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2024 Butter Tart Festivals: Celebrate the Authentic Canadian Treat at These Locations in Ontario

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

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 »

Birding Festivals to Celebrate Spring Migration in Ontario

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 »

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10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southeastern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse

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

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 Stratford For a Colourful Spring Getaway – Top Things to See & Do

Head to Stratford For a Colourful Spring Getaway – Top Things to See & Do

Experience Spring in Stratford! The well-known arts and culture scene in Stratford truly comes alive in spring. Along with the festivals or outdoor arts and entertainment, the… Read more »

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2024 Butter Tart Festivals: Celebrate the Authentic Canadian Treat at These Locations in Ontario

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 »

Rib & Beer Fests 2024: Northern Heat Rib Series to Tour 15 Ontario Locations This Year

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 »

Celebrate Mother’s Day With an Afternoon Tea in a Vintage Train Near Ottawa

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 Schedule: Canada’s Largest Touring Poutine Festival Announces Ontario Dates

2024 Schedule: Canada’s Largest Touring Poutine Festival Announces Ontario Dates

A travelling festival celebrating the uniquely Canadian dish – fries smothered in cheese curds and gravy, is touring Ontario again this year. After four successful years, Poutine… Read more »

20 Restaurants to Enjoy Easter Brunch/Dinner in Ottawa

20 Restaurants to Enjoy Easter Brunch/Dinner in Ottawa

Easter is the perfect holiday for a delicious meal together with family and those you love! Ottawa’s delicious food scene has got you covered this year to ensure a special Easter! Whether you plan to dine out (reservations required) or dine-in, here are 20 places to get Easter brunch or dinner in Ottawa.