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(1/2) Today we celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day and recognize the lasting contributions of Ontario's Francophone community.
People carrying umbrellas walk in front of a historic stone government building displaying the Franco-Ontarian flag. Text reads “Franco-Ontarian Day.” The Protect Ontario logo appears in the corner.

ALT People carrying umbrellas walk in front of a historic stone government building displaying the Franco-Ontarian flag. Text reads “Franco-Ontarian Day.” The Protect Ontario logo appears in the corner.

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(2/2) This year marks 50 years since the first raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag, a symbol of identity and belonging. More than 650,000 Francophones call Ontario home, helping shape our province's communities, culture, and future. 💚🤍
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(1/2) Today we celebrate Franco-Ontarian day! A time to recognize the Francophone community and its history.
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Today’s word is truth. Understanding and acknowledging the truths of the Residential School system is an essential step in the journey of reconciliation. (2/3)
Copy: Truth Acknowledging the facts, experiences and impacts of Residential Schools, as shared by Survivors, families and communities. Truth is a vital step in the process of reconciliation. Source: National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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(1/2) 🚗🍂 Chase the colours across Ontario this autumn. Ontario's best road trips are waiting. 📍 Lake Superior Shoreline 📍 Thousand Islands Parkway 📍 Algonquin Park Loop 📍 Prince Edward County 📍 Long Sault Parkway
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(2/2) Tag your favourite road trip companion and start planning your next adventure! 🍁 Video: aerial view of a road winding through an autumn forest.
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(1/2) 🍂 Fall is officially here! Celebrate the season with a visit to Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village, where thousands of handcrafted pumpkin displays light up the night in a one-of-a-kind autumn experience. 🎃 Plan your visit: uppercanadavillage.com/event…
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(2/2) Video: footage showing lights and pumpkin displays at Upper Canada Village.
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(1/2) Through Experience Ontario, we’re supporting events that help rural communities thrive. Featured events: 🍂 Small Halls Festival (Clearview) 🎃 Pumpkinfest (Port Elgin) 🎨 Creemore Arts Fest 🐴 Norfolk County Fair 🍂 Ball's Falls Festival 🧙 Witches Walk Weekend
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(2/2) @ONmunicipal @ONRuralAffairs @NorthON Photos: Rotating images from rural Ontario events supported by Experience Ontario program.
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(1/2) 🎨 During Rural Ontario Week, we're celebrating the communities that make Ontario unique. Supported through Experience Ontario, @ONCultureDays brings experiences to Ontario communities, helping attract visitors and showcase local talent.
Person painting a large, colourful mural outdoors at a community event.

ALT Person painting a large, colourful mural outdoors at a community event.

Children colouring rainbow-themed artwork and drawings at a craft table.

ALT Children colouring rainbow-themed artwork and drawings at a craft table.

Person painting artwork on a sidewalk in a park during an outdoor community event.

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(2/2) 📅 Sept. 18 - Oct. 4 🔗 onculturedays.ca/ 📸 @ONCultureDays, Balls Falls Fest, Coldwater Witches Walk, Creemore Arts Festival, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, Small Halls Festival, Norfolk County Fair.

Ontario Culture Days

Explore free arts and culture events, stories, and guides from communities across Ontario. Join the celebration with Ontario Culture Days.

onculturedays.ca
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(1/2) Checklist for a great weekend: ✔️ Great musical performances. ✔️ Rich flavours. ✔️ Amazing cultural exhibitions. ✔️ Community connections. Take a look at some highlights from this year’s Toronto Ukrainian Festival. 💙💛
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(2/2) We’re proud to support the festival through Experience Ontario 2026. Photos: Rotating photos and video clips from the Toronto Ukrainian Festival, featuring crowds enjoying the event and festival activities.
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(1/2) 🍂 Hello, Ontario fall! This autumn, discover: 🍁 Stunning fall colours 🥾 Scenic hiking trails 🎃 Fall fairs and festivals 🍎 Local flavours at markets and orchards
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(2/2) Get out and explore all that Ontario has to offer this season. 📸 @OntarioTravel, RTO 9 | South Eastern Ontario Photos: Rotating photos of fall colours in Ontario’s forests, lakes, farms, roads, farmers’ markets and small towns.
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Today’s word is Survivor, a term that former students of Residential Schools applied to themselves as a demonstration of their resilience to overcome the horrors they suffered in Residential Schools. (2/3)
Copy: Survivor This is a term that former students of Residential Schools applied to themselves as a demonstration of their resilience to overcome the horrors they suffered in Residential Schools. Survivor voices are central to truth-telling and reconciliation.

ALT Copy: Survivor This is a term that former students of Residential Schools applied to themselves as a demonstration of their resilience to overcome the horrors they suffered in Residential Schools. Survivor voices are central to truth-telling and reconciliation.

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(1/2) Between polka and pierogies, Toronto’s Polish street festival returned for its 20th anniversary, celebrating food, music and culture in the heart of the Roncesvalles neighbourhood. Check out some of the amazing memories from this special weekend! 🤍❤️
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(2/2) We’re proud to support the festival through Experience Ontario 2026. Photos: Rotating photos and video clips from the Polish Festival, featuring crowds enjoying the event and festival activities.
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(1/2) 🎉 Summer may be winding down, but Ontario’s event season is still going strong! Check out these Experience Ontario-supported events happening across the province:
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(2/2) 🍏 Brighton Applefest 🍺 Toronto Oktoberfest 🥨 Oktoberfest Muskoka 2026 🍂 Fall for Dance North 12th Edition 📘 Word On The Street Toronto 📸 Events Photos: Rotating images from various Ontario events.
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