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Wandering Through Ontario

With over 415,000-square miles of area, Ontario is Canada’s second largest province, bordering four of the five Great Lakes and boasting 2,390 miles of coastline. From the country’s capital city of Ottawa to the amethyst mines of Thunder Bay—and all points in between—this neighbor to the north offers a wealth of historic, natural, and cultural sites worth exploring.

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Fun on the Farm

Rural experiences—in the field, garden, orchard or vineyard—are no longer reserved exclusively for farmers thanks to a growing interest in hands-on agritourism activities throughout the region. Driven by the need to preserve family farms for future generations, destinations are creating unique opportunities for locals and visitors alike to experience agriculture in diverse ways.

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On the Straits and Narrow

The first European settlers arrived in what is now called St. Ignace—named for St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit religion order—in 1671 making this the second-oldest European settlement in the state. Situated in the heart of the Straits of Mackinac, St. Ignace blends history, culture and nature with unparalleled Great Lakes views.

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150th Season: Petoskey’s Bay View is a Historic Treasure for Residents and Visitors Alike

In the late 19th century, an adult education and social movement was moving across the United States called Chautauqua. The word was drawn from the Haudenosaunee — an Iroquois Confederacy of six nations. Centered around entertainment and culture for its members and the community, programs focused on religion, recreation, education, and the performing arts. Chautauquas often brought in speakers, musicians, preachers, teachers, authors, and other leaders of the time.

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Sweet Things are on the Horizon as the Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends Return Statewide this Spring

While 2024’s harvest season was short, due to warmer temperatures, Michigan maintained its ranking as #5 in the nation for the overall production at 200,000 gallons collected from 650,000 taps according to the United States department of Agriculture (USDA). Over the past 14 years, Michigan has produced nearly 2 million gallons of syrup in what is regarded as the state’s oldest agricultural activity dating back to early Native Americans.

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Opening The Door

Throughout the United States, there are between 8,000 and 15,000 historic house museums according to The Pew Charitable Trusts. Varying in style, these heritage sites provide a unique look at architectural design while also introducing visitors to the families who once lived behind their treasured walls.

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Making Cinematic Waves

Recognizing an opportunity to enhance its mission in a creative and immersive way, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena launched a multi-day, regional event more than a decade ago that continues to spark thoughtful conversations about protecting and preserving the Great Lakes’ aquatic resources and maritime heritage.

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