Ontario

Ontario events

Canada's most populous province, Ontario, is home to major cities including Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton and more. Ontario's rich bilingual culture and deep-rooted history make for a fascinating environment in which to enjoy the best of Canadian arts and culture. The province plays host to many festivals each year, including the Toronto Summer Music Festival and Canadian Music Week in Toronto and, in Ottawa, Canada Day, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, Bluesfest and many others.

Ontario venues

In the province capital of Toronto, visitors can enjoy live music from major touring acts at a variety of venues, including Air Canada Centre, Budweiser Stage and the Rogers Centre. Other popular venues in the city include The Cameron House and the Mod Club Theatre. Over in the national capital, Ottawa, visitors can catch live music at venues such as the House of TARG or The Brass Monkey, or head over to TD Place Stadium to enjoy larger touring acts.

Both cities are home to symphony orchestras; so if classical music is more to your taste, enjoy performances by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra or the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra. In Ottawa, the National Arts Centre is a great place to enjoy a variety of other performing arts, from dance to theater and beyond.

Sports fans will have many teams to root for between Ottawa's two most populous cities! NHL fans can take their pick between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Canadian Football League fans, too, have the option of rooting for the Ottawa Redblacks or the Toronto Argonauts. Finally, don't miss the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball, which play at the Rogers Centre.