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Hiking and trekking is one of the tp activities in Ontario (explore the bruce)

Top 5 activities in Ontario, Canada

9th February 2011

There are copious ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Ontario, here are our top five suggestions

Daisy Cropper

1. Cruise along sparkling lakes and rivers

Hop into a kayak and experience the world’s largest network of canoe routes. You’ll be spoilt for choice, as there are 400,000 sparkling rivers and lakes to choose from.

There are options for complete beginners and seasoned kayakers with steady currents and wild rapids coursing through the intricate network.

Outfitters can provide equipment and guides so all you need to do is pitch up and join in.

2. Take in a bird’s eye view

Soar over Georgian Bay on a float-plane tour, taking in pine-clad islands and serene waters. With over 30,000 islands dotted across the bay there’s plenty to see and do, once you’ve landed.

Fishing trips, to otherwise inaccessible places are popular, although don’t worry about other people, privacy is effortless in these rugged and sublime surroundings.

Georgian Bay tourism has more information on float-plane tours and activities.

3. Discover all 1,000 islands

The 1,000 islands region offers visitors a romantic retreat all year round, but don’t be put off by the loved-up couples – there’s still plenty of adventure around. Explore the region by foot, canoe, quad bike, boat or plane.

Climb the 1,000-islands Skydeck Tower on Hill Island to experience the islands in all their colourful glory: fiery reds in autumn or peachy pinks in spring.

4. Examine ancient rock art

Peteroglyphs Provincial Park is renowned for its enigmatic rock carvings. Located deep within a forested corner northeast of Peterborough, the park contains the largest known concentration of Aboriginal rock carvings in Canada.

See if you can spot all 900 whilst meandering along the extensive hiking trails in the surrounding forests, wetlands and rocky ridges.

5. Wildlife watching and seasonal activities

Different seasons equate to different activities: observe wild grey wolves in the warmer months and touch the treetops on a walking canopy tour, or in the winter months hop on a dog-sled and slide across the pristine drifts. Snow-shoeing, cross country skiing and orienteering are other popular activities.

With cosy log cabins waiting for you, what else could you want?

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  • 1st March by scolopacid

    My suggestions:



    1) canoe trip in the fall, lots of beautiful lakes, not the great lakes, small lakes. You may see the some of the eastern most populations of wolves in NA.



    2) Bike trip on the Niagara. Lots of history here, really Canada should be part of the US if it were not for the successful defenses of the US attacks in this area, or US blundering. Still pretty neat, and nice, though the Niagara is completely developed without any real natural environment left, that may depress you actually. Still a nice bike ride.



    3) If the Leafs were good, I'd suggest a hockey game; in summer a baseball game. Both in TO.



    4) Lots of bird watching, lots of different types of forest, ie the northernmost portion of Carolinian forest in NA, and a migratory bottleneck of sorts.



    5) Id suggest a wine tour, but if you're coming from Europe you would only be disappointed, really lets be honest.



    6) Rent an RV and drive the lakeshore highway, its beautiful, id also suggest another canoe or kayak trip along the coast of Lake Superior or Huron, the other lakes will melt your boat, you don't want to go there.



    I'd suggest going in September/October, it may be a bit chilly but it the most beautiful and you could probably take in all the above, hopefully the Blue Jays will be in the world series when you go, expect a lively vibe in Toronto if so.



    Hope this helped, Ontario is beautiful, just dont expect Rocky mountain beauty, go with an open mind.



    Peace.


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