Long white sandy shorelines, fresh water and great swimming – one of Ontario’s best kept secrets are its beautiful beaches. We asked our Facebook fans to recommend their picks for best beaches in Ontario. This list of fan favourites will have you beach ready. The Fan Favourites Ontarians and Ontarians at heart love these beaches … Continue reading »
Guest blog by Katherine Low. I grew up in St. Thomas, home to the life-sized monument of Jumbo the Elephant, who died there in 1885. Jumbo keeps watch and greets all residents and visitors as they drive up Talbot Street into downtown. Having stood there my whole life, Jumbo makes me feel like I need … Continue reading »
One of the most exciting times to experience the magic of the four seasons in Ontario is mid-April. It’s when winter loosens its grip and if you look closely enough, you can see signs of spring are popping up all around. Here’s some of our favourite fan photos of early Spring in Ontario. To add … Continue reading »
From the lush interiors to the thoughtful details, the family owned and operated The Ivy at Verity is the perfect place to escape from it all in the heart of the city. You’ll find The Ivy inside a restored 1850s chocolate factory. The hotel is steps away from Toronto’s famous theatres, galleries and concert halls, … Continue reading »
While looking though this month’s #MyOntario instagram photos we noticed a theme to your uploads: the excitement of exploring less travelled pockets of the province. Here are some of our favourite “Road Less Travelled” photos: Hamilton, Ontario Photo by @irvu88 Caledon Badlands, Ontario Photo by @gurdishgill Muskoka, Ontario Photo by @natemuskoka Mount Forest, Ontario Photo … Continue reading »
It’s a treat for the taste buds – and the senses! For three weeks in January, Ontario celebrates Ice Wine with the Niagara Ice Wine Festival, featuring tastings, festivals, parties and culinary surprises that will have you coming back for more. Here’s a few ideas to help you plan your trip to the festival. It’s … Continue reading »
Guest Blog by Burton Penner. Greetings from Northwestern Ontario! Finally getting more snow! Today we added another 5”. My daughter’s hoping for a snow day. It has been an average fall for temperatures with freeze up on the lakes happening about the normal time. Moose meat is in the freezer, so it is time to … Continue reading »
Fresh, vibrant and luxurious – the new Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is the perfect home base for a 5-star vacation. Here are five reasons to spend your next vacation at the Four Seasons. Oh Canada! Four Seasons is a Canadian brand and the Toronto hotel is the flagship. The first Four Seasons opened in 1961 … Continue reading »
If you’re looking for a tranquil atmosphere, lush surroundings, fine dining and much more, the Shangri-La Toronto fits the bill. We peeked inside one of Toronto’s newest five-star hotels. Here’s what is in store for the Shangri-La guest: 1. A Warm Welcome The Shangri-La lobby feels like a welcoming urban living room. Take some time … Continue reading »
If you are on a quest for the most delicious food in the Ontario these three adventures will leave you satisfied. From sweet to salty, you’ll have trouble saving room for seconds. The Stratford Bacon and Ale Trail – Stratford, Ontario What better combination than local bacon and craft beer? The farmland surrounding Stratford is … Continue reading »
