Plan your dream Ontario road trip this summer with Attractions Ontario
Q & A WITH MAX KERMAN OF ARKELLS
Mediaplanet sat down with Arkells frontman, Max Kerman, to talk about their new tour dates and how the band will spend their summer.
How does summer touring differ from the rest of the year?
We’re mostly working on the weekends and most of the shows are outside, so if the weather is good, the nights have a magic to them. Canadians really appreciate a perfect summer night.
Canadian’s have long awaited these warm summer months, what are some of your favourite summertime activities to do when you’re not performing?
I love the summer in the city. I’m playing in some co-ed softball and flag football leagues. I love bicycling around town. Reading the newspaper on the front porch with
With a history as rich as its high-quality ingredients, Kawartha Dairy should be everyone’s choice of ice cream this summer.
Katherine Cappellacci
Much has changed since Jack and Ila Crowe bought a small dairy in Bobcaygeon in 1937, but one important part has remained the same — Kawartha Dairy continues to be a family-run business that makes ice cream the traditional way.
They use fresh milk and cream that arrives daily from local farms mostly within a 100km radius from the plant. It’s then turned into rich, creamy ice cream within 36 hours of its arrival. Their delicious ice cream has gained Ontariowide fame — it’s an intrinsic part of people’s summer adventures.
Products can now be purchased at any of their 10 Retail Stores, partner scoop shops or at most Grocery Stores in Ontario. Aside from
their incredible ice cream and dairy products, it’s Kawartha Dairy’s customer service that truly sets them apart. “Our small-town family values and commitment to premium quality makes us stand out from competitors,” says the company.
Taste them all
“With over 45 flavours, we have something for everyone.” Popular flavours include Moose Tracks®, Death by Chocolate, French Vanilla, and Salty Caramel Truffle. There’s mouth-watering sorbets, sherbets, and lactose free options too. With so many rich, flavourful options, every Ontarian should make Kawartha Dairy ice cream their go-to choice.
the birds. I’m helping my dad coach my nephew on his baseball team. It’s nice to be around town!
If you had to put together a bucket list for fans road tripping to an Arkells show, what would that include? I’d say you should tweet at the band and ask for recommendations about where to eat and hang along the way to your destination. Make a playlist with all your favourite Arkells songs. Download some episodes of The Best Hang Podcast — it’s a show I co-host with some pals. And that should just about cover it.
To read the entire interview with Max, visit truenorthliving.ca
SCOOP UP THE SUMMER WITH THESE POPULAR FLAVOURS
MOOSE TRACKS®
Our premium vanilla ice cream with chocolate peanut butter cups swirled with Moose Tracks® fudge.
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
Our premium chocolate ice cream with chocolate chunks and a thick fudge swirl. A chocoholic delight.
SALTY CARAMEL TRUFFLE
Rich caramel ice cream with salty caramel ripple and loads of chocolate truffles with a creamy caramel center.
Scoop up the summer by trying all 45 Kawartha Dairy flavours by the end of the season! Learn more at kawarthadairy.com
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Design Your Perfect Summer Vacay at Thermëa Spa Village
Recognizing that relaxation is different for each person, Thermëa spa village lets visitors choose the spa experience they want.
Choose Your Own Adventure Each Time You Come
If you’re seeking a brief escape from the pressures of modern life, you might want to visit Thermëa spa village in Whitby, Ont.
Open 364 days a year and easily accessible from the 401 or 407 highways, the team at Thermëa knows that relaxation means different things to different people. For some, it’s a solo getaway to pause, breathe, and reflect. For others, it’s a social time to reconnect with their partner, family, or friends. And some people simply like different relaxation options at different times.
That’s why guests at Thermëa get to create their own unique adventure, choosing from a wide range of spa experiences each time they visit. It might be a quiet day during the week for some rest, solitude, and recovery on one stay and a weekend of socializing with friends over spa treatments, food, and wine the next. With so much flexibility and variety offered at one location, Thermëa is an ideal summer destination point.
A Variety of Wellness and Dining
Options
There are plenty of wellness treatments to choose from, like the thermal cycle of saunas, cold plunges, and rest areas, a calming floatation session in the Källa underground haven, or a self-guided Rhassoul in an orange-scented steam room. Thermëa boasts one of the largest event saunas in North America — perfect if you’re coming with a group.
A variety of different massages are also available, as well as body care treatments such as aromatherapy foot care, Himalayan salt rubs, and facial care, all designed to make one feel good on the inside and glow on the outside.
Finally, guests can enjoy delectable cuisine, featuring fresh, local, farm-to-table ingredients at any of the spa’s three restaurants. Whether quick bites, cocktails, and snacks or a classic meal with fine wine, there’s something to suit a variety of dietary needs and preferences.
