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25 Outdoor Winter Activities in Renfrew County

Stretching largely on the south shore of the Ottawa River, Renfrew County is rugged and charming with the gem of Algonquin Provincial Park making it a marvellous… Read more »

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20 Things to Do Outdoors During Winter in Belleville and Hastings County

Hastings County stretches from Lake Ontario near Belleville to the southern boundary of Algonquin Park near Barry’s Bay. In between, you will find lookouts, trails, lakes and many opportunities to get outside and lose yourself in thought in winter’s glory.

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15 Things to Do During Winter in Algonquin Park

Algonquin Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s premiere and most popular destinations, no matter the weather. And yes, that includes winter! Algonquin has so much to offer… Read more »

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25 Winter Adventures in Blue Mountains

The crystal-clear waters of Georgian Bay surrounded by the tree-lined hilly landscape known as the Blue Mountains are well-known for their abundance of winter activities.
Here are 25 adventures to experience during winter in the Blue Mountains.

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15 Family Winter Getaways in Ontario

Winter is a chance to get away for a cozy, fun, and active vacation around incredible sites around Ontario. Explore destinations that show off the beauty of… Read more »

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When and Where to See Comet NEOWISE

Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) has been visible in the early morning sky from early this month. From mid-July, the comet will be visible in the evening sky…. Read more »

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25 Places to Visit in Canada with Guinness World Records

The Guinness World Records have been around since 1954 and was created by Sir Hugh Beaver who was the Managing Director of the Guinness Brewery at the… Read more »

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Quarantine Concerts to Live Stream Today – Thursday, June 4

A list of music performances to live-stream today.

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Take Free Ballet Classes From National Ballet of Canada Online

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-kT9fOAU7z/ National Ballet of Canada is hosting free online classes daily on their Instagram account. Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World for Free This Weekend… Read more »

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May Supermoon: Don’t miss the last Supermoon of 2020 – Super Flower Moon

This year’s last super moon will appear on Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The moon will appear full for about 2 – 3 days around this time, i.e.,… Read more »

15 Ideas for Mother’s Day in Times of COVID-19

15 Ideas for Mother’s Day in Times of COVID-19

Mother’s Day can be a hard one to get right in the best of times, let alone with such a different landscape. Check out these 15 ways… Read more »

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Canada From Home: Explore Canada’s Territories Online

Although we are facing limited travel opportunities at the moment, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy museums and sites without leaving the comfort of your… Read more »

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Ontario Parks Will Remain Closed until May 31, 2020

Update: Ontario Opens Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves From May 11 Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation… Read more »

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Canada From Home: Explore Our Stunning National Parks for Free Online

There is much to discover in Canada’s National Parks and not being able to get to them physically shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the fabulous natural areas… Read more »

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Shakespeare Film Festival: See 12 Stratford Festival Plays on Film for Free

Canada’s internationally renowned repertory theatre festival which usually runs from April to October in Stratford, the Stratford Festival is launching a film festival offering free streaming of… Read more »

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There Will Not Be an Official Canada Day Celebration in Ottawa and It is Going Virtual

With COVID-19 throwing life as we know it into a tailspin, Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has announced that Canada Day will be celebrated virtually this year. Today… Read more »

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Watch The Hunger Games, Dirty Dancing, La La Land and John Wick For Free Online

Lionsgate has announced that it will stream four of its most popular films for free. Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies will be hosted by Jamie… Read more »

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Canadian Geographic Education Launches Free Online Classroom

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) is launching Canadian Geographic Education’s #OnlineClassroom, which will offer its free, bilingual learning tools to all Canadians to support teachers, parents… Read more »

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Ontario Extends School Closures Until May 4

Ontario has announced that it is extending school and child care centre closures until May 4 to continue the efforts to strop the spread of COVID-19. Public… Read more »

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March 30: Snapshot of COVID-19 Cases in Ontario

Ontario has reported 351 new cases of COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 1706. 23 people have died due to COVID-19 related complications in… Read more »

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Things to Do With Teens During COVID-19

So you’re at home with your teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know it can be hard to think of things to keep everyone motivated on a… Read more »

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Visit Adorable Canadian Zoo Animals Online

As schools and other educational institutions have closed in response to COVID-19 pandemic and kids are confined to their homes, Zoos across Canada have decided to bring… Read more »

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Free Online Educational Resources

We are in the age of social distancing and self-isolation with schools across Canada closed to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list of… Read more »

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25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario

Looking to unplug this summer? We have the perfect thing for you. Ontario is such a vast province, filled with wonderful opportunities for wilderness adventure. Whether your… Read more »