Festival News ON - Sudbury

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1.2 Km Illuminated Ice Skating Trail at Ontario’s Cranberry Marsh Opens For 2026 Winter Season

The 1.2 km long skating trail over the famous cranberry bog in Bala will open on Dec 27, 2025, for night skating. Home of Johnston Cranberries, Muskoka… Read more »

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NORAD’s Santa Tracker 2025: Track Santa Across Canada and the World

Track Santa around the world this Christmas! NORAD’s Santa Tracker can help kids have fun tracking the magical fellow around the globe. It is also a great… Read more »

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Top Baby Names in Ontario Revealed in New Rankings

Ontario’s annual list of baby names offers a snapshot of how naming preferences continue to evolve, while also showing which choices remain firmly rooted year after year…. Read more »

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Things to Do to Celebrate Christmas & Holidays in Ontario

Here is a list of events and activities to celebrate and holidays in some regions of Ontario.

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25 Black Friday Deals in Canada – 2025

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with huge savings! All across Canada, there will be huge discounts from top brands and stores, just in time for… Read more »

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Nov 29 & 30: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Greater Toronto Area

The illuminated ​Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will be chugging across the Greater Toronto Area starting on November 29. This is the train’s second annual journey as… Read more »

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School Rankings 2025: Top 100 High Schools in Ontario

The Fraser Institute’s latest look at Ontario’s high schools offers a fresh snapshot of how schools across the province are performing—and how much they can change over… Read more »

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Weather Network 2025-26 Winter Season Forecast: La Niña and Polar Vortex Poised to Shape a Classic Canadian Winter

Canada is heading into a winter shaped by two major atmospheric forces, and early signs point toward a season that looks and feels far more traditional than… Read more »

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Ontario Unveils Major Penalty Increases for Dangerous and Careless Driving

Ontario is moving ahead with a slate of tougher penalties aimed at curbing dangerous driving, responding directly to concerns raised by the family of Andrew Cristillo, a… Read more »

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Yoplait Drinkable Yogurt Recalled Nationally Due to Plastic Pieces

Yoplait Canada has pulled its 200-mL YOP drinkable yogurt from stores across the country, issuing a preventative recall after discovering a potential packaging defect that could leave… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Adorned With Spectacular Lights Set to Begin Its 2025 Ontario Trip on Nov 20 (Schedule)

The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 20. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »

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How to Qualify for Ontario’s New Rebates of Up to $200 on Induction Cooktops, Fridges, Dryers, and Washing Machines

Ontario is broadening its energy‑efficiency push, adding consumer rebates for efficient appliances and increasing support for industrial and institutional projects to curb electricity use and manage costs…. Read more »

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Riverfest Elora Will Not Return in 2026 as the Beloved Ontario Music Festival Ends Its Run

Riverfest Elora, a long-running independent music festival in Ontario, will shut down after 15 years due to mounting financial pressures. Organizers announced the closure on Tuesday with… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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Here’s What to Expect When North Bay’s Outdoor Christmas Market This November

North Bay’s popular Winter Market Experience is returning this November with an expanded lineup of entertainment, vendors, and activities. Organized by Tourism North Bay alongside partners, the… Read more »

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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 »

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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.

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Things to do in Sudbury this Halloween – 2025

Things to do in Sudbury this Halloween A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Sudbury. Contents: I. Haunted Attractions… Read more »

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See Giant Pumpkins: What to See and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest This Weekend

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 40th edition. The festival’s origins can be traced back to 1986 when… Read more »

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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 »

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Science North’s Spooky PumpkInferno is Perfect for a Halloween Family Trip to Sudbury

Sudbury’s Dynamic Earth, home of the iconic Big Nickel, is once again transforming into Northern Ontario’s go-to Halloween destination with the return of Pumpkinferno. The after-dark event, which features more than 7,000 hand-carved and illuminated pumpkins, runs throughout October and brings both new attractions and returning favourites.

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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 »

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Gravenhurst to London: Explore Free Attractions in 7 Ontario Regions on Sept 20, 21

You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Muskoka Steamships, Schneider Haus National Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this… Read more »