What to do and see in Ontario, United States: The Best Things to do

August 25, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Ontario, United States including Niagara Falls Canada, Lake Ontario, Parliament Hill and Buildings, Toronto Island Park, Dundurn Castle, Port Credit, Kingston Waterfront, Springbank Park, Peller Estates Winery, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada.
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1. Niagara Falls Canada

Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3Y9 Canada 1 800 563-2557 [email protected] https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/
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5.0 based on 31,482 reviews

Niagara Falls Canada

Three magnificent falls, two American and one Canadian, mark the point at which the Niagara River rumbles over the Niagara Escarpment.

Reviewed By as4beatles - Oxnard, United States

If you love nature, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, canyons and all the majesty that is a natural wonder you can only be the perfect person to visit this site. If you are not a lover you will still be in awe of this site.

2. Lake Ontario

Ontario L1S 3Z3 Canada +1 800-668-2746 http://www.great-lakes.net/lakes/ontario.html
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4.5 based on 792 reviews

Lake Ontario

One of the mighty Great Lakes that offers outstanding tourism and recreation opportunities for every season.

Reviewed By willtravel6062 - Bridgend, United Kingdom

Lake Ontario is a vast body of water with lots going on.The ferries and water taxis to and from the islands are a nice trip as is a walk along the Lake shore with the many boats and birds to see.There are also the comings and goings of the smaller planes from Billy Bishop Airport and we were lucky enough to watch a sea plane landing.Lots to see and do.

3. Parliament Hill and Buildings

111 Wellington St, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Canada 613-992-4793 [email protected] http://www.parl.gc.ca/visitors/index-e.asp
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4.5 based on 9,514 reviews

Parliament Hill and Buildings

Three Gothic Revival-style buildings, located on a 170-foot bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, house the offices of the members of Parliament, the House of Commons and the Senate. Free guided tours delve into Canadian history and explain the workings of the political system.

Reviewed By ephesians5 - Toronto, Canada

There is much to see inside and around Parliament Hill, especially during summer time. At 10:00 am is the Change of the GuardsCeremony. There are free tours for the Parliament building (Centre Block and East block tours), which require to line up fro tickets for a set time. The Parliament Hill building is Gothic Revival housing a beautiful library at the back of the building. This is the only room that survived the Parliament fire. The surrounding area around the Parliament Hill Buildings have many statues and offers a beautiful view of Ottawa National Gallery, the Cathedral, and the Canada Museum of History across the river, to mention a few sights. Ottawa is very green, clean and easy to walk. In the evening, the Northern Lights- Sound and Light Show presents the narrated Canadian History in English and French, projecting the lights and images on to the Parliament building. It was preceded by fireworks. The show was spectacular, very high quality images, well told history at a good pace. It was quite emotional at the end when people stands and sing the national anthem! This show will end on Labour Day. Bring a blanket or portable chair. There is free parking at Metcalfe street and Albert Street on the weekends, but it fills quickly, especially for the evening light show. A good paid parking is at the National Arts Centre.

4. Toronto Island Park

9 Queens Quay West Bay Street, Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2H3 Canada +1 416-392-8193 [email protected] http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island/
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4.5 based on 8,440 reviews

Toronto Island Park

Park consisting of four main islands and containing trails, beaches and children's amusement rides.

Reviewed By chefbynite - Toronto, Canada

Apart from the fact that everything closes at five? The Islands are beautiful and offer stunning views of the Toronto Skyline, the ferries run till midnight and it’s a cheap return fayre, well worth a visit, just pack a picnic if going to be staying to watch sunset!!

5. Dundurn Castle

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H1 Canada +1 905-546-2872 [email protected] http://www.hamilton.ca/attractions/hamilton-civic-museums/dundurn-national-historic-site
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4.5 based on 679 reviews

Dundurn Castle

Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830's on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813.

Reviewed By Kaz5904

Great guided tour of this "castle" - knowledgeable guide and the house was beautifully set up as a museum. We came out with a real understanding of life at the time. Thoroughly recommend!

