Niagara Falls
Niagra Fall is as iconic as it gets. Get two awesome perspectives by booking a boat tour and a helicopter ride
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Spanning the border between Ontario and New York, the group of three waterfalls really needs no introduction. It’s so iconic that it’s become a symbol for Canada and is the most powerful waterfall in North America in terms of flow rate. There are many ways to experience the falls and it’s often recommended to book a stay for a minimum of two days. Taking a boat tour followed by a helicopter ride with Niagara City Cruises & Niagara Helicopters gives two different perspectives, allowing visitors to really appreciate the magnificent power of the falls.
Petroglyph Provincial Park
Known by the Indigenous peoples of the area as Kinoomaagewaabkong – or “The Teaching Rocks” – the rock arts site of Petroglyph Provincial Park is the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings in Canada. The stone is believed to have been carved by the Algonkian-speaking people between 900 and 1100 AD, and depict turtles, snakes, birds, humans and more. The deep crevices were thought to lead to the spirit world, and the rocks remain a place of pilgrimage for local Ojibwe people. An on-site visitor centre provides historical context and stories through film and tours by expert guides.
CN Tower
Experience the dizzying heights from the top of one of the world’s tallest freestanding structures on an Edge Walk at the CN Tower
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On the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a centre of food, arts and culture. And rising high in its skyline is the CN Tower. Built in 1975, it’s become an emblem of the city, heralding the title of the World’s Tallest Freestanding Structure and one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1995. Make your way up the tower for commanding views of the city alongside a locally and sustainably-sourced menu at the revolving 360 Restaurant – or brave the Edge Walk if you’d prefer a dose of adrenalin to accompany the view.
Parliament Hill
Explore the facsinating history of Canada on a tour of the House of Commons and Library of Parliament
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Ottawa is another of Ontario’s cities known for its food and culture. The Rideau Canal weaves through the city while the parliament building anchors the downtown area. On Parliament Hill, the gothic revival buildings have become a centrepoint for the city – home to the Senate, House of Commons and Library of…
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