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Day trips

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

by Laura Byrne Paquet

At the Outdoor Christmas Market in Kemptville (November 15 and 16), you can shop …

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Tea at this Ottawa mansion is unforgettably elegant

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Long Sault Parkway: The scenic route you might not know

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Ski these urban cross-country trails in and around Ottawa

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Weekends

Get out on the water in South Eastern Ontario!

by Laura Byrne Paquet

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

by Laura Byrne Paquet

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

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Le Boat trip offers new Rideau Canal views

by Laura Byrne Paquet

See 500 dolls at Montreal Barbie Expo

by Laura Byrne Paquet

6 great mother-daughter experiences in Toronto 

by Shelley Cameron-McCarron

Art and culture

Catch these museum exhibitions in Ottawa (and nearby) now!

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Get information on current museum and gallery exhibitions in Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal and nearby …

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Check out these Christmas movies shot in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario!

by Laura Byrne Paquet

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

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Take an art walk along Gatineau’s Sentier Culturel (Culture Trail)

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Food and wine

In superb Kingston restaurants, every bite tells a story

by Jane Finn

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

by Jane Finn

Look what’s brewing in Bath

by Jane Finn

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

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Ottawa’s Tavern cafes offer scenic views and good food

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Long escapes

Avoid delays by flying non-stop from Ottawa to the sun

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Prince Edward Island’s best lobster meals

by Katharine Fletcher

A must-stop for cookie lovers in Victoria, B.C.

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Canada 150 photo: Building sandcastles at Brackley Beach, P.E.I.

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Canada 150 photo: Iles de la Madeleine

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Canada 150 photo: Poetry festival at Edmonton City Hall

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Adventure

Walk between beautiful Laurentians towns on the P’tit Train du Nord trail

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Soar to new heights on July 20 at a 2024 Lock & Paddle event!

by Jane Finn

Immerse yourself in nature in and around Ottawa

by Laura Byrne Paquet

The fabulous forest views in the Laurentians you MUST see!

by Laura Byrne Paquet

Mont Morissette in Blue Sea: Short hike, great view

by Laura Byrne Paquet

7+ eco-friendly adventures in and around Ottawa

by Laura Byrne Paquet
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