Top Things to do in Ontario
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The 10 Best Events in Ontario, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Ontario, United States including Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Magic of Lights, Peterborough Musicfest, Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Digital Dreams Festival, Winterlude Ottawa, Pride Toronto, Winter Festival of Lights, Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Restaurants in Ontario
1. Toronto Caribbean Carnival
2. Magic of Lights
3. Peterborough Musicfest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Founded in 1987 by Korean War veteran, Fred Anderson, Peterborough Musicfest offers free-admission concerts (thanks to our sponsors) every Wed. & Sat. at 8 pm from the end of June to the end of August in Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough ON. Our stage has hosted the likes of Tegan & Sarah, City and Colour, Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck, The Reklaws, 54.40, Sloan, Serena Ryder, k-os & more
Reviewed By Lootzi - Peterborough, Canada
I’ve been attending the festival over the past decade. Always a well run, entertaining show being put on by amazing artists of every genre. Whether you’re walking around the park or setting up chairs to see the show up close, they have great sound throughout the park!
4. Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Over three weeks, Toronto explodes with the fast and vibrant rhythms of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan, and Brass bands. Over a million people take over the streets and venues to dance alongside the passionate dancers wearing eye-popping and colorful costumes. The music styles integrate the staple Calypso beat that has been a part of the festival since its first debut in 1967 and newer music styles like Soca. The main events include the Carnival Ball, and the Grand Parade (the largest Caribbean parade in North America).
5. Digital Dreams Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
6. Winterlude Ottawa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Winterlude is one of the most popular winter events in Canada and takes place in Ottawa, the country's capital. Since 1979, thousands of visitors from Canada and the U.S. have come to enjoy a variety of winter activities over a few weeks. Visitors can try the world's largest skate rink on the Rideau Canal, which extends 7.8 kilometres and runs through Ottawa's downtown area. Other popular event features include stunning ice sculptures, made by carvers from around the world, and the world's largest snow playground. Plus, if people want to try a truly Canadian snack, they can grab a Beaver Tail pastry from the ice.
Reviewed By pjwcanada - Pickering, Canada
For the last couple of years, my husband and I have made the four hour drive from Toronto to Ottawa to enjoy the Winterlude festivities! We usually stay downtown at the Marriott Residence Inn on Laurier, as it's a short, two minute walk to Confederation Park where the ice sculptures are on display (and a very short walk to the Byward Market and City Hall). The ice sculptures on display at Confederation Park are incredible - the world's best ice sculptors have their creations exhibited, and if you see them at night, they're magical with the lights behind them. We were fortunate this year to also see the evening's entertainment in the park - The Boogie Woogie Band. They were a high-energy band of funksters who performed all the old 70s disco hits (KC & the Sunshine Band, Donna Summer, the list is endless). Thoroughly enjoyed that! The volunteers at Conderation Park during Winterllude are great, and they hand out lighted tubes to kids (and adults alike) that light up and flash white and red. My husband enjoys lengthy skates on the canal, and we also love finding new restaurants in town to try during our annual visits. Looking forward to Winterlude again next year!
7. Pride Toronto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
For flamboyant fun with lots of color, laughter, and amazing spectacles, Pride Toronto is the place to be. It's one of biggest gay pride festivals in the world with an incredible parade, live music, and DJs, and has attracted top stars such as Cyndi Lauper and Pussy Riot to celebrate the LGBT community in the Toronto area. The city takes on a colorful hue as its diverse community celebrates solidarity through music, conferences, and three incredible parades: Trans Pride, Dyke March, and the massive Pride Parade with floats, fancy dress, and feathers. It’s a fabulous chance to dress up and join the crowds of thousands in one of the biggest cultural events in North America covering 22 blocks of the city.
8. Winter Festival of Lights
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
The OPG Winter Festival of Lights is a holiday tradition for over one million visitors from around the globe annually. Be enchanted by 3 million lights and dazzling displays along the 8km illumination route that travels along the Niagara Parkway, passed the mighty Falls, into Dufferin Islands and throughout city streets. Experience the Festival lights and Falls Illumination nightly from November 14, 2020 to January 10, 2021 (5:00PM to midnight, including holidays).
9. Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival
10. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By N543CDbrianb - Toronto, Canada
This is a big agricultural fair. Attended by city folk who come to gawk and hold their noses at the barnyard smells, but this is the real deal - there are the farmers and breeders here from around the world. Most of the stages are held by the livestock auctions and prize ceremonies. A different animal species is featured each day. There is a big commercial market show of food booths and crafts and all the regular junk of a craft show... Look for the small craftsmen shops - hand made goods, farmers direct sales of jams, jelly, meats, leather goods etc. The evenings are for the horse show - - jumping, rodeo, carriages, dressage - you name it. The horse show is extra and is ticketed seating. There are a few upscale bars and eateries associated with the horse show - but hard to get in.... A must see for every Canadian.
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