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Ontario and its outstanding destinations

By Carlton Leisure - 02/12/2015

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A major province in Canada, Ontario is popular for multiple reasons. This Canadian province houses cities like Ottawa and Toronto which are political and commercial capitals respectively. Ontario also gives several tourism opportunities like ice-skating, skiing, sailing on four of the Great Lakes and exploring its wilderness. You can find people here from different parts of the world as it offers a wide array of options to them. From food to dress and way of life you can sample its multiculturalism when you will fly to Ontario where you have a lot of things to do and explore.

Algonquin Provincial Park

Spread over an area of 7000 square miles of lakes and forests Algonquin Provincial Park is a delicate ecosystem of bears, brook trout, moose, and wolves. Founded in 1983, the park can be explored on foot or via 1,000 miles of canoe trails. To understand this ecosystem better you should camp here. If adventure is not your stuff you should check into one of the several luxurious resorts situated in the vicinity.

Ottawa

Ottawa the capital of Canada is also situated in the province of Ontario. Enjoying a stunning location on the banks of Ottawa River and decked with some of the most impressive landmarks like parliament hill, the city impresses travellers with its stately charm. On their visit to the city guests will come across various government buildings. In addition, the city is also home to some museums and art galleries that be explored while on a visit to Canadian capital. Those who want to delve deep into the history of the city then you should visit its several museums that include Canadian Science and Technology Museum, the Canadian War Museum, the Museum of Civilization, and the Canadian Museum of Nature. The city also hosts several festivals that include Canadian Tulip Festival and the Winterlude Festival.

Muskoka Cottage Country and Georgian Bay

Muskoka Cottage Country is popular among travellers with an inclination for art. Canada’s iconic Group of Seven artists has made this place immortal by featuring it into their paintings. The area with a vast coastline has capability to accommodate a large number of visitors. Georgian Bay with its more than 30,000 scenic islands appeals locals and foreigners alike.

Thousand Islands

Set amidst the flow of St. Lawrence River the Thousand Islands are a group of more than thousand islands. The presence of several islands makes this area ideal for boating, swimming, fishing, scuba diving in cold, clear waters. The island can be best explored on a boat. While exploring this area keep your passport ready as the region straddles the border with the United States.