Explore Parry Sound with Culture Days

Located at the mouth of the Seguin River and with a protected harbour, Parry Sound was a gathering place for First Nations peoples for centuries prior to the arrival of Europeans. After the 1850s, the growth of logging and then mining spurred development of the town as a hub to access northern Ontario's hinterland. After World War II, Parry Sound became the heart of cottage country in Ontario,...

Explore Sault Ste. Marie for Culture Days

Today, On This Spot is celebrating the history and culture of the beautiful city of Sault Ste Marie. Until October 24th, we will be taking part in Culture Days, a month long celebration of Canada's history, art, and culture, by featuring a different town or city on our blog every day. All of our content is available for free online or through the On This Spot app. Sault Ste Marie's history has...

On This Spot Soft Launches in King Township, ON

We're excited to announce the soft launch of On This Spot's King Township coverage! In partnership with King Township and the King Cultural & Heritage Centre, we're launching this new content just in time for Family Day weekend. The coverage focuses on the town of Schomberg, and a full walking tour will be coming soon so you can get outside and learn about this region's history. King...