Whether you favor beaches, mountains, waterfalls, or cities, there are countless spectacular landscapes of majestic wilderness and cultural metropolitan delights. There is something to do for everyone within 5 to 6 hours of driving distance from Toronto.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a must-see attraction that everyone should visit at least once in their lives. Take a cruise to get a closer look at the flowing water, ride in the Whirlpool Aero Car for a bird's-eye view, or ride the Niagara SkyWheel for a burst of excitement and a spectacular view. Once you are done admiring the falls, don’t head home just yet. The Niagara Falls area is a popular tourist destination for couples and families, with a variety of activities ranging from stunning views and world-famous attractions to gardens, exotic animals, shopping, and tours.
Collingwood
Collingwood, Ontario is a year-round destination, but seeing it in the summer is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The breath-taking view of the bay will have you daydreaming till your next visit. Collingwood Harbour, with its islands, little harbors, and excellent fishing, is ideal for big-lake boating.
Collingwood's downtown includes a mix of luxury boutiques, appealing eateries, and cafes. It is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting.
The Collingwood Trails cover more than 70 kilometers and include interpretive markers about the flora and fauna, wildlife, and history throughout the trail. The trails are perfect for walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island is the world's largest freshwater island, located in north-eastern Ontario on Lake Huron. Surprisingly, Manitoulin Island also has over 100 inland lakes, some of which have their islands.
The Island is full of adventures and brand-new experiences. The island is not only beautiful, but it is also rich in history and culture, which you should learn about and enjoy.
Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park is Ontario's oldest provincial park, having been established in 1893. It was named after the Algonquin First Nation, who used it for hunting, fishing, and gathering in the past.
Algonquin Provincial Park now assists in the preservation of this cultural heritage as well as the protection of wildlife habitats. Backpacking, camping, canoeing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, wildlife watching, and seeing the park's logging museum and arts center are just a few of the activities available while visiting the park.
Kawarthas
The name "Kawartha" comes from the area's First Nations peoples and means "land of shining waters" as you will see when you see the sun dancing on the water. This house boating capital of Ontario is made up of the rural communities, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Omemee, and Woodville, and offers year-round activities like hiking, cycling, and skiing on an extensive 800km network of trails.
Elora
Elora, nestled along the beautiful Grand River in Southern Ontario, is one of several little settlements in rural Ontario. It's a charming day trip location from Toronto. There are numerous activities to do in Elora, Ontario, for all types of visitors.
There are parks, extreme sports such as river tubing and zip-lining, and hiking for those who enjoy the outdoors. There are several dining options for food lovers, ranging from upscale restaurants to adorable boutique cafes.
French River
The French River District, which covers the French River, Lake Nipissing, and the surrounding area, is a fantastic place to visit. Northern Ontario is known for its rough nature, yet it still has plenty of beautiful scenery to offer. To take advantage of everything the region has to offer, you don't have to be an expert-level outdoor fanatic.
Tobermory
Tobermory has a variety of things to do and places to see thanks to its ideal location at the most northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula. This charming town is nestled between two national parks on the coasts of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, making it a popular destination for both beachgoers and hikers.
If you enjoy scuba diving, you'll be pleased to learn that Tobermory has been recognized as the world's freshwater scuba diving capital. Scuba divers come to the peninsula year after year to plunge into the pristine blue waters and explore Tobermory's famous shipwrecks.
