Visit Stratford on the first Sunday in April and witness the swan parade. Every year, on the first Sunday of April, the swans are released from their winter home. Join the feathery herd as it waddles along to the Avon River. The Stratford Police Pipes and Drums Band will lead the swans on their annual...
The TIFF Next Wave Film Festival returns with brand new movies free for anyone under 25. Kick things off at Battle of the Scores where four bands compete for one big prize, celebrate the next wave of Canadian filmmakers at the Young Creators Showcase, join our popular Loved It series with Priyanka on Hustlers, and...
Experience the first and oldest food tour in Kensington Market! Welcome to Tasty Tours, your passport to the flavors and stories of Kensington Market! What makes this eclectic neighborhood and National Historic Site so special? As the first and oldest food tour in Kensington Market, no one else can show you Kensington like we can....
Roots North Music Festival returns and this year’s main stage lineup is bigger and better than ever! Featuring Begonia, The Redhill Valleys, Julian Taylor, Spencer Burton and more! Music, shopping and entertainment surround you as you explore during the Roots North Music Festival in Orillia. Our headline shows will take place at the beautifully restored St. Pauls...
Elvis is alive and you can see many versions of him at the festival, showcasing the best Elvis tribute artists in the world. There is a competition to decide who the blue suede shoes really belong to and a Las Vegas-style dinner set-up is a highlight of the festival remembering the King of Rock and...
Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery. Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of knowledgeable guides and the adventure of learning. There are many...
Every Spring, for more than 25 years, the beautiful Upper Columbia Valley has celebrated the return of spring migration and the re-awakening of nature with the Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival. The rich and varied habitats found along the Columbia River, flanked by the Canadian Rockies and the Purcell range, offer a welcoming environment for wildlife...
One of the prettiest Canadian festivals, the Canadian Tulip Festival is annually hosted at the Commissioners Park in Ottawa. The vision of the Tulip Festival is to remind Canadians about the crucial role their troops played in the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945. The Festival is typically free and one can even purchase tulip...
No other meal conjures up images of the Victorian era more than Afternoon Tea. During this workshop, you’ll work with Dundurn’s historic cooks to prepare nineteenth-century recipes by the wood-fired range. Then visit Dundurn above stairs to discover tea traditions during the MacNab family’s time and explore below stairs to learn about the role of...
The Toronto music scene is about to experience one of its biggest summers yet, as the much-anticipated Electric Island 2024 Summer Concert Series has just been announced. With the event now in its 12th season, fans of electronic music and outdoor concerts can expect an even bigger and better experience than ever before. The lineup...
Get ready to honor a royal legend this May 20, as we celebrate Victoria Day! Marking the official birthday of Queen Victoria, known as the Mother of Confederation, this holiday is steeped in colorful history. Ever since its inception in 1845, Victoria Day has gloriously underscored the beginning of the summer season in Canada, involving...
While the combination of RetroFest and Ribfest Chatham is only planned for this year, the partnership could continue into future years depending on how it’s received, the project manager for the Historic Downtown Chatham BIA has said. Kicking off the unofficial Classic Car Season in Chatham-Kent annually, is RetroFest. Attracting thousands of car enthusiasts...