Complete Ontario

Toronto, Canada's largest city, stretches along the shores of Lake Ontario with a skyline dominated by the soaring CN Tower, the metropolis's symbol, from whose top a dizzying panorama unfolds. Cosmopolitan and multicultural, the city is a mosaic of ethnic neighbourhoods such as Chinatown, Little Italy and Kensington Market, where cultures and flavours from around the world coexist. The centre pulses with life around Yonge Street, the Financial District and the Distillery District, with its Victorian brick buildings now home to galleries, cafés and shops. Among the attractions are the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario and the modern lakefront, from which ferries depart for the Toronto Islands. The city is also an ideal base for reaching the nearby Niagara Falls. Dynamic, welcoming and ever-growing, Toronto is a metropolis open to the world, a showcase of Canadian diversity and modernity.

Barrie is a city in Ontario set on the shores of Lake Simcoe, a short distance from Toronto, in a position that makes it a popular holiday destination and a convenient base for exploring the region. Its waterfront, with the long Centennial Beach, marina and lakeside parks, is the heart of the city's summer life, lively with water activities and walks. In winter, its proximity to the ski areas of Horseshoe Valley and the Blue Mountain hills makes it a starting point for snow sports. The city offers a charming centre, festivals and events throughout the year. Positioned between the lake and the Ontario countryside, Barrie combines lakeside relaxation and outdoor activities. Lively and facing the water, it is a pleasant stop for those travelling in the heart of southern Ontario. Tobermory occupies the tip of the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, where Lake Huron meets Georgian Bay, famed for its crystalline turquoise waters and numerous sunken wrecks. The Canadian capital of diving, it is the gateway to Fathom Five National Marine Park and spectacular Flowerpot Island with its rocky pillars. The Bruce Peninsula trails and white cliffs complete a surprising landscape. Tobermory is a watery paradise at the edge of the Great Lakes.

Sault Ste. Marie is an Ontario town stretched along the banks of the St Marys River, where the Great Lakes Superior and Huron meet at the United States border. An important historic hub tied to the famous locks that let ships bypass the rapids, it is a town of authentic character immersed in grand nature. Its jewel is the famous Agawa Canyon Tour Train, a scenic train that ventures into the northern wilderness among forests, gorges and lakes, spectacular above all in autumn when the foliage sets the landscape ablaze. The region, which inspired the painters of the Group of Seven, invites hiking, fishing and outdoor adventures. Between lakes, scenic trains and wild nature, Sault Ste. Marie embodies the charm of northern Ontario.

Sudbury rises in northern Ontario, a mining city ringed by hundreds of lakes and a landscape shaped by rock and boreal forest. Known for its mining heritage, today it offers attractions such as the Science North centre and vast natural spaces ideal for hiking, canoeing and wildlife watching. The surrounding lakes provide beaches, trails and silent sunsets, while the city keeps a lively, welcoming character. Sudbury is a handy base for exploring the wide open spaces of northern Ontario. North Bay is a town in northern Ontario, stretched between the shores of the great Lake Nipissing and the small Trout Lake, at a historically important point along the old fur-trade routes. Nicknamed the gateway to the north, it is a pleasant base for exploring the region's wilderness, among forests, lakes and fish-rich rivers. The waters of Lake Nipissing, with their spectacular sunsets, invite boating, fishing and swimming, while the surrounding trails offer hikes immersed in the woods. The town preserves a pleasant waterfront with a historic carousel. The surroundings were famous for the birth of the Dionne quintuplets. Between lakes, forests and sunsets, North Bay embodies the authentic charm of northern Ontario.

Algonquin Park is Ontario's oldest and most famous provincial park, a vast sanctuary of wilderness made of thousands of crystalline lakes, endless forests and winding rivers, a temple of Canadian outdoor adventure. A canoeing paradise, it is crossed by countless water routes that let you explore the wilderness in total immersion, paddling from lake to lake and camping under the stars. Its forests host moose, beavers, wolves and rich birdlife, while loons fill the evenings with their call. In autumn the foliage turns the maple woods into a riot of reds and golds. The park inspired the famous painters of the Group of Seven. Between lakes, canoeing and primordial nature, Algonquin Park embodies the wild soul of Ontario. Huntsville is the main town of the Muskoka region in Ontario, famous for its many lakes, forests and landscapes that make it one of the most beloved holiday destinations in eastern Canada. Surrounded by lush nature, it is the gateway to the famous Algonquin Provincial Park, a vast reserve of lakes and woods ideal for canoeing, hiking and wildlife viewing, particularly spectacular in autumn when the maples blaze with colour. The town offers a charming centre, art galleries and a relaxed atmosphere. The area's lakes are dotted with cottages and resorts where you can spend holidays in contact with nature. Between water, woods and autumn foliage, Huntsville is an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and outdoor activities, the heart of the picturesque Muskoka lake region.

