Local Business

Cardinal Cafe & Shop

'Tis the Season: 7 Festive Small Town Shopping Escapes

Local Faves: Best Ice Cream

Must-Sees Near Algonquin Park

3 Days of Shopping, Dining, and Exploration in Lanark County

Collection • 18 stories

Day Trip Destinations

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

All Canadian Summer: 12 Ontario Summer Daytrip Destinations

Beachside Bliss in Burnstown

A Cheese Lover’s Guide to Ontario’s Highlands

Fall Shopping Bliss in Lanark County

Rockin' Patios for Live Music

Lakes, Lookouts & Stargazing: Your Ultimate Summertime Itinerary #InFrontenac

Holiday Gift Guide for Her

15 Cutest Small Towns

8 Small Towns Within One Hour of Ottawa

Take a Walk: 9 Walkable Ontario Small Towns

Hit the Road: Recreate the Epic Road Trips You Remember

The Best of Fall: 2 Nights, 3 Days of Food, Art, and Stellar Views

'Donut' Mind if I Do

Collection • 13 stories

Camping

Local's Take: A Winter Escape Somewhere in Calabogie

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).

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

Tiny Living, Big Experiences: A Mid-winter Stay at Highland House

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

Find Your Centre on this 2-Night, 3-Day Nature Escape

Collection • 7 stories

Local's Takes

Insider tips from the people who both live and take their vacations in the Highlands.

Festive Finds & Cozy Vibes: Holiday & Craft Markets Worth the Drive

Bancroft Rocks!

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