Renowned as the Whitewater Capital of Canada, the Ottawa Valley is home to more than 900 lakes and 4 major river systems, all beckoning you to explore. Dip your paddle, push yourself forward, and hold tight as you leave the mundane behind and experience a world of adventure.
Bring a friend to visit these 6 rumoured ghost towns in Ontario.
Fall food festivals to warm your spirits and delight your taste buds in Ontario’s Highlands.
Find these cideries on your next road trip through Ontario’s Highlands to discover a refreshing way to toast the apple harvest with a cold cider.
Try your hand at foraging and identify, harvest, and prepare wild edibles.
Discover the warmth of friendly artists and artisans this fall with Studio Tours in Ontario’s Highlands.
As cooler temperatures arrive and leaves change colour, discover these top places throughout Ontario’s Highlands to cycle in the fall.
Discover all the small halls throughout the Ottawa Valley, Lanark County, and Hastings County that will host a performance for the Festival of Small Halls in 2019.
Discover these places in Ontario’s Highlands that allow you to get out into nature, benefiting your mental and physical health.
Discover these top lakes and rivers in Ontario’s Highlands to discover the beauty of fall colours from a canoe.
Discover these chip trucks and their classic dishes, located throughout Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover the best places for summer sunsets in Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover unique romantic getaways at every corner of Ontario’s Highlands.
Chow down on artisan wood-fired pizza at any of these gems across Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover these perfect picnic spots throughout the Ottawa Valley and Lanark County on your next road trip just outside of Ottawa.
Wake up lakeside with a steaming cup of coffee from a roastery in Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover these top ice cream stops across Ontario’s Highlands to keep cool this summer on your road trip.
Discover 10 craft breweries along with 10 delectable burger joints to indulge your taste buds near Ottawa.
Discover these 5 golf courses in Ontario’s Highlands, perfect spots for your next golf escape.
Camps across Ontario’s Highlands to fill your kids’ days with excitement.
Discover the charm and heritage of Wilno, Ontario.
Check out all the Farmers’ Markets across the Ottawa Valley.
Grab a lifejacket and discover whitewater rafting in the Ottawa Valley for any type of traveler.
Feed your curiosity and explore the diverse geology of Ontario’s Highlands at these Recreational Geology locations.
Experience a slice of farm life at Dwyer’s Farmhouse in the Ottawa Valley.
Sip and savour under the sun on a dreamy waterfront patio at one these spectacular restaurants.
Stretch your legs and fill your belly at these easy stops along three routes headed to Algonquin Park.
Get your muscles working with these five ways to embrace the Canadian wilderness in Ontario’s Highlands.
From rock to folk, these Ontario’s Highlands summer music festivals will keep you coming back year after year.
Discover these top ways to enjoy the strawberry season, when you let these farm-fresh berries shine on their own or in a variety of treats.
Celebrate creativity at art festivals across Ontario’s Highlands this summer.
Check out these cycling races, plus where to stay, eat, and rest at the towns nearby.
Breathe the fresh air at outdoor yoga workshops and events near Ottawa, Ontario.
Embrace the incredible spirit and wonderfully ‘different’ themes at events across Ontario’s Highlands this summer.
3 tips to ensure a memorable cottage escape in Ontario Highlands.
Head into the woods and onto the water this summer and discover these off-grid cabins in Ontario.
Indulge your taste buds this summer with these 5 local finds at Farmers Markets through Ontario’s Highlands.
Broaden your horizons and learn something new at a unique museum in Ontario’s Highlands’.
Check out these spots for afternoon tea at these tea rooms across Ontario’s Highlands.
Take a road trip this summer in Ontario’s Highlands and visit these key food festivals.
Discover ways to give a mom a Mother’s Day to remember, with gift ideas that go above and beyond.
Grab your SUP board and take in the beautiful views at these 5 places in Ontario’s Highlands.
Check out one of these live theatre performances throughout Ontario’s Highlands.
Schedule your next doughnut date to one of these stand-out shops in Ontario’s Highlands.
High-energy spring events in Ontario’s Highlands to take advantage of the warm weather.
Four memorable bike adventures in Ontario’s Highlands.
Hit the water and take advantage of these easy kayaking and canoeing opportunities in Ontario’s Highlands.
Find your connection with nature and each other during a cabin getaway at Deacon Escarpment in Renfrew County.
Welcome the warm weather together this spring at events across Ontario’s Highlands.
Celebrate PI Day with the best pie at these bakeries in Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover sweet places to stay for maple adventures in Ontario this spring.
Advice for planning an epic canoe trip adventure in the Ottawa Valley this summer.
Rediscovering a love for cycling with these key destinations in Ontario’s Highlands.
Visit the Ottawa Valley and experience these unique date night ideas with your significant other.
Treat that special someone this Valentine’s Day to a gift of sweets at one of these top places.
Enjoy some quality family time and embrace the season during an escape to Ontario’s Highlands.
Perfect brunch spots a daytrip away from Canada’s Capital.
Winter events across Ontario’s Highlands that will help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions.
Escape the every day and check out these top places to read a good book in the Ottawa Valley.
Make fresh tracks along premium snowmobile trail, the RAP Tour Loop.
Explore the winter wilderness on cross country skis or snowshoes along trails in Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover the ski and snowboard hills in Ontario’s Highlands that both beginners and pros will appreciate.
Discover these 6 cabins in Ontario and uncover the beauty of a winter staycation in Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover rider-designed loops, private snowmobile trails, and places to stay along the way in Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover your love for the season with a classic Ottawa Valley winter.
Discover some of the best bakeries in Ontario’s Highlands and their tasty treats.
