By Nisean Lorde
Seeing the trees change colour is almost a rite of passage in Ontario. If you’re looking for the most picturesque places to experience peak shades of golden bronze, orange and rustic red this autumn, there’s one provincial park that’s frequently named among the best places in all of North America for fall foliage. Fuel up … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Patio season may be winding down, but festival season is far from over. Cotton candy and cool drinks are giving way to autumn harvests, strong ciders and garlicky preserves. To help you pick the best spots for steins of cold bier and small-town Thanksgiving feasts, here are 10 food and drink festivals in Ontario that … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As Halloween creeps upon us, perhaps one way to get into the spirit is by visiting a ghost town. These towns aren’t actually filled with ghosts, they’re abandoned (or nearly abandoned) areas that still have visibly eerie remains of buildings and infrastructure (so still kind of creepy). As it turns out, there are quite a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re looking for a serene, no-fuss autumn retreat surrounded by towering pine trees, granite outcrops and quiet lakes, then head to Hardy Lake Provincial Park in the heart of Muskoka. It’s a small non-operating park, so no camping, washrooms, or staffed facilities, just gorgeous trails that are perfect for hiking, boardwalks leading to a … Continued
Fall is officially here, and with the arrival of Canada’s most colourful season comes plenty of opportunities to bask in the reds, yellows and golds of our beautiful forests before winter hits. Toronto is bursting with autumnal photo ops — but if you want to enjoy a nature escape this season, check out these 10 … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We are just at the start of fall, and the promise of cool, comfortable weather makes it the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities while admiring the vibrant colours of autumn foliage! There is no better area to explore than Ontario — the province is filled with picturesque small towns that are worthy of a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Research shows that engaging in yoga surrounded by goats or alpacas can reduce stress and improve mental and physical health! Yoga has been linked to increased flexibility and weight reduction while being surrounded by cute animals can ease anxiety and depression — so why not combine both in a goat/alpaca yoga class? Goats and alpacas … Continued
If your idea of healing from a breakup has surpassed ice cream in bed for a week and moved into a full blown compulsive internet stalking obsession with no way out, then Camp Heartbreak is here just in time to throw you a rope. Hidden between 160 acres of thick Canadian forest, 2.5 hours north … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Nestled along the Conestoga River, just north of Waterloo, sits the picturesque village of St. Jacobs. The town is filled with authentic small-town sights, historic tours, hidden gems and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences. It’s also only a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto, making it the perfect spot for a day trip! The first place to check out … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
In a few weeks, Ontarians will be dusting off their lederhosen and downing steins of cold bier to celebrate Bavarian culture! It’s all part of Oktoberfest celebrations, and the Kitchener-Waterloo region is the place to be as the area hosts the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Germany. From late September to mid-October, the region will … Continued
Fall day trips from Toronto are the perfect opportunity to soak up the spectacular scenery that Southern Ontario has to offer, when the air becomes brisk and the trees turn colour. You don’t have to travel hours to find stunning vistas, majestic waterfalls, and some of the best hiking trails in the province. And the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After a harried drive out of the city, and a race against the clock, it took approximately two minutes at the Kat Florence Hotel’s Diamond House — complimentary champagne in hand, sitting on a sunny deck overlooking our private sculpture-filled and gorgeous garden — to leave the grrr-mode of Toronto in the rear view mirror … Continued
