Collection • 18 stories

Day Trip Destinations

The towns of the Highlands make perfect day-trip destinations from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.

Local Business

Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area

Step Into Small Town Ontario

Take a Walk: 9 Walkable Ontario Small Towns

From Gold Rushes to Railways: 7 Ontario Small Towns with Stories to Tell

One Perfect Day: Nine Ontario Small Towns

15 Cutest Small Towns

'Tis the Season: 7 Festive Small Town Shopping Escapes

If You Lived Here: 11 Ontario Small Towns You Won't Want to Leave

Collection • 12 stories

Hiking

Stretch your legs and work up a sweat with one of these Ontario hikes.

Hit the Road: Recreate the Epic Road Trips You Remember

8 Small Towns Within One Hour of Ottawa

Collection • 11 stories

Cycling Adventures

Collection • 5 stories

Longer Cycling Routes & Trips

A Day Well Spent in Wollaston Township

Fall for Carleton Place: 3 Days, 2 Nights of Small Town Charm and Big Experiences

Are We There Yet? Your 3 Night, 4 Day Classic Road Trip Itinerary

Going Old School: Old Fashioned Small Town Experiences You Can Still Have Today

Get Cycling on these 5 Ontario Loops, Trails, and Routes

It Starts at the River: 2 Nights, 3 Days in Small-town Minden, Ontario

What Lies Beneath: 2 Nights, 3 Days in Small Town Eganville

Trail Towns and River Views: Cycling from Carleton Place to Pakenham

Beachside Bliss in Burnstown

Dive into Summer: Ontario's Highlands Best-Kept Beach Secrets

12 Cutest Ontario General Stores

Wool, Water and Wandering: Unravel the Joys of Small Town Living in Carleton Place

Meet Me on the Mississippi

Collection • 13 stories

Ontario Getaways

Find inspiration for staycations ideal for families, relaxation and wellness, getting back to nature, or getting your heart racing (and more).

Collection • 6 stories

Winter Trails

These winter trails will take you through a winter wonderland while cross-country skiing, snowshoeing snowmobiling, or hiking. 

Small Town Ramble: Wild Rapids Meet Country Charm in Pakenham