3 d. ago A huge butter tart festival is taking over a beautiful Ontario town this month

Baked good lovers are in for a sweet treat this weekend as the Caledon Butter Tart Festival returns this month to the eponymous scenic Ontario town.This annual event is packed with all sorts of delicious desserts from local vendors, with a spotlight on the fan favourite: butter tarts.Festival-goers can expect to see an abundance of the gooey, flaky and oh-so-yummy pastries in every variety (of course), plus a marketplace with some 50 stalls to shop and savour all sorts of snacks, plus other goods and wares.The vendor list is quite robust this year, including beloved local spots like Wiishkobi Homebaked Goods, Gluten Free Girl, Delicious All Day Coffee — perfect to pair with your tarts — and many more.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Gottaluvbuttertarts (@gottaluvbuttertarts)Butter tart festivals always seem to create a huge buzz in Ontario, with n...

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6 d. ago This quaint little Ontario town will transport you straight to Europe

Summer is still upon us, and you know what that means...there's still time to gather your friends, pack the car, and head out on an epic Ontario road trip to a delightfully charming small town.And, for anyone looking for a getaway that gives Europe core — without hopping on a flight, the jetlag, and everything else that comes with an international trip — St. Marys is just the place for you. What makes it so European-esque? The answer is simple: it's modern flair with a touch of history, the limestone architecture, and the quaint shops that transport you straight to the streets of Europe. And of course, a European getaway is incomplete without a scenic view, so set against the backdrop of the gorgeous Thames River, St. Marys offers romantic trails and quarries-turned-swimming holes to check that box off, too. Things to do St. Marys has a plethora of fun activities that'll ensure you have a good time AND without brea...

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9 d. ago Man accused of murder after bodies found in burned Bracebridge home confirmed dead

Last Friday, around 8 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police were called to a home on Beatrice Town Line Road after receiving reports of gunfire. 

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9 d. ago Epicurean delights and outdoor adventures await in this charming small town in Ontario

Exploring the restaurants, shops, river and quarry of the Stonetown

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1 week ago You've probably seen this charming Ontario town in Hallmark movies

It's easy to find charming small towns in Ontario, and Port Perry is definitely one that stands out from the pack. It's not only quaint and scenic — it also features some major cinematic charm. Port Perry is just a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto in Durham Region, and it's sure to be a top spot on your summer road trip bucket list. You might recognize Port Perry from both the big and small screen, as it's been used time and time again as the backdrop for fictional Hallmark movie towns. Recent examples include 2018, when Port Perry was transformed into small-town Red Rock, Texas, for the Hallmark film Season for Love. You can see the town's iconic downtown core featured in the movie, including the Piano Inn & Cafe, which turned into Jo & Ray’s BBQ Restaurant. Vadim Rodnev / Shutterstock.comIn another example, Port Perry stood in for the fictional town of Port Haven in the Ha...

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1 week ago Police search for man wanted for murder after three bodies found in Ontario town

Police say officers found one man dead and a home fully engulfed in flames

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3 w. ago Planning your next staycation? This small town may be Ontario's best

A bucket list of epicurean fun in Oxford County

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3 w. ago OPP investigating suspicious death in Bonfield, asks residents to stay alert

NORTH BAY — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a suspicious death in a town north of Algonquin Provincial Park. Police say officers were called to a residence on Trunk Road in Bonfield, Ont., where they found one person dead. Officers say they haven’t confirmed the cause of death. But they are urging the public to […]

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