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During the pandemic, one of the hardest-hit sectors in our province was our tourism and culture industries. By showcasing local businesses and operations through #RediscoverON Ambassadors, the government of Ontario is helping restore confidence in these critical sectors and encourage Ontarians to #RediscoverON.

Rediscover Ontario

11 Six Nations Chiefswood Park 13 Try Your New Favourite Sport at Glen Eden 14 Lock Eyes with the World’s Most Majestic Creature 15 Discover Clarington 16 Don’t Dump! Donate!

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he fall season is upon us, but adventures don’t end here, they just change colours.

From foliage-filled wanders of Ontario’s beautiful land and waterscapes to the warm seasonings and favours of our restaurants’ comfort food menus, there’s no better season to grab a jacket, a comfy pair of shoes and explore what our province has to offer, sweat-free! Whether you love the arts, nature, sports, festivals or simply a new view to see, there’s something for everyone of all ages in the pages of HORIZON. Follow along as we guide you in what’s new and delicious while keeping you up to date with safe solo and family-friendly options in your nearby neighbourhoods. Flip the page and let’s get going!

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ONTARIO TRULY IS YOURS TO #REDISCOVER

BY THE HONOURABLE LISA MACLEOD | Few sectors were harder hit during the pandemic than

Ontario’s heritage, sport, tourism and culture industries. Prior to COVID-19 they represented a spectacular double bottom line – an economic impact of $75 billion accounting for hundreds of thousands of jobs while contributing to our social and cultural fabric reflecting the diversity and strengths of communities in every corner of the province.

he contribution of the sectors was larger than the GDP of Manitoba and greater than Ontario’s mining, forestry and agriculture sectors combined.

In March 2020 these sectors became the most fragile, the jobs within them more precarious than ever before and the social experiences that make us love where we live were cancelled, shuttered and closed until further notice. These sectors are now facing a combined $20-billion economic fallout and will be among the last to recover. If we took our community museums and libraries, arts and festival, sports and recreation for granted before, it is likely we won’t again because, as the Joni Mitchell song says, “You don’t know what you got ‘till it’s gone.” Whether watching our beloved live entertainment and sports events, visiting theme parks or having a nice meal out, the pandemic truly has reminded us that what we love about our hometowns are the exact same things that draw people to us to visit and support our local economy. For most of the past 18 months Ontarians weren’t able to enjoy a meal at their favourite restaurant, stay at a hotel while supporting their kids hockey team at an out of town tournament, drop their kids off a camp or savour a summer’s night concert at one of our incredible festivals. However, the time has come to rediscover our province. Each community in our province has so much to offer with world class experiences that rival so many other destinations around the world.

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Hon. Lisa MacLeod Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries

While many Ontarians save their pennies for a trip to Florida, Cuba or Mexico or have a bucket list of far off places to discover, it is imperative that we focus on rediscovering our amazing province. While many Ontarians save their pennies for a trip to Florida, Cuba or Mexico or have a bucket list of far off places to discover, it is imperative that we focus on rediscovering our amazing province. Over the last 18 months, I have seen time and time again the resiliency and pride of place from our local business owners. By showcasing local businesses and operations through our #RediscoverON Ambassadors, we are helping restore confidence in these critical sectors and encourage Ontarians to #RediscoverON. These sectors need our support and I urge all Ontarians to continue to promote locally your pride of place; from iconic landmarks, to cultural attractions, trails and parks and must-try eateries, there is no better time to experience and explore all our province has to offer; the world in one province. We still have much work to do to protect public health. We will also need to boost consumer sentiments and ensure confidence in our sectors. Without this, our sectors will continue to face the social crisis which we have been struggling with and will exacerbate our challenges amongst our high touch, high volume sectors. All that said, however, I am optimistic that with proper planning, increased funding secured in the 2021 budget and our authentic Ontario experience, our visitor economy – both leisure and business – will position us for economic and social success. I am also optimistic that we will come through this pandemic with the creativity and ingenuity in heritage, sports, tourism and culture that only these sectors could provide, after all, they are the creators of Ontario’s spectacular double bottom line and they’ve mastered this before.

Support your local tourism industries, and visit destinationontario.com for ideas and guidance for travelling this Fall.

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From antiques to boutiques, our shops are unique

Explore endless kilometres of rural rides perfect for cyclists of all abilities.

Enjoy a rural retreat with a trip to our pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farm gates.

Farm-to-table eating is tastier when you’re this close to where it’s grown.

Celebrate the freshest harvest offerings at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market.

