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Ontario
YOURS TO DISCOVER
There's no place like this
Ontario (from the an Iroquois word meaning
beautiful lake or beautiful water) originates from Lake Ontario on its
southern border. The Province of Ontario has more than 250,000 lakes and
100,000 km of rivers and contains 20% of the World's fresh water.
Ontario is bordered by the Manitoba to the west and Quebec to the east. The
southern 2,700 km (borders 5 US states) and runs eastward from Lake of the
Woods to Lake Superior (Minnesota), Lake Huron (Michigan), Lake Erie (Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New York), Lake Ontario (New York) and along the St. Lawrence
River (New York) to Cornwall.
Ontario is Canada's second largest Province (after Quebec) and currently has
the the largest population with over 13,000,000 citizens and growing.
Toronto is the capital of Ontario and is Canada's most populous city
with over 2.5 million residents and over 5.5 million residents when including
the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Toronto's population is one of the world's most multicultural cities with 50%
of the population born outside of Canada and has a rather low crime rate,
clean environment, high standard of living compared to other cities of its
size in the world.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on Ontario's eastern
border (Ottawa River) beside the Province of Quebec. Ottawa has historically
significant buildings including the Parliament Hill area. The National Gallery
of Canada, Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Rideau Canal, are must sees
when visiting Ottawa.
Ontario has many tourist attractions including Niagara Falls, the 10th largest water fall on earth located in the South-West corner of Ontario. Wasaga Beach, the longest fresh water sand beach on earth located along Georgian Bay (South-East of Lake Huron. 30,000 Islands and the Muskoka / Haliburton Cottage Country. 1000 Islands along the St. Lawrence seaway just to name a few.
The Peace Tower and the Centre Block
of the Canadian Parliament Buildings.
Ottawa
The Capital of Canada
Ottawa is the capital of Canada located in the
Ottawa Valley in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario, the city lies on the
southern banks of the Ottawa River, a major waterway forming the local
boundary between the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
Ottawa population as of 2006 was 812,129 and connects to the City of Gatineau
on the Quebec side by several bridges.
On December 31, 1857, Queen Victoria chose Ottawa has the new Captial of
Canada moving it from Kingston which was then open to American attach.
The 202 km Rideau Canal includes 47 boat locks and was designed to establish a
link by waterway between Montreal and Kingston via Ottawa. Construction of the
Canal was carried out between 1826 and 1832. The Capital's site plan was
developed in 1828 to set aside large land expanses for public use at the
entrance to and along the Canal. At first, these areas were to have been used
for the building of fortifications, but they later became the site for
Canada's Parliament Buildings and the parkway network.
Library of Parliament.
Attractions
The Rideau Canal: Ontario's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, winds its way through the city. In winter it becomes the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink.
Historic Parliament Hill: is the seat of Canada's national government and to some the setting for pomp, ceremony and celebration.
Gatineau Park: offers hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.
Ottawa's ByWard Market: offers one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, over 80 restaurants and cafe, a thriving nightlife, and Canada's oldest continuously operating farmers' market.
Spark Street: Historic Outdoor Pedestrian Mall one block away are the Parliament Buildings.
National Gallery of Canada: presents the country's
national art collection and outstanding international exhibitions throughout
the year.
Canadian Museum of Civilization: celebrates Canadian and world
cultures, and houses the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles in
its beautiful Grand Hall.
The Canadian War Museum: pays tribute to the country's military past.
The Canada Aviation Museum: proudly displays one of the world's finest
collections of aircraft.
Canadian Museum of Nature: the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
Royal Canadian Mint and the Currency Museum: It's here if your Loonie
about Money.
Queen's Park, Ontario Parliament Building.
Toronto
The Capital of Ontario
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario.
With over 2.5 million residents, it is the fifth most populous municipality in North America. Toronto is at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and is part of a densely populated region in Southern Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe, which is home to 8.1 million residents.
Ontario Place, Lake Ontario, Toronto
Toronto is multicultural with many parts of city designated as countries within a city. Little Italy (College / Grace), Greektown (Pape / Danforth), Chinatown (Queen / Spadina), Little Poland (Roncevilles Village), Little Jamaica (Dufferin / Oakwood), Little Portugal (Lansdowne / College), Little India (Gerrard / Greenwood), Koreatown (Bloor / Christie).
Other Districts
Beaches: A laid-back beach neighbourhood comprised of a blend of restaurants, quirky stores, joggers and sandal-wearing beach bums. (Queen St. East, between Coxwell and Victoria Park).
