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A November Sunday in Stouffville: Main Street Banners, a New Landmark and a Town That Remembers
When Amara and Daniel traded their Toronto condo for a Stouffville semi, their first question was where to spend Sunday. Here's the November day I planned for them, from Main Street's veteran banners to the town's brand-new landmark in Vandorf Park.
A Dog-Friendly November Saturday in Barrie: Bayview, Sunnidale and Room to Run
When Priya and Jamal moved north to Barrie with their rescue pup Scout, their first weekend question was simple: where can he run? Here is the dog-friendly Saturday we love to share.
What's On This Weekend: Holiday Markets, Diwali and Remembrance Across South & Central Ontario (Nov 6–8)
Nadia and Rafael's first November in Keswick came with a full house: a new baby, two visiting cousins and a beagle who needs a walk. Here's the list I made them, from the Royal Winter Fair and Diwali in Aurora to holiday markets, a dog-friendly fun run and Remembrance services.
A November Sunday in Orillia: Lakeside Trails, Market Mornings and a Slower Pace
Ryan and Lena traded a Richmond Hill townhouse for lake air in Orillia. Here's how they spent their first November weekend, from the indoor farmers' market to a stroller walk along the Lightfoot Trail.
A Kid-Friendly November Weekend in Bradford: Trails, Story Time and a Warm Pool
Cold weather doesn't have to mean cabin fever. Here is a simple, kid-approved November Saturday in Bradford West Gwillimbury, from the Scanlon Creek trails to story time and a warm pool with a slide.
Halloween Weekend in South & Central Ontario: Kids, Dogs and Pumpkin Parades (Oct 30 – Nov 1)
Darnell and Sofia's first Halloween in their new Bradford home came with one question: where do we even start? Here's the list I made them, from Barrie trick-or-treating to Sunday pumpkin parades, plus a party for the dog.
A Fall Sunday in Uxbridge: Trails, the Farmers' Market and a Hidden Taj Mahal
When Tasha and Diego's city friends came up for a fall visit, she asked me for the perfect Uxbridge Sunday. Here's the plan I sent: trails, the farmers' market, and a little Taj Mahal on a hill.
Maple's First Fall in Newmarket: A Dog-Friendly Guide to Parks, Trails and Off-Leash Spots
When Andre and Simone moved to Newmarket with their rescue pup Maple, their first question wasn't about the house. It was: where do we take the dog? Here's the dog-friendly list we shared.
What's On This Weekend: Halloween Fun for Kids and Dogs Across South & Central Ontario (Oct 24–25)
Looking for weekend plans? Here's a hand-picked list of family, older-kid and dog-friendly Halloween events across South & Central Ontario for October 24–25, 2026, from Boo at the Zoo and Aurora's Haunted Forest to Barrie's Family Fright Fest and a dog costume contest under the Gardiner.