Colors of Ontario Province - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Toronto Skyline Ontario is an ideal destination for fans of event tourism, as there are very interesting holidays attracting guests from other countries all year round. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a permanent venue for the rather unusual theatrical holiday; the Shaw Festival is the only event of its kind in the world. It focuses solely on plays by English playwright; it has been held annually since 1962. The festival founder is Brian Doherty, one of local citizens.
Among thousands of restaurants, Ontario has true gastronomic highlights, which will be interesting for both experienced gourmets and ordinary tourists. There is the great restaurant AG in … Open
Travelers who are fond of Shakespeare’s works are recommended to visit Stratford. It hosts the famous Theatre Festival that usually starts in April and continues until November. A lot of interesting events take place in Toronto, including Luminato Festival. During 10 days, all the main streets and outstanding landmarks of the city stand decorated with exquisite lighting. The beautiful festival covers different areas of art. Holiday guests can visit some interesting culinary and musical events, dance performances and a variety of exhibitions.
Toronto also hosts the famous jazz festival. The first festival was organized in 1987. Over the years, the event has been attended by more than 30,000 artists; the number of guests of the festival is approaching 10 million. Those preferring music of various genres would like Northern Lights Festival carried out in Sudbury. The festival is usually held in the first half of July; a huge stage is set on the shore of Lake Ramsey and guests are offered a variety of ethnic events and fairs. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Niagara Falls remain the main symbol of Ontario; this unique natural landmark attracts thousands of travelers every day. Every city in the province boasts interesting sightseeing objects. … Open
One of the most beautiful festivals is held in Niagara Falls. The Winter Festival of Lights starts on November 1 and lasts until the end of December. More than a hundred huge illuminative compositions are constructed for this holiday. Streets of the city and trees are decorated with more than three millions of colored lights. Subjects of festive designs are very diverse, from the familiar Disney characters to national symbols. The festival also includes the most ambitious exhibition in the country; various charity events are held during the holiday.
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National traditions of Canada

Respect and equal treatment of all in the country is the norm for Canadians. It is not customary in the country to evaluate other people by clothing, car or work. Sufficiency has no role; the determining factor is the person himself and his successes. Canadians first say or write their name, and only then surname, demonstrating in such a way that the person himself is more important than his origin. However, people who violate the law are treated very harshly in the country. Such people lose all credibility in the eyes of society. Another characteristic of Canadians is politeness. They are incredibly polite; the habit of asking for forgiveness is in their blood. "Sorry" is one of the most popular words among locals. They greet and are interested in the affairs of everyone they meet - the bus driver or the tourist who asked for directions. … Open

Traditions and festivals in cities around Ontario Province

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