So much to do. So close to home. Need a break from your daily routine? How about a getaway that will take you to a whole new world? Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, you can paddle a Canadian Heritage river, explore nature on two wheels or two feet, discover neighbourhoods that harken back to a simpler time, and head to a patch to PYOP (Pick Your Own Pumpkin). Welcome to Waterloo Region. A place filled with hidden hamlets, iconic attractions, artisanal foods and other harvest-time gems. All set against a backdrop of our spectacular fall colours. So what are you waiting for? With so much to do, so close to home, your adventure awaits. For a day. Or two. Or more. Visit explorewaterloo.ca

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FALL INTO THE SEASON AT CHIEFSWOOD PARK! Chiefswood Park is an immersive cultural getaway located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, where guests can stay and play. Situated on 20 acres along a beautiful Canadian Heritage River in Southern Ontario, the Park is located just outside the Greater Golden Horseshoe, in one of the last remaining Carolinian forests.

he Park features cozy, log cottage accommodations and unforgettable outdoor experiences. With access to nature trails and all the amenities that make a cabin experience truly amazing, families and friends can comfortably spend time together in small groups this season. Whether it’s sharing hot chocolate around a campfire, playing board and card games indoors, or simply getting away to embrace some peace and quiet, Chiefswood Park has something for everyone. Small cabins can accommodate up to six guests, while large cabins can comfortably sleep eight. Their covered porches, kitchenettes, private bathrooms and showers, and loft areas with ladder access make each an experience unlike any other. From quaint and rustic to wifi-connected, each cabin features the comforts of home in a nature-inspired setting. The Park also offers two accessible cabins with lifts and wheelchair-accessible showers. Chiefswood Park welcomes you to relax and unwind at the ultimate retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Each log cabin is outfitted with cookware, utensils, and dinner sets, comfortable and cozy bedding for cool, crisp evenings, and furnaces to keep things warm and toasty. All small log cabins are designed with an open concept, while large cabins feature a private downstairs bedroom with en suite-style bathroom access.

For more information or to book your log cabin stay at Chiefswood Park, visit our website at chiefswoodpark.ca or call (519) 752-3969. Our staff is more than happy to assist you in completing quick and comprehensive reservations for this one-of-a-kind Southern Ontario seasonal getaway from the every-day, where Six Nations welcomes the world!

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Stand with Beaver Lake Cree Nation to defend the treaties and protect our common future.

Indigenous people are drawing a line in the sand. The wildlife-rich boreal forests, grasslands and lakes in a northern Indigenous community’s territory are being taken over by Canada’s biggest fossil fuel extraction project: the oil sands. Now, Beaver Lake Cree Nation is going to court to defend their treaty rights. In the process, they are also pushing back against one of the largest and most carbon-intensive energy developments on the planet. Oil sands extraction has poisoned water, eliminated whole forests, and decimated traditional food sources for the Beaver Lake Cree Nation. But Beaver Lake Cree Nation is standing up. Standing up for their constitutionally protected rights under Treaty No. 6, Beaver Lake Cree Nation is spearheading a historic court case challenging oil sands expansion.

A victory for Beaver Lake Cree Nation would set a strong precedent for First Nations, and all Canadian, for protection of land, air and water for future generations. Backed by strong allies, Indigenous legal challenges have stopped pipelines, pushed back open pit mining, and protected vast landscapes from extractive industry. After one of the hottest summers on record, with wildfires decimating forests and communities, it’s time to say ‘enough’ to the dirtiest fossil fuel projects on the planet.

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Try Your New Favourite Sport at Glen Eden this Winter Residents of the GTA are lucky to have a ski hill right in their backyard! Located just off the 401 in Milton, Glen Eden offers fun and exciting winter experiences for people of all ages and ski or snowboard abilities.

f you are new to the slopes, there’s no better place to start your new favourite winter sport than at Glen Eden. With one of the largest professional ski and snowboard schools in Ontario, lessons are available daily with friendly and experienced instructors. Glen Eden also has an extensive selection of leading-edge rental equipment to ensure you’ll have everything you need to hit the slopes safely and in style. Are you already a seasoned pro? Pick up your Glen Eden 2021-2022 season pass and see how many times you can get out on the snow this winter. Plus, season passes come with loads of other perks in addition to saving you time and money this season. With a variety of pass options available, you can pick the pass that suits your family and schedule best. Glen Eden boasts an award-winning online reservation system to safely control hill capacity, which also means you’re not waiting in long lift lines or wasting precious snow time searching for a parking spot.

Located on the picturesque Niagara Escarpment, your backyard hill is the perfect place to make new memories with family and friends in the great outdoors. Make winter your new favourite season, Glen Eden is saving you a seat!