Give the ultimate surprise to your loved ones this Christmas season.
Discover Calabogie Peaks Resort, a well-known gem, through new eyes.
A grown-up’s guide to falling in love with Snow Days in Ontario’s Highlands.
Experiencing Pembroke, Ontario’s adventure and charm.
Watch JR Alli’s video and see what he discovers when he allows himself to just wander.
Find out where to appease your creative side on this Creative Cruiser road trip.
Celebrate the beauty of autumn in unique ways across Ontario’s Highlands
Find the best vantage points for all the brilliant fall colours this season.
Read how Christine from Amidst the Chaos bonded with the family and made memories on this family road trip.
Discover cabins in Ontario that allow you to get a temporary break from the online world.
Read how Will Tang from Going Awesome Places raced muscle cars and experienced thrills on the rapids with whitewater raftering in the Ottawa Valley.
Read about how one family took on whitewater rafting on the Madawaska River and why they can’t wait to do it again.
Visit Sigrid Naturals, a unique gift shop in Wilno, Ontario.
Marvel at outdoor art dotting the streets and trails across Ontario’s Highlands.
A three-day Creative Cruiser Road Trip in Ontario’s Highlands sure to peak and feed your curiosity.
A three-day Freedom Finder Route to clear your mind and make your adrenaline sky-rocket.
A three-day Memory Maker Route filled with moments of laughter and connection.
Devour an Ottawa Valley tradition and feel your taste buds rejoice with Wes’ Chips in Arnprior.
Discover the history of Canada’s quintessential pastry, the Beavertail.
Visitor picks of the coolest, prettiest and most Instagramable waterfalls.
Travel ideas for Father’s Day and beyond.
Top 4 summer treats that are worth the stop on your next Ontario’s Highlands road trip.
Fast-paced adventures to push your adrenaline on your next visit to Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover the small towns, good food, and incredible trails as you explore Renfrew County on ATV.
Discover unique finds and decor on a shopping trip through Ontario’s Highlands.
Explore Ontario’s muddiest places with these ATV trails in Ontario’s Highlands.
This March Break, do something unexpected with the family.
Seven charming museums in Ontario’s Highlands.
Seven amazing ways to indulge your next craving with maple-inspired treats.
Break a sweat in Ontario’s Highlands with these top hiking and biking destinations.
7 Locations that will relax the most stressed out traveller.
The unplanned moments that seem to go hand in hand with road trips in Ontario’s Highlands.
Wintery trails, white-capped yurts and a lakeside massage make for a perfect couple’s romantic weekend getaway.
Tips for a successful catch with ice fishing this winter.
Six unique places to stay for an Ontario vacation.
5 iconic ways to experience winter like a Canuck.
Hidden trails and amazing surprises for sledders in Ontario.
Uncover Renfrew’s local connection to the biggest thing in hockey.
Visit the Petawawa Heritage Village, where you can step back in time and explore the lives of those who wandered long ago.
Disconnect from the everyday with a snowmobile trip through Ontario’s Highlands.
Popular downhill skiing destinations in Ontario’s Highlands.
Discover a rich history and an even richer geology at the Beryl Pit in the Ottawa Valley.
An adventure junkie shares her love for the active Ottawa Valley town of Calabogie.
4 Tips for getting to welcoming Ontario’s Highlands communities.
An expert’s guide on the best fishing spots in Ontario’s Highlands.
A beginner’s guide to everything you need for a great catch in Ontario’s Highlands.
Follow the Canadian Canoe Route to uncover the story of the canoe.
Follow your own path or just wander, allowing time to discover Ontario’s Highlands hidden gems.
Don’t wait until spring to satisfy your biggest cravings.
Visit these 8 Ontario Parks’ campgrounds in Ontario’s Highlands and discover why they are worth the admission.
Three weekend escapes in Ontario’s Highlands to camp while exploring the natural world in luxury.
Restaurants with views as impressive as the menu.
Read how one writer found unforgettable beauty in Barry’s Bay, a town that still appreciates the simple things.
Explore landscapes, vistas and waterways that inspired iconic Canadian artists, the Group of Seven.
Discover these charming Bed & Breakfasts in Ontario’s small towns.
SUP Instructor Courtney Sinclair takes her passion for paddle boarding to the whitewater.
Discover the rich canoe culture in Ontario’s Highlands.
Explore these three ways to escape the city, slow down, and absorb rural life in Ontario’s Highlands.
Explore roads of Ontario with these drives that make you reach for your hairbrush.
Indoor museums and galleries in Ontario’s Highlands.
From hidden gems to ancient caves, these recreational geology trips are full of surprises.
Explore Wilno’s Kashub Polish history at the Wilno Tavern.
Discover the benefits of Wandering and why the place to do it is Ontario’s Highlands.
Experience Glamping and reconnect with your loved one at Elements Outdoor Hotel, located in Renfrew County.
Make the most of summer and plan a cottage trip in Ontario’s Highlands and start an annual tradition.
A tale of one person’s thrilling weekend battling the whitewater rapids of the Madawaska River in Barry’s Bay.
Discover the story of the earth at the Bonnechere Caves in Eganville, Ontario.
Take a journey through Ontario’s Highlands on a road trip that will satisfy your inner foodie.
Take a trip around Ontario’s Highlands to these micro-breweries to discover your perfect summer beer.
Take the road less traveled through Ontario’s Highlands to these unique festivals that are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Discover the best spots to learn about the vibrant culture and hidden gems in Ontario’s Highlands through the locals themselves.
From limestone to theatre, Eganville is made for wandering.