You don’t need to go across the pond to feel like you’ve walked straight into Downton Abbey. In fact, Dundurn Castle may just be the closest thing Canada has to its own Downton Abbey. Visiting Dundurn Castle in Hamilton gives period-loving hearts exactly what they need to get their Victorian-era experience.

Did you know that a lot of Hallmark movies are filmed right here in next to Burlington? Hamilton, Ancaster, Oakville, and Milton — all just a short drive from Burlington — have quietly become some of Hallmark’s favorite filming spots. Between the heritage buildings, cozy small-town main streets, and rolling countryside, it’s easy to see why.

Plaid is one of those prints that never really leaves the style conversation. It carries this beautiful tension between history and reinvention, tradition and rebellion. Long before it became a street-style staple, plaid had its origins in Scotland, where tartans represented clans and family identity. It was more than fabric — it was belonging.