For those who want to experience paddling without the fuss of organizing everything, there are lots of guided canoe day/multi-day routes with experienced outfitters like Algonquin Outfitters or the Madawaska Kanu Centre. Check out Kingston for the Frontenacs, Barrie for the Colts, Guelph for the Storm, and London for the Knights, just to name a few. One of the most popular provincial parks is Algonquin Park and – besides camping and canoeing – you can find many day hikes here (accessible from parking lots just off Highway 60). See all outdoor activities in Ontario on Tripadvisor. Any reputable fishing tour company will know the best spots and adhere to all those technical things like gear and licences. This country store is a staple stop if you’re driving up to Sudbury. So, if you’re looking for top things to see in Ontario and the best places to visit in Ontario in summer, read on. Even if you have been to a city before, there is often more to do and see. In fact, some of the top summer attractions for families with kids, couples looking to change it up, or groups of friends are ropes courses. As such, there are shipwrecks across the great lakes with a high concentration around the 1000 Islands in the St. Lawrence River and a very high concentration of wrecks up in Fathom Five National Marine Park close to Tobermory. For those looking to get under the water in the summer season, Ontario has some pretty good SCUBA diving. Just so we’re on the same page: When you visit a small town in Ontario, be sure to not show up and be a “silly tourist”. If you are looking for a thing to do in Ontario and want to be thrilled, head for Canada’s Wonderland! It’s also a great way to directly support local growers, too! Horseshoe Falls. But if you’re searching for summer vacation ideas and want to hit up the beach, try to go farther than just around Toronto. However, the activities, trips, and getaways listed below are only done in the summer or best enjoyed in the summer season. We’ve done a mix of day-use and overnight camping at different places across the province so we know a little bit about camping. Hi, we’re Eric and Lisa – welcome to Ontario Away! In fact, Tobermory has been dubbed the “SCUBA capital of Canada” with over 20 wrecks to explore. More broadly, The Taste Trail is a Prince Edward County initiative where growers, restaurants, and wineries commit to “farm-to-table” practices and promote locally-sourced ingredients. Often, they have rotating exhibits or seasonal displays so you might find something different to explore if you ever want to visit a museum or gallery again another time. As the most populous province in Canada, Ontario has a vibrant festival scene shaped by art, music, cultures from around the globe, food, seasons, you name it! The crossings themselves are often entertaining with great views. Or you can go “glamping” which mixes rugged outdoors with more modern comforts. We have posts on breweries in Guelph as well as breweries in Prince Edward County, and some in Kingston – and there are more coming! Having passed the Big Apple many times (Eric lived in Kingston for years), we finally stopped to check it out and it didn’t disappoint. Recently, Toronto just got a new drive-in called City View which is located at Polson Pier. Of all the fun things to do in Ontario in the summer, grabbing a tube and floating down a river has got to be up among the best. Opened back in the 1960s, Webers has been a popular hamburger, hot dog, and fries stop on Highway north of Orillia for decades! Camping is also very accessible to many people. If you’ve ever driven through the region around Parry Sound or listened to radio stations in the area, you’ll know the classic jingle from the commercials saying “watch out, don’t miss the French River Trading Post!”. We’re big fans of canoeing and kayaking because it’s very easy to do – once you know how and where to go. There are also countless other conservation areas (many mentioned in this article) to visit which offer education on local plants and wildlife. While we are here: If you’re going to check out waterfalls, please follow the guidelines/ boundaries set out by the conservation areas. There are some great ferries to hop on in Ontario like the Wolfe Island ferry to Wolfe Island just off the shores from Kingston, the different private boats to Flower Pot Island up by Tobermory, the Toronto Island ferry to the Islands (a great summer day trips), and even the M.S Chi-Cheemaun ferry up to Manitoulin Island from the Bruce Peninsula. That said, camping can be done in the fall when the colours are pretty but it can be much cooler in the evenings for the average camper. Peaches and raspberries are also in summer, whereas apples aren’t until closer to the fall. You can visit many of these places year-round and they change up what’s going on for different seasons! To be honest, there are lots of places to see in Ontario if you are willing to put on shoes and walk a bit. To be clear, Niagara Falls is both the city in Canada and the name of the grouping of waterfalls on the Niagara River. Often times, these festivals make for great little summer getaways in Ontario because you can plan a whole itinerary around it. Contrary to popular opinion, the concept of the drive-in movie is not at all dead with numerous drive-in movie theatres all around the province. Eric grew up not too far away so he spent many summer and fall evenings riding roller coasters as a kid. The waters of Georgian Bay (at the Bruce Peninsula) can be much colder compared to smaller lakes at most times of the year but the experience is worth it for many. Check out Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery – or consider doing a Niagara on the Lake wine tour so you don’t have to worry about driving.

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