Cabbagetown: originally occupied by working-class and poor immigrants who grew vegetables on their property to survive, hence the name Cabbagetown. The area is now a myriad of Victorian-style homes that have been restored to their original brilliance. (Parliament / College).
Distillery District: once the world's largest distillery, is today an historial site with one of the largest collections of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America. A massive centre for arts and culture, this facility has over 15 art galleries. (Mill / Cherry)
Entertainment District: pricey District consists of eight city blocks that houses every type of entertainment you can think of. The area boasts a host of dining choices from pubs and bars to upscale bistros serving everything from Steak and seafood to international entrees. (Richmond / John)
Gay District: Though some gay and lesbian oriented establishments can be found outside of this area, the general boundaries of this village have been defined by the Gay Toronto Tourism Guild. (Church and Wellesley).
Harbourfront: bustling with people and activities year-round. Specialty shops along Queens Quay Terminal and a lakeside walking trail are all located in the lake front (Queen's Quay).
High Park: largest park in Toronto, it spans 1.61 square km. It is a mixed recreational and natural park, with sporting facilities, playgrounds and a zoo. (Bloor / Parkside)
Queen Street West: is one of Toronto's more popular shopping areas. Characteristic of trendy shops, restaurants, galleries, clubs and fashion, Queen St West is also the home of the City TV building (Queen / John).
Theatre Districts: Scattered around the downtown core with most along King Street West between Yonge and Spadina. Other include Yonge below Dundas and Front / Yonge
The Annex: a residential area known for its bohemian appeal. Located near the University of Toronto, the Annex is a popular student hangout (Bloor / Bathurst).
Yorkville: It is recognized as one of Canada's most exclusive shopping streets. Upscale Bloor Street, the main shopping avenue (Bloor / Avenue).
Other Attractions
Casa Loma: Spanish for "Hill House", is a castle
overlooking downtown Toronto, it is one of the city's most popular tourist
attractions.
CN Tower: Toronto's most famous landmark is the CN Tower, a 553 meters (1,815 feet) tall steel and concrete transmission tower and observation deck
which is was recognized as the tallest free-standing tower in the world
. The Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower) at 828 meters(2,717 feet) was consider a
building.
Ontario Place: a seasonal amusement park approximately 4 km west of downtown Toronto consisting of three artificially constructed, landscaped islands. Attractions are spread throughout the park, Traditionally targeted at a family audience, with emphasis on children's activities. (Lakeshore / CNE grounds).
Ontario Science Centre: a huge science museum near the Don Valley Parkway about 11 kms northeast of the downtown. It is built down the side of a wooded ravine formed by one branch of the Don River and takes about a day to view all exhibits, a great way to kill time (Don Mills / Eglinton).
The Toronto Islands: the largest car-free urban
community in North America. Accessible by ferry, "the Islands" include a
public park and a children's amusement park, Centreville.
Yonge-Dundas Square: is the city's newest and flashiest public square,
located across the street from the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large, popular
shopping mall long enough to have Toronto Transit Commission subway stops at
both the northern and southern ends of the mall.
Kingston water front, old Government buildings.
1000 Islands St. Lawrence
Kingston, Cornwall and Smith Fall
and
Ottawa Valley Region
The Thousand Islands is the name of an archipelago of islands that straddle the Canada-U.S. border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. They stretch for about 50 miles (80 km) downstream from Kingston, Ontario.
The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario. The U.S. islands are in the state of New York. The islands, which number 1,793 in all. The area is very popular among vacationers, campers, and boaters, and is often referred to as the "fresh water boating capital of the world".
1000 Islands, U.S. side.
Attractions
1000 Islands Skydeck:
the elevator takes only 40 seconds to reach the first (glass enclosed) of
three observation decks and provide visitors with a spectacular photographic
opportunity as they enjoy the panoramic view of the 1000 Islands and St
Lawrence River stretched out 130 metres or 400' below. (Hill Island, Ont.)
Boldt Castle: in the 1000 Islands Region
of the St. Lawrence River stands as a remembrance of the magnificence of a
bygone era. Only accessible by water, several tour companies privide
transportation. (Heart Island, NY)
Fort Henry: Once inside the
fortification's wooden gates visitors enter a marvellous reproduction of 19th
century military life. The site offers guided tours (Kingston, Ont.)
Gananoque Boat Line: takes you on an
exciting tour of the world famous 1000 Islands. Offering 1-hour Thousand
Island cruises, 2.5-hour Thousand Island cruises. (Gananoque, Ont.)
