BOO! … celebrate Halloween and pick a pumpkin in Ontario
By Shari & Elisa Thursday, October 4, 2018
When October rolls around, 2 things start to appear…freshly picked pumpkins (and apples) and Halloween stuff. It is a fun month, that usually offers pretty good stretches of weather, lots of harvest foods and some scary goblins thrown in for good measure. Below are some places to enjoy October. Pumpkins & Mazes Two fun things…
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10 Ontario Fall Fairs worth visiting this month
By Shari & Elisa Thursday, September 20, 2018
There are many fall fairs taking place around the province; they were started to discuss various concepts of agricultural improvement and would often share new seeds or techniques only with members of the Agricultural Society. The fall fair was a chance for the farmers to show off the fruits of their labour with competitions. With…
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Must see & do in Toronto this summer!
By Shari & Elisa Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Ever wonder why Toronto is called the 6ix? It seems to be because Toronto rapper, Drake, named his album Views from the 6, referring to his hometown of Toronto (see his explanation: https://youtu.be/pjMLvHQJU40). Toronto has had many other names since a French priest first put it on the map in the 1600s with the name…
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Attention Foodies: Ontario markets, food fests, food trails & more!
By Shari & Elisa Tuesday, August 14, 2018
By the time August rolls around, everything is growing and lush and farms and markets are offering the most delicious fruits and veggies. Everything tastes better with a little dash of August sunshine. There are food festivals too or you can even take a food tour. While there are some markets below, you can see…
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Some of the best outdoor activities & adventures in Ontario!
By Shari & Elisa Thursday, August 2, 2018
Summer Fun Guide has a category called Outdoor Adventures which is filled with all kinds of outdoorsy things to do. And while we call it “adventures”, note that not everything listed there would be considered adventurous, so don’t let the name scare you off. Many of the activities are just outdoors, and others can be…
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Fun things to do in Ottawa
By Shari & Elisa Monday, July 23, 2018
Explore Ottawa this summer The nice thing about our nation’s capital is that it is big enough to have loads of things to do, and small enough that you can do A LOT, even in a short visit! It also has a great mix of outdoor fun, outstanding national museums and amazing festivals and events…
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Family Fun WATER PARKS & BEACHES in Ontario!
By Shari & Elisa Tuesday, July 17, 2018
When the sun is out and the weather is warm, there is nothing better than cooling off in the water. And Ontario has a LOT of water! Whether you are into the natural kind, found at Ontario’s beautiful beaches, or the man-made kind at an Ontario water park, wet is wet! So throw on a…
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Summer Activities for the Family in Ontario
By Shari & Elisa Tuesday, July 3, 2018
What to do in the summer with the family When the kids are off school during the summer, it is always a challenge to find things to do that make everyone happy. We have a few suggestions below, but don’t forget that http://www.summerfunguide.ca has 16 different categories and 7 regions and an event calendar, an…
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17 Places to ride the Rails or Cruise the Waters in Ontario
By Shari & Elisa Monday, June 4, 2018
17 Train Rides & Boat Cruises in Ontario. There are loads of ways to see our wonderful province – by car, on foot, by plane…but 2 great ways are by boat and by train. Both move quickly enough that you get to see a fair amount, but slowly enough that you REALLY get to see…
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25 Things to do on a summer long weekend in Ontario
By Shari & Elisa Thursday, May 17, 2018
25 summer long weekend activities in Ontario. Summer long weekends here in Ontario are highly anticipated by everyone. Not only do we need a break from our normal routines but we also need the warm weather & sunny skies to help us get over our loooong winters. Here are a few suggestions for things to…
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