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.
Sun, Stalls & Strawberries: The Farmers’ Markets of Ontario’s Cottage Country
Set in the picturesque Rosseau Waterfront Park the local market is a must summer visit on a Friday morning!
Ride the Edge Check 2026: The Top Ten Touring Roads in the Great Canadian Wilderness
The annual Ride the Edge Check is back — a hands-on spring road inspection ride revealing the top ten motorcycle touring roads across the region.
Iconic Canadian Resorts Just North of Toronto
Welcome to the epicentre of resorting in Canada! For over 100 years, heading to a resort in this…
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.
Two Histories, One Day in Gravenhurst, Ontario
Some places hold more than they let on, Gravenhurst is one of them. The Indigenous peoples of this region have called it home for over 10,000 years, and that presence isn’t history, it’s here, alive, and worth knowing. And then there’s Dr. Norman Bethune, born in a Victorian manse on John Street, who went on to become one of the most remarkable and controversial figures in Canadian history. Two stories, one incredible day in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
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…
Spring Moose Encounters North Of Toronto
It's the quintessential Canadian animal: huge, strong and yet mostly placid, gliding its way with surprising agility for…
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.
Amazing Places of the Georgian Bay Biosphere
This summer be sure to check out the Amazing Places of the Georgian Bay Biosphere! Discover locations within the 30,000…