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Ontario’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced the initial lineup for the 2026 edition. The 3-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes… Read more »
Living Wage 2025: The Hourly Pay Required to Afford Life in Ontario
The Ontario Living Wage Network has published hourly wages required to maintain a modest standard of living across 10 Living Wage regions in Ontario. The living wage… Read more »
Things to Do in Ottawa in November – 2025
Things to Do in Ottawa in November: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of November.
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show Marks 52 Years in Ottawa This November
Ottawa’s Nepean Sportsplex will once again host its annual Christmas Craft Show, a long-standing local tradition celebrating its 52nd anniversary in 2025. The craft show will take… Read more »
50+ Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in and Around Ottawa – 2025
A list of Christmas markets & craft fairs in Ottawa to help you get something special for everyone on your list! To add to this list, submit online. … Read more »
Ontario’s Famous Bala Cranberry Festival Is This Weekend & This Is What You Need to Know
Every year the charming little town of Bala hosts an amazing Cranberry Festival that supports the local community and organizations in need. This year, you can be… Read more »
2025 Halloween in Ottawa – Haunted Attractions, Family Events & Adult Parties
A list of family Halloween activities & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Ottawa.
Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – 2025
From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.
Ontario Moves to Ban Municipal Speed Cameras
Ontario is preparing legislation to eliminate municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, shifting the focus to alternative road safety measures. Premier Doug Ford said municipalities… Read more »
World Spa Awards: Canada’s Best Spas of 2025
The 2025 World Spa Awards have been announced, and several Canadian spas earned top honours on the global stage. The annual program highlights excellence in wellness, from… Read more »
Ontario Craft Cider Week Returns September 19 to 26; Here are the Highlights
Ontario cider producers will mark the apple harvest with Craft Cider Week, running September 19 to 26. The province-wide celebration will feature exclusive cider releases, entertainment, food… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Tall Ships Festival 2025: Get to Brockville This Weekend to Sail, Explore Majestic Tall Ships
Plan a trip to Brockville this weekend to see and cruise on majestic tall ships. Brockville Tall Ships Festival is the first stop on the 2025 Tall… Read more »
Escape the Ghost Ship: Floating Escape Room Sets Sail in Four Ontario Cities This Summer
An escape room experience, Escape the Ghost Ship, returns to Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Barrie this June. The 90-minute event takes place aboard a real 50-foot sailing… Read more »
Chapman’s to Debut Butter Tart Ice Cream at Ontario Festival
Chapman’s Ice Cream will introduce its new Butter Tart flavour at the 2025 edition of Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, taking place on June 14 in downtown… Read more »
Itinerary Announced for 2025 Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The federal government has released the itinerary for the upcoming Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2025 to… Read more »
Spectacular Drone Show and Fireworks to Light Up Ottawa Skies This Victoria Day Weekend – 2025
As the vibrant hues of the Canadian Tulip Festival begin to fade, Ottawa gears up for a series of captivating events to mark Queen Victoria’s birthday weekend,… Read more »
Ontario to Make Gas Tax Cut Permanent, Remove Highway 407 East Tolls
Ontario plans to make its temporary gas and fuel tax cuts permanent and eliminate tolls on a key section of Highway 407 East, measures aimed at reducing… Read more »
FlixBus Launches Summer Service Linking Toronto to Ontario Beach Towns
FlixBus has announced the launch of a new seasonal route extension from Toronto to several beach destinations in Ontario, beginning May 15. The expansion adds stops at… Read more »
OC Transpo Offering Free Transit Across Ottawa This Weekend
Ottawa residents ad visitors will be able to ride for free on all OC Transpo services during the weekend of May 3 and 4. The citywide Free… Read more »
Flock to Stayner This Saturday For the Annual Kinsmen Duck Race
Head to Stayner for some quacktastic fun with the Stayner Kinsmen Duck Races. This event is not for the fowl-hearted as it promises to be an exciting… Read more »