Ontario-Travel-Secrets Blog

Dec 28, Distillery District Toronto. Hype or reality?

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:08:52 GMT

Distillery District Toronto. Does it live up to the hype? Toronto Distillery District has attracted an enormous amount of press in recent years…

Dec 12, Chinatown Toronto. Detailed review with photos & shopping tips..

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:20:42 GMT

Discover Chinatown Toronto, a bustling downtown Toronto neighbourhood with much to attract the traveller, bargain shopper, foodie, heritage fan and art lover.

Dec 3, Aboriginal Art Galleries in Ontario

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:21:24 GMT

Aboriginal Art Galleries in Ontario offer work by Inuit artists and First Nations Artists. Discover some of the finest art galleries in Ontario.

Nov 29, Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Detailed review with photos.

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:12:45 GMT

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens with acres of exotic plants is one of the hidden jewels of Niagara Falls.

Nov 26, Port Dover Ontario Tourist Attractions

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:44:59 GMT

Port Dover Ontario. Come for the beach, the pier, PD 13, live theatre, history and more.

Nov 25, Ontario Culture: Fine Art, Craft Studios, Live Performances & History Museums

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:10:49 GMT

If you enjoy the arts, you’ll LOVE exploring Ontario culture. My best tips for culture-vultures!

Nov 22, Fort York Toronto. Detailed review with photos.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:39:32 GMT

Fort York Toronto, Where The City Began. Historic fort displays Ontario history during the War of 1812. Military demos, guided tours, artefacts, and more.

Nov 8, Christmas in Canada

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:09:53 GMT

Are you planning to spend Christmas in Canada? Want to see the most spectular Christmas lights? The most glittering Christmas tree? Or how about experiencing an old-fashioned Christmas? Here are some tips to make the most of your holiday! Christmas in Canada.

Oct 14, Video about Black Creek Pioneer Village

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:36:03 GMT

I just found another great Ontario travel video, this one showing Black Creek Pioneer Village. Find it here at the bottom of the first of my two pages about Black Creek Village Toronto.

Oct 8, Oktoberfest Kitchener

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:05:07 GMT

What is Oktoberfest? Kitchener Ontario has the second-largest Bavarian festival in the world. This multi-faceted community fair features traditional German food, beer, music, dancing, singing contests, midways, barrel races, a parade & LOTS more. Learn more here: Oktoberfest Kitchener

Oct 8, BOO! Halloween Festivals in Ontario

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:24:24 GMT

Celebrate Halloween at these great Ontario attractions: Halloween Howl at the Toronto Zoo
Ghost Tour at Fort George in Niagara on the Lake
Murder at Twilight at Casa Loma
Haunted Village Hayrides at Fanshawe Pioneer Village near London Ontario

Oct 1, Old Fort Erie Ontario. A detailed review.

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:42:31 GMT

Old Fort Erie Ontario during the War of 1812 was a blood-soaked battlefield. Today it is a living istory museum with costumed guides. Review of the tour, buildings, exhibition centre, dining, shopping

Sep 19, Back Eddies. Cafe review.

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:22:54 GMT

Back Eddies. A unique cafe in Paisley Ontario.

Sep 19, Toronto Tourism Articles

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:18:50 GMT

Toronto Tourism Articles on Ontario Travel Secrets to help you plan your trip to Toronto.

Sep 19, Niagara Falls in Canada Articles

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:15:24 GMT

Niagara Falls in Canada. Articles to help you plan your trip. From Ontario Travel Secrets.

Sep 7, Cheap Road Trips from Toronto

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:13:40 GMT

Cheap road trips starting from Toronto are easy with these great itineraries. Check this road trip planning guide for tips on weekend trips to Niagara, Stratford, London, Picton, Hamilton and more.

Sep 4, Ontario Travel Secrets. Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls Canada & more!

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:03:13 GMT

An insider's guide to Ontario travel with detailed reviews of hidden treasures and major Ontario attractions. Discover Toronto like a local, Niagara region, Ontario festivals and events, & more.

Aug 25, Island Queen Cruise on Georgian Bay Ontario. A detailed review.

