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 orangutan
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, Sleeping
Giant or Algonquin provincial parks
(www.ontarioparks.com) or canoe along
the Grand River (www.theheartofontario.com).
BY LAURA BYRNE PAQUET
ONTARIO
So Many Choices,
All in One Place
When you can't decide whether you want
big cities or small towns, beaches or
boreal forests, or museums or
motorsports, you don't have to choose—
you can enjoy all that (and much more) in
Ontario, Canada's second-largest province.
15,500,632
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
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