Ottawa 
Taste Your Way Through 125 Poutine Varieties This Weekend at Ottawa PoutineFest
Ottawa PoutineFest & Mac My Cheese returns this weekend, promising an expansive celebration of poutine. This event promises a gastronomic feast featuring over 125 varieties of… Read more »
Things to Do in Ottawa This Weekend
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Ottawa this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
2024 Butter Tart Festivals: Celebrate the Authentic Canadian Treat at These Locations in Ontario
Thought to be originated in Quebec in the 1600s, the butter tart is a pure Canadian dessert. A recipe for this flaky pastry shell treat filled with… Read more »
2024 Record Store Day: Head to Independent Record Stores This Weekend For Special Releases and Performances
On April 20, 2024, independent record stores across Canada will mark the 17th annual Record Store Day, a global celebration of vinyl culture featuring special releases, in-store… Read more »
Rib & Beer Fests 2024: Northern Heat Rib Series to Tour 15 Ontario Locations This Year
Get ready for a saucy summer! Until about seven years ago, Ribfests in Ontario, complete with live entertainment, midway, and various kinds of fair foods, were organized… Read more »
Birding Festivals to Celebrate Spring Migration in Ontario
The diverse habitats across Ontario support marsh, shore and field birds and a spectacular number of migratory birds stopover at various parts of Ontario during spring migration. Plenty… Read more »
420 Day Deal: Fat Bastard Burrito Offering 42% Off On Burrito Bowls
Fat Bastard Burrito, offering a menu that includes not only burritos but also quesadillas, tacos, and loaded waffle fries, has announced a special promotion on April 20th… Read more »
Celebrate Mother’s Day With an Afternoon Tea in a Vintage Train Near Ottawa
All aboard for a unique and delicious Mother’s Day experience! The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) is offering traditional British Afternoon Tea in its beautifully restored… Read more »
2024 Summer Music Festivals in Ontario
There’s something for everyone in the nation’s most populated province, whether it’s folk, rock, or country music, bluegrass or jazz and everything in between. There are so… Read more »
Carbon Tax Rebates 2024: Use The New Calculator to Estimate the Payment You Will Receive on April 15
Starting April 15, eligible Canadians will receive the first installment of the 2024-25 Canada Carbon Rebate, previously known as the Climate Action Incentive Payment. This rebate is… Read more »
FlixBus Expands Service to Sudbury From Toronto with Stops in Barrie and Parry Sound
FlixBus has expanded its transportation network by introducing a new route from Toronto to Sudbury. Commuters can take advantage of service with a single trip 6 days… Read more »
World Rankings of Canadian Universities by Subject in 2024
QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking, which is one of the three most widely read university rankings in the world, released its fourteenth edition of the QS World University… Read more »
Ottawa Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale Returns This Month
The Ottawa Orchid Society is back in full bloom for its annual show and sale this month! You can expect to see a vibrant showcase of exotic… Read more »
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny: Visit Port Hope This Weekend For a Crazy Race and Festival
Ontario is home to plenty of festivals and unique races. If you want to experience a fun festival combined with a crazy watercraft race, get to Port… Read more »
Under the Big Top: Great Benjamins Circus Returns to Tour Canadian Cities This Spring
The Great Benjamins Circus, an all-new show featuring a dazzling array of international circus talent, will return to tour Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario this year. With a… Read more »
10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southeastern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse
The 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday will brush past the southeastern side of Ontario. More specifically, the eclipse’s path of totality will be over a small portion… Read more »
10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southwestern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse
For those looking to view the solar eclipse from southwestern Ontario this April 8th, you’ll have the option of almost the entire Lake Erie shoreline. Along Lake… Read more »
Head to Gananoque For a Spectacular 1000 Islands Solar Eclipse Cruise
The town of Gananoque and St. Lawrence Seaway falls within the line of solar eclipse totality and City Cruises is offering an enchanting trip to witness this… Read more »
Solar Eclipse Viewing in Ottawa: Best Places to Watch, Guided Events/Viewing Parties
On April 8, 2024, Canadians will experience a significant astronomical event, the first total solar eclipse to traverse the country in six decades. This natural spectacle will… Read more »
What to Expect at the 2024 Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa – Drone Show, RCAF 100 Year Celebration & More
The 2024 festival takes on added significance as it honours the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from May 10th to May 20th, 2024. The… Read more »
Maple Weekend 2024: Head to Maple Bushes Across Ontario This Weekend For Sweetest Celebrations
Get ready to tap into some sweet fun this weekend! Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association is bringing the sweetest weekend of the year with the Ontario… Read more »
Fat Bastard Burrito’s National Burrito Day Deal
April 4, 2024, marks National Burrito Day, and Fat Bastard Burrito has a special deal today. Today, patrons can enjoy a small burrito paired with a… Read more »
Ontario to Build New Medical School at York University with Focus on Primary Care
The Ontario government is allocating an initial investment of $9 million through the 2024 budget, Building a Better Ontario, to initiate the design and planning phases for… Read more »
You Can Save HST For a Limited Time at IKEA’s As-is Marketplace
IKEA Canada has launched an innovative “Second-Hand Tax” (SHT) initiative across all its Ontario As-is marketplaces, coinciding with the start of Earth Month. This initiative is designed… Read more »