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2016 Travel Guide to Canada

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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 aLGonQUin ProVinCiaL ParK • CtC natHan PHiLLiPS SQUare, toronto • SHUtterStoCK/roXana GonZaLeZ

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