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!
March Break Madness: Your Family Adventure Guide
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.
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.
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.
Positive Impact Spotlight: Muskoka Discovery Centre
The Muskoka Discovery Centre in Gravenhurst aims to provide visitors with an immersive experience that inspires curiosity and feeds the imagination of guests of all ages. They do all of this through the lens of making a positive impact on their community.
Positive Impact Spotlight: Voyageur Quest
Voyageur Quest designs and operates authentic, inspiring and unforgettable Algonquin Park Adventures. It specializes in canoe trips, lodge-based adventures, and private cottage rentals. It specializes in natural connections with green spaces and people and celebrates being active in the great outdoors.
Positive Impact Spotlight: Muskoka BeerSpa & Clear Lake Brewing Co.
The Positive Impact Spotlight is a new series featuring tourism businesses across this region that are doing good…
Positive Impact Spotlight: Diamond Waters Sailing
Georgian Bay at Parry Sound is considered by many to offer the best freshwater sailing in North America.…
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.
Spilling the Tea in Muskoka: Best Afternoon Tea Spots
Sip, sip, hooray! We’ve found the best places to enjoy a memorable tea time experience in Ontario’s cottage country. Whether you’re visiting for a relaxing resort getaway, a cozy cottage stay, or a day trip to the lake, these tea experiences are sure to steep your day in flavour and charm.