As anyone who lives in Ontario can tell you, winters in our great province can be long and seasonal depression can get very real. Luckily, there are dozens of fantastic winter hikes in Ontario to escape these seasonal blues. What’s more, the winter is actually one of the best times of year to experience […]
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Just because cold weather freezes your favourite watering hole doesn’t mean the fishing season has to end. In fact, the winter is one of the best times of year for fishing Ontario’s lakes, with popular fishing spots often being free of tourists for a quiet and relaxing angling experience. Lakes once crowded with summer
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While summer may be the peak season in Alberta, those in the know will tell you that winter is when the Canadian Rockies reveal their truest splendor. Picture pristine, snow-covered landscapes juxtaposed with lush, evergreen forests. Winter trails in Canmore during this serene season, are not only a sight to behold but also offer the
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Set within the northeastern region of the Greek Peloponnese, ancient Mycenae was once the seat of power for the Mycenaean empire, a civilization that dominated the region of mainland Greece during the Bronze Age, between 2000 BCE and around 1100 BCE. Blending history with mythology, the site is monumental in proportion and occupies one
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Considered the Centre of the ancient world, Delphi is a site that blends Greek mythology with historical facts in a way that few places on Earth can. What’s more, it is one of the most extensive and best-preserved sets of ruins in Greece today and boasts breathtaking mountain views. From its mythological foundation honouring the
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While not as famous as the site of Knossos, the Minoan Palace of Phaistos is the second largest palace of Crete and was once one of the most important centers of Minoan civilization, which dominated much of the Mediterranean throughout the Bronze Age. Thriving between the 19th and 12th centuries BCE, Phaistos is one of
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Located near the River Strymon, about an hour’s drive east of Thessaloniki, Amphipolis is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in northern Greece and is one of the best attractions in the area for exploring the region’s ancient history. Founded within the 5th century BCE, ancient Amphipolis played an essential role in the
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Founded in the 7th century BCE, Olynthos quickly grew into one of the most influential city-states in northern Greece throughout the classical period. While the archaeological site is not one of the most famous collections of Greek ruins in the country, it does house one of the best-preserved examples of the Hippodamian grid city planning
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October is rapidly approaching, and there are dozens of Halloween attractions in Ontario preparing to reign in the spooky season this year. As the foliage transforms into a mesmerizing display of autumnal hues and eerie decorations abound, October in Ontario is a time when the spirit of fall and all things spooky unite. While
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Founded in the fourth century BCE, the ancient Philippi was one of the most important cities of northeastern Greece, playing a pivotal role in the region’s political, commercial, and religious heritage for nearly two millennia. Established as a small settlement, Philippi grew in importance and served as a pivotal keystone of the Macedonian kingdom,
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