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LOCK EYES WITH THE WORLD’S MOST MAJESTIC CREATURE Madeline Grant | The most incredible thing about this place are the townsfolk who live in harmony with the World’s most powerful and majestic creature: the polar bear. Imagine exploring one of the World’s iconic destinations: a place of rich history, a rugged playground for wildlife, and a community of kind-hearted people whose passion for their town is felt by every traveller that passes through. I am talking of course about Churchill, Manitoba. Each autumn, polar bears move northward along the Hudson Bay coast to gather near Churchill, patiently waiting for the first sea ice to form so they may return to hunt seals. This astounding annual phenomenon gave rise to the town’s moniker, Polar Bear Capital of the World — but it is also home to beluga whales and wildflowers in summer, and northern lights year round. © Abby Matheson

visit to this otherworldly town is like stepping into a timeless fantasy novel. One about an ancient, remote village perched on the edge of a wild northern sea. The terrain is so tough there are no roads leading in or out. The climate is so harsh that winter storms have been known to bury the village of 900 in snow and ice, and yet, great white whales gather in its shallow waters in summer. And when darkness falls, the skies dance with light.

The town has drawn many adventurers over the centuries, those beckoned to visit and see this enchanted place for themselves. Do you feel the call?

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DISCOVER CLARINGTON Explore Clarington’s farms, rural scenery, waterfront trails and historic downtowns.

estled along the shores of Lake Ontario and only one hour east of Toronto, Clarington is the perfect choice for a day trip or extended visit. Discover the local conservation areas, beaches and Darlington Provincial Park. Take in the scenery by cycling or hiking Clarington’s many beautiful trails. Explore the Ganaraska Forest, take in the Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario, or discover the Orono Crown Lands. Clarington has a mix of rural charm and urban comforts. In the historic downtowns of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono, as well as in the urban centre of Courtice, you will find bakeries, pubs and patios, unique gift shops and antique stores. The local breweries—Copperworks Brew Pub, Chronicle Brewing Co., Manantler Craft Brewing and Sir Monty’s Brewing—are top-notch. Take a trip to an orchard, farmers market, or Pick-Your-Own experience at Bragg’s Farm, Pingle’s Farm Market or Watson Farms. Visit Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery, a family-owned orchard, where you can enjoy wine tasting and apple picking, or tour Knox’s Pumpkin Farm, open seasonally. Venture out for a country drive to our rural hamlets and visit Tyrone Mills, one of Ontario’s oldest working mills and celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. Or plan a stop at Food Truck Alley, located just north of Bowmanville, along Taunton Road. There you’ll find six or more trucks serving up a variety of flavours from around the world, all in one place.

No matter what you choose, Clarington has something for everyone. From fishing to cycling, motorsports, and farm adventures, we invite you to come and explore our beautiful community.

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DON’T DUMP, DONATE

As you declutter, get ready to move or renovate, you can bring new life to your unwanted clothes and small household items by donating instead of dumping.

any charities, like Diabetes Canada, depend on donated clothing, shoes and accessories to raise funds. Diabetes Canada has donation bins in neighbourhoods across Ontario and also offers convenient home pick up. Diabetes Canada relies on the clothing donations by generous people as a crucial source of revenue that supports diabetes research and sends kids with Type 1 diabetes to camp. Additionally, more than 100 million pounds of textiles are diverted from landfill annually. But, since the pandemic began, there has been an increase in people dumping their garbage in and around their donation bins. “We are grateful for everyone that takes the time to sort and donate their used clothing to us, but more and more we are seeing garbage and larger household items such as sofas and soiled mattresses dumped around our bins which are designed to collect textiles and clothing,” said Sean Shannon, President and CEO, National Diabetes Trust. Diabetes Canada is reminding the public that they do not accept

large household items or garbage and that anything being donated should fit through the chute of the donation bin. When individuals dump garbage or items not accepted outside of clothing donation bins the charities must use their own costly resources to clear the items.

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INGREDIENTS Salisbury Steaks • 1 tsp (5 mL) oil • 1 small onion, diced • ½ lb (8 oz) diced crimini mushrooms • ½ tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper • ½ lb (8 oz) extra lean ground beef • ⅓ cup (80 mL) breadcrumbs • 1 large egg, beaten • 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning

Gravy • 1 tbsp (15 mL) salted butter • ½ cup (125 mL) sliced onion • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced button mushrooms • Pinch each salt and pepper • 1 ½ cups (175 mL) beef broth • ½ cup (125 mL) frozen peas • 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch • 2 tbsp (30 mL) cold water • ¼ cup (60 mL) sliced green onions

