Barrie 
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Ontario Craft Cider Week Returns September 19 to 26; Here are the Highlights
Ontario cider producers will mark the apple harvest with Craft Cider Week, running September 19 to 26. The province-wide celebration will feature exclusive cider releases, entertainment, food… Read more »
Bailey Zimmerman Announces Six Canadian Stops on 2026 ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’ Tour
Country star Bailey Zimmerman is hitting the road again in 2026, this time with his Different Night Same Rodeo tour. The run begins February 19 in Estero,… Read more »
Get Tickets Now: Nine Accessible Halloween Villages to Host Free Trick-or-Treating Across Canada in 2025
What began eight years ago on a quiet Toronto street has grown into a nationwide movement reshaping how Halloween is celebrated. This October, nine Treat Accessibly Halloween… Read more »
From Historic Deck Tours to Rib Fest: Tall Ships Midland Promises a Packed August Weekend
Tall Ships return to Midland this weekend as part of the Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes Series. Midland Harbour will welcome the return of Tall Ships from… Read more »
Children Golf Free at Participating Courses in Canada This Month
Children under the age of 16 can play golf for free at hundreds of courses across Canada when accompanied by a paying adult, as part of the… Read more »
Tall Ships Festival 2025: Get to Brockville This Weekend to Sail, Explore Majestic Tall Ships
Plan a trip to Brockville this weekend to see and cruise on majestic tall ships. Brockville Tall Ships Festival is the first stop on the 2025 Tall… Read more »
Free BeaverTails: Get Canada’s Iconic Pastry Free This Friday (National BeaverTails Day) – June 6
You can get a free BeaverTails pastry on June 6th. BeaverTails is offering one free Cinnamon & Sugar BeaverTails Pastry on Friday in honour of National BeaverTails… Read more »
Escape the Ghost Ship: Floating Escape Room Sets Sail in Four Ontario Cities This Summer
An escape room experience, Escape the Ghost Ship, returns to Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Barrie this June. The 90-minute event takes place aboard a real 50-foot sailing… Read more »
Flock to Stayner This Saturday For the Annual Kinsmen Duck Race
Head to Stayner for some quacktastic fun with the Stayner Kinsmen Duck Races. This event is not for the fowl-hearted as it promises to be an exciting… Read more »
Porsche Experience Centre Feat. 2 Km Driving Circuit Opening This June in Pickering
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. announced the upcoming opening of its first Canadian Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in Pickering. The facility, announced in 2021, is scheduled to begin… Read more »
Big Bounce Canada Returns with Massive Inflatables Tour Across the Country
How high can you bounce in the World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle? The Big Bounce Canada, known as the world’s largest touring inflatable event, is set to return… Read more »