The National Ballet’s The Nutcracker is as much a part of the Ontario holiday season as snow, sweet treats and family fun – in fact you’ll see all three of these things on stage as you enjoy the performance. From the opening scenes where Misha and his sister Marie enjoy a grand family party on […]
Category: Festivals & Events
Delight in the dazzling array of festivals, events and fairs from world-renowned to unique and local, year-round in Ontario. Bundle up for a winter carnival and be entranced by beautifully intricate ice sculptures. Witness the drama of history unfolding during authentic battle re-enactments. Attend the theatre and experience the excitement of a Broadway musical or enjoy the intimacy of an avant-garde fringe festival. Pay homage to the “King” at an annual Elvis Festival. Come harvest time, the land is filled with fall fairs where you can lose yourself in a corn maze and watch world records tumble at a monster pumpkinfest.
Looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person on your list? We’ve put together a few of our favourite Ontario things that just might make the perfect present for someone special. 1. EdgeWalk at CN Tower Gift Card A brand new Ontario attraction and a brand new gift idea! Just in […]
George Pimentel, Wire Image for TIFF. From the recent royal visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Ottawa, to the brand new Grace Kelly exhibition in at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Light Box, Ontario has royal fever! Running from November 4, 2011 to January 22, 2012, Grace Kelly: From Movie Star to Princess will […]
With Winter kicking off it is an exciting time to be in Ontario! November and December feature some of Ontario’s most popular festivals and events. We’ve picked out four of Ontario’s most memorable festive moments to help you plan your holiday season. 1. The Santa Claus Parade – Toronto, Ontario (November 20th, 2011) The Toronto […]
An Ontario tradition for 88 years, many people have a special story or memory about a visit they took to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Royal is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. It is where Canadian and International breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions, and […]
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Stages of Summer
Great scenery isn’t just outdoors this summer. Two of Ontario’s most popular theatre towns set the stage for a unique getaway with an exciting collection of plays and musicals this August. Find out why you won’t want to miss what’s on this summer at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Shaw Festival. Stratford Shakespeare Festival