PLEASE NOTE: We recommend reaching out to the local ice fishing guides, hut rental operators, or accommodation operators on the lakes you wish to fish before heading out to ensure the lake is safe for travel. Ice fishing is a celebrated tradition that combines many elements of iconic Canadian winter fun. When thousands of lakes... Read more»
Nothing’s more fun for the entire family than a small-town’s annual winter carnival! Oozing the charm and warmth you’d expect from rural getaway spots, your family’s winter vacation to Ontario’s cottage country should include one of these highly entertaining events. If you’ve never been, grab the kids, bundle up, and head to a ‘winter country fair’ in the great Canadian wilderness... Read more»
Ontario’s most popular winter event is hosting more fun activities and incredible entertainment than ever to celebrate the most Canadian of seasons. On January 25, 2020, thousands of families and friends will head to Bracebridge, Ontario to embrace the best that a Canadian winter has to offer, including indoor and outdoor adventures. Here are just... Read more»
Skating on a frozen lake is as quintessentially Canadian as it gets! Slap on your favourite toque, lace up your skates next to a bonfire at the shoreline, and set out for adventure amidst snow-dusted treetops – a truly unforgettable winter experience. This region is home to the province’s most popular outdoor rink, the Ice Trail... Read more»
Feature image: Crossroads Mother Nature has delivered a ton of fluffy snow and everyone is ready to celebrate the holidays in Ontario’s cottage country! Here are just a few of the events take place to help you ring in 2020 in the great Canadian wilderness just north of Toronto: Spectacular Events Canvas NYE Brewery Bash... Read more»
Interested in trying something new this winter? Guided nature tours are the perfect way to experience a completely different activity, with a little help from these experts. Strap on some snowshoes or skis, follow wildlife tracks, listen for animal calls and absorb the stunning scenery that surrounds you. Here are some ideas to get you... Read more»
Winter unleashes a powerful brilliance you don’t find in any other season, and the solitude and serenity in and around snow-tipped forests are particularly inviting for creative types. Plan your arts getaway to Ontario’s cottage country and discover what it is about winter’s canvas that has inspired artists for generations, including Tom Thomson and the... Read more»
Parades, holiday trains, lighting festivals, concerts and more – the 2019-2020 holiday entertainment season is underway just two hours north of Toronto! Here is just a partial list of all the merriment you’ll find from now until Christmas Eve: Santa Claus Parades 43rd Annual Bala Santa Claus Parade November 16 Port Carling Santa Claus Parade November 16... Read more»