TRAVEL GUIDE TO CANADA
Killarney (www.ontario
parks.com/park/killarney)
and Algonquin (www.algon
quinpark.on.ca)
provincial
parks, or kayak or canoe along
the Grand River (www.
theheartofontario.com
).
SLOW DOWN IN
SMALL TOWNS
Amble along lanes lined with
locally owned shops. Linger
over dinner at a table over-
looking a waterfall, lake or
canal, then unwind in a quaint
B&B. Ontario's many small towns and cities are havens of relaxation.
Take in a play or build a sandcastle on the beach in Bayfi eld
(
www.villageofbayfi eld.com ). Explore charming shops and an
historic mill in Elora (www.grandandgorgeous.com
), enjoy
a spa day in Cobourg (www.cobourgtourism.ca
), or browse
for maple treats in Perth (www.lanarkcountytourism.com
).
And delve into Ontario's intriguing history at sites like The
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum in Carp (www.
diefenbunker.ca
) and the Canadian Transportation Museum
and Heritage Village in Kingsville (www.ctmhv.com
).
HEAD TO THE LAKE
When Ontarians say "cottage country," they generally mean
any of a number of rural regions dotted with clear lakes perfect
for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, waterskiing . . . or just
admiring from the shore while ensconced in a comfortable
hammock. Bring your camera and binoculars, as you may
well spot deer, loons or coyotes. Popular cottage areas include
Muskoka (www.discovermuskoka.ca
), the Kawarthas
POPULATION: ,,
PROVINCIAL CAPITAL: toronto
NATIONAL CAPITAL: ottawa
PROVINCIAL WEBSITE: www.ontariotravel.net
INTERNATIONAL GATEWAYS:
toronto Pearson international airport,
27 km (16 mi.) from downtown toronto
Billy Bishop toronto City airport,
3 km (2 mi.) from downtown toronto
ottawa international airport,
10 km (6 mi.) from downtown ottawa
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