Each visit to Thermea can be a unique and different experience, depending on who you’re with, the day of the week, and what you decide to do. The possibilities are endless, but here are some options:
A QUIET SOLO GETAWAY
Weekdays are ideal for a day of silence, solitude, and meditation in the saunas, steam rooms, and rest areas
AN INTIMATE SPA DAY FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER
Pamper and destress yourselves through relaxing massages, baths, and rituals, in between some fine or casual dining A GROUP SOCIAL OCCASION
THE THERMAL CYCLE
Our three-phase Thermal Cycle treatment for skin, relaxation, and athletic recovery.
HOT CYCLE
Hot dry or steam saunas to raise core body temperature and build a sweat
COLD CYCLE
Short cold-water plunges to release adrenaline and endorphins
DISCOVER OUR THREE RITUALS
CLASSIC
AUFGUSS
This ritual is silent and meditative. It lasts approximately fifteen minutes and showcases the towel and fan waving techniques of the ritual artisans as they move through three different essential oil infusions
DISCOVERY
AUFGUSS
Set to music, this ritual lasts approximately eight minutes and features two songs and two essential oil infusions of the ritual artisan’s choosing
SENSORY
AUFGUSS
This seasonally inspired thirteen-minute ritual features instrumental music and a storytelling component
A WELLNESS DAY
Detoxify and rejuvenate your body with a Thermal Cycle treatment
REST CYCLE
Rest and recovery by:
• Soaking in a warm bath
• Lounging in a hammock
• Sitting by the warm fire pit
• Enjoying a meal at one of three restaurants 1 2 3 4
Hang out for a day with a group of friends on a weekend. Combine wellness treatments with social activities like chatting by the fire pit, snacking in the Lounge or Biergarden, or dining at Le Resto
• Relaxing in the K ӓ lla floatation pool
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RVING FOR ALL: Unleash Your Inner Explorer
For getaways in the great outdoors, you can’t beat the convenience of an RV. Get rolling with Go RVing Canada — your onestop trip planning resource.
Veronica Stephenson
STARTER TOOLKIT
Start here, no experience required. Learn everything you need to graduate from RV novice to avid adventurer in one convenient toolkit.
EXPERT ADVICE
In today’s wellness-conscious era, there’s no shortage of expertly marketed products and promises for improving one’s health and mental well-being. But before there were rose quartz facial rollers and pricey superfood powders, there was the great outdoors — a time-honoured way to leave the stress of city living behind, rejuvenate your mental state, and stop burnout in its tracks.
You can always take a day trip to a local park, but there’s an even better way to venture into nature’s playground. For adventurers who still enjoy some of the comforts of home on the road, an RV or recreational vehicle is essentially a sanctuary on wheels. And fortunately for Canadians, there’s a free, one-stop-shop resource for RV enthusiasts — whether they’ve never stepped foot in one before or are seasoned travelers looking for the most up-to-date information.
Go RVing Canada is committed to helping Canadians explore their country’s vast natural playground, whether they want to see the sights in their own province or travel coast-to-coast. Besides the
HOW-TOS
Want to know how to pack for the perfect trip, set up a reliable connection for your work-fromthe-road job, keep your beloved family pet comfortable on the road, or even winterize your RV? We’ve got you covered, A to Z.
Who better to learn from than a seasoned RV specialist? For your more advanced RV questions, we’ve got experts on board. Learn how to save gas money, camp responsibly in Canada’s gorgeous natural landscape, get a cost-effective insurance plan, or fund your adventures with a lucrative side gig.
TRIP
PLANNER TOOL
Now you’re ready to plan your trip. Tell us where you’ll get rolling and where you want to go, and we’ll take care of the rest. Go RVing’s Trip Planner tool will map out convenient places to park your RV and point out mustsee spots in the places you want to explore.
immense wellness benefits of spending time in nature, planning a group getaway in the great outdoors is an amazing way to connect with family and friends. From affordability guides and RV comparison tools to comprehensive getting started guides, Go RVing Canada ensures that every aspect of RVing is covered.
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It’s not too late to plan a thrilling summer adventure — with a wealth of vetted resources at your fingertips, you’ll find that RV travel is more accessible and affordable than you think. GO RVing empowers you to design a personalized summer escape that suits your preferences, budget, and timeline. Embrace the freedom of the open road and make the most of the summer season.
RENT AN RV
First RV trip? Want to hit the road without a major commitment? Renting an RV might be for you. Read our ultimate first timers guide for everything you need to know and learn how to find the best RV for you and your friends or family — furry best friends included.
It’s never too late to get rolling with Go RVing. Visit gorving.ca and make the most of this summer.
