Ontario is as diverse as it is delightful to experience. Spanning over 415,000 square miles and serving as the home for over a third of the country’s population, this Canadian province is the birthplace of world-class icons such as the cities of Toronto and Ottawa and natural legends such as the Great Lakes, Niagara Falls and over 300 provincial parks. It’s big and popular and yet those vast stretches of land somehow feel like they’re yours to discover.
As the second largest province in Canada, stretching from the expansive Hudson Bay in the north right down to the US border in the south, there’s plenty to pay attention to. Toronto and Ottawa serve as the main transport hubs, though other airports across the region are connected by transfers out of these two international gateways. The open roads also make it prime road-trip territory, so however you make your way here the great outdoors beckons you to venture further and discover the stretching swathe of experiences. And with only a five-hour time difference from the UK, it’s easy and accessible even if the landscape makes you feel a million miles away. Visitors to the region can be sure they’ll find something to please them, to spark their curiosity and to inspire them to discover more.
Northwestern
The Northwest is where you’ll find the most rugged terrains and wildest landscapes
(Destination Ontario)
The Northwestern stretches of this province are where you’ll experience Ontario at its wildest. This vast wilderness of huge expanses and extreme temperatures are where old growth pine forests and pristine lakes provide the playground for those looking to hike or camp or paddle through iconic landscapes. Boreal forests and bands of tundra dominate the landscape and travelling through by car or canoe draws you into the rugged nature of this far-flung space.
Northeastern
This beautiful and atmospheric corner of Canada is an adventurous traveller’s paradise. Freshwater rivers and lakes are everywhere, with rustic lodges and camps ensuring keen anglers are well catered for. In Algoma, old-growth forests make for spectacular hiking trails and canoe routes, while in Sudbury you can pair fat biking through the winter snow-covered woodlands with an urban adventure among the many attractions in the city.
For a stress-free island experience enriched by millennia-old Indigenous history, head to Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world. Cultural events and festivals take place…
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