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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 »

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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 »

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4 Things to Do in St Jacobs this Holiday Season – 2025

Discover the enchanting holiday magic in St. Jacobs. As this delightful season unfolds, St. Jacobs awakens with its glittering lights and heartwarming activities that promise happiness for all who join in. Here are five delightful experiences to savour in St. Jacobs this holiday season.

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Things to Do at Cambridge’s Winterfest This Christmas and Holiday Season

Cambridge is gearing up for its annual Winterfest, a seasonal celebration filled with festive events that have become cherished traditions over the last two decades. This year’s… Read more »

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Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade 2025: What to Know About This Saturday’s Parade

The holiday season will officially arrive in Kitchener this weekend as the city welcomes the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 15. Starting at 10 a.m.,… Read more »

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Cambridge Santa Claus Parade 2025: What to know About Route, Road Closures

Guess who is coming to town this weekend? The annual Cambridge Santa Claus Parade, a highlight of the city’s holiday season, will take place on Saturday, November… Read more »

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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.

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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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Christmas & Holiday Activities in Guelph 2025

Christmas celebrations, Santa Claus Parades, holiday family fun events, festivals, weekend activities in and around Guelph. Contents Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades Christmas Carols & Holiday… 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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Things to Do During 2025 Christmas & Holiday Season Across Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Christmas celebrations, Santa Claus Parades, family fun events, festivals, weekend activities happening across Kitchener-Waterloo Region.

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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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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 Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in and around Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Get something special for everyone on your list! A list of Christmas markets & Holiday craft fairs in and around Kitchener-Waterloo region, Ontario.

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The Comfort Maple – Canada’s Oldest Sugar Maple Tree

The lone, majestic Comfort Maple Tree stands tall at almost 25 metres, with an astounding six-metre girth and 40-metre crown width beside a field in Pelham, Ontario. … Read more »

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What to Know About 2025 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade returns on October 13th, adding a festive highlight to Canadian Thanksgiving celebrations and inviting the community to share in the joy and… Read more »

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Reasons Why You Should Visit Ball’s Falls Conservation Area During Fall

Many might argue that Ontario’s waterfalls are best appreciated during the fall. This statement is apparent at the Niagara-region Ball’s Falls Conservation Area where two waterfalls plummet… 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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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 »