Eastern Ontario

Paddling through the Happy Lands

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Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park (officially Kawartha Highlands Signature Site) is a 375-square-kilometre (145 sq mi) area of preserved wilderness used for recreational purposes in south-central Ontario, Canada. It is the largest park in southern Ontario after Algonquin Provincial Park, and is located North-East of the main belt of the Kawartha Lakes, in Peterborough County.

With an extensive network of lakes and rivers, this area also has historical significance as a trading route for Indigenous people and early settlers. Often called Canada’s Canoe Capital, The Kawarthas are known for many things. The name “Kawartha” derives from an Anishinaabe word meaning “land of reflections” or “bright waters and happy lands”.  And here we are to explore these lands and enjoy the beautiful summer days.

Bottle Lake trailhead

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7 hiking trails you want to check out this winter, in Peterborough County, ON

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Peterborough County is located in Southern Ontario, 2 hours northeast of Toronto, which, together with the Kawarthas, make a favorite area for vacationers and cottagers. This region doesn’t have high elevations, but it still has some wonderful trails thanks to the varied landscape in certain areas.

Snow wave
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A night date: Aurora Borealis

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The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, with their mesmerizing appearance have always been a source of wonder and curiosity in the night sky. These shimmering lights have deep roots and a wide range of myths and legends across various cultures of the Northern Hemisphere.

Northern lights
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10+ things to do for free this summer in Peterborough, ON

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If you’re looking for things to see or do on your ‘staycation’, here are some things that won’t break your bank. In fact, they will not cost you anything!

Known as the gateway to the Kawarthas, the Ontarians’ cottage country, Peterborough if often overlooked as a vacation destination. Located in Central Ontario, between Toronto and Ottawa, the city and the county of the same name have quite few things to offer to their visitors.

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Ferns, palm trees and other ice formations

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When the snow blankets the landscape, the stage is set for the explorers who love being outdoor, and nature enthusiasts. With a range of winter experiences, one can simply enjoy this cold season by immersing in a realm where nature has so much to offer. It’s about embracing the charm that comes with winter.

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A bird’s eye view of 1000 islands

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The 1000 islands, a North American archipelago, lie along the border between the state of New York (USA) and Ontario (Canada), stretching for about 80 km along Saint Lawrence River. With a rich history, unique culture, and also with endless shorelines of picturesque islands, this area is a sightseer’s paradise, and a popular place for an authentic vacation. They are also famous for their magnificent summer homes. From Boldt Castle to House of Seven Gables, wealthy people have built retreats here since early 1870’s.

1000 islands
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Out and about in Ottawa

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Originally a trading and lumbering community, Ottawa was named the capital of the Province of Canada in late 1857. The location of the capital city changed six times in the first 26 years of Canada’s history, but Queen Victoria chose Ottawa, as political rivalries quarreled between the various cities.

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Creatures of the Sea @ Winterlude

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February is the month when winter festivals and various events take place across Canada, as the skies are mostly sunny and all outdoor activities are in full swing. February is the middle of the winter, the time when family and friends gather together to rediscover the joys of winter activities. And so, Winterlude was created in 1979, to celebrate Canada’s unique northern culture and climate, right in the country’s capital, Ottawa.

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