Lonely PlanetAug 21
The 11 best places to visit in Ontario
Culture-rich cities, lakeside wineries, backcountry wilderness and more.
Island-hopping along the river.
17 things in this story
- St Lawrence RiverSightIsland-hopping along the river.
- Elsewhere
- Rideau CanalNature reserveOttawa, CanadaWorld's largest skating rink in winter.
- Parliament HillParkOttawa, CanadaSuits history buffs.
- Canadian Museum of NatureMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe museum's exhibitions and public programs are housed in the Victoria Memorial Museum Building, a 18,910-square-metre…
- Bruce Peninsula National ParkNature reserveBruce Peninsula, CanadaCliff hiking and dips in turquoise waters.
- Fathom Five National Marine ParkNature reserveBruce Peninsula, CanadaSnorkel above sunken ships.
- Cyprus LakeSightBruce Peninsula, CanadaModerate hike to Indian Head Cove and the Grotto.
- Lion's HeadSightBruce Peninsula, CanadaQuieter hiking alternative with spectacular cliffside views.
- Halfway Log DumpSightBruce Peninsula, CanadaRock-lined beach and access to the Bruce Trail.
- Bruce TrailTrailBruce Peninsula, CanadaChallenging section near Halfway Log Dump.
- Tobermory Brewing CompanyRestaurantTobermory, CanadaCraft brewery with pub fare and waterfront view.
- Canadian Tulip FestivalFestivalOttawa, CanadaOver a million tulips bloom across the city.
- National Gallery of CanadaGalleryOttawa, CanadaThe museum's building takes up 46,621 square metres (501,820 sq ft), with 12,400 square metres (133,000 sq ft) of space…
- Canadian Museum of HistoryMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe purpose of the museum is to promote the heritage of Canada, as well as support related research.
- Canadian War MuseumMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe museum serves as both an educational facility on Canadian military history and a place of remembrance.
- Indian Head CoveSightBruce Peninsula, Canada
- The GrottoSightBruce Peninsula, Canada