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Don’t Miss These Candlelight Valentine’s Experiences in Ontario

Turn on your lovelight this Valentine’s Day and take your partner to one of these Candlelight Experiences taking place in cities across Ontario, and near you!

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Hamilton

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hamilton. Get your tickets now to discover romantic music for Valentine’s Day at The Cotton Factory under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More

Venue: The Cotton Factory
Date: February 14, 2024

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Kitchener-Waterloo

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Kitchener-Waterloo. Get your tickets now to discover Valentine’s inspired music at the Kitchener Public Library under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More

Venue: Kitchener Public Library
Date: February 10, 2024

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London

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in London, ON. Get your tickets now to discover romantic music for Valentine’s Day at Metropolitan United Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More

Venue: Metropolitan United Church
Date: February 9, 2024

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Oshawa

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Oshawa. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and more at The Biltmore Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More

Venue: The Biltmore Theatre
Date: February 8, 2024

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Ottawa

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. Get your tickets now to discover romantic music for Valentine’s Day at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More

Venue: Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
Date: February 8, 2024

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Toronto

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toronto. Get your tickets now to discover Valentine’s Day inspired music at The Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto and Paradise Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More

Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto
Date: February 10, 13, 14 & 16, 2024

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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day R&B featuring Zenesoul

Venue: Paradise Theatre
Date: February 15, 2024

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Ontario is filled with events and activities perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved one. Read our ‘How to Celebrate Love in Ontario in February‘ to find more events and even getaway packages to help you make this a holiday to remember. Celebrate your love with romantic dining, a trip to the spa or fun outdoor winter activities. 

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Sweet Maple Experiences in Muskoka

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You know it’s spring in Ontario when the maple sap starts to run, the boilers start to boil and maple producers start their seasonal magic. This is a great time to shake off winter and have some fun doing outdoor exploring. 

Muskoka Maple Trail To-Do List

During March and April in Ontario you can travel near and far to taste the sweet maple flavour directly from the source. Ottawa, the GTA, Simcoe County, Muskoka are just a few of the regions known for having some of the best maple syrup and products not just in Ontario, but the world. During this time, maple events, sugar shacks and festivals are happening every single weekend for you to put on your spring to-do list.

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Muskoka is one of the most popular regions to produce and celebrate maple syrup. From March 10 to April 28, people can follow the Muskoka Maple Trail and experience all kinds of unique and tasty fun adventures. The trail is a fun way to make your way through scenic Muskoka taking advantage of maple farm activities to do, and maple menus at restaurants and food stops across the region. You can easily download or follow the Muskoka Maple Trail map from your phone.

One of these stops is the iconic resort JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka. The JW team has infused maple into both their dining menu and their spa experiences, and it is pretty sweet. Whether you’re visiting the resort for a day trip or an overnight getaway, the resort has managed to sneak maple into all the right places. You can even get maple treats for your campfire s’mores! 

 

Made With Locally-sourced Muskoka Maple Syrup

Using locally sourced maple syrup from Huntsville Ontario’s Sugarbush Hill Farm, JW’s ‘Lakes’ restaurant has created tasty dishes such as maple chicken wings, maple butternut squash soup and the most beautiful maple cheesecake you ever did see. You can also get a maple latte from the coffee shop in the resort. 

Hydrospa Muskoka is the on-site spa at the resort. Be sure to make your spa appointment before or after your maple meal. You’ll be fully spoilt and treated to a fully restorative and relaxing Maple Parfait Pedicure or a Maple Body Polish. 

You can book your spa appointment here, https://thehydrospas.com/.

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If you missed it this year, be sure to make a note to hop on the maple trail next year. This is an annual tradition that you can count on, just like the running of maple sap in springtime. 

About JW Marriott the Rosseau Muskoka from their website,

“Enjoy luxury hotel rooms and suites, award-winning on-site restaurants, a signature spa, fitness center and a year-round indoor/outdoor swimming pool. The newly-renovated lobby and restaurants, over 13,000 square feet of contemporary event venues and experienced planning and catering teams make this an ideal choice for your business event, wedding or social event. The hotel’s location is in the heart of Muskoka’s pristine natural beauty and near well-known attractions. Luxury abounds at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa”.

For more information about the resort, vacation packages and other spring things to do at JW visit, https://www.marriott.com/.

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Ontario’s Best Road Trip Destinations

A couple of interesting facts about Ontario: it has 250,000 lakes and is the second largest province in the country. This means you’ll never run out of places to see because the city has some of the best road trip destinations in Canada! Below are some of our suggestions. 

