TORONTO THEATRE GUIDE

Its official name isn’t the Beautiful Bay of Quinte but it could be — given the undeniable charms of what locals just call the Bay.

The hamlets and villages of Caledon offer a range of cultural experiences from art galleries to on-farm breweries and markets.

Rocky Canadian shield, vast lakes, majestic forests — welcome to Ontario’s north.

From lake to lake — Scugog to Simcoe — Durham Region North is known for rolling farmlands, charming towns, and one of the most important formations in Ontario’s greenbelt.

Durham Region South is conveniently located a stone’s throw from Toronto and offers day-tripping possibilities galore.

Guelph is famed for world-class arts festivals, its historic downtown and beautiful waterways, the Speed and Eramosa Rivers, as well as the birthplace of “In Flanders Fields” poet, John McCrae.

Halton Hills is a community of towns, hamlets and villages that occupy an area along the Niagara Escarpment, with the Credit River winding its way through the forests, plains, and marshes.

Art is the new steel in Hamilton. The city best known for its industrial side has become a thriving arts destination for artists and visitors alike.

Welcome to the largest freshwater lake island on the planet. Odawa Mnis (a.k.a. Manitoulin Island) is known for the natural beauty found in its winding trails, views of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay and over one hundred inland lakes.

Milton is a pedestrian-friendly blend of modernity and historic charm surrounded by the beautiful backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment.

The Niagara region is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. But did you know that Black communities have played an important role in the area for centuries?

Oakville’s gracious lakeside charm makes it one of Ontario’s most sought-after spots to call home. It’s an ideal destination for visitors too – both for its waterfront beauty and its history as an industrial port and stop along the Underground Railroad.

The nation’s capital is known for its impressive “big-ticket” possibilities: Parliament Hill, international festivals, and nationally significant museums. But Ottawa residents also love to just walk, shop, and enjoy their city — and so can you.

Owen Sound has been called “The Scenic City.” It’s also home to fascinating history as the northernmost “station” on the Underground Railroad — the path to escaping slavery once the British Empire abolished it in 1834.

Peterborough is built on the shores of the Otonabee River, first known as Nogojiwanong, which is Ojibwa for “place at the end of rapids.” The Otonabee (or Odenabe, “river that beats like a heart,”) isn’t the only waterway to criss-cross the city.

Prince Edward County is a world-renowned destination for its stunning beaches, charming towns, and exceptional food and wine. At two hours from Toronto it’s no surprise it’s such a popular destination.

Located south of Brantford and running alongside the Grand River, this southwestern territory in Ontario is brimming with history that spans thousands of years.

St. Catharines is the urban heart of the Niagara region. The city offers abundant wine and culinary experiences, plus unique festivals and cultural events including live music, theatre and sports.

Stratford has a special kind of magic. And it’s no wonder: it’s home to a world-famous theatre festival in a picturesque setting along the Avon River. As a year-round destination, Stratford boasts an impressive culinary scene and lively local arts.

Stunning landscape meets unique history in Thunder Bay. On the shores of Lake Superior, the city is an amalgamation of Fort William and Port Arthur.

Discover the Toronto theatre scene with our guide to five must-visit theatres – and their surrounding neighborhoods.

Stretched along the Detroit River, Windsor is speckled with galleries, concert venues, international foods, and – as Canada’s southernmost city and a historic entry point into our nation – rich in Black history.