Each week we share an Ontario Gem of the Week from fan photos posted on Instagram with the tag #DiscoverOntario. Here’s a peek at some of the most recent gems: By @chelaw44 – Bob Caygeon, Ontario The very first long weekend of the summer was the inspiration behind this photo. Here’s to many more dock … Continue reading »
Sneak Peek: “Ontario with Love” Postcard for TBEX
If you love writing about travel, you’ve probably heard of TBEX – the world’s largest gathering of travel bloggers, writers, and new media content creators. We’re thrilled to be welcoming TBEX-ers to Ontario at the North American Conference taking place June 1st and 2nd in Toronto! When you arrive at TBEX you’ll find a special … Continue reading »
Kayaking the 1000 Islands, Garden of the Great Spirit
Paddling in the morning mist in 1000 Islands Homeland and sacred hunting grounds of the six nations, the 1000 Islands continue to majestically rise through the morning mists and her keep stories of war, romance, smuggling and exploration hidden among the labyrinth of islands. The evocative creation legend of the 1000 Islands begins with the … Continue reading »
A Tiger in Rural Ontario
Guest blog by Jenna Ujiye. A couple of weeks ago I decided to explore the hiking trails in Huron County. There are 29 public trails, so I made a plan to hike sections of three of them. I started off at the Sifto monument at the top of the hill across from the Huron Historic … Continue reading »
Moosonee: Mystery at the End of the Rails
Guest Blog by Mike Jacobs. Moosonee is one of the oldest settlements in Ontario, home to the iconic Hudson’s Bay Company for hundreds of years, and accessible only by canoe or ice road until the 1930s—and it holds an air of mystery for many in the South. Journey to Muskeg and Tamarack Ontario Northland’s historic … Continue reading »
My Ontario Roadtrip: Prince Edward County Bucket List
Guest blog by Anita Mac. Prince Edward County’s unassuming nature and bounty of activities offers a quiet and scenic retreat from the energy that is Toronto. You’ll feel the change of pace from the moment you arrive. Settlement started in the County during the 18th Century, with agriculture playing an important role in shaping the … Continue reading »
My Happy Place – A day in St. Catharines, Ontario
Guest blog by Tiffany Mayer. Most people coming to Niagara to see the water likely aren’t getting off the highway in St. Catharines. Breathtaking as the Niagara Falls are, one of the most stunning stretches of blue gold in the region can be found at a St. Catharines park called Happy Rolph’s Bird Sanctuary and … Continue reading »