Kingston: the gateway
to the 1000 Islands and the Rideau Canal, Kingston is a city rich in history,
culture, critically acclaimed attractions and cuisine.
OLG Thousand Islands Casino: Located just
off Highway 401 at Gananoque and only ten minutes from the New York border,
OLG Casino Thousand Islands offers over 500 slot machines and 26 gaming tables
and a nautically-themed restaurant. The casino is open seven days a week. (Gananoque,
Ont.)
Rideau Canal: 202-km long canal built in
1826-1832 as part of Britain's strategy for the defence of British North
America, and its associated cultural landscape. (Kingston)
Singer Castle: visitors who wish to have a
guided tour of the intricate architecture, beautiful furnishings and puzzling
secret passages of our magnificent 100-year old Castle. (Dark Island, NY)
Upper Canada Village: a magical
experience, transporting you back in time to the 1860s. A key part of the
experience is the authentic buildings that make up the village (Morrisburg,
Ont.)
Whitewater Rafting: Whitewater Capital of Canada, home to some of the fastest, cleanest, warmest and safest rivers in the country - perfect for serious kayak, canoe or rafting action. Several companies operate on the Madawaska and Ottawa River above Ottawa.
Blue Mountain Ski Resort, Village and Georgian Bay.
Blue Mountain, Nottawasaga Bay
and Simcoe County
Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, south pass Barrie and eastward to Orillia
Nottawasaga Bay is located off southern Georgian Bay, southeast of Lake Huron. It's horseshoes shape starts at the Georgian Highlands to Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach then up to Christian Island.
Simcoe County is home to most of Ontario ski resorts, Blue Mountain being the largest at 250 acres and the third-busiest ski resort in Canada after Whistler-Blackcomb and Mont Tremblant.
Wasaga Beach is the longest fresh water sand beach on earth at 14 km. and features sand beaches and shallow warm waters in Summer. Its 50's arcade beach arcade style hasn't changed much in the years. However, in 2007 the main pedestrian Mall burned down leaving a gap to be filled in the near future.
The largest City is Barrie (133,000). Barrie's entire waterfront on Kempenfelt Bay is parkland while the majority of it's downtown outdoor patios are mostly located in city alleys it has started offering businesses extended sidewalk patio seating by using wooden walkways that replace metered car parking spaces. Barrie hosts the largest Crafts festival (Kempenfest) in Ontario in August on it's southern waterfront.
Orillia is flanked by two shimmering lakes, Simcoe and Couchiching, Many private vessels ripple the waters, as does the public cruise boat, the Island Princess. The city has a few public beaches including Mara Provincial Park. Esteemed humourist Stephen Leacock, summer home has become a museum in his honour.
Wasaga Beach, 14 km. of sand
Attractions
Blue Mountain / Collingwood:
Collingwood is currently construction a new downtown with outdoor patio space
in front of it's beautiful historical architecture. 8 km. down the road is
Blue Mountain Resort, a recreation of European theme Village featuring shops,
restaurants, snow skiing and mountain biking.
Casino Rama: a large casino, hotel and
entertainment complex located on the reserve land of Chippewas of Mnjikaning
First Nation, in the town of Rama outside of Orillia. The 5,000 seat
Entertainment Centre has hosted a variety of stars including Don Henley, Joe
Walsh, Steely Dan, Roger Daltrey, Faith Hill, Diana Ross, Chicago, Vince Gill,
Ringo Starr, Roger Hodgson, ZZ Top, Steve Miller, Stone Temple Pilots to name
a few.
Martyr's Shrine: A
place of pilgrimage and a ministry of prayer open from mid May to Thanksgiving
weekend in October. Features include Shrine Church, St. Ignatius Prayer Room,
Papal Visit Monument, Little Flower Island, Irish Peace Garden, First Nations
Park, picnic area and much more. (Midland)
Midland 30,000 Island Boat Cruise: Cruises
available May to October for morning, afternoon, and mid-afternoon sightseeing
cruises. Experience the sparkling waters, windswept pines and rocky grandeur
of Muskoka/Georgian Bay's 30,000 islands.
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons: Explore
Canada's national treasure and Ontario's first European community. Experience
the re-enactment & dramatic story of the 17th century French Jesuit mission to
the Huron nation. (Midland)
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures:
Venture deep inside Blue Mountain and explore a labyrinth of caves & crevices.
