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2022-23 Travel Guide to Canada

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Twice as big as Spain and four times the size of New Zealand, Ontario is exceptionally diverse. Stretching from the shore of Hudson Bay to the same latitude as Northern California, and across two time zones, Ontario offers everything from secluded lakes and elegant wineries to raucous music festivals and whitewater rafting. Ski or scuba dive, hike or sail, dance or shop—Ontario gives you endless choices. Ontario is home to Canada's capital, Ottawa, where you can see the grand temporary chambers of the Senate and the House of Commons (visit.parl.ca), see the magnificent Canada Goose Arctic Gallery at the Canadian Museum of Nature (www.nature.ca) and learn about Canada's military history at the Canadian War Museum (www.warmuseum.ca). Leave lots of time to explore Toronto, the country's largest metropolis (www.destinationtoronto.com). Book early to see world premieres—and, perhaps, a few Hollywood stars—at the Toronto International Film Festival (www.tiff.net). And don't miss the Aga Khan Museum of Muslim culture (www.agakhan museum.org), the Ontario Science Centre (www.ontariosciencecentre.ca), the iconic CN Tower (www.cntower.ca) and animals such as the three new cheetah cubs and a critically endangered Sumatran organgutan baby at the Toronto Zoo (www.toronto zoo.com). CityPASS offers a savings pass on admissions to five of Toronto's top attrac- tions, including many of those mentioned above. Once activated, it is valid for nine consecutive days (www.citypass.com). Ottawa and Toronto are just the beginning of what Ontario has to offer. You can also tour wineries along Lake Erie, in Prince Edward County or on the Niagara Peninsula (www.winecountryontario.ca). If outdoor adventure is more your style, camp in breathtaking Killarney (www.ontarioparks.com/park/killarney), Sleeping Giant (www.ontarioparks.com/ park/sleepinggiant) or Algonquin (www.algonquinpark.on.ca) provincial parks, or canoe along the Grand River (www.theheartofontario.com). BY LAURA BYRNE PAQUET ONTARIO So Natural, So Sophisticated If you just can't decide what sort of vacation destination appeals to you most—wild or urban, cultural or culinary, active or relaxed—Ontario may be the place for you. 14,951.825 Toronto; National Capital: Ottawa www.destinationontario.com Toronto Pearson International Airport, 27 km (16 mi.) from downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 3 km (2 mi.) from downtown Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 13 km (8 mi.) from downtown ON 56 TORONTO ISLANDS AND TORONTO SKYLINE • SHUTTERSTOCK/KIEV.VICTOR

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