We leave Huntsville and Agolquin Provincial Park behind us, and travel through the beautiful Muskoka area and past small villages and quaint towns such as Whitney and Barry's Bay. Continuing east, you pass through lush forests, rivers and lakes, with occasional scenic rest stops ideal for taking in the scenery. The stage offers a mix of natural beauty and rural views before arriving in the vibrant and historic city of Ottawa, with its museums, art galleries and iconic Parliament Hill. Ottawa, Canada's capital, lies on the banks of its namesake river, on the border between Ontario and Québec, and is an elegant, orderly city rich in museums and national monuments. Its symbol is Parliament Hill, with the majestic neo-Gothic Parliament buildings and the Peace Tower dominating the river. The Rideau Canal, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, crosses the city and in winter becomes the world's longest ice-skating rink. Ottawa hosts some of the country's most important museums, from the National Gallery of Canada to the Canadian Museum of History across the river. The lively ByWard Market offers fresh produce, restaurants and bars. Bilingual and cosmopolitan, rich in green spaces and cultural life, Ottawa is a human-scale capital where history, politics and culture meet in a refined and welcoming atmosphere.

The route from Ottawa to Kingston runs along the scenic Trans-Canada Highway 401 and offers a fascinating combination of nature and history. The approximately 200-kilometer journey passes through beautiful rural areas, skirting idyllic lakes and rivers. In Kingston, travelers can visit the historic downtown area, filled with impressive attractions such as Fort Henry and Queen's University. Along the way, it is worth stopping at the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and picturesque villages along the way. Kingston is an elegant historic city in Ontario, located on the shores of Lake Ontario where the St Lawrence River begins, at the entrance to the famous Thousand Islands archipelago. Once Canada's first capital, it preserves numerous limestone buildings that earn it the nickname "Limestone City", including the city hall and Fort Henry, an imposing fortress designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Rideau Canal. The city boasts a lively university life, a charming historic centre rich in restaurants and cafés, and a picturesque lakefront. From Kingston, cruises set off among the Thousand Islands, scattered with islets and mansions. Its refined atmosphere and historic heritage make it a fascinating stop. Between history, lake and fortifications, Kingston is one of Ontario's most charming cities, ideal for lovers of heritage and river landscapes.

The journey proceeds along the northeast coast of Lake Ontario. Belleville is a charming city in Ontario, located on the shores of the Bay of Quinte, an inlet of Lake Ontario, halfway between Toronto and Kingston. Facing the water, it offers a pleasant waterfront, parks and a marina that make it an agreeable place. The city is the gateway to nearby Prince Edward County, a picturesque peninsula that has become a renowned wine and gastronomy region, famous for its wineries, farms, sandy beaches and rural, creative atmospheres. Belleville preserves a charming historic centre with period buildings and lively city life. A convenient stop along the itinerary between Ontario's great cities, it combines the charm of the lakefront with the proximity of the county's food and wine beauties. Facing the water and well positioned, Belleville is a pleasant base for discovering the Bay of Quinte and the vineyards of Prince Edward County. Niagara Falls, on the Canadian side, offers the most spectacular view of the famous Niagara Falls, among the most renowned and visited in the world. The imposing Horseshoe Falls plunge with power, creating clouds of spray and rainbows, in a scene of grandiose nature. Sightseeing boats carry visitors to the foot of the falls, while walkways and viewing terraces allow them to be admired from every angle, by day and night, when they are lit with light displays. The town that hosts them offers attractions, casinos, observation towers and a lively atmosphere. Nearby, the wine region and picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake enrich the visit. Thrilling and overwhelming, Niagara Falls is one of North America's most iconic natural wonders, capable of leaving every visitor breathless.

You follow the western coast of Lake Ontario. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a charming town in Ontario, considered one of the most beautiful in Canada, located where the Niagara River flows into Lake Ontario, a short distance from the famous falls. Splendidly preserved, it retains an old-world atmosphere with its tree-lined streets, historic Victorian houses, elegant shops and flowering gardens that earn it a reputation as a garden town. It is the heart of the renowned Niagara wine region, surrounded by vineyards and wineries famous above all for the prized icewine, to be discovered in scenic tastings. The town also hosts the prestigious Shaw theatre festival. Romantic, refined and set among the vineyards, Niagara-on-the-Lake is the ideal destination for those seeking elegance, wine and historic charm just steps from the spectacular power of the Niagara Falls.