A Toe Tapping Good Time

Easter is just a bunny hop around the corner and dreams of chocolate are filling the minds of children – and adults, too. A chocolate treat is the perfect way to sweeten your spring, and when it comes to this dark delicacy, the folks at Perth Chocolate Works are the experts. Since opening their doors […]

Discover the beauty of mindfulness and allowing yourself to Just Breathe.

With maple season in full swing, try these Sugar Bush-Approved maple recipes.

Discover the story of Sarain Fox and her journey home to the Ontario’s Highlands, relieving memories of ice fishing and snowmobiling along the way.

Hanging around the city when the scents of spring are tantalizingly tickling your nose is tough. This is when you yearn to get away from the slush, pack the car and head out for an almost-spring getaway to the countryside, where baby animals, maple syrup, G-rated fun, and fresh air are calling. Get out of […]

The sun is warm, the air smells like spring, and the birds are singing their special warm weather songs. It’s official; spring has sprung. After a long Canadian winter, spring getaways are a time-honoured tradition for families here in the great white north, and haven’t we earned a little fun in the sun? This is […]

Celebrate Pi Day with the best pie at these bakeries in Ontario’s Highlands.

Escape the city for a hearty meal with pure maple syrup at these top places for pancake breakfasts in Ontario’s Highlands.

This winter trek uncovers hidden treasures in Madoc, Ontario.

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

Glide over fresh snow on four cross-country ski trails near Ottawa.

This Valentine’s Day, dare to do something different and visit Artech Studios.

Discover four delicious artisan chocolate destinations in Lanark County.

Add a little romance at one of these nine intimate Ontario retreats.

You slip and slide your way across the ice, your arms laden with fishing gear, excitement building at the thought of the unscripted day ahead. Tucked amidst your gear is a warm blanket, a thermos of something rich and delicious, and a carefully packed cooler with goodies to keep you cozy all day. Ice fishing […]

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

A grown-up’s guide to falling in love with Snow Days in Ontario’s Highlands.

Tour craft drink producers for a chance to meet the makers, and get the inside story on what inspires them to make and sell their product. Oh, and sample delicious brews, too!

Meet up with friends after a day well spent on the slopes or on the trails. Discover these top places in Ontario’s Highlands to celebrate the Apres Ski!

Get into the holiday spirit this month with these mixologists and craft drink producers in Ontario’s Highlands.

Discover some of the best bakeries in Ontario’s Highlands and their tasty treats.

Snuggle down for an enchanted sleigh ride through snowy forests and pristine wilderness settings in Ontario’s Highlands.

Warm up your winter in Ontario’s Highlands with a getaway to one of these snug lodges or resorts.

Give the ultimate surprise to your loved ones this Christmas season.

If you can’t beat winter, join it with an epic dog sledding excursion through some of the most beautiful forests in Ontario.

Get hooked on the ultimate Canadian winter experience with an ice fishing getaway in Ontario’s Highlands.

Discover these 6 cabins in Ontario and uncover the beauty of a winter staycation in Ontario’s Highlands.

Skip the line-ups this winter and spend more time on the slopes at these Ontario’s Highlands hills.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover your love for the season with a classic Ottawa Valley winter.

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.

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 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.