2025 Festival Hubs

Situated in southern Ontario and surrounded by green spaces and water bodies, Brant offers a blend of rural charm and urban convenience,  outdoor adventures and cultural exploration.

Partner: County of Brant

History and heritage amidst rolling hills and conservation areas — if that’s your image of Caledon you’re not wrong. But its hamlets and villages also offer a range of cultural experiences from art galleries to on-farm breweries and markets. At just an hour outside of Toronto, Caledon has it all!

Partner: Town of Caledon

Gananoque is a quaint town on the St. Lawrence River, gateway to the Thousand Islands, renowned for spectacular views, diverse activities, quinine and relaxed riverside town vibe.

Partner: Gananoque Arts Network

Where art meets heritage meets a passion for the natural environment, that’s So Guelph! This creative community embodies values that define Guelph – curiosity, compassion, innovation, collaboration, diversity, environmentalism, and activism.

Partner: City of Guelph

London, Ontario, Canada’s first UNESCO City of Music, is a dynamic city celebrated for its thriving arts scene, diverse cultural offerings, and stunning natural landscapes. Museum London proudly highlights and enriches this vibrant community, serving as a key resource for art and history.

Partner: Museum London

Manitoulin Island, “Spirit Island”, is known for the natural beauty found in its winding trails, views of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay and over one hundred inland lakes. Lying within the Great Lakes in Northeastern Ontario, the Island is imbued with rich history, arts and culture.

Partner: Debajehmujig Storytellers

Milton, nestled on the Niagara Escarpment, is Ontario’s fastest-growing town, where natural beauty meets vibrant creativity through diverse cultural expressions, community arts, and inclusive events that celebrate innovation and heritage.

Partners: Town of Milton, Arts Milton

Along the shores of Lake Ontario, the Niagara region is a picturesque destination known for heritage architecture, acclaimed wineries, and thriving theatre scene. 

Partners: City of St. Catharines, Niagara on the Lake Museum, Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, Shaw Festival, Tourism Niagara on the Lake,

Discover Oakville’s vibrant culture through 100+ events across five creative hubs—celebrating art, history, and community through exhibitions, workshops, and performances by local creators.

Partner: Town of Oakville

Sault Ste. Marie, known as Bawating, “The Place of the Rapids” by the Ojibwe people, and later by French colonists as “St. Mary’s Falls” has a deep connection to the surrounding waters.

Partner: Art Gallery of Algoma

Scugog, a township bordering its eponymous lake, is a creative hub northeast of Toronto, featuring artisan workshops and performances for the perfect creative getaway.

Partner: Scugog Arts

Rocky Canadian shield, vast lakes, majestic forests — welcome to Ontario’s north. Indigenous peoples have inhabited these lands for centuries and Lake Temiskaming, at the headwaters of the Ottawa River, makes it an historic region for transportation and trade.

Partner: Temiskaming Art Gallery

Thunder Bay offers a rich cultural landscape shaped by Indigenous heritage, breathtaking landscapes, historical architecture, and vibrant multicultural community – creating the perfect backdrop for shared stories, creativity and celebration.

Partner: City of Thunder Bay

In Toronto, there are free events in every corner of the city celebrating many diverse communities and neighborhoods. An iconic skyline sets the stage for city-wide arts events that showcase community spirit.

Partners: Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto Public Library, Toronto’s Waterfront BIA, 401 Richmond

Discover the City of Vaughan, where diverse cultures, vibrant arts, and rich heritage come together. Enjoy dynamic performances, interactive exhibits, and community celebrations that showcase Vaughan’s unique cultural spirit.

Partner: City of Vaughan

Nestled as Canada’s southernmost city, Windsor, Ontario, shares a border with Detroit, Michigan, nurturing a special cross-border connection. Celebrated as the “Automotive Capital of Canada,” Windsor flourishes with its diverse community, thriving automotive sector, and serves as a vibrant hub of culture, making it a truly enriching destination.

Partner: Arts Council Windsor & Region