Embrace the Chill: Your Guide to Winter Carnivals in Ontario’s Cottage Country
Fun and games galore at the Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival!
Blog Posts
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.
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.
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.
Cold Days and Cool Bands: Live Music Winter 25/26
The amazing Jann Arden will be performing on her Christmas Tour in Huntsville on December 13. She is just one of the wide range of artists playing the region this winter.
Colour Cruises Set Sail For Peak Autumn Viewing
Take a tour of the region’s spectacular waterways this fall and experience some of the most brilliant foliage you’ll see anywhere in Canada.
Places to check out & things to do!
Bubba Shady’s BBQ
Get ready for real smoke, real flavour, and real BBQ hospitality at Bubba Shady’s Barbeque, nestled in the…
The Station Restaurant
The Station Restaurant in Pointe au Baril offers an extensive menu of home cooked meals for breakfast, lunch…
Edgington Station
Find antique, vintage, upcycled housewares, decor and more for home and cottage at Edgington Station in Orrville.
Croswell’s Mercantile
Croswell’s Mercantile offers artisanal pizzas, bread, bagels and baked goods made in-house daily. They are also scooping Kawartha…
Pegahmagabow Crafts Gift Shop
Find nature inspired handmade art pieces such as dream catchers, tree of life and semi precious stone jewelry…
The Vintage Eco Shop
The Village Eco Shop is a a unique one-of a kind second hand store in downtown Parry Sound…
Big Sound Water Taxi & Charts
Do you have friends who want a personal tour of the beautiful Parry Sound Harbour? Guests delivered to…
Whitestone Ranch
Nestled lakeside in the heart of northern Ontario’s countryside, Whitestone Ranch was born from a love for open…
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Upcoming Events
Festival of the Sound
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded…
Sounder Ski Tour 2026
Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre invites everyone to participate in the 2026 Sounder Ski Tour. Whether you are…
Parry Sound Snowfest
Save the date for Snowfest in Parry Sound happening February 13-16, 2026! For complete event details please follow…
High Valley – Paradise & Hurricanes Tour
Multi-platinum country group High Valley have cultivated a loyal following that craves the band’s upbeat messages, anthemic melodies…
The Barra MacNeil’s – 40th Anniversary Tour
For more than three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils have been thrilling audiences of all…
Foley Agricultural Society Christmas Market
The Foley Agricultural Society Christmas Market will be held on November 22nd from 10am-2pm. For complete event details…
McKellar Merry & Bright Indoor/Outdoor Christmas Market
The McKellar Merry & Bright Indoor/Outdoor Christmas Market is taking place on November 15th from 10am-1pm. For complete…
Dala: Girls from the North Country
Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda…