Ontario is a Canadian province that has many great cities and lots of great attractions. Ottawa is the nation's capital and it is located here and Toronto is the biggest city in the country and it too is also situated in Ontario. Just these two cities alone draw enough visitors in each year to make the region a world renowned tourist destination.
There are so many great things to do in Ontario that a person would literally stay busy for months on end trying to accomplish everything. Here is a rundown on some of Toronto's biggest and best places to visit.
The CN Tower in Toronto is a great place to see because it offers tourist a dynamic view of Toronto, Lake Ontario and the surrounding area. Parliament Hill is located in Ottawa and it is the seat of the nation's government. Tours and other events commonly happen at Parliament Hill. The Budweiser Gardens is a popular sports and entertainment stadium that is located in London, Ontario. The Roger Center is one of Toronto's well known sports arena and it host professional and international sporting events.
Visitors can travel to Mississauga to experience the ultimate family fun center known as Playdium. The Eaton Center in Toronto is an international shopping destination for tourists. Vaughan Mills is located in Vaughan, Ontario and it too is a large and diverse shopping center that has a lot to offer to visitors. Rideau Canal is a famous waterway that runs through the city of Ottawa and people can take a boat tour of the city during the spring and summer. During the wintertime they can skate across this frozen landscape.
The city of Hamilton has the Warplane Heritage Museum and the The Centreville Amusement Park on Toronto Island are two other great places for tourists to see when they visit the province. Dundurn Castle is located in the city of Hamilton and it is a dated mansion where visitors can take tours to see how people lived during the 19th century. The National Gallery of Canada has one of the best portrait collections in the world. Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario is an old fortress that was built during the 1800s. This site is a national heritage location that offers tours for visitors.
Ontario Science Center is a loaded with lots of scientific fun and facts that will teach and delight tourists and their kids about the wonderful world of science. The African Lion Safari in Hamilton and the Toronto Zoo are two great places to see animals. Tourists also travel to the Niagara Falls (Ontario) to see the Horshoe Falls which is located on the Canadian side. Tourists can also enjoy boat rides along Lake Ontario and many tours, rides and parties on the water can be scheduled and taken from Toronto's Harbourfront. Ontario tourism has lots of great things for tourists to experience during their stay in this great place.