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Welcoming Winter in Stratford, Ontario

Best known for its annual summer festivities, Stratford is also a joy to behold in winter.

Welcome to Moosonee, Ontario: The “Gateway to the Arctic”

Until recently, this hidden gem of the north was only accessible by plane or train.


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10 Unique Things to Do in Niagara Falls

Figure you’ve seen everything Niagara Falls has to offer? Think again! Here are 10 hidden gems that are well worth...


Exploring Manitoulin Island and Tobermory in an RV

Five girlfriends share the driving—and unforgettable experiences—on the road.


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The Fascinating Story Behind Every Provincial Flower

How well do you know your Canadian history? Find out which gorgeous floral emblem represents your home province or territory,...

More Than Just a Cemetery: Exploring Toronto’s Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Toronto’s historic Mount Pleasant Cemetery is the final resting place of many prominent Canadians, and boasts one of North America’s...


This is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage in Canada

Considering a road trip this fall? Aglow in autumnal oranges, reds and yellows, the scenery doesn't get more spectacular than...


A Quiet Place: Photographing the Wildlife of Southwestern Ontario

It's observing interactions like this one that brings London, Ontario's Cheryl Dumoulin so much joy as a photographer.


Putting London’s First Airport Back on the Map

A little-known airfield in Ontario aided the Allies in WWII.


Canoeing Through Eastern Ontario’s Backcountry Wilderness

Crotch Lake, in North Frontenac Park Lands, Ontario, offers the ideal, remote paddle-in camping getaway.


The Canal That Makes a Capital

Ottawa's Rideau Canal was never used in war, but that doesn't mean it hasn't served a purpose.


A Visit to The Charming Painted Ladies of Grimsby, Ontario

These colourful themed cottages celebrate everything from whimsical treasures of the sea to sweet cotton candy.


The Abandoned Barns of Southwestern Ontario

Photographer John Busch of St. Thomas, Ontario, takes us on a tour of the area's abandoned barns.

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Enjoying Early Spring Blooms in Exeter, Ontario

The MacNaughton-Morrison Trail rewards hikers and shutterbugs alike with spectacular glimpses of spring's earliest blooms.


You Can’t Go Home Again: The Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence

One of the costs of building the St. Lawrence Seaway was a devastating loss of nine Ontario communities—and a significant...


Can You Get a Tax Credit For Your Staycation?

If you live in Ontario, you may be able to save money on that summer road trip or weekend getaway.


My Hometown: Midland, Ontario

The picturesque and welcoming four-season town of Midland, Ontario rests at the heart of gorgeous Georgian Bay.


These Giant Snow Sculptures Celebrate the Joy of Winter

Matt Morris of Waterloo, Ontario has created more than 100 snow sculptures over the years—and is sharing his creative talents...


This Wildlife Photographer Captures Incredible Candid Shots of Moose

High school teacher-turned-wildlife photographer Jason George of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, shares his candid shots of these mighty creatures and beloved...


A Deadly Snowstorm

On December 13, 2010, hundreds of motorists were trapped by a blinding snowstorm, which shut down a 30-kilometre stretch of...


Exploring the Beauty of Western Canada in an RV

Carolyn Meldrum and her husband Dave used to talk about the idea of visiting western Canada. They finally found the...


My Hometown: Growing Up With Hockey in Durham, Ontario

Hitting the ice was much more than a figure of speech for this young hockey player!

This is What a Northern Ontario Winter Looks Like

Photographer Richard Main of Thunder Bay, Ontario, digs deep to discover the hidden joys of winter.


Exploring Lake Superior’s Slate Islands

From a truly spectacular show of the Northern Lights to its charming lighthouse, the Slate Islands reward the adventurous traveller...


What It’s Like to Photograph Ottawa in the Day and Night

This Ottawa-based photographer explains the fascinating psychological effect of seeing the same scene in daylight and then at night.


This Man Travelled 1,250 Kilometres from Lake Superior to Manitoba—by Canoe

When the folks at Trans Canada Trail approached me to map out a canoe trail from Thunder Bay to Manitoba,...


A Love Letter to Moosonee, Ont.

Being able to reconnect with the land and adopt a traditional lifestyle is a precious gift.


This City is the Most Average Place in All of Canada

London, Ontario—mid-sized, multi-ethnic,
 and very, very ordinary—is where major 
corporations go to test new products.
 This is what it’s like...