Have you heard of Glamping? It’s a relatively new term used to describe upscale camping and Ontario has become a hotbed of cool new glamping options. Ontario is a gorgeous place, and enjoying its natural surroundings in a tent is wonderful, but some people just like to have nice sheets and soft towels and plain…

Kingston is situated on Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Cataraqui & St. Lawrence rivers. It was originally the home of a French trading post and military fort and after the British conquered New France, it was renamed Kingston. In 1841, Kingston was named the first capital of the Province of Canada, a title…

There are lots of ways to see our wonderful province but seeing it from the water can’t be beaten. You get a completely different perspective and to boot, you are out on the water with the wind in your hair. See a city (Ottawa or Toronto) or cruise through the Muskoka Lakes or Thousand Islands.…

Almost 11% of the total area of Ontario is comprised of freshwater lakes, rivers, streams, etc…ie WATER. No matter where you live or visit in Ontario, you’re never very far away from an opportunity to swim, paddle, beach, or boat. One of the fun things to do in Ontario waters is raft. Because Ontario has…

10 Ontario markets to check out this summer Ontario may feel like it is comprised of a bunch of big cities, but if you look at a map of the province, you’ll soon realize that in between all those cities and towns, there is a whole bunch of farmland! Because of that, and because there…

What to do in London, Ontario When people talk about visiting London, you may be thinking London, England but you really should be thinking about Ontario’s London. It has so many things to do and because it is the home of a major university (Western University), there is a youthful energy around the city that…

Explore the beautiful castles in Ontario this summer! Did you ever want to be Cinderella (or her male equivalent) and live in a castle? If you live in Ontario, you might not be able to live in a castle, but you can certainly visit one.  However, to be clear, there aren’t too many that are…

The Windsor/Essex/Pelee Island region is a great one to visit, with plenty of things to do.  You can see lots of options on Summer Fun Guide, but some of the standouts of the region are highlighted below. Cycling on the scenic pathways and routes, perfect for sightseeing on 2 wheels. Visit the Chrysler Canada Greenway,…

Beautiful Ontario Beaches While Ontarians like to go to Southern climes in search of beaches, many don’t know that we have some pretty awesome beaches right here at home. What’s particularly nice about our beaches is that many of them have attained (or are candidates for) Blue Flag Status, which is an international eco-label awarded…

Lance Stroll, the up-and-coming Canadian Formula One race car driver, got his start in go-karting and while you may not aspire to race in the big leagues, you too can test your mettle on the track. Ontario has quite a few go kart tracks around the province, and some of the locations also have junior…