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:24:00 GMT

Take the Island Queen Cruise on a journey through the 30000 Islands of the beautiful and spectacular Georgian Bay. Scenes en route, length of tours, special entertainment.

Aug 21, Black Creek Pioneer Village. Detailed review & photos.

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:27:59 GMT

Black Creek Pioneer Village near Toronto. Explore 40 authentically restored buildings in a 19th century village. Meet costumed demonstrators. Tips for making the most of your journey.

Aug 21, Black Creek Village. Practical Tips for Visitors.

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:23:13 GMT

Black Creek Village Essential Visitor Information. Size of Village, Food, Time Needed, Before You Go, Eating, Shopping, Location and More.

Aug 19, Spadina House Toronto. A Detailed Review and Photographs of the Historic Museum.

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:37:50 GMT

Spadina House Toronto is the former home of a powerful Toronto family. The house and its gorgeous gardens are now owned by the City of Toronto, which operates it as a museum.

Aug 14, Ontario Festivals and Events: July to December

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:32:03 GMT

Enjoy Ontario Festivals and Events. Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, Pride Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and more

Aug 14, CNE Toronto, Canada's Largest Community Festival. End of Summer Event.

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:26:36 GMT

CNE Toronto. Canadian National Exhibition at Exhibition Place Toronto offers Midway rides, exhibits, an Air Show, concerts. Fun for the whole family.

Jul 31, Ottawa Street in Hamilton Now a Destination for Antique Collectors

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:47:53 GMT

Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, long known as the best textile shopping district in Ontario, is gaining a reputation for something new.

Jun 30, Drake Hotel Toronto

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:05:28 GMT

Drake Hotel Toronto in the West Queen Street West District reflects and feeds its artsy community.

Jun 23, Toronto Movie Theatres

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:50:38 GMT

Toronto Movie Theatres. First-run and repertory films. Classics and more.

May 31, Fun Ontario Shopping Daytrips

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:58:07 GMT

Discover Ontario Shopping Daytrips with Your Ontario Travel Secrets Guide. Toronto shopping, Ottawa shopping and more

Mar 27, Kensington Market Toronto

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:12:00 GMT

Kensington Market Toronto, with its specialty food stores, vintage clothing stores and laidback restaurants and cafes, makes for a great day trip for the avid shopper and curious cultural explorer

Jan 1, Top Tourist Attractions in Toronto

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:58:59 GMT

Top Tourist Attractions in Toronto. What are the Crowd Favourites? Niche Interests? CN Tower, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum and more.

Dec 23, Spending Christmas in Canada? How to Have a Jolly Holiday

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:13:36 GMT

Spending Christmas in Canada? festive events in Toronto, Ottawa and Niagara Falls

Sep 6, London Ontario Airport. Make a quick getaway with ease.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:26:41 GMT

Use London Ontario Airport for small-airport convenience. Enjoy international flights from Southwestern Ontario. Learn which airlines serve the London International Airport, transportation, amenities.

Sep 4, St Catharines Ontario Attractions

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:04:56 GMT

While visiting St Catharines Ontario for the Niagara Wine Festival don't miss Port Dalhousie Ontario, the museum or the art gallery.

Sep 1, Hotels at Niagara Falls. Five Familiar Names to Make The Visitor Feel at Home.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:17:00 GMT

5 Top Hotels at Niagara Falls. Embassy Suites Niagara Falls, Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls and more great Niagara Falls Ontario hotels.

Aug 30, Romantic Travel Destinations in Ontario: Great Getaways for Two

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:35:12 GMT

The best Romantic Travel Destinations in Ontario. Share stunning scenery, slower-paced living, and sensual seclusion at Ontario romantic getaways now.

Aug 29, Port Dover Harbour Museum

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:10:44 GMT

Visit Port Dover Harbour Museum and learn about life on Lake Erie, Lake Erie Shipwrecks, fishing on the Great Lakes and more.

Aug 25, Coming in September: The Niagara Wine Festival

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:32:29 GMT

For wine lovers in Niagara, it's the favourite time of the year. Find out more about the region's biggest party, The Niagara Wine Festival.

