Festival News ON - London

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More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »

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This Windsor Haunted House Serves a Multi-Course Dinner With Live Horror

A haunted house where you can sit down for a multi-course dinner in the middle of the experience gives Scarehouse Windsor a different proposition from the usual… Read more »

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Ontario Wait Times Increased for 8 of 12 Procedures Despite Growth in For-Profit Care: Report

Ontario has significantly expanded the use of for-profit clinics for surgeries and medical imaging, but a new study says the shift has not delivered the shorter waits… Read more »

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Things to Do This Weekend in and Around London

A list of 10 things to do in London including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions.

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What Wasaga Beach Could Look Like as It Plans to Become a World-Class, Year-Round Waterfront Destination

Wasaga Beach is looking beyond its familiar role as an Ontario summer getaway. The Town has unveiled the Destination Wasaga Master Plan, a long-term proposal to turn… Read more »

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Ontario’s Fear Farm Returns Sept 26 This Halloween With Terrifying Haunts and Campfire Nights

Fear Farm is returning to Bright, Ontario, for its 2026 season from September 26 to October 31, bringing back a full lineup of haunted attractions, live entertainment,… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26

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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Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20

You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »

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Doors Open London 2026 Celebrates 25 Years Sept 19 & 20 With Free Tours, Admission & More

London is opening the doors to some of its most fascinating buildings, museums, cultural spaces and historic landmarks when Doors Open London returns September 19 and 20,… Read more »

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Raptors, Hikes and Live Bird Shows: Experience Fall Migration at Festival of Hawks – 2026

The highly anticipated 2026 Festival of Hawks is all set to return to Holiday Beach Conservation Area in Amherstburg this weekend. The festival, which kicks off at… Read more »

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From Wizard Academy to Fireworks: What to See & Do at Amherstburg Uncommon 2026

Expect the unexpected at the outrageous festival, Amherstburg Uncommon in Southwest Ontario. Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey from September 18th to 20th as the… Read more »

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Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend

Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »

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Western Fair 2026: What to See & Do as Concerts, Motorsports and Thrills Take Over London

The Western Fair returns to London from September 11 to 20, 2026, for its 149th edition, with 10 days of midway rides, live music, agricultural exhibits, animals,… Read more »

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Canada’s Employment Falls by 42,000 Despite Manufacturing Gains

Canada’s labour market lost some ground in August, with employment falling by 42,000, or 0.2%, according to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey. The employment rate slipped… Read more »

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Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival

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. Founded in 1959… Read more »

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Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month

The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year.   Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »

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Whole Foods Market Products Recalled in Ontario Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

If you shop at Whole Foods Market in Ontario, you may want to check your fridge. A recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency… Read more »

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Ontario Bars People in Canada Illegally and Temporary Visa Holders From Social Assistance

Ontario is changing who can receive provincial social assistance, with new rules immediately excluding people who are living in Canada illegally and some temporary residents. The province… Read more »

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What to Know About Walking and Cycling Across Gordie Howe Bridge Above Detroit River

Walkers and cyclists now have a new way to cross the Detroit River. The toll-free multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened Wednesday, August 5,… Read more »

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100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2026

There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »

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Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities

Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin’ good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals from across Ontario, have you covered!

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Ontario Expands Free Park Admission Year Round for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families

Ontario veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members can now visit provincial parks for free every day of the week, including statutory holidays and long weekends. The… Read more »

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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 »

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Marineland Belugas Set for Complex Cross-Border Rescue After U.S. Import Approval

Marineland’s story has entered a new chapter. A group of accredited aquariums in the U.S. has received government approval to begin what it calls an emergency rescue… Read more »