Ontario offers a treasure trove of world-class experiences in our four-season playground. Sample great entertainment, culture, dining and shopping in Ontario’s urban centres and discover charming rural towns and villages.
Be awed by one of the wonders of the world – Niagara Falls. Delve into 300 years of Ontario heritage, and answer the call of the wild in a vast, unspoiled land of forests, lakes and rivers.
Ontario’s Fascinating Cities
Toronto
Toronto, on the shore of Lake Ontario, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis. One of the most diverse cities in the world, it’s home to iconic attractions such as CN Tower – from the top of the tower, visitors get a 360-degree view of the surroundings and one of a kind experience while dining at 360 Revolving Restaurant. Visit first rate museums including the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and the Art Gallery of Ontario, with more than 90,000 works of art including Indigenous art, the Group of Seven, and international artists like Van Gogh and Andy Warhol. Another attraction, the Hockey Hall of Fame is dedicated to the history of ice hockey in Canada.
Toronto is a renowned hub for culture, arts and entertainment. Indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine and explore the city’s eclectic multicultural neighbourhoods. It’s easy to get around and see the sights with a CityPass.
Ottawa
As Canada’s capital, Ottawa blends urban and rural beauty, year-round outdoor activities, vibrant neighbourhoods, history and adventure. Visitors will find the busy ByWard market; the Rideau Canal, a spectacular focal point of the city and UNESCO World Heritage Site; Parliament Hill for Canada’s federal Government and seven of Canada’s nine national museums, including the Canadian Museum of History, Canada’s most visited museum, and the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, a real bunker that is now a museum.
A blend of French and English cultures, in a beautiful natural setting, Ottawa is known for its historic charm and unique festivals throughout the year. A choice of guided tours – including walking, cycling and boat cruising – provides the perfect opportunity to discover Ottawa’s history, food and sights.
The Great Outdoors
Pristine wilderness, awe-inspiring wonders and unforgettable experiences
With over half a million lakes and rivers, thousands of kilometres of coastline,105 provincial and 7 national parks, Ontario is famous for its vast, unspoiled wilderness and nature is always nearby for recreation and relaxation.
Located under 2 hours from Toronto are the world-famous Niagara Falls and picturesque Niagara Region. Thrilling attractions allow you to take in her thundering power by land, water and air – visitors can travel right to the edge of the crashing waters on a boat tour, experience the spectacle on an outdoor observation deck behind the Falls, take in the vistas from above in a helicopter or an exhilarating zipline ride.
The region is also filled with lush parks, bountiful orchards and vineyards, and charming towns and villages. Just 30 minutes down the scenic Niagara Parkway is Niagara-on-the-Lake, a historic town packed with shops, galleries and inns.
In Algonquin Provincial Park, visitors can try and spot one of Canada’s most recognisable creatures, the elusive Algonquin Moose, while taking part in adventure sports such as white water rafting.
Sandbanks Provincial Park on Lake Ontario is one of the best sandy beaches in the province and has the largest bay mouth barrier dune formation in the world. Take a walking trail to explore the park’s dune and wetland habitats.
Experience Ontario’s great outdoors by canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding – with waterways catering to all abilities – and by hiking, ziplining and treetop trekking. Fishing and golf are also on offer, including ice fishing when the lakes freeze over. The region’s golf courses provide breathtaking views, such as the pine forests and sculptured granite in the Muskoka area that makes for a beautiful backdrop for the golf courses on Lake Simcoe.
Discover beautiful lake beaches, such as Sauble Beach and Wasaga Beach, hire a motorhome and visit the Great Lakes, or traverse the scenic trails of Killarney Provincial Park, where it is possible to hike to Silver Peak, the park’s highest point. Elsewhere, Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath at 550 miles long from Niagara to Tobermory.
Play Ontario Canoe Quest for the chance to win a cash prize
Discover the region with the Ontario Canoe Quest, an exciting new game by Destination Ontario. Collect coins and avoid obstacles as you paddle through Ontario’s beautiful waterways and test your destination knowledge along the way. There’s a whole world of adventure waiting!
Play as many times as you like to try and beat your high score. The agent at the top of the leaderboard on 21 April 2025 will win £150. The runner up will win £100 and the agent in third place will get £50. Enter your details and start playing here.
