frozen Cascades

The Oxtongue River–Ragged Falls Provincial Park is a hidden gem near Algonquin’s west gate, offering a breathtaking glimpse of Ontario’s rugged beauty. Visitors can hike the short 1 km trail to view the roaring Ragged Falls, one of Ontario’s top waterfalls. Each season transforms the scenery, from lush summer greens to vibrant fall colours and icy winter cascades.

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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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Explore the Haunting Legends of Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel This Halloween

Imagine standing in the middle of a tunnel cloaked in nothing but darkness. You’re holding a single burning match, and then you hear it… the hairs on… Read more »

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2025 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 – 2025

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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Things to Do in Barrie this Halloween 2025

A digest of What’s On in and around Barrie during this weekend including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.

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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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Ontario Fall Road Trip – Explore Lake of Bays on a Scenic Drive

Take the roughly 80km journey around central Ontario’s Lake of Bays this fall. The Lake of Bays Scenic Drive is arguably best during the fall season. The Scenic Drive is a loop around Lake of Bays using Highway 35, 117 and Muskoka District Road 2 and 9. Along the journey are several interesting stops, including the three larger communities on the lake: Baysville, Dorset, and Dwight.

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Bracebridge Waterfall Tours: A Scenic Road Trip to Muskoka’s Heart

The small town of Bracebridge in central Ontario is at the heart of the Muskoka Region. Not only that, but the town also lies on the banks… Read more »

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Make the Best of Your Trip to the Unique Midlothian Castle & Screaming Heads

Midlothian Castle in Burk’s Falls is an outdoor art gallery with one distinct feature: the art pieces are formed from concrete called Screaming Heads.

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See Giant Pumpkins: What to See and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest This Weekend

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 40th edition. The festival’s origins can be traced back to 1986 when… Read more »

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Adventures at Lion’s Head Provincial Park – Scenic Lookouts and Fall Colours

A visit to Lion’s Head Provincial Park during the fall is made even more memorable with the advent of the warm autumn hues and scenery.

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Doors Open: Step Inside Barrie’s Hidden Spaces This Saturday

Barrie residents and visitors will have access to rarely seen spaces during Doors Open Barrie 2025, taking place Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…. Read more »

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Must Visit Ontario Provincial Parks For Fall Colour Day Trips and Weekend Getaways

Ontario Park’s fall scenery offers varied views, from north to south, east to west, and between the Great Lakes. The trees are mature and varied! In most locations, the colours will span all fall hues like gold or yellow, orange, red, and each shade in between.

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Hike, Bike, or Drive to Witness the Salmon Run in Nottawa This Weekend

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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Why You Should Visit Bancroft During Fall – Adventures and Festivals

Hastings County is a beautiful part of Ontario that you should visit during the fall season. With sprawling forests, expansive lakes, and culturally rich communities, there is… 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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Cineplex Hosts Taylor Swift’s Official Showgirl Release Party October 3–5; Tickets On Sale Sept 23

Taylor Swift fans will get a chance to gather at Cineplex theatres this fall for a special event tied to her latest album. For three nights only… Read more »