A job in tourism and hospitality is both fun and rewarding. The industry does have challenges like demanding hours, but the ability to create positive experiences for others can provide a sense of purpose that isn’t found in every career path.
Discover the sweetest season across our region as sugarbushes come to life and festivals spring up to celebrate all things maple!
This March Break check out what this region of Canada has to offer. Fun-filled outdoor adventures, comfy accommodations and a chance to make magical memories.
In March 2026, the Gravenhurst Opera House marks its 125th anniversary with three days of celebration, honouring a building that has become far more than a theatre. It’s the cultural heartbeat of Gravenhurst, the birthplace of Canadian summer theatre, and a testament to what happens when a community refuses to let history fade away.
Pristine forests. Thousands of sparkling lakes and rivers. Granite rock cuts and exposed shorelines. Winding backroads that range from tame cruisers to technical twisties. This is what riding in this stunning region – also known as “Ontario’s Cottage Country” – is all about.
If you are looking for unique ideas to keep your little ones engaged, look no further than winter in the Great Canadian Wilderness. Plan your visit around these all-ages outdoor activities and events across our region of Ontario, and make this winter one of fun for the whole family.
South Algonquin is a snowmobiler’s dream, with hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails maintained by local clubs. The region is part of the extensive Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trail system, connecting riders to routes that stretch across the province.
Discover the cozy independent bookstores that make winter in the Great Canadian Wilderness even more magical. There’s something deeply satisfying about escaping the winter cold into a warm bookstore, where rows upon rows of stories wait to transport you somewhere else entirely.
Every fall Parry Sound truly comes alive and the region offers travellers the perfect blend of breathtaking fall colours, cultural richness, outdoor adventure, and small-town charm.
Our region is rich in history with great museums showcasing everything from Indigenous beginnings, to logging and nautical life, to our famous sons and daughters. So take a road trip and immerse yourself in the past.
Woodchester Villa in Bracebridge is a unique octagonal house with a fascinating history and, if believed, a paranormal present. It is just one of a number of buildings in the region with ghostly connections.
Drive down the road less travelled and find the weird and wonderful attractions of Ontario’s cottage country. No road trip is complete without a few cool stops along the way and the Screaming Heads outside Burk’s Falls are a must visit.
Set in the picturesque Rosseau Waterfront Park the local market is a must summer visit on a Friday morning!
Whether you’re heading out for a day trip or looking for a different kind of dining experience during your getaway, food trucks in these parts are more eclectic than ever.
Fishing derbies in Ontario’s cottage country offer an exciting blend of competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the region’s abundant waterways.