Category: Travel

Tucked along the shores of Lake Huron is a small-town escape with sunsets that turn the whole shoreline into the most scenic horizon. Southampton is about a three-hour drive from Toronto and makes for a picturesque road trip: you’ll pass rolling farmland and quaint small towns along the way before arriving in this gorgeous lakeside … Continued

The most romantic Valentine’s trips aren’t always the ones everyone’s posting about on socials, and this charming small town near Toronto is proof. Fergus is nestled in Wellington County, about 90 minutes from the city, and offers a quietly scenic alternative to Ontario’s more obvious getaways. The town is perched along the Grand River and … Continued

If you’re looking for a Niagara escape that’s filled with welcoming communities and the occasional icewine tasting, head to the Niagara Benchlands. It’s a visitor-friendly umbrella for the Town of Lincoln, with vineyard-dotted backroads and tons of cute small-town stops. The region is about a 1-1.5 hour drive from Toronto, making it perfect for a … Continued

Visiting Nordic spas has become a major trend in Ontario, with different ones popping up all over the province. That includes a new one at Shale Ridge – once just a winery and cidery, they’re now offering a nordic spa experience on their property that’s built for total relaxation.  Shale Ridge Winery & Cidery is … Continued

For Toronto travellers desperate to break free from the Polar vortex, the much-maligned and much-warmer United States just got a little friendlier to the loonie. Las Vegas casinos, at least three so far, are offering “Canadian at Par” promotions, and given the Canadian dollar is worth only .73 cents south of the border, it adds … Continued

Muskoka is typically seen as a June-to-August vacation destination, but there’s one spot in cottage country that might make you want to head north when the weather is cold. Huntsville is nestled in the northern part of Muskoka, and during winter, the town flips from cottage country to a cinematic winter wonderland, filled with lights … Continued

If you’re looking for a rare Ontario getaway that’s big enough for modern museums and galleries, yet still full of historic landmarks and natural scenery, then head to Peterborough (aka, the “the gateway to the Kawarthas”). The city is nestled along the Otonabee River and Little Lake, about a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto, and pairs … Continued

If you’re craving a small-town day trip that feels like it was built for a cute holiday rom-com, Millbrook is the move. This tiny village in Cavan Monaghan is about 15 minutes southwest of Peterborough (about a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto) and has a picturesque downtown core that looks more like a storybook village: think … Continued

After the busyness of the holiday season, you may be looking for a scenic base to relax and take in the surrounding frosty countryside, or perhaps you’ve got a ton of extra energy for the New Year and want to embrace epic outdoor adventures. Caledon is about a one-hour drive from Toronto and is especially … Continued

Many spas in and around Toronto promise a chance to unwind or escape the holiday mayhem, offering everything from toasty fireplace lounges to heated indoor saltwater pools. But sometimes, everyday self-care calls for taking things up a notch! Thankfully, Ontario boasts a surprising mix of luxury spa getaways. From waterfall-side thermal circuits to a historic … Continued

If your idea of a dreamy winter getaway involves charming, small-town energy surrounded by frozen lakes and twinkly main streets, then Bobcaygeon should be at the top of your list. The community is nestled on the Trent-Severn Waterway between Sturgeon and Pigeon Lakes, in the Kawartha Lakes region, making it the perfect spot to slow … Continued