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Scratch-Off Adventures in Ontario

April 09, 2025

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Did you know? Ontario is home to more than 250,000 lakes, which contain about one-fifth of the world’s freshwater! This is just one of the reasons why Ontario is world-famous for canoeing and other watersports.

Speaking of canoeing, it’s one of the many activities we’ve included in our NEW and UPCOMING Ontario Must Do Adventure Scratch-Off Decks! We’re opening up pre-orders now, so if you’re interested, shop here or learn more below. We’d also love to know what our next release should be, so please check out the poll below!

Poll

We’d love to hear from you regarding our new bucket list scratch-off cards. As you may have noticed, we launched the Alberta Adventure Box two weeks ago. If you haven't already, please check out the website (shop.mustdocanada.com) and then join our poll below!

Poll of the Week

What provincial bucket-list scratch-off set would you buy in the next 2-3 months?

Pre-order Your ONTARIO Must-Do Adventure Scratch-Off Deck for 20% Off!

This is Your Call to Experience Ontario to the Fullest!

Coming soon! 50 scratch-off MUST DO adventures around Ontario!

Pick an area you want to explore, check out the guide at the bottom of the card to determine the season, cost, and time of day, and then scratch off the card to reveal your adventure!

Save 20% by pre-ordering today!

shop.mustdocanada.com/products/ontario-adventure-bucket-list

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Ontario is a massive province full of outdoor adventure, history, and big cities. From world-class spas and wineries to world-famous waterfalls and canoeing, below are some travel guides to help you plan your next trip to Canada’s second-largest province.

The ULTIMATE Guide to the Best Things to Do in Ontario

From the big city of Toronto to the unique 1000 Islands region, this is your guide to the best things to do in Ontario.

www.mustdocanada.com/best-things-to-do-in-ontario

23 of the Best Toronto Tours

From food and walking tours to biking tours and trips to Niagara Falls, these are the best Toronto tours you can take!

www.mustdocanada.com/best-toronto-tours

25 of the Best Cabin Rentals in Ontario

Looking to escape the big cities & admire sunsets over a beautiful lake? In this guide, we’ll showcase some of the best options for renting a cabin in Ontario’s cottage country.

www.mustdocanada.com/cabin-rentals-in-ontario

81 Fun and Interesting Ontario Facts

Travel is even more fun when you learn about the destination first. From underground bunkers to James Bond, there are so many interesting, fun, and just plain odd Ontario Facts. Let's dig in.

www.mustdocanada.com/ontario-facts

Watch

Last weekend, we set up our first tradeshow booth to promote the Alberta Must-Do Adventure Deck and CityNews came down to feature us. Check it out!

Beaver Bites

Looking for something to do in Toronto in June? The Luminato Festival is back for its 19th edition and here are 10 must-see events and exhibits.

Canadians are probably getting tired of the whole “trade war thing” but you should probably proceed with caution if travelling down south. The border crackdown has stoked fears among Canadians, especially considering some have been detained unlawfully. Some lawyers are even recommending travellers bring a “burner phone” in replace of their smartphone as agents may confiscate them and determine things such as your dislike of the president enough to ban you from the country.
From repositioning flights to the power of an informed newsletter, here are 8 ways to potentially grab a free upgrade to business class on your next flight.
Did you know that Canada has a massive shortage of airline pilots? It’s just one of the many reasons flights get cancelled and smaller airlines go under. WestJet is looking to solve this problem, at least temporarily, by hiring temporary foreign workers to address the shortage. With an 80% drop in pilot licenses being granted since 2019, this is a serious issue. Pilot training costs have also doubled to roughly $100,000, making it a difficult profession to get into. But if you can, it looks like you’ll easily be able to build your career.
Can we finally say GOODBYE to Marineland? The infamous company is now raising cash to rehome animals and maintain operations as it looks to sell. For those who don’t know, Marineland has been under fire for alleged poor treatment of animals for years. Since 2019, over 20 animals, including 18 belugas, have died there. This has led to a swatch of Protests and provincial investigations, which have taken a toll on the business. The good news is that Marineland will be the last attraction of its kind in Canada while the bad news is we don’t know what will happen to the remaining animals.
WestJet probably didn’t think about the recent tensions before partnering with Starlink, but either way, 16 WestJet planes will feature free WiFi.
Country music fans will have an additional reason to attend the Calgary Stampede this year as Shania Twain will be leading the world-famous parade.

Just for Fun

Gone are the days of regular hot dogs and beer. The Toronto Blue Jays have some “interesting” new menu items for the 2025 season.
The World Happiness Report should just be called the Scandinavian Report at this point. Those countries always win the top spot. Canada did drop but is still in the top 20.
Interested in visiting some of the world’s most accessible glaciers? Here are some of the best and how to visit them responsibly.

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