In honour of the 2022 Ontario Staycation Tax Credit, we have listed trip ideas of areas in which to discover our beautiful province! If you haven’t read all the news about this yearlong tourism incentive, check out the link to our article here. There are many websites to guide you, including
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Welcome to 2022! Sadly, the year has started with another lockdown due to rising Covid-19 numbers. “Ontario is temporarily moving into Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen with modifications.” (If you haven’t read up on all the details, click here for more information.) However, I always strive to find
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There’s nothing like the smell and feel of a real Christmas tree to get you in a festive mood, especially one fresh from the farm! Whether you just want a little “Charlie Brown Tree” or to fill up your entire living room and go all the way up to the
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stackt market, an innovative downtown outdoor market and event space comprised of shipping containers, is bring seasonal festivals back with Holiday Hills. Over five weeks, the holiday festival hosts vendor markets and 26 resident stores for holiday shopping, plus live music showcases, local art, holiday-themed workshops and unique dining experiences.
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The downtown neighbourhood of Bloor-Yorkville, famous for its upscale shopping, entertainment and dining, toasts the festive season with the Holiday Magic festival of lights and music. The central Village of Yorkville Park plus 138 trees along Bloor Street are lit up for a spectacular display to welcome revellers to the
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Make your way to the Weston Village in the city’s northwest end for a FREE local winter festival, aptly named Weston Winterfest! It takes place in the Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West neighbourhood, with activities centred around the Artscape Weston Commons. Activities Include: Free hot chocolate, hot apple cider
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The Niemi Family Farm has turned into a Christmas Market with a Scandinavian flair. Shop for local products, enjoy fresh food like hearty soup and hot apple cider or hot chocolate, and warm up by a toasty fire. The farm forest is set up with twinkly lights for photo opportunities,
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Have a holly jolly good time this Christmas at Pingle’s Farm Market in Hampton, east of Oshawa. Children will enjoy craft activities, story time, farm animals, a wagon ride and a socially-distanced photo with Santa Claus. Make sure to dress for the weather to fully enjoy your visit to the
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Santa still found a way to travel this year and he’s coming from the North Pole to make a special visit to Downey’s Farm! Have some outdoor fun with him and the farm animals this festive season. While you’re there, you’ll also get to decorate cookies, drink hot chocolate, do
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Spend festive nights with your family at Brooks Farms this holiday season. The farm is pulling out all the stops to make it a special, fun and safe night for all. Of course, Santa is going to be there as well, providing socially-distanced visits and treats for the kids! Festive
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