Descend into the ice cave, a crevasse so deep and cold that snow and ice often
remain there through early summer. Hike the trails or journey across the
suspension bridge as you are suspended over 300 meters above the ground
overlooking Georgian Bay. (Blue Mountain)
Wasaga Beach: Visit the world's longest
freshwater beach! With eight different beaches and recreation areas spread out
along 14km of soft white sand. Watercraft, sail, wind-surf, jet-ski, or motor
out onto Nottawasaga Bay. Nancy Island Historic Site where a preserved
schooner from the War of 1812 is on display. (Wasaga Beach).
Bruce Peninsula National Park near Tobermory.
Bruce & Lake Huron Region
Bruce Peninsula and Lake Huron Shoreline
Bruce County is a county in western Ontario, Canada, and
includes the Bruce Peninsula.
The name of the county is linked to the Bruce Trail and the Bruce Peninsula, which
the trail runs through. Officially, Bruce County is named for James Bruce, 8th
Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine, sixth Governor General of the Province
of Canada.
The county contains the Bruce Peninsula National Park. Notable towns include Tobermory and Wiarton, home of the weather predicting groundhog Wiarton Willie.
Eugenia Falls near Flesherton
Attractions:
Bruce Peninsula National Park:
In the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the 'Bruce' is a place of global
significance. The massive, rugged cliffs of the park are inhabited by
thousand year old cedar trees, overhanging the crystal clear waters of
Georgian Bay.
Flowerpot Island: features two giant,
flowerpot-shaped rock formations that were created thousands of years ago
when the great Lakes were covered by an ancient sea. The constant crashing of
waves gradually wore down the limestone cliffs, leaving these distinct shapes
as reminders of a time long passed. The island is also home to a multitude of
caves, towering cliffs and dense forest. (Tobermory)
Sauble Beach: At over 11km, Sauble Beach
is said to be the second longest freshwater beach in the world after Wasaga
Beach. A unique phenomenon of sandbar deposits building out along the Huron
shore keep the beach at Sauble very shallow and warm.
Tobermory: a small community located at
the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula.
The town is known as the "fresh water SCUBA diving capital of the world",
because of the numerous shipwrecks that lie in the surrounding waters. The MS
Chi-Cheemaun passenger-car ferry connects Tobermory to Manitoulin Island in
Lake Huron..
Peterborough Lift Lock, Trent Canal System.
Central Ontario Region
Lake Ontario to Kawarthas and Haliburtan
Gaze out over glorious lakes, sandy beaches, rocky islands adorned with windswept pines and stunning scenery tucked around every inlet and cove. Spoil yourself at a grand resort set on sparkling lakes and surrounded by lush forests.
The Trent portion of the Trent-Severn Waterway,
a canal system formerly used for commercial purposes but now exclusively for
pleasure boats, connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to the Georgian Bay portion
of Lake Huron at Port Severn.
Peterborough Concert Park
The Trent-Severn Waterway traverses Southern Ontario's "cottage country" with recreational properties being the primary industry along the waterway. It is open for navigation from May until October. Rent a houseboat, you'll never regret it!
The largest City is
Peterborough (120,000) and is known as the gateway to Kawarthas cottage
country.
Kawartha Region: Watch the world's largest hydraulic lift lock as it raises
pleasure crafts 20 metres (65 ft.) in the air. Rent a houseboat for a
leisurely voyage along the Trent-Severn Waterway. Explore Petroglyphs
Provincial Park where ancient symbols make up North America's largest
concentration of Aboriginal rock carvings.
Haliburton Highlands: Take in a panoramic view above the tree line atop a
tower in Dorset. Enjoy the churning challenge of navigating your kayak or
canoe down the white waters in Minden or Madawaska. Unpack your pickaxe and
venture into the old mines of Bancroft in search of glimmering mineral-laden
rocks.
Lake Ontario Ports of Call: Raise your binoculars at Presqu'ile Provincial
Park to observe sky-filling bird migrations. Delight in a juicy dessert
freshly made in one of the province's best apple-growing regions. Tie on your
most trusty lure and drop a line in Port Hope, one of the "best fishing holes"
around.
Peterborough: George Street is filled with distinctive galleries and shops as well as the landmark Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. Water transportation is key to Peterbourgh's history. A wonder of engineering is the mammoth Peterborough Lift Lock, reputed as the world's highest hydraulic lift lock. It routinely shifts pleasure boats up and down at the height of a seven storey building on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
RM Segwun & Wenonah II Steamships Gravenhurst Ontario.
