Travel Experiences in the Heart of the Great Lakes

Southern Ontario with it's big cities and rural landscapes has a wide variety of travel experiences to entertain you. In fact there are so many things to see and do it's hard to decide where to start. The number one attraction of course is beautiful Niagara Falls - a true wonder of mother nature. Another famous attraction is the CN Tower located in the City of Toronto - Canada's largest urban centre - and a city which has a rich history. Canada is the birthplace of the great game of hockey and the Hockey Hall of Fame is located in downtown Toronto. The city is home to four professional sports teams including the NHL's Maple Leafs, baseball's Blue Jays, the NBA Raptors and the CFL's Argonauts. If you love horse racing then don't miss the Saturday race schedule at Woodbine Race Track. Other urban destinations in Southern Ontario include London, Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton - location of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Canada's version of "Motor City" is Windsor located across the river from Detroit. Other fun-filled urban destinations include the communities of Leamington, Chatham-Kent and St. Catharines.

There is of course, much more to Southern Ontario than the big cities. The rural areas offer beautiful landscapes and this region is Ontario's "Fruit basket" with many orchards and vineyards to see. When travelling through the Niagara region, don't miss the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival which takes place every June. Theatre lovers will not want to miss the Stratford Festival or the annual Shaw Festival. You can also enjoy the beauty of nature as you travel the southern part of the Provice. A "must-see" destination is Point Pelee National Park where bird-watching opportunities are some of the best anywhere. Another popular destination for eco-tourists and resort lovers is Muskoka.

For more information and to obtain travel guides for destinations in Southern Ontario, visit the Ontario Tourism website.