Frame the Thaw: Your Spring Photography Adventure Awaits
Spring in the Great Canadian Wilderness isn’t subtle – and neither are the photography opportunities.
Trade Your Commute for Canoe Routes: Summer Tourism Jobs Await
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.
Tapped In: Your Guide to Maple Syrup Festivals and Sugarbush Adventures
Discover the sweetest season across our region as sugarbushes come to life and festivals spring up to celebrate all things maple!
From Mickle’s Folly to Muskoka’s Pride: Gravenhurst Opera House Celebrates 125 Years
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.
A Muskoka Maple Adventure: Tapping Into Tradition at Windermere House
Celebrate the flavours and stories of spring with a weekend getaway to Muskoka – a truly unique escape into the heart of Ontario’s maple season.
Motorcycle Touring in the Great Canadian Wilderness Just North of Toronto
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.
Snowsuits, Sleds and Endless Wonder: Why Winter in the Great Canadian Wilderness Belongs to Kids
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.
Winter Adventures in South Algonquin: Exploring Whitney and Madawaska
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.
Warm Pages and Winter Days: A Bookstore Lover’s Guide to Ontario’s Cottage Country
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.
Fall in Love With Parry Sound – The Heart of the Great Canadian Wilderness
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.
Fascinating Tales and Local Legends: Museums Paint Pictures of the Past
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.
Spirits of the Past: Visit the Places Where Former Residents Refuse to Rest
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.
The Wonderful & Weird: Rural Road Trips North of Toronto
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.
Marvellous Markets in Ontario’s Cottage Country
Set in the picturesque Rosseau Waterfront Park the local market is a must summer visit on a Friday morning!
Order Up! Food trucks are the ultimate culinary adventure in Ontario’s Cottage Country
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.