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Routes in Ontario in Canada

This province in Canada offers a diversity of sights and pristine nature. There is no place on earth where you will find so many lakes as in Ontario. Take a anyway to Blue Mountain and Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world or dive the waters of Georgian Bay in search of a shipwreck.

From Toronto it is a short drive to the impressive Niagara Falls or one of the many vineyards in the area. Ottawa, home to many cultural and historical sites, galleries and museums is a great place to stay. Also beautiful is the Rideao Heritage Route where charming towns and historic locks can be found. Take a hike in the beautiful Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve, also great for a boat ride past the overgrown islands and palatial homes.

Highlights of Ontario

Blue Mountains

A trip through Ontario is not complete without visiting the beautiful mountain range the Blue Mountains. Here you can take adventurous tours through caves and hike along steep rock faces or walk across the Suspension Bridge. When traveling through the area in winter, it is also fun to go skiing or snowboarding, as there are plenty of slopes at different levels. In the summer, for wine lovers, there are the Georgian Hills Vineyards. These vineyards offer the most delicious wines and are in beautiful surroundings.

Ottawa

In Canada's official capital, Ottawa, there is much to experience in terms of culture and nature. Major attraction of the city is Parliament Hill, a short climb takes you to beautiful neo-Gothic buildings such as Centre Block and the Peace Tower. Festivals are held throughout the year and you can get a good taste of the culture. Other attractions such as museums are also plentiful. Visit the Museum of Civilization which is similar to the Guggenheim Museum in terms of architecture. At the National Gallery of Canada, you will find a lot of Canadian art as well as Asian and European.

Toronto

Toronto is a real metropolis with a busy center but also many beautiful neighborhoods with colonial houses. Fun to visit is Chinatown and the Kensington Market where you will find many delicacies. At the Royal Ontario Museum you will find State-of-the-art art in a unique building. One of the city's most popular attractions is the CN observation tower, where you can get a great view of the city.

The city can be well explored on foot, but Toronto's bus and train network is also very convenient. Some say the city resembles New York but smaller and more convivial. The city is artsy, with many artworks on the streets and old buildings taken care of by artists.

Midland, Georgian Bay

Georgian Bay consists of an archipelago of more than 30,000 islets, the nicest of which are Methodist Island, Snake Island and Quarry Island. Midland is located on the bay and also has much to offer beyond water sports. In the Wye Marsh Wildlife Center conservation area, you can see nearly 600 different animal and plant species on a canoe trip or hike. Visiting Midland's harbor, Discovery Harbour, is also well worth your time. Its historical heritage will take you back in time when you see the two large ships from the 19th century. Visit Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, a European settlement and former headquarters of the French Jesuit mission. The town has a rich history and there are plenty of sights to tell you more about it.

Algonquin Provincial Park

In the beautiful nature reserve of Algonquin Provincial Park, you can take various walks of different lengths or canoe trips. You can also take a boat trip here and spot moose from the water. The park is easily accessible from the highway. Another fun thing to do is to rent bikes and explore the park and its inhabitants by bike. The heights is the park also differ from each other and at some points it is possible to have a magnificent view of the high treetops over the whole area. For overnight stays, you can also stay in the park at the specially constructed RV campsites. This really is ultimate camping during your tour of Canada.

Niagara Falls

A world-renowned natural wonder, Niagara Falls, it is also the name of the town in which these giant waterfalls stand. Stroll the quaint town along the boulevard and have a drink in one of the many martini bars during a fireworks show. Or step into the Minolta Tower for a spectacular view of the falls. For the real experience, make a anyway on one of the tour boats that will take you as close to the falls as possible. You should wear a poncho during this cruise for a reason. You can also admire the falls very well from the boardwalk and the "Observation Deck. You certainly won't be bored here.