Finding Imperfect Moments

Today’s craft markets are full of fresh, hip products made by creative and talented makers. This holiday season, go above and beyond by picking up handmade items with a story to tell at one of these Ontario holiday markets.

Spend the night in historic accommodations to take yourself to way-back-when, and get into the spirit of the community you’re visiting. These inns have stories to tell of the people who lived and breathed inside their walls.

Discover these quaint towns, inviting restaurants, and local shops at these top destinations for day trips near Ottawa.

Discover the best of fall with these 14 scenic driving routes in North Hastings.

As an angler who is passionate about exploring new waters, I’m grateful to live in a region that has endless options! Whether you’re shore fishing, venturing out by boat, kayak, or canoe, there are bass fishing opportunities for everyone here in the Ontario’s Highlands region. I’ve put together a list of my five favourite bass […]

Discover these six ways to experience brilliant fall colours in Lanark County, the land of maples.

Unique date night ideas in Haliburton County.

Fall food festivals to warm your spirits and delight your taste buds in Ontario’s Highlands.

Discover these chip trucks and their classic dishes, located throughout Ontario’s Highlands.

Places throughout Ontario’s Highlands for any type of group.

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.

Discover these top ice cream stops across Ontario’s Highlands to keep cool this summer on your road trip.

Camps across Ontario’s Highlands to fill your kids’ days with excitement.

Grab a lifejacket and discover whitewater rafting in the Ottawa Valley for any type of traveler.

Discover good food and great memories at the Ontario Water Buffalo Company.

Stretch your legs and fill your belly at these easy stops along three routes headed to Algonquin Park.

From rock to folk, these Ontario’s Highlands summer music festivals will keep you coming back year after year.

Celebrate creativity at art festivals across Ontario’s Highlands this summer.

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.

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.

Discover ways to give a mom a Mother’s Day to remember, with gift ideas that go above and beyond.

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.

Follow the flow of maple with a creative twist with the Maple Run Studio Tour.

Embrace the sweetest spring tradition with maple taffy in Lanark County.

Discover sweet places to stay for maple adventures in Ontario this spring.

Visit the Ottawa Valley and experience these unique date night ideas with your significant other.

Sometimes what we need is a little technology detox to spend a little less time with the screens in our lives and a little more time with the people who matter most.

Learn the five ways to embrace the deep cold in Lanark County this winter.

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.

Winter events across Ontario’s Highlands that will help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions.

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 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.

Visit Winterdance in Ontario’s Highlands and discover a love of winter from some of its biggest fans.

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.

Find the best vantage points for all the brilliant fall colours this season.

In September each year, the spirit of community comes alive all across Ontario’s Highlands when the Festival of Small Halls rolls in.

Catch a Festival of Small Halls show in Ontario’s Highlands.

Stand tall and marvel at the views from the top of historical attraction, the Dorset Lookout Tower.

Read how Christine from Amidst the Chaos bonded with the family and made memories on this family road trip.

Step back into nature at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve to celebrate sustainability in this unique place.

A three-day Memory Maker Route filled with moments of laughter and connection.

Travel ideas for Father’s Day and beyond.

Three reasons to see Hastings: The Musical with Tweed and Company.

I’m a Memory Maker. I wander to celebrate traditions with loved ones and create lasting memories. I enjoy visiting the same place, annual festival, or seasonal tradition year after year.

Explore the sweet moments and ageless beauty of Perth, Ontario.

This March Break, do something unexpected with the family.

From Bed & Breakfasts to manors, Ontario’s Highlands is dotted with unique accommodations options for a memorable night stay.

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.

Two Canadians return home to rediscover their love for the Canadian winter.

Rejuvenate in the cold months with a getaway in Haliburton Highlands.

Six unique places to stay for an Ontario vacation.

5 iconic ways to experience winter like a Canuck.

Read how one Toronto adventurer finds inspiration in Haliburton.

4 Tips for getting to welcoming Ontario’s Highlands communities.

Discover how a mother-daughter duo made memories in historic Perth, ON.

Three nostalgic places in Small Town Ontario.

Everything you need to know for a day of play with your family in Hastings County.

The ultimate itinerary for a road trip with your girlfriends.

Mazinaw Rock, a hidden gem in Ontario that’s ironically, hard to miss.

Visit these 8 Ontario Parks’ campgrounds in Ontario’s Highlands and discover why they are worth the admission.

Meet Justin Beaver – one of Haliburton’s most colourful characters.

Top places to find cool stuff for Geocaching enthusiasts.

Make memories as you discover one of the Province’s most intimate hidden gems, The Haliburton Forest Festival.

Make the most of summer and plan a cottage trip in Ontario’s Highlands and start an annual tradition.

Sometimes it is the imperfect moments that matter the most. Become inspired to roam without the burden of worrying about everything going according to plan.

Take the road less traveled through Ontario’s Highlands to these unique festivals that are sure to leave a lasting impression.