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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 17
From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »
Northern Shield: Ontario, Alberta Outline 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Hardisty to Sarnia
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-kilometre crude oil pipeline running from… Read more »
75+ Things to Do This Summer in Barrie and Simcoe County – 2026
Located on the shores of Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay, Barrie and Simcoe County is a must-visit in summer! With its extensive trails and adventure activities, you… Read more »
Carney Launches 24 Sussex Restoration Contest With Fundraising Push to Limit Taxpayer Costs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move ahead with restoring 24 Sussex Drive, the long-vacant official residence of the prime minister, through an independent national design-and-build… Read more »
Lavender Festivals in Ontario – 2026
Celebrate the calming effect of lavender and escape for a day to the country to enjoy the best of lavender products from food to beauty balms and of course the burst of purple amid lushness of green fields.
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is This Saturday & Here’s What You Should Know
Taste delicious butter tarts at Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival on June 13th. This festival is Canada’s largest butter tart festival and takes place in the county… Read more »
Ontario Opening 67 New Campsites at Three Popular Parks; Reservations Open June 15
Ontario is adding more camping space ahead of the busy summer season at Ontario Parks. 67 new campsites are opening at MacGregor Point, Killarney and Driftwood Provincial… Read more »
IKEA Canada to Offer Meatball-Flavoured Lollipops for One Weekend
IKEA Canada is putting a strange new spin on one of its best-known menu items: the meatball. For one weekend in June, customers visiting IKEA stores across… Read more »
Barrie Airshow Returns This Weekend With Snowbirds, Twilight Display and Fireworks
Take flight with the highly anticipated 2026 Barrie Airshow. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kempenfelt Bay, the Barrie Airshow offers a breathtaking display of aviation wonder…. Read more »
Things to Do This Summer in Ontario
Need ideas for a fun filled summer? From exploring Niagara Falls to floating across various rivers, to hikes to discover the best views, you will find something fun in this list to keep you occupied this summer and many more to come!
Longo’s Marks 70 Years With Ontario Store Celebrations and New Store Openings
Longo’s is marking its 70th anniversary in 2026 with celebrations across its 43 stores in Ontario. The grocery retailer, formerly Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, will hold anniversary… Read more »
Fascinating Living History Villages & Museums to Visit This Summer in Ontario
Ontario is home to several captivating living history sites that provide a unique and immersive experience, allowing visitors to step back in time and explore the rich… Read more »
Fuel Day: Save 10¢ per Litre on May 21 at Participating Circle K Locations Across Canada
Drivers across Canada will have the opportunity to save at the pump and support local charities as Circle K brings back its annual Fuel Day on May… Read more »
Guide to 2026 Summer Music Festivals in Ontario
There’s something for everyone in the nation’s most populated province, whether it’s folk, rock, or country music, bluegrass or jazz and everything in between. There are so… Read more »
Wasaga Beach is Turning Summer 2026 Into One Giant Waterfront Celebration
Wasaga Beach is planning a busy summer season in 2026, with more than 80 live music performances, waterfront festivals, fireworks, outdoor movies and new family events scheduled… Read more »
Things to Do During 2026 Victoria Day Long Weekend in Ontario
Looking for ways to kick off the unofficial start of summer in Ontario? From finger-lickin’ good festivals to long weekend fireworks, this list of 75+ events and… Read more »
18 Places to Watch 2026 Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks in Ontario
If you want to celebrate the unofficial start of the summer with fireworks lighting up the sky, here are some places to go in Ontario to enjoy Victoria Day weekend fireworks.
You Can Now Reserve Your Visit in Advance to 91 Ontario Provincial Parks – 2026
In 2021, the Ontario government introduced a reservation system through which visitors to 17 of Ontario’s most popular parks can reserve their visit up to five days… Read more »
2026 Ribfests In and Around Greater Toronto Area (and Ontario)
Nothing says summer like the aroma of sizzling gourmet meats on the fired-up smoking hot grills! With plenty of rides, activities, and kid-friendly food, Ribfest is an… Read more »
Grey-Bruce Tulip Fest: Explore a Sea of Colours at Sandhill Creek Flower Farm This Mother’s Day Weekend
Tulip Fest is returning to Sandhill Creek, a family-run farm located in South Bruce Peninsula. You will have the chance to wander through four acres of blooming… Read more »
FREE Comic Book Day 2026: Get Free Comics This Saturday
Free Comic Book Day 2026 returns this Saturday, and you can get free comics and merch from your local comic shop.
Saunders Farm Marks 50 Years with New Tulipfest in Ottawa
Saunders Farm is marking a major milestone this spring, and it’s doing it in full colour. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Saunders Farm is introducing Tulipfest, a… Read more »
Doors Open Guelph: Explore Unique Sites and Attractions For Free This Saturday
It’s time to unlock the doors and explore some of Guelph’s most iconic sites! The city is throwing open its doors for the Doors Open Guelph event… Read more »
2026 Record Store Day: Head to Independent Record Stores This Saturday For Special Releases and Performances
On April 18, independent record stores across Canada will mark the annual Record Store Day, a global celebration of vinyl culture featuring special releases, in-store performances, and… Read more »