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Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend
Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… 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.
Canada’s Employment Falls by 42,000 Despite Manufacturing Gains
Canada’s labour market lost some ground in August, with employment falling by 42,000, or 0.2%, according to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey. The employment rate slipped… Read more »
Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival
The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »
2026 Capital Pride Festival Weekend in Ottawa: What You Need to Know About Festivities and Road Closures
Celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada’s beautiful capital city this weekend at the Capital Pride Festival. The Festival weekend begins Friday, August 28, in the evening at… Read more »
Night Glows, Fireworks & More: What to See & Do at Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival This Labour Day Weekend
If you are looking for a colourful way to wrap up summer, Gatineau’s hot air balloon festival has plenty happening both in the sky and on the… Read more »
2026 Labour Day Long Weekend Events & Festivals in Ottawa
Labour Day Long Weekend events and activities in Ottawa: free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month
The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year. Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »
Whole Foods Market Products Recalled in Ontario Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
If you shop at Whole Foods Market in Ontario, you may want to check your fridge. A recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency… Read more »
Ontario Bars People in Canada Illegally and Temporary Visa Holders From Social Assistance
Ontario is changing who can receive provincial social assistance, with new rules immediately excluding people who are living in Canada illegally and some temporary residents. The province… Read more »
Capital Fair: What to Expect at 2026 Edition of Ottawa’s Summer Fair
Ottawa’s biggest summer tradition is turning 51, and you’re invited to be part of it. Head to Albion Road and Rideau Road for ten sunny days of… Read more »
Doors Open 2026: Discover Secret Attractions of Cornwall and SDG Counties For Free This Weekend
Cornwall and SDG Counties, renowned as one of Ontario’s oldest regions, open their doors wide on August 15 and 16 for an event that promises to peel… Read more »
What to Know About Walking and Cycling Across Gordie Howe Bridge Above Detroit River
Walkers and cyclists now have a new way to cross the Detroit River. The toll-free multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened Wednesday, August 5,… Read more »
Agricultural and Fall Fairs Around Ottawa – 2026
See award-winning agricultural exhibits, get the best of crafts, baking and preserving, explore antique machinery displays, take part in old-fashioned games, ride the midways, and experience the thrill of demolition derbies during the many fall fairs in and around Ottawa.
100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2026
There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »
Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy 2026: What to Expect at This Year’s Fireworks Festival in Ottawa/Gatineau
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy is returning for its 29th edition, bringing several evenings of fireworks, food and entertainment to the Canadian Museum of History. The… Read more »
Lineup Revealed For Ottawa 200 Block Party
Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebration will take over Marion Dewar Plaza on Saturday, September 26, with a free block party running from 10 a.m. until well after sunset…. Read more »
Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities
Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin’ good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals from across Ontario, have you covered!
Things to Do This Colonel By Day – 2026 August Long Weekend in Ottawa
Visiting Ottawa this August long weekend? Here is a list of events taking place in the Capital city this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Ontario Expands Free Park Admission Year Round for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families
Ontario veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members can now visit provincial parks for free every day of the week, including statutory holidays and long weekends. The… Read more »
Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 17
From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »
Marineland Belugas Set for Complex Cross-Border Rescue After U.S. Import Approval
Marineland’s story has entered a new chapter. A group of accredited aquariums in the U.S. has received government approval to begin what it calls an emergency rescue… Read more »
Northern Shield: Ontario, Alberta Outline 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Hardisty to Sarnia
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-kilometre crude oil pipeline running from… Read more »
Things to Do in Ottawa in July
Things to Do in Ottawa in July: Events, and Activities happening in Ottawa during the month of July 2026. 25 Outdoor Adventures in Ottawa Valley 25 Outdoor… Read more »