Filming for “The Handmaid’s Tale” took place in Cambridge, and the city is offering fans a self-guided tour for a limited time.
There are plenty of unique events happening soon and destinations in Ontario to put on your travel list this fall season.
From breathtaking views to unique outdoor experiences, here’s a guide to help you plan your next getaway.
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This week’s roundup is filled with fun ideas for your next road trip — whether it’s scouring the backdrop of “A Handmaid’s Tale” with a special limited-time tour of Cambridge, learning about the history of hockey in Renfrew, or getting into the Halloween spirit with an exploration of Merrickville and its “Practical Magic” vibes.
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Fans of the television series “A Handmaid’s Tale” are invited to explore a behind-the-scenes look at some of the buildings, costumes and more behind the Emmy Award-winning show.
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The City of Cambridge is offering a self-guided tour from now until Nov. 6, offering guests a chance to see the streets, buildings, bridges and businesses of the fictional town of Gilead.
Under His Eye: The Gilead Experience lets guests explore parts of the city used for the set and learn about the history behind the locations.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Things To Do This Ontario town has a self-guided ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ tour on now, but time is running out to step into Gilead Janis Ramsay ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Feel like you’re in the movie ‘Practical Magic’
Explore an enchanting village in the Ottawa Valley area where you will feel like you’ve just stepped into the world of the movie “Practical Magic” starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
The village of Merrickville is dotted with Victorian-era homes and the cutest shops that feel straight out of the movie.
Travel Ontario This spellbinding Ontario town makes you feel like you’re in the movie ‘Practical Magic’ Evelyn Harford Sing with a choir of friends and strangers
Not everyone is comfortable singing in public, but when you’re able to blend your voice in with the harmony of strangers, it might not be so intimidating.
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Metroland Media reporter Lisa Queen went for a girls’ night out with friends to sing with a choir in a pretty unique evening.
Based in Barrie, but with opportunities in Collingwood, Orillia and York Region, Choir Revolution is a travelling, zero-judgment glee club for people of all singing abilities.
Cost is $23 and the final performance is recorded for you to share with friends.
Things To Do I’m no singer. But by end of travelling choir night, I was belting out Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ Lisa Queen Learn about the humble home of hockey
Not many Ontarians know the birthplace of the National Hockey Association (NHA), which later turned into the NHL.
The NHA was formed by Michael J. O’Brien and his son, Ambrose, in 1909 in the Renfrew area.
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And the town has the NHA/NHL Birthplace Museum, filled with hockey history, including replica jerseys and photos of the NHA’s original teams.
It’s open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Things To Do The humble home of hockey: Learn about the NHA, NHL’s roots in Renfrew Olivia Barrett Tell us what your favourite must-see places are in Ontario
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Happy October!
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