10 Must-See Places in Ontario


1. Cheltenham Badlands is a landscape of rolling red rock made up of highly eroded and exposed Queenston Shale. Resulting from poor farming practices by settlers in the 1930s, the red hills were slowly revealed as the elements wore away the vegetation over the years. The bright red color is due to a high concentration of iron oxide, while the greenish streaks are a result of groundwater oxidizing the red rock.

2. Niagara Falls is a regional municipality of Southeastern Ontario, Canada. The city also overlooks the Horseshoe, sometimes referred to as the Canadian Falls; a crescent-shaped cataract measuring 177 feet in height. This portion of the falls carries approximately nine times the amount of water that the United States side does.

3. Kakabeka Falls is the second highest waterfall in Ontario and is located 30 km west of Thunder Bay. Along with stunning views of Northern Ontario wilderness, you can find 1.6 million year old fossils at the bottom of the waterfall.

4. Parliament Hill. Home of the Parliament of Canada, Parliament Hill was originally a military base due to its strategic location on the Ottawa River. If you stand at the top of the hill you can look into Quebec which is on the other side of the river. Parliament Hill features historic monuments of famous Canadians dating back to the late 1800’s.

5. CN Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in all of Canada. It is 1,815 ft tall and features a restaurant, observation tower, glass floor and the EdgeWalk, where visitors get to walk around the outside of the tower.

6. Casa Loma. Located in the city of Toronto, Casa Loma is a historic castle dating back to the Edwardian era. The five acre property is surrounded by a wooded hillside boasting decorative grasses and wildflowers, verdant flora, trickling fountains, and ornate sculptures.

7. Georgian Bay. Often considered the sixth Great Lake, Georgian Bay boasts 1,242 miles of gorgeous shoreline and is home to over 30,000 islands. The area consists of majestic towering cliffs, windswept pines, and endless beaches with crystal clear blue waters creating a serene beauty.

8. Greater Sudbury. Known as the city of lakes, its home to 330 lakes including its largest, Lake Wanapitei. As the largest municipality in the providence, Greater Sudbury offers urban comforts, world-renowned attractions, and natural areas.

9. Bruce Peninsula National Park boasts 97 square miles of beautiful and varied landscape. Dramatic cliff sides dotted with ancient cedar trees jut out above the magnificent turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. The park is home to large expanses of mixed-wood forests, clear-water lakes, diverse wetlands, limestone coasts, and vibrant orchids.

10. Thousand Islands is a North American Archipelago, or group of islands, located in the St. Lawrence River near Ontario. Don't miss the chance to explore the Kingston Waterfront, Brockville Railway Tunnel, and Fort Henry National Historic Site.