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Festivals in Ontario – Upcoming Celebrations
Let us celebrate Ontario through winter lights, festivals that titillate your taste buds, make you think with Ontario playwrights, get you tracking Ontario birds, music festivals that… Read more »
Amended Citizenship Rules Now in Effect For Those Born or Adopted Outside Canada
Revisions to Canada’s citizenship law are now in place, reshaping how eligibility is determined for people born or adopted outside the country. Bill C-3, an amendment to… Read more »
What to Expect as Meaford Becomes a Festive Village for Georgian Bay’s Christmas Market
Meaford’s historic downtown is preparing for a festive takeover as Christmas On The Bay, Georgian Bay’s largest outdoor Christmas market, returns to transform the Market Square into… Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate Christmas & Holidays in Ontario
Here is a list of events and activities to celebrate and holidays in some regions of Ontario.
25 Black Friday Deals in Canada – 2025
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with huge savings! All across Canada, there will be huge discounts from top brands and stores, just in time for… Read more »
Nov 29 & 30: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Greater Toronto Area
The illuminated Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will be chugging across the Greater Toronto Area starting on November 29. This is the train’s second annual journey as… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Adorned With Spectacular Lights Set to Begin Its 2025 Ontario Trip on Nov 20 (Schedule)
The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 20. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »
Riverfest Elora Will Not Return in 2026 as the Beloved Ontario Music Festival Ends Its Run
Riverfest Elora, a long-running independent music festival in Ontario, will shut down after 15 years due to mounting financial pressures. Organizers announced the closure on Tuesday with… Read more »
Ontario’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced the initial lineup for the 2026 edition. The 3-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes… Read more »
2025 Christmas & Holiday Activities in and Around Barrie – Santa Claus Parades, Lights, and Holiday Events
A list of Christmas events in and around Barrie including children’s events, Santa Claus Parade, Christmas lights, carols, theatre, and other holiday events. Things to Do to… Read more »
Christmas Markets, Holiday Craft Fairs and Expos in Canada
Here are some of the upcoming Christmas markets, holiday craft fairs and expos in some of the cities in Canada.
First Light – What to Expect When the Enchanting Candle Lit Walk at Sainte-Marie Returns For 2025
Now entering its 25th year, the Sainte-Marie’s First Light event is renowned as a captivating holiday celebration, uniting historical charm with festive activities. Known for its enchanting candle-lit environment, this year’s event promises even more with a dual venue setting: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and the Martyrs’ Shrine.
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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.
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »