Arts & Entertainment Archives - The Great Canadian Wilderness

Attractions

The Hottest – and Coolest – Festival returns to Downtown Bracebridge, Ontario

Embrace the best winter has to offer in Ontario as the Fire & Ice Festival returns to Bracebridge on January 25, 2025.

Outdoor Adventures

Winter is for Kids – Cold Weather Fun for All the Family

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.

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Outdoor Adventures

Wrap Up Warm and Join in the Coolest Winter Festival Fun!

Fun and games galore at the Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival!

Events

Celebrate the New Year in a True Winter Paradise Just Two Hours North of Toronto

There is so much on offer for a New Year’s getaway in Ontario’s Cottage Country! From dance parties to outdoor adventures to intimate dining expereinces.

Arts & Entertainment

Live Music in a Winter Wonderland: December 2024 to February 2025

Ontario’s Cottage Country, just north of Toronto, is the perfect place to get your live music fix! So many great venues showcasing some incredible live music during the cozy winter months.

Attractions

Explorers’ Edge Holiday Market: Give the Gift of Getaways!

A gift under the tree in the most magical time of year sparks undeniable excitement, and the gift…

Attractions

Celebrating all things Santa in Ontario’s Cottage Country

Check out all the fun parades and unique events across our region honouring the the man in the…

Arts & Entertainment

Live Music is Alive and Kicking in Ontario’s Cottage Country: Fall 2024

Matthew Good & His Band plays Parry Sound and Huntsville in September. They are just one of a number of amazing bands playing this region this fall!

Arts & Entertainment

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

Culinary

Craft Brewing is Booming in Ontario’s Cottage Country

You won’t be surprised to find a wonderful array of award-winning breweries, exceptional distilleries, and an epicurean winery in one of the most beautiful destinations in Ontario. What may surprise you is how much they actually offer!

Arts & Entertainment

The Sacred Experience of a Traditional Pow Wow

First Nation Pow Wows 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.

Attractions

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…

Events

The Beat Goes On in Ontario’s Cottage Country: Live Music Summer 2024

There is an incredible array of live music set to hit stages across Ontario’s Cottage Country. From big name bands at The iconic Kee to Bala to classical extravaganzas, major music festivals and great local talent in cozy hole-in-the-wall pubs, there truly is something for everyone’s music tastes.