ONTARIO CIRCle TOUR

ONTARIO Circle TOUR
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Toronto, Niagara Falls, Georgian Bay, Algonquin Provincial Park, Muskoka, Ottawa and Kingston
City of the world
is a centre for shopping. And a hub for
the performing arts too, where you can
catch the very best in dance, theatre,
music and opera at distinguished venues
like the Princess of Wales Theatre and
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing
Arts. And for a break from city life, take a
10-minute ferry ride to the idyllic Toronto
Islands – it’s the perfect vantage point to
see the city skyline.
Welcome to cosmopolitan Toronto –
filled with intriguing attractions, diverse
festivals and plenty of arts and culture.
Enjoy an incredible view from atop the
CN Tower and get a taste of history at
Casa Loma. Also high on the must-see
list are the remarkable array of galleries
and museums, including the Art Gallery
of Ontario and the Royal Ontario
Museum. Sample multicultural cuisine at
thousands of restaurants throughout the
city’s mosaic of neighbourhoods.
The wonder of the thunder
For every visitor to Ontario, Niagara
Falls is a must-see…and there are so
many ways to discover it! Feel the
spray on a boat cruise to the foot of the
mighty Falls. Get a bird’s-eye view from
From Bloor-Yorkville haute couture
to Queen St. West bohemia to the
famous Toronto Eaton Centre, the city
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a helicopter or take the Journey Behind
the Falls. Ride the rapids of the Niagara
River on a Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour. Cap
off your day with fine dining and try your
luck at a casino.
Spend an afternoon along the Wine
Route – the region has more than
70 distinctive wineries to discover.
Savour locally inspired cuisine paired
with fine vintages. Sample Niagara’s
luscious award-winning lcewine. Enjoy
the gardens and green space along
the scenic Niagara Parkway. Browse
the boutiques in quaint Niagara-onthe-Lake and search for great buys at
Canada One Factory Outlets.
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Blue Mountain and
white mountains
Make your way to Blue Mountain Resort,
a beautiful four-season recreation
destination. Get active and go caving,
hiking or golfing. Ride a gondola and
soar to panoramic heights overlooking
Georgian Bay. For a thrill, take a treetop
walk and then try out a 300-metre
zipline. Browse countless boutiques
along the pedestrian-friendly streets
of Blue Mountain Village. Stay in a
luxurious suite, pamper yourself in the
spa and enjoy gourmet dining.
Board the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry for
Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater
island in the world. Journey along the
Great Spirit Circle Trail with tours guided
by local Aboriginal people. Experience
a Pow Wow and dance to drum beats.
On the mainland, head east to Killarney
Provincial Park to paddle blue waters
and hike white quartzite mountains on a
guided adventure.
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Cities of Culture
Pristine lakes, towering forests and
granite landscapes are everywhere
in Muskoka, an area renowned for its
lodges and resorts. Its small towns have
a charm all their own too. Browse local
shops and artists’ galleries for Canadian
crafts. Cruise the beautiful Muskoka lakes
and glimpse grand summer homes on
the RMS Segwun, North America’s oldest
operating steamship.
Canada’s national capital, Ottawa,
is also a capital of culture. See the
gothic-inspired Parliament Buildings,
majestically overlooking the Ottawa
River. Witness the stirring Changing
the Guard ceremony. Visit a variety of
fascinating museums and the lively
ByWard Market. Book a boat cruise
down the historic Rideau Canal, which
turns into the world’s largest skating rink
come winter.
World-famous Algonquin Provincial Park
is an oasis for nature lovers – more than
2,400 sparkling lakes and countless trails
await paddlers and hikers of all abilities.
Expert guides can teach you the basics of
canoeing, an iconic Ontario experience.
Wildlife sightings of moose, deer and
beaver are plentiful – and listen for the
call of the loon. Algonquin is never more
magical than in autumn, when the maple
trees turn brilliant shades of red, orange
and gold.
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PHOTO LOCATIONS: 1 View of Toronto skyline from
the Toronto Islands 2 Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls
3 Parliament Hill, Ottawa 4 1000 Islands Parkway
5 Vineland Estates Winery, Vineland 6 JW Marriott
The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, Minett
7 Blue Mountain Resort, The Blue Mountains
8 RMS Segwun, Gravenhurst 9 Fort Henry National
Historic Site, Kingston
Distance is approximately 1,870 km.
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Visit charming towns as you travel south
to Kingston along the Rideau Heritage
Route. Step back in time at Upper
Canada Village in Morrisburg. Take a
1000 Islands boat cruise, departing
from several communities along the St.
Lawrence River. Admire the 19th-century
limestone architecture of Kingston’s
heritage buildings. During the summer
be sure to see the inspirational Sunset
Ceremonies at Fort Henry. Stay the night
in a charming inn or B&B before heading
west for Toronto.
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