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March Break Activities in the Great Canadian Wilderness Just North of Toronto

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.

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Packages

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…

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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.

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Culinary

From The Ice Tail to Main Street and Beyond: Your Perfect Huntsville Getaway

Huntsville, Ontario is a hot spot in winter, with plenty to do and great places to dine and warm yourself. So when visiting the Arrowhead Ice Trail don’t miss out on this charming town.

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Outdoor Adventures

Snow, Silence, and Stunning Views: Exploring Killbear Provincial Park in Winter

Killbear Provincial Park has become an exciting winter destination. Read on for the top five reasons to visit the park in the colder months.

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Outdoor Adventures

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.

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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.

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Fantastic Fall Fairs in Full Effect Across Ontario’s Cottage Country

It’s fall fair season in Ontario’s cottage country – a chance to experience the agricultural lifestyle and simpler things as well as lots of delicious freshly-harvested food, livestock and exhilarating rides.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Culinary

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.

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Outdoor Adventures

Learning to Fish in The Great Canadian Wilderness: A Beginner’s Guide

Learning to fish in Ontario’s cottage country is a journey that connects you with the area’s natural beauty while providing a lifetime of recreational opportunities.

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Astronomical August: Stargazing Extraordinaire in Ontario’s Cottage Country

Marvel at the stars this August in Ontario’s Cottage Country when the Persied Meteor Shower is at its height and when the late summer skies offer a clearer glimpse of the heavens.

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