Muskoka Region
Huntsville Cottage Country to Parry Sound
Muskoka extends from Georgian Bay in the west, to the northern tip of Lake Couchiching in the south, to the western border of Algonquin Provincial Park in the east. Located approximately two hours north of Toronto.
Muskoka has some 1,600 lakes, making it a popular resort destination. Indeed, this region, which, along with Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes, is referred to as "cottage country", sees over 2.1 million visitors annually.
Muskoka is a scenic area sprinkled with picturesque villages and towns, farming communities, and lakeside vacation hotels and resorts near to golf courses, country clubs, and marinas.
This area encompases Lake of Bays township, Georgian Bay township, Muskoka Lakes township and the towns of Huntsville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst.
Muskoka Chairs.
Many of the seasonal properties are large mansion-like summer estates, some of which have been passed down through families from generation to generation. Most of these expensive properties can be found along the shores of Muskoka's three major lakes, Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph. In recent years, various Hollywood and sports stars have built their retreats in Muskoka, including Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Mike Weir, Martin Short, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
Attractions
Algonquin Provincial Park:
located between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River in Central Ontario is the
oldest provincial park in Canada having been established in 1893. Additions
since its creation have increased the park to its current size of about 7653
square kilometres. For comparison purposes, this is about one and a half times
the size of Prince Edward Island or the US state of Delaware.
Its size, combined with its proximity to the major urban centres of Toronto
and Ottawa, make Algonquin one of the most popular provincial parks in the
province and the entire country. Highway 60 runs through the south of the
park, while the Trans-Canada Highway bypasses it to the north. Over 2,400
lakes and 1,200 kilometres of streams and rivers are located within the park.
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame: Legendary hockey
star Bobby Orr hails from Parry Sound just outside Muskoka's north border on
Georgian Bay. With its two floors of zones, exhibits and interactive games, is
a must-see for hockey fans. (Parry Sound)
Camping: The entire area has camping,
cabins and RV sites available for rent.
Deerhurst Resort : offers Vegas style
cabert shows with music from the 1950s to 2009, charting the biggest hits of
every decade. (Huntsville)
Santa's Village & Sportsland: featuring a
family amusement park and Santa himself in his summer home. (Bracebridge)
Steamship Segwun: Built in 1887 and with a
capacity of 99 and two dining rooms, the Segwun is the oldest operating
steamship in North America and the last of a fleet of steamships which carried
passengers and mail throughout Muskoka before the days of the automobile. (Gravenhurst)
The Kee to Bala: Built in 1942, this
wooden lakeside concert hall boasts past performers such as Duke Ellington and
Count Basie. This era has seen The Tragically Hip, Rush, David Wilcox, Kim
Mitchell, The Ramones, April Wine, Burton Cummings, Colin James and Jeff
Healey, Sum 41, Hinder, Finger 11, Three Days Grace, Sloan and Theory of a
Deadman to name a few. (Bala)
Horseshoe Falls with Niagara Falls Ontario top right.
Niagara Falls
and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Falls is a Canadian city of 83,184 on the Niagara
River in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario. Across the river is
Niagara Falls, New York.
The city is dominated by Niagara Falls, a world famous set of two large waterfalls
on the Niagara River and benefits from the fact that both falls, the American
and Horseshoe, can be best seen from the Canadian side of the river, thus presenting
the city one of the major tourist attractions of the world. The natural spectacle
brings in millions of tourists yearly.
Clifton Hill Attractions.
The city permitted the development of a tourist area along the falls and the gorge. This area which stretches along the Niagara River parkway and tourist promenade is particularly concentrated at the brink of the falls and, apart from the natural attractions along the river, includes huge parking lots, souvenir shops, observation towers, high-rise-hotels, casinos and theatres, mostly with colourful neon billboards and advertisements.
Attractions
Casino Niagara:
features over 96,000 sq ft of gaming space with a total of 123 gaming tables
and over 3000 slot machines.
Clifton Hill: in the heart of Niagara
Falls, this street offers several sideshow attraction such as Guinness World
Record Museum where you can learn record breaking facts in our Sports, Animal
and Structures sections. Other attraction on Clifton hill include The Haunted
House, Brick City, Mystery Maze, The Fun House and Bronto's (Niagara Falls)
Niagara-on-the-Lake: besides having the
reputation as one of the prettiest towns in Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake is
also one of the most fascinating historically. The Town has retained its 19th
century charm and is a wonderful place to explore with its forts, grand
mansions, colourful gardens and parks, and pot-pourri of arts and crafts.
