Discover Ontario's Secrets: Top 6 Fun Facts You Never Knew About This Canadian Gem

1. Mushing Mania in Kearney

Mush ado about racing: Just north of Huntsville in the town of Kearney, Ontario, over 70 mushers from across North America gather each February to embark on sledding escapades, racing their canine squadrons through the snow-kissed wilderness in the Kearney Dog Sled Races, an annual event that's been going strong since 1994.
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2. Limestone City Living History

Stones, Thrones, and Capital Zones: Kingston, Ontario, affectionately called the "Limestone City," boasts a wealth of limestone buildings and a royal history as the First Capital of a United Canada in 1841, complete with UNESCO World Heritage site Fort Henry and the National Historic Site of Kingston City Hall - all wrapped up in a neat heritage preservation package for generations of history-hungry buffs to devour!
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3. Casa Loma: X-Men HQ and Wedding Wonderland

Attention X-Men, brides-to-be, and Chicago enthusiasts: pack your bags and fire up the Blackbird for a rendezvous at Ontario's famed Casa Loma! The not-so-covert truth: this eclectic castle in Toronto is a glamorous wedding venue, museum, and film set for movies like X-Men and Chicago, not to mention the TV show Hemlock Grove. With its 64,700 square feet, a three-year build time, elevator, swimming pool, central vacuum, and even secret passages, it's no wonder Sir Henry Pellatt's swanky home was seized for unpaid taxes and posed as a luxury hotel in the late '20s. Following management controversies and a competitive bid war in 2011, Liberty Entertainment Group swooped in to save the day in 2014, signing a long-term lease, investing $7.4 million in upgrades, and opening a fine dining restaurant.
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4. Polar Bear Dip: New Year, New Chill

While most people start the new year nursing their hangovers like baby unicorns, some brave souls in Toronto prefer an ice-cold shock to the system: every January 1st, over 500 participants take a freezing plunge into Lake Ontario for the Toronto Polar Bear Dip, a fundraising event that supports Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, aiding children and youth subjected to abuse or neglect since its inception in 2005.
Source => torontopolarbear.com

5. Ontario's Broadway Extravaganza

Step right up and feast your eyes on Ontario's version of Broadway: a theatrical playground filled with century-old architectural marvels, Irish-inspired celebrations, and uncensored creativity! Behold: Toronto's Theatre District houses landmarks such as the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Massey Hall, and the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, built in the early 1900s and thriving due to post-WWII population growth; the Shaw Festival, celebrating playwright George Bernard Shaw's works, held in Niagara-on-the-Lake; the Toronto Fringe Festival, showcasing original works sans censorship; and Summerworks, Canada's largest juried theatre festival focusing on small productions, music concerts, and art exhibits.
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6. Rideau Canal Skateway's Frosty Fate

If you're a fan of Frosty mornings and cold feet, get ready to skate right into disappointment: The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, Ontario, spanning a crisp 4.8 miles and claiming the title of the world's largest naturally frozen ice rink, is so over being extra frosty that they might not even open this season – blame it on global warming. But never fear, dear ice enthusiasts, the Skateway is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching for 125 miles, connecting the capital to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, offering a cool million visitors a sight worth thawing out for.
Source => cnn.com