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2025 Edition of Winter Lights Across Canada Returns to Ottawa On Dec 8

Winter in the National Capital Region is getting its annual glow-up, and the result is a walkable, city-wide light show that turns familiar landmarks into something a… Read more »

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Twinkling Trails and Festive Fun Returns For a Holiday Adventure at Ottawa’s Maple Farm

Cheerful elves await your arrival at Stanley’s Christmas Village. These little Santa’s helpers invite you to spend Christmas and the holiday season at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane… Read more »

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Amazon Adds New Same-Day Delivery Windows for Ontario Prime Members

Amazon is giving Prime members in some Ontario big cities more control over when and how their online orders arrive, rolling out additional Same-Day Delivery windows to… Read more »

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10 Ideas For Winter and Christmas Holiday Getaways in Ontario

The holidays are upon us, and your vacation planning starts now! These holiday getaways in Ontario are surefire ways to create memories, embrace the holiday spirit or… Read more »

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10 Christmas Holiday Getaways in Ontario

Want to get away during Christmas Break with the whole family or with your special someone?   You don’t have to fly South when there are many… Read more »

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Things to Do in Ottawa in December

Things to Do in Ottawa in December: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of December.

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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.

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15 Spa Resort Winter and Holiday Getaways in Ontario

Winter and spa resorts go together so perfectly. There is no better time of year to escape every day with a splendid getaway to a comfortable resort… Read more »

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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 »

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Ottawa Region Getting a Brand New Christmas Village Next Holiday Season

Canada’s Capital Region will get a new holiday attraction, one that aims to reshape the city’s holiday season and draw families from across the region into a… Read more »

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Upper Canada Village’s Alight at Night Turns 25 with More Lights, New Attractions, and Free Youth Admission

The 25th edition of Upper Canada Village’s magical light display kicks off on November 28, illuminating one of Ontario’s largest outdoor light festivals. More than a million… Read more »

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Ottawa’s Help Santa Toy Parade & Kanata Santa Claus Parade Is This Weekend; Here is What to Know

Christmas and holiday season celebrations in Ottawa kick off on Saturday when the big guy in the red suit comes to town, accompanied by colourful floats. There… Read more »

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Things to Do at Ottawa’s Massive Christmas Market at Lansdowne This Holiday Season – 2025

The Ottawa Christmas Market is set to dazzle with sparkling decorations over 50 local vendors, showcasing a wide range of holiday gifts, Christmas-themed items, and unique food… Read more »

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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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Guide to Christmas & Holidays in Ottawa – Parades, Lights, Concerts, Markets, Theatre

Christmas events and holiday activities including carols,light displays, holiday theatre, Santa Claus Parades, and craft fairs in Ottawa Area.

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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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Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show Marks 52 Years in Ottawa This November

Ottawa’s Nepean Sportsplex will once again host its annual Christmas Craft Show, a long-standing local tradition celebrating its 52nd anniversary in 2025. The craft show will take… 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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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 »

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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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Upper Canada Cranberries: Visit This Cranberry Farm in Ottawa This Fall

You don’t need to travel to Muskoka to see cranberry harvest as there is a cranberry farm in rural Ottawa that welcomes visitors during the Fall season.

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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 »

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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 »