The Sacred Experience of a Traditional Powwow
First Nation powwows are a summer staple in our region. Incredible regalia will be on display, traditional songs and dances performed and the sounds of the drums create an atmosphere like no other.
Summer 2026: Live Music Heats Up the Concert Scene in Ontario’s Cottage Country
The trews play the Kee to Bala on July 24. Live music is a summer tradition in Ontario’s cottage country. From beautiful halls to farm fields, from patios on our iconic waters to pubs in town, Ontario’s most popular summer destination hosts an incredible music scene.
Lawn Chairs at the Ready: Music on the Barge Returns to Gull Lake for Summer 2026
Grab your lawn chair, pack your cooler, and head to the shores of Gull Lake in Gravenhurst — because Music on the Barge, the largest outdoor concert series north of Toronto, is back for another summer of free live music on the most unique floating stage in cottage country.
Discovering the ghost roads of Ontario’s Cottage Country
Visit Commanda this summer to experience the architecturally-unique 1885 store and the artifacts which make up the Commanda Museum as it celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Old Nipissing Road
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.
Small Town Vibes. Big Time Shows. Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Huntsville Festival of the Arts
The Huntsville Festival of the Arts’ 34th summer season is a true celebration of everything that makes Canadian arts and culture so special.
Pride in the Highlands: Getting to Know the Almaguin Pride Network
The Almaguin Pride Network has been making sure it’s seen, celebrated, and supported.
Sequins in the Wild: Your Guide to Drag Shows in the Great Canadian Wilderness
This region has one of Ontario’s most vibrant and welcoming drag scenes — and in 2026, it’s bigger and better than ever.
Pride in Cottage Country: Your Guide to Muskoka Pride 2026
Muskoka Pride is a vibrant not-for-profit organisation serves the 2SLGBTQ+ community of Muskoka and the surrounding region year-round.
Lights, Camera, Pride: The Muskoka Queer Film Festival 2026
Now in its seventh year, the Muskoka Queer Film Festival (MQFF) is back — and this year it's…
Not Your Average Night’s Sleep: The Coolest Places to Stay in Ontario’s Cottage Country
From domes and railway cabooses to yurts, prospector tents and boutique inns — discover the most unique places to spend the night in Ontario’s Great Canadian Wilderness.
The Kee to Bala 2026: Your Guide to the Season’s Lineup
Muskoka’s most beloved institution is back for another summer of live music.
The Great Indoors: Head inside for tons of fun
This region is known for its outdoor adventures but there is lots of fun to have indoors as well.
Hiking We Will Go! Thousands of Kilometres of Trails to Explore North of Toronto
The Fire Tower Trail at Restoule Provincial Park is the must-do hike of the Loring-Restoule region —and one of many amazing places to hike in our region.
Frame the Thaw: Your Spring Photography Adventure Awaits
Spring in the Great Canadian Wilderness isn’t subtle – and neither are the photography opportunities.