Hockey Hall of Fame
By Kate Bradford I grew up in a hockey town – Kanata, ON, home of the Ottawa Senators. Naturally, I have been a lifelong hockey fan. More than that, I actually worked for the Ottawa Senators for many years and…
Awesome Labour Day Long Weekend Ideas
The last long weekend of summer is here! If you still don’t know how best to enjoy your labour day, we have a few great last-minute ideas to end your summer with a bang. 1. The Canadian National Exhibition (a.k.a.…
7 Great Ottawa Museums
Ontario is home to many great museums, and Ottawa is one destination that you don't want to miss if history and science are your forte. Check out these 7 museums in Canada's capital city that are sure to appease your…
Best Ontario Destinations for Thrill-Seekers
By Kate Bradford Are you an adrenaline junky? Ontario has so much to offer, and there are tons of amazing attractions in your backyard that will tickle your adventure bone and get your heart racing. Here’s our list of some…
Girls Gone Wild(ish!) Part 2: Kingston
By Samantha Spencley-Vandenbrink Ktown is not how I remember it. I spent quite a few slippery weekends in the late 90's here enjoying the “Uni” buzz with an old boyfriend. It was grungy, real, and grey. But now, 20 yrs…
Girls Gone Wild(ish!) in Gananoque
By Samantha Spencley-Vandenbrink It was Aly's Birthday...her 40th, shhhhh....but really, she looks amazing for 40! After a conversation about what she wanted to do for her special day (me suggesting a day of fun around Toronto buying her expensive shoes…
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Summer in the City Sizzles at The EX The 2016 Canadian National Exhibition Returns August 19 – September 5 Following a record attendance year, plans for the 2016 Canadian National Exhibition are well underway with a…
5 MUST-SEE ONTARIO MUSEUMS
There’s something to be said about an afternoon in a museum. Whether you dress up for the occasion or simply stroll in with your flip-flops and oversized camera, there’s a lot to see in Ontario. It’s the second largest province…
THE 5 BEST WAYS TO SEE NIAGARA FALLS
Crashing down like a punch to the rocks below, Niagara Falls has been a powerful natural landmark for centuries. Generations of lovebirds have journeyed to this natural wonder for honeymoons, families have made it a tradition, and new travelers continue…
MAGIC IN MOTION STOP-MOTION RETROSPECTIVE AT TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX + TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Any parent knows that there are a TON of animated movies out there. Animation has always been popular with adults and children alike, but there's more to animation than the traditional hand drawn or computer generated characters we've all grown…