JULY 8, 2024 The Worlds Are Coming to the Games When the Glengarry Highland Games comes to mind, the first thought is about the pipe bands and the amazing massed bands. One of the second things is most likely the heavy events where athletes wow the audience with their...
AVONMORE, Ontario - The Avonmore Berry Farm is famous for its produce in SDG Counties, with residents from Iroquois to Alexandria diving into fresh fruit and vegetables. Now the rest of the country knows too. The venerable Avonmore institution was recently named...
Farmer’s markets are back for the summer! Be sure to stop by and visit our local producers to purchase local produce, meats, cheeses, honey, and handcrafted, one-of-a-kind goods. As pick-your-own strawberry season comes to an end, we look forward to other local...
Looking for new adventures in SDG but not wanting to do any planning? The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network has you covered with their ‘Sample the East’ program. Their new travel itinerary “Foodie on the River'' will take you on adventures all throughout Iroquois and...
What happens when you match millions of bees with a man passionate about producing honey? Simply put: magic. Glenn Smirle knew he wanted to be a farmer since he was knee-high and chasing after his grandpa in the fields. The over 300 acres he calls home was purchased...
The birds are singing, the snow is melting, and the days are getting longer – it must be March Break! While the kids are looking at the week-long celebration with eager anticipation, mom and dad might have some concerns about how to fill the time. Fear not, there are...
TOP 5 things to do in SDG Counties this Family Day Weekend Start off the long weekend right with dinner out at one of our many local eateries. If the week has been a long one and the idea of going out gives you shivers – pick up your phone and order take out. We...
Christmas is just around the corner. Well, it’s actually around the corner and down the street just a bit – but Christmas is coming. Christmas in the Counties is a special time of year, with an array of shopping experiences that will excite your family and make you...
It’s now a prime-time to throw on your favourite hoodie, step into some hiking shoes and spend some quality time with your special someone, friends or perhaps in quiet contemplation. Fall road trips with family and friends present a great opportunity to get outside and immerse yourself in autumn’s beauty.
It’s hard to believe that yet another summer has come to pass – and yet, here we are. On the heels of a particularly sweltering summer, the signature autumn breeze announces the arrival of a beloved season that is celebrated all throughout Canada and the world. No, I’m not talking about sweater weather or pumpkin spice lattes, although those are both fantastic things.