By Ron Johnson
From charming small towns to relaxing Nordic spas, 2024 was a year full of cool local travel experiences, all just a short drive from Toronto. Here are your favourite stories from this year. 10 picturesque small towns just a short drive from Toronto Small towns in Ontario are some of the best places to escape … Continued
Need a vacation after the frenzy of the holidays? A new lakefront nordic spa, the first of its kind in Ontario, might be just the place. Wander the Spa, located on the grounds of Wander the Resort in Prince Edward County, will open in January and offers a luxurious lakeside wellness retreat for visitors. Inspired … Continued
With the holidays just around the corner, ’tis the season for twinkling lights, overdressed Christmas trees and fanciful, feel-good Hallmark movies. If you’ve ever dreamed of immersing yourself in one of those larger-than-life holiday rom-coms, look no further than Almonte, Ontario. Just outside Ottawa, Almonte is known as Ontario’s Christmas Town — or mini Hollywood … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is filled with tons of vibrant attractions — the towering CN tower with its panoramic views, eclectic outdoor markets adorned with cobblestone streets, and stunning parks, beaches, and islands — and there’s no better way to admire the city than from thousands of feet above! Remitly, a financial services company, recently unveiled its list … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A vacation isn’t truly a vacation without your four-legged furry family member! Thankfully, there are more than a few places across Ontario where your pup will be more than welcome. To help you navigate your next staycation, here is a list of the five top dog-friendly stayvacation spots in and near Toronto, so you can … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Guerlain Spa in Toronto received top honours at the 10th Annual World Spa Awards on Tuesday. The spa, which is nestled within Hotel X Toronto — a luxury hotel on the Lake Ontario waterfront — was named Canada’s Best Hotel Spa of 2024 due to its prestigious Parisian treatments, impressive facilities, and innovative wellness approach … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Research shows that young families are still leaving Canada’s big cities for smaller towns such as Brockville, Ont. Recent Stats Can data shows that more than 132,000 people left Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, combined in 2022–2023 (much higher than the previous average of about 42,000/year from 2001 to 2019!) And it’s for a good reason … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The sprawling 91-acre site of the Cheltenham Badlands originated around 450 million years ago at the bed of an ancient sea. Located just northwest of Toronto, these distinct red and grey clay hills are considered an Ontario geological treasure. The structure of the Badlands is due to poor farming practices that took place between the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
There are only a few months left of the year, but there will still be plenty of opportunities to look out for celestial activities across the night sky. From Oct. 17 to Nov. 20, tourists from around the globe are invited to Muskoka for free astro-tourism events, where they can stargaze, witness the northern lights, or … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Autumn is here, and along with the slightly cooler weather, the season brings crisp, clear skies and longer nights, making it the perfect time to go stargazing. This year has been filled with celestial events, from full moon Supermoons to a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse, to a planetary parade that was more than two centuries in the making. Thankfully, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Located about 10 minutes east of Port Hope on the northern shore of Lake Ontario sits the historic town of Cobourg, which MoneySense magazine previously named one of the top three best Canadian small cities to live in. The spacious, small-town setting is bursting with unique architectural landmarks, shopping opportunities, galleries, theatres, a gorgeous white sand beach, and even … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Just a short drive from Toronto, the Frontenac Arch, a 1-billion-year-old granite land bridge connecting the expansive Canadian Shield terrain across southeastern Ontario to Upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains, can be found nestled within the majestic Frontenac Arch Biosphere. The United Nations previously named this area one of the most significant landscapes on earth as … Continued
