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35+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, December 15 to...

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto: An ideal base for a weekend getaway

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    Heads Up: Forest skating, Canada Strong Pass, festive restaurants

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    Drop-in art studio in Newboro, café in Calabogie, pressotherapy in Gatineau, Canada Strong Pass …

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    35+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, December 15 to 21

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    Butterflies in flight, village carolling, A Christmas Carol, winery karaoke, salsa dancing lessons, pet …

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    Chelsea Hotel, Toronto: An ideal base for a weekend getaway

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    The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto offers three restaurants, two indoor pools, a rooftop terrace and …

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    Museum shows in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and beyond

    by Laura Byrne Paquet December 9, 2025
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    Find out what exhibitions are on now in Ottawa’s museums and galleries—as well as …

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Plan a festive day trip to Kemptville on November 15 and 16!

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Ski these urban cross-country trails in and around Ottawa

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Get out on the water in South Eastern Ontario!

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Lofts du Village: A posh alternative to hotels in Chelsea, Quebec

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Winter road trip to Montreal: Ski, eat and see art

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Le Boat trip offers new Rideau Canal views

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See 500 dolls at Montreal Barbie Expo

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Art and culture

Museum shows in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and beyond

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Find out what exhibitions are on now in Ottawa’s museums and galleries—as well as …

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Architecture fans, check out these books, guides and events!

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In superb Kingston restaurants, every bite tells a story

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Restaurants in Kingston, Ontario, offer tapas, pizza, fine-dining dishes and more—and you can take …

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Look what’s brewing in Bath

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Ottawa-area maple sugarbushes are opening for the 2025 season!

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