Aug 23, Ontario Festivals this September

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:23:49 GMT

Here are some of the great Ontario Fall Festivals coming up soon! Paris Fair - Sept. 1-6
Smithville Fall Fair - Sept. 2-5
Cambridge Fall Fair - Sept. 9-12
The Six Nations Fall Fair and Powwow - Sept. 9-12
The Lincoln County Fair - Sept. 10-12
The Georgetown Fall Fair - Sept. 10-12
Niagara Regional Exhibition - Sept. 16-19
Fergus Fall Fair - Sept. 17-19
Binbrook Fall Fair - Sept. 17-19
St. George Apple Harvest Festival - Sept. 18-19
Niagara Wine Festival - Sept. 17-26
Ancaster Fair - Sept. 23-26
Wainfleet Fall Fair - Sept. 23-26
The Milton Fair - Sept 24-26
Caledonia Fair - Sept. 30-Oct. 3

Aug 9, Donn Zver Pottery & Troy Cafe

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:40:15 GMT

Donn Zver Pottery & Troy Cafe in Troy Ontario is the Perfect Girls’ Day Out

Aug 3, Mountsberg Conservation Area

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:34:16 GMT

Visit Mountsberg Conservation Area to see live bird demonstrations, barn animals and wildlife like moose. One of many great Ontario conservation areas.

Jun 14, Great Resource for Art Lovers

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:19:22 GMT

I just stumbled across this cool web site: http://theartmap.com. It's all about art galleries, studios, art tours, etc in the Grey, Bruce, Georgian Bay regions and Manitoulin Islands (roughly northwest of Toronto). I'll be using this when planning my trips in the future!

Jun 11, Niagara Falls at Night

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:49:12 GMT

Niagara Falls at Night. Niagara Falls Fireworks, Niagara Falls Nightlife, Free Concerts and more.

Jun 11, Train Travel in Canada: Information for Ontario Visitors

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:28:59 GMT

Train Travel in Canada. VIA Rail Canada, GO Transit, plus heritage trains for the tourist.

Jun 10, Halton County Radial Railway

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:54:45 GMT

Halton County Radial Railway. Best collection of antique streetcars and trains in Ontario.

Jun 9, Ontario Festivals and Events: Come party in the streets!

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:24:21 GMT

Does Ontario know how to party? YES! Ontario festivals and events offer something for everyone, from Caribana, to the Toronto International Film Festival, to the Niagara Wine Festival and more.

Jun 9, Welland Rose Festival

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:22:06 GMT

This weekend the Welland Rose Festival continues with the Day in the Park & ArtFest (with live music) on Saturday, June 12 and the Grand Parade on Sunday, June 13. Welland Ontario is a small city in the Niagara region famous for its canal. The Rose Festival is an annual family event that started back in 1962. It celebrates Welland's history, culture, art and roses.

Jun 6, About Me: Guylaine Spencer, publisher of www.ontario-travel-secrets.com

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:36:53 GMT

Why I started this insider's guide to Ontario travel and how it will help you plan your trip.

Jun 2, Doors Open Toronto. Discover the beauty behind these historic doors.

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:20:23 GMT

Doors Open Toronto is your once-a-year chance to sneak a peek behind the doors of the Elgin Theatre Toronto, the Winter Garden Theatre, the ballroom of King Edward Hotel Toronto, and more

Jun 1, Toronto Canada Weather

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:21:29 GMT

Toronto Canada Weather Information for Tourists. What to bring and wear for weather in Toronto.

May 30, Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto Canada. Detailed review with photos.

Sun, 30 May 2010 23:46:08 GMT

Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto Canada is more than just glass boxes of memorabilia and the Stanley Cup although those are exciting enough. It is also a place with skill testing interactive games.

May 30, Bing.ca photo contest

Sun, 30 May 2010 19:32:55 GMT

Bing.ca, the search engine, is having a photo contest. Canadians are urged to submit photos they have snapped of their hometown to www.bingphotocontest.ca. The grand prize winner, and future hometown hero, will have his or her photo featured as the Bing.ca homepage image on Canada Day and will also win a photography prize pack courtesy of Kodak Canada Inc. and Walmart Photocentre. In addition, Canadians have the chance to win daily prizes.