Must-see attractions in Ontario

  • Chantry Island

    Southwestern Ontario

    Chantry Island, just 2km off the shoreline, is home to a lonely 19th-century lighthouse and a sanctuary for migratory birds. The only way to reach the…

  • Flat Rock Cellars

    Niagara Peninsula

    A refreshingly unpretentious winery, Flat Rock is best known for its Riesling and Chardonnay. Stop here to taste whites in its unique hexagonal building …

  • Centennial Museum & Information Centre

    Northern Ontario

    Little Chapleau (chap-loh) is the gateway to the world’s largest Crown game preserve, measuring a whopping 7000 sq km. For information, stop by the town's…

  • Billy Bishop Heritage Museum

    Bruce Peninsula

    Hometown hero William Avery ('Billy') Bishop, Canada's notorious WWI flying ace, is honored here at his childhood home. Now the Billy Bishop Heritage…

  • Harmony Beach

    Northern Ontario

    Heading north from Sault Ste Marie on Hwy 17 for about 40km, look for a left-hand turn to 'Harmony Beach Road,' to reach this popular summer swimming spot…

  • Lake of the Woods Museum

    Northern Ontario

    This small museum covers the indigenous, industrial and gold-mining history of the area, with a particular focus on the last 100 years when Kenora changed…

  • Trius Winery at Hillebrand

    Niagara Peninsula

    Mass-market wines are the name of the game here. Hourly introductory tours and tasting-bar presentations are good if you’re new to the wine scene.

  • Turkey Point Provincial Park

    Southwestern Ontario

    Southwest along the coast is this provincial park with a handful of hiking trails and campsites. Its forests teem with bird nerds and nature lovers.

  • Library & National Archives of Canada

    Ottawa

    The mandate of this monstrous concrete institution is to collect and preserve the documentation of Canada. Behind the tiny checkered windows lies a vast…