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25 Hikes to Enjoy Fall Colours in Ontario

What better way to spend the crisp fall days than to get outside and take a hike? Whether you want a quick trail for some fresh air, or are planning multi-day hiking and camping trip, the following trails will give you some great ideas for places to hike in Ontario.

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50 Activities and Festivals to Experience in Ontario This Fall Season – 2025

From spectacular fall colours, harvest activities, festivals and Halloween events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this transitional season in Ontario. Here are fifty fun activities… Read more »

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Where to Go For Fall Colour Chairlift Rides in Ontario

Witness nature’s splendour in the Fall by taking a ski resort’s chairlift ride to a mountain’s summit. Whether you’re hiking or simply enjoying the ride, the panoramic… Read more »

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Prime Minister Announces LNG, Nuclear, and Mining Developments for Nation-Building Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the first set of developments to be reviewed by Canada’s new Major Projects Office (MPO), which was created to streamline approvals… Read more »

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25 Fall Day Trips From Ottawa

Ottawa and the area around the country’s capital are known for its spectacular natural beauty and charm, and fall is a time where vibrant colours emerge. Here are 25-day trips to enjoy changing nature’s changing colours around Ottawa.

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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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Weather Network’s 2025 Fall Forecast: October to Bring Mild Weather, November Promises Early Winter Blast

Canada’s fall forecast for 2025 is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. According to The Weather Network, much of the country will see warmer-than-usual temperatures through… Read more »

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Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride: Fall Colour Chairlift Rides, Scenic Hike & Lookout

The second oldest family-owned ski hill in Ontario, Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride is an extremely popular skiing and mountain biking location north of Haliburton. Overlooking Eagle… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2025 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 20

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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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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Canada Gets New $2 Circulation Coin Honouring Artist Daphne Odjig

A new $2 coin entering circulation Thursday pays tribute to Daphne Odjig, the trailblazing Anishinaabe artist whose work reshaped how Indigenous art is seen across Canada and… Read more »

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Sept 1: Canada to Lift Most U.S. Counter-Tariffs, Keeps Steel, Aluminum and Auto Duties

Canada will scrap the majority of its 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports beginning September 1, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday. The duties, first imposed… 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 »

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Canadian Armed Forces to Receive Major Pay and Benefits Increase

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the largest pay raise for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in a generation, as part of a $9 billion investment for… Read more »

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Ottawa Buskerfest Brings Fire Shows and High Flying Performances to Sparks Street This Weekend

Downtown Ottawa will be alive with award-winning street performers from across the country from August 8 to 10. Ottawa International Buskerfest will take over Sparks Street from… Read more »

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Canada Strong Pass: Kids Can Explore Fort Henry and Upper Canada Village For Free This Summer

Starting July 25, 2025, Fort Henry in Kingston and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg will participate in the Canada Strong Pass, a federal initiative aimed at increasing… Read more »

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Enjoy Free/Discounted Admission to Provincial and Territorial Museums (List) This Summer

The Canada Strong Pass initiative, aimed at making cultural experiences more accessible, has expanded to include 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries. The announcement was made… Read more »

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Four Canadian Cities Make Latest QS Best Student Cities Rankings

Seoul has claimed the top spot in the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2026, overtaking London, which held the position for six consecutive years. London now ranks… Read more »

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WestJet Expands Winter 2025/2026 Schedule with New Routes to Latin America and the Caribbean

WestJet has announced its 2025/2026 winter schedule, featuring five new destinations and increased departures. The airline will operate 305 routes and serve 62 sun destinations across Latin… Read more »

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Children Golf Free at Participating Courses in Canada This Month

Children under the age of 16 can play golf for free at hundreds of courses across Canada when accompanied by a paying adult, as part of the… Read more »

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Canada Day Marks Start of Federal Middle-Class Tax Reduction

The newly announced federal income tax reduction is now in effect. The measure will reduce the lowest personal income tax rate, with savings aimed primarily at middle-… Read more »

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Ottawa Launches Alcohol in Parks Pilot on Canada Day with Seven Designated Locations

The City of Ottawa has named the parks selected for its Alcohol in Parks pilot program, which will run from Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, October 31…. Read more »

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Trump Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Digital Services Tax

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 27 that he is ending all trade discussions with Canada, citing the country’s recent introduction of a digital services tax… Read more »

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Buy a Sub, Feed a Community: MR.SUB Teams Up with Second Harvest for Canada Day Week Fundraiser

This year, Canada Day celebrations come with a chance to give back. MR.SUB is teaming up with Second Harvest for a limited-time campaign that will see part… Read more »