About Us
We’re building Canada’s most useful local discovery guide
We're Building Canada's Most Useful Local Discovery Guide
ExplorethingstoDo.ca started with a simple frustration: searching “things to do near me” and getting either generic listicles written by someone who’s never set foot in the city, or outdated blog posts from five years ago.
We wanted something different — a guide written by people who actually live here, eat here, and explore these places on weekends with their own families.
What You'll Find Here
City Guides
In-depth guides to things to do, eat, and explore across Canadian cities, written with real local knowledge.
Local Listings
A growing directory of restaurants, hotels, attractions, and hidden gems, organized so you can actually find what you're looking for.
Practical Travel Tips
Real advice on getting around, when to visit, what's free, and what's worth the splurge.
Family-Friendly Picks
Activities for every kind of traveller, including dedicated content for families exploring the GTA and beyond.
Want to Be Featured?
Own a restaurant, hotel, attraction, or local business in Canada? We’d love to feature you.
Have a recommendation, correction, or just want to say hi?
ExplorethingstoDo.ca — Your local guide to exploring Canada, one city at a time. 🍁
Who We Are
We’re based in Mississauga, Ontario, right in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area — and that’s exactly why this site exists.
The GTA is one of the most diverse, dynamic regions in Canada, packed with hidden gems that never make it onto the big national travel sites.
From quiet parks like Kariya Park to neighbourhood restaurants that locals line up for, we wanted a place to document it all.
What started as a passion project covering Toronto has grown into something bigger: a directory and guide covering cities across Canada — from the mountains of Banff to the streets of Whitehorse — built one city, one neighbourhood, and one recommendation at a time.
Our Approach
We believe the best recommendations come from people who’ve actually been there.
Every guide on this site is built around honest, practical information — not sponsored fluff.
When we do work with hotels, attractions, or local businesses, we’ll always be upfront about it.
This site is a living project. New cities, new listings, and new guides are added regularly as we continue exploring — and as more local business owners and fellow explorers join the directory.