Ontario’s West Coast

Do you love the beaches? If you love tropical (sort of) destinations, then head to Huron County and enjoy walking on the 80-kilometer shoreline. The beaches will make you feel like you’re in the Caribbean! Don’t forget to also check out the historic villages in the area such as Blyth and Bayfield. Think artistic vibe and Victorian charm when you visit these places. Also, don’t miss the incredible sunset on the west coast — it’ll never disappoint.  

Niagara Falls

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Whether you’re with a significant other or a small group, Niagara Falls will always be the perfect destination in Ontario. The mesmerizing and stunning waterfalls will be a sight to behold — it just looks ethereal. But that’s not the only reason why you need to go on a road trip to Niagara Falls — if you love history, go explore the Old Fort Niagara or try the boat tour. If you’re into exhilarating experiences, why not sign up for the zip-lining experience? With these amazing experiences, your road trip will be one for the books. 

Discover the strange, the shocking, and beautiful at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Niagara Falls. Enjoy some eye-popping exhibits where you can pose with the world’s tallest man, lose yourself in some mind-boggling visual illusions, and even see a Shrunken Head! 

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Discover great hotel packages for Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, ON
Whether you’re planning ahead for a weekend getaway or looking for last-minute deals on businesss accommodations, you’ll find the best offers for Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, ON right here. Take advantage of special rates and extra perks with these fantastic hotel packages, guaranteed to make your stay in Niagara Falls more affordable and enjoyable. 

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Stratford

If you’re looking for fun weekend trips in Ontario, Stratford will be the perfect place. Go paddle boating to see breathtaking scenery in the Avon River. If you’re on a budget, visiting the Shakespearean garden is free. Is going to events or festivals your idea of best weekend road trips? Visit one of the theatres in Stratford and see a live performance. With so many places to see and things to do, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Stratford. If you love chocolate, don’t miss the Stratford Chocolate Trail. It’s an excellent choice for chocolate lovers — you get to be introduced to famous bakers and confectioners in Stratford. 

Ottawa

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If you’re going on a road trip in the winter, go ice skating in the world’s largest rink located along the Rideau Canal Skateway. Don’t forget to get a cup of coffee or hot cocoa right after. You can also visit ByWard Market to buy fresh produce or browse through the stalls and boutiques in the market. If you’re a foodie and you have a lot of time, dine at Cordon Bleu while enjoying the historical mansion where the restaurant is located. 

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Muskoka

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Are you looking for the best scenic trips in Ontario? Go on a road trip to Muskoka and see jaw-dropping landscapes and charming communities. If you have kids with you, they will surely have fun at Santa’s Village. Take them on a lake tour or to the waterpark for a truly fun and exciting time. 

Are You Read for Your Road Trip?

Use the suggestions above to help you decide where to go on your next adventure! Or feel free to get in touch with us. We have travel packages for couples, families and groups of friends. Contact us if you have questions or if you’re ready to see Ontario. 

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Eastern Ontario Fall Colour Routes

The following ‘Fall Colour’ locations have been provided and developed by the individual destinations or the web site associated with the individual Ontario travel route. 

North and East of Toronto

Hills of the Headwaters Fall Colour Drives

The fall colours in the Hills of Headwaters are indeed spectacular. With our many country roads and rolling terrain, any back-road route will deliver an impressive fall show.

Kawartha Lakes-Waterway Wonders: Peterborough Ontario

An hour northeast of Toronto is the Kawarthas. A starting point for this trip would be Peterborough Ontario. The Ministry of Tourism recommends this route as one of the great fall drives north of Toronto.

Northumerland Fall Colours

Northumberland County Ontario borders the north shore of Lake Ontario from Port Hope to Brigton, north to Rice Lake the Trent Hills This area covers the towns to the north east of Toronto, and offers a series of 8 different fall colour routes for a great days drive north of Toronto. One of the more interesting road trips for apple lovers is The Apple Route . 

Ottawa-Kingston Ontario Rideau Heritage Routes

One of Ontario’s Oldest travel routes, this route connects Ottawa and Kingston with a circle tour diversion. A starting point would be either Ottawa or Kingston. The Ministry of Tourism recommends this route as one of the great fall drives north of Toronto.

Ottawa Valley Fall Colours

The Ottawa Valley is extensive and runs north and West from Ottawa. There are several recommended trips here to explore the Ottawa Valley fall colours. The Opeongo Line Fall Colour Route close to Renfrew, 

York Region Fall Colours (colors)

There are many suggestions here for you to explore fall colours and foliage immediatley north of Toronto during the fall colour season. York Region borders Lake Simcoe one of the favoured tourist destinations for ‘Torontonians’ on vacation. 

For latest fall colour changes please see Fall Colour Report

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