COOKING DIRECTIONS Salisbury Steaks 1 Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion for 1 minute. Mix in mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes stirring. Take off heat and cool slightly. 2 In a large bowl, mix together beef, mushroom mixture, breadcrumbs, 1 egg and Italian seasoning until well combined. Form the meat mixture into 4 equal sized patties. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Take skillet off heat and set patties aside on a plate. Gravy 1 In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Whisk in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in peas and cook for 1 minute. 2 In a small bowl mix cornstarch with cold water. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the broth and continue until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened. Add the meat back to the pan and spoon the gravy over the top. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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ANGELA AIELLO WINE PICKS WELCOME TO ARGENTINA. A WINE COUNTRY THAT HAS ALL THE RANGE!

rom the Andes Mountains, to its beloved grape varieties to its diverse wine styles — this is a region that is making premium and fabulous wines you’re bound to fall in love with! Their Argentina’s flagship Malbec is what we all know them for, but go beyond this superstar grape and you’ll discover a new favourite wine that will both surprise and delight your palate. Travel through the bottle to Argentina’s diverse, high-altitude wine regions and taste a range of red and white wine styles now at the LCBO. With a range of taste profiles and styles you’ll learn about Argentina’s new generation of winemakers making their mark with sustainable, vegan and organic methods.

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With a unique habitat for the creation of cutting edge wines, the majority of Argentina’s vineyards are planted at high altitudes in the rain shadow of the Andes mountain range — the longest continental mountain range in the world giving the wines elegance and purity. From big bold reds to elegant and fresh whites, these wines from Argentina are a great way to taste the world from your wine glass.

MASI TUPUNGATO PASSO DOBLE ORGANIC 2018 TUPUNGATO, UCO VALLEY ORGANIC + VEGAN $14.95

BODEGA PIEDRA NEGRA ALTA COLECCIÓN PINOT GRIGIO ORGANIC 2020 LOS CHACAYES, UCO

ZAPHY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

ARGENTO ESTATE RESERVE MALBEC ORGANIC 2018

UCO VALLEY

LUJÁN DE CUYO AND UCO VALLEY

ORGANIC $12.00

ORGANIC + VEGAN + FAIR TRADE $14.65

KAIKEN ESPECIAL SELECCIÓN MALBEC 2019 LUJÁN DE CUYO

ALAMOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019

DOMAINE BOUSQUET MALBEC ORGANIC 2020 TUPUNGATO, UCO VALLEY ORGANIC + VEGAN $14.95

MENDOZA

CATENA HIGH MOUNTAIN VINES MALBEC 2018

$15.95

MENDOZA $19.95

VEGAN $15.95

ORGANIC $14.95

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All Natural, Small Batch, Local Food Local food doesn’t get any better than this. With local ingredients produced by Ontario growers, small-batch, hand-crafted production and distribution through independent retail, Rootham is as local as it gets. We’ve been pleasing palates since 1983. Get great taste and a great feeling from supporting local food.

The product that started it all – award-winning Tangy Red Pepper Jelly made with fresh Ontario red bell peppers. Our best-selling condiment with a touch of heat and sweet.

Rootham Gourmet Preserves Ltd.

THE

ROOTHAM STORY HARNESSING A GARDEN’S BOUNTY

While the product line has expanded, the company’s

Good things can

commitment to craft food production – local, small

sprout from humble

batch and all-natural – remains unchanged.

beginnings. Founder

Will Rootham-Roberts & Marilyn Rootham

Marilyn Rootham

WE’RE ALL ABOUT LOCAL

launched Rootham

Rootham’s began as a locally owned and operated

Gourmet Preserves

business and we intend to stay that way. In fact,

as a way to preserve

we’re about as local as a food business can be.

the bountiful harvest

Not only do we source fresh, hand-picked ingredients

from her family’s

from local growers, we also distribute our

garden. She soon started selling her jams and

Rootham-branded product only through small-scale

preserves at farmers’ markets and to cottagers

independent retailers. In a nutshell, we use local

in Muskoka. Over time, she developed recipes

ingredients to make local products sold by local

that have become perennial favorites such as

businesses in your community. We call that a virtuous

Rootham’s Tangy Red Pepper Jelly. Marilyn’s son

circle. Choose Rootham’s for great taste and the

Will Rootham-Roberts joined the company in 2010.

great feeling that comes from supporting local food.

Retailers: Interested in carrying Rootham products? Contact us to find out more. Visit us online for a list of retailers in your area or order direct.

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Recipe: Penne with Tuna, Mushrooms and Olives

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13 Recipe: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy + S IX N A T IO N S C H IE FSW O O D PA

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