(Niagara-on-the-Lake)
SkyWheel: 42 enclosed Gondolas on a giant
ferris wheel near Clifton Hill (Niagara Falls)
White Water Walk: Down Stream from the
falls the gorge has been cut deep and narrow by millennia of rushing white
water. Trillions of gallons are forced through this accelerating trough,
resulting in one of the wildest stretches of white water in the world. Stroll
alongside and marvel at the relentless power and beauty of nature. Table Rock
Welcome Centre to go to Journey Behind the Falls and Elements on the Falls
Restaurant. (Niagara Falls)
Roberta Bondar Pavilion in Sault Ste Marie.
Northern Ontario
North Bay and beyond,
Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay
Northern Ontario lies north of Lake Huron (including Georgian Bay), the French River and Lake Nipissing.
Northern Ontario has a land area of 802,000 km2 and constitutes
87% of the land area of Ontario, although it contains less than 7% of the population.
Most of Northern Ontario is situated on the Canadian Shield,
a vast rocky plateau. The climate is characterized by extremes of temperature,
extremely cold in winter and hot in summer. The principal industries are mining,
forestry, and hydroelectricity.
Kakabeka near Thunder Bay
For some purposes, Northern Ontario is further subdivided into Northeastern and
Northwestern Ontario. When the region is divided in this way, the three westernmost
districts (Rainy River, Kenora and Thunder Bay) constitute "Northwestern Ontario"
and the other districts constitute "Northeastern Ontario." Northeastern Ontario
contains two thirds of Northern Ontario's population.
Attractions
Fort William Historical Park:
a Canadian historical site located in Thunder Bay, that contains a
reconstruction of the Fort William fur trade post as it existed in 1815.
(Thunder Bay)
MS Kenora: a 190 Passenger boat cruise
starts from Kenora's scenic waterfront, past Coney Island's beautiful public
beach, then heads south on a spectacular circle route of the northern section
of famed Lake of the Woods with its 14,500 islands (Kenora).
Ontario Northland's Polar Bear Express:
connects residents of the coastal communities of Moosonee and Moose Factory to
Cochrane and is one of North America's last remaining "flag stop" train
services. The Polar Bear Express offers visitors from around the world an
opportunity to connect with Canadian history, Aboriginal culture and the
landscape of the North. (Cochrane)
Science North: is an interactive science
museum in Sudbury, Ontario. The complex, which is Northern Ontario's most
popular tourist attraction, consists of two snowflake-shaped buildings on the
southwestern shore of Lake Ramsey, just south of the city's downtown core. The
snowflake buildings are connected by a rock tunnel, which passes through a
billion-year-old geologic fault. (Sudbury)
Upper Level Elora Gorge near Guelph, Kitchener/Waterloo.
Southwestern Ontario
Hamilton, London, Kitchener Waterloo,
Guelph,
Lake Erie Shoreline to Windsor
Southwestern Ontario is a sub-region of Southern Ontario
centered on the city of London. It extends along to the Lake Erie shoreline,
and east to south-west roughly from Hamilton through Kitchener to Windsor.
Southwestern Ontario is bordered by Lake Huron, the St. Clair and Detroit
Rivers, and Lakes Erie and Ontario.
Other significant towns and cities in the region are Chatham, Ingersoll,
Sarnia, St. Thomas, Goderich, Stratford, Tillsonburg and Woodstock.
African Lion Safari, Cambridge
Attractions
African Lion Safari:
Get closer than you ever imagined to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals that
roam free in large Game Reserves. See a pride of majestic lions, rare cheetah,
a herd of graceful griaffe, a troop of playful baboons and many more animals
from around the world! Visitors can drive through in their own vehicle or use
the air-conditioned, guided Safari Tour Bus.
Elora Gorge: is a popular tourist
attraction located at the western edge of Elora which is 25 km from the city
of Guelph through highway 6. The area includes a park with camping sites,
hiking trails, and is also popular for kayaking and tubing.
Oktoberfest: the world?s largest Bavarian
festival outside Germany. (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Pelee Island: the southernmost tip of
Canada - famous for magnificent bird migrations and autumn skies brilliantly
aglow with migrating monarch butterflies. Explore majestic Carolinian forests,
oak and old pine stands or dig your toes into glorious stretches of sand dunes
and beach.
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival: is an annual celebration
of theatre running from April to November in the city of Stratford. Theatre-goers flock to
Stratford - many of the greatest Canadian, British and American actors play roles
at the festival. (Stratford)