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2025 St. George Apple Fest: Head to Brant to Celebrate All Things Apples This Weekend

St. George Apple Fest is back this weekend with ‘Something “a-peeling” for everyone. The festival celebrating apples and the community of St. George is one of the… Read more »

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Gravenhurst to London: Explore Free Attractions in 7 Ontario Regions on Sept 20, 21

You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Muskoka Steamships, Schneider Haus National Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this… Read more »

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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 »

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Supercrawl 2025 Returns This Weekend With Music, Art, Food, and Family Fun in Downtown Hamilton

Hamilton’s biggest arts festival is back. From September 12 to 14, James Street North will be turned into a pedestrian-only celebration of music, art, fashion, theatre, and… Read more »

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Weather Network’s 2025 Fall Forecast: October to Bring Mild Weather, November Promises Early Winter Blast

Canada’s fall forecast for 2025 is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. According to The Weather Network, much of the country will see warmer-than-usual temperatures through… Read more »

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Doors Open 2025: Explore Peterborough For Free This Saturday

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Doors Open Peterborough will once again throw open the doors of historic landmarks, cultural centres, and… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2025 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 20

Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »

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Salt and Harvest Festival 2025: Head to This Ontario Town Home to World’s Largest Underground Salt Mine This Labour Day Weekend

The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival from August 29… Read more »

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Celebrate 50 Years of Fun: What to Expect at Dundas Cactus Festival This Weekend

The highly anticipated Dundas Cactus Festival returns this Friday for the 2025 edition. The 50th Annual Dundas Cactus Festival will take over downtown Dundas from August 15… Read more »

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Fergus Medieval Faire 2025: Knights and Vikings Take Over Downtown Fergus This Saturday

Step back in time and embrace the enchanting world of knights, ladies, Vikings, and wizards at the Fergus Medieval Faire! Mark your calendars for July 26, from… Read more »

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Enjoy Free/Discounted Admission to Provincial and Territorial Museums (List) This Summer

The Canada Strong Pass initiative, aimed at making cultural experiences more accessible, has expanded to include 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries. The announcement was made… Read more »

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2025 Burlington Food Truck Festival Returns This Weekend

Bring your friends and family and immerse yourself in a day of delicious food, cold beer, and fantastic local performances. The Canadian Food Truck Festival is back… Read more »

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Welland Float Fest: Lazy Float Down the Canal This Sunday

Ontario offers many thrilling summer adventures and calm water activities like lazy river floating and cruises. If you want to go lazy river floating in a festive atmosphere, head to the… Read more »

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Paul McCartney Announces Hamilton & Montreal Stops on 2025 ‘Got Back’ Tour; Presale July15

Paul McCartney will return to Canada this fall with three performances as part of his 2025 “Got Back” tour. The upcoming tour features 19 newly announced North… Read more »

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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 »

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Chapman’s to Debut Butter Tart Ice Cream at Ontario Festival

Chapman’s Ice Cream will introduce its new Butter Tart flavour at the 2025 edition of Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, taking place on June 14 in downtown… Read more »

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Itinerary Announced for 2025 Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The federal government has released the itinerary for the upcoming Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2025 to… Read more »

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Ontario to Make Gas Tax Cut Permanent, Remove Highway 407 East Tolls

Ontario plans to make its temporary gas and fuel tax cuts permanent and eliminate tolls on a key section of Highway 407 East, measures aimed at reducing… Read more »

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FlixBus Launches Summer Service Linking Toronto to Ontario Beach Towns

FlixBus has announced the launch of a new seasonal route extension from Toronto to several beach destinations in Ontario, beginning May 15. The expansion adds stops at… Read more »

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Doors Open Along the Grand: Explore Attractions For Free in Brant, Brantford, and Six Nations This Saturday

On Saturday, May 10, residents and visitors can explore over 17 heritage sites for free as part of the first-ever Doors Open Along the Grand. This collaborative… Read more »

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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 »

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Ontario’s New Bill Seeks to Remove Interprovincial Trade Barriers, Includes Alcohol Sales and Worker Mobility

Ontario has introduced new legislation aimed at eliminating internal trade and labour mobility barriers across Canada. The Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act is designed… Read more »

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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 »

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Head to Stratford on April 6 For the Annual Swan Release Parade – 2025 (Road Closures)

Get ready for some feathered fun in Stratford, as the annual swan release and parade is happening on April 6th. It’s the annual swan release and parade,… Read more »