6. Port Credit

Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga, Ontario L5H 1G3 Canada +1 905-278-7742 http://www.portcredit.com
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4.5 based on 953 reviews

Port Credit

Mississauga Ontario's entertainment hub for shopping, events, music and dining on the waterfront. Our beautiful community offers something for everyone, with a wide array of restaurants, retail stores, services and cafes, all within easy walking distance from each other. We are only 26 km away from Downtown Toronto. The Port Credit Go Station will drop you off right into the heart of our town. Port Credit is always on and always electric!

Reviewed By AbhikSen_1984 - Mississauga, Canada

Port Credit area has 2 water fronts. The port section has the light house on the road and walkway on the shoreline. This also has the Snug Harbour restaurant. But there is a challenge with parking as there's only pay parking on the road. The other one is the J.C. Saddington park is a nice park with plethora of grass areas, seating benches, lake shore and rocky areasto seat and enjoy the views. Also it has 2 large parking areas. Very good view of the sunrise behind the solitary ship on the lake. It is really nice to have a walk during morning or evening.

7. Kingston Waterfront

Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario Canada +1 800-848-0011 http://k7waterfront.org/
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4.5 based on 1,175 reviews

Kingston Waterfront

Reviewed By Gelaas - Brighton, Canada

Beautiful water front and harbour area, great for walking or just sitting and relaxing on a hot summers day,

8. Springbank Park

1958 Storybook Lane, London, Ontario N6K 4Y6 Canada +1 519-661-5575 http://www.storybook.london.ca/
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4.5 based on 466 reviews

Springbank Park

Reviewed By ww507 - London, Canada

This is one of London's iconic locations. It includes Storybook Garden for children (and their grown-ups) and you can even skate the Storybook paths in winter. There is a miniature train and a carousel, both outside of Storybook Gardens and many, many venues for family picnics, strolls, walking the dog, or just viewing threes and river and things like that!

9. Peller Estates Winery

290 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada +1 888-510-5537 [email protected] http://www.peller.com/
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4.5 based on 2,791 reviews

Peller Estates Winery

Peller Estates has been crafting quality wines for Canadians for over 50 years. Whether poured around the dinner table at home, or enjoyed during an immersive wine and culinary experience at our award-winning Niagara-on-the-Lake winey, there is no greater honour than when our wines are shared with family and friends. Peller Estates' full range of Private Reserve whites, reds and sweet wines by Winemaker Katie Dickieson are always rich and approachable, while the Signature Series features age-worthy reds, award-winning Icewines and the unique Ice Cuvee sparkling wines, sweetened with a touch of Icewine. Experience wine country at the ultimate wine and food lover’s playground with tours and seminars throughout the day, including Niagara’s only igloo-like lounge where you’ll taste Icewine at -10C. Partake in a barrel cellar dinner, fine dining in the Winery Restaurant with Executive Chef Jason Parsons, or casual dining on the patio’s Barrel House Grill. We look forward to welcoming you!

Reviewed By Traveller5670

Just finished our wine tasting tour at Peller Estates in famous Niagara-on-the-Lake. Beautiful scenery, premium wine, fun historical tidbits from our friendly guide Paul, and the wonderfully unique -10 degrees Ice Room Lounge. We loved all the wines, especially the Riesling Ice Wine served in the ice room at the ice bar. Great summer fun! And I course we also bought a bottle of the award winning Peller Riesling Ice Wine to take home with us. We will be back again. Thanks all.

10. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L9 Canada +1 647-351-3474 [email protected] http://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada
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4.5 based on 20,328 reviews

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Explore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. The Aquarium features North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel with more than 5.7 million litres of water and over 100 interactive opportunities. Get up close and personal with several touch exhibits featuring horseshoe crabs, sharks, scarlet cleaner shrimp, and stingrays as well as daily dive shows every 2 hours. This awe-inspiring attraction consists of nine carefully curated galleries showcasing a cross section of saltwater and freshwater environments from around the world – starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin.

Reviewed By brandy7280 - Toronto, Canada

This place is awesome....so much to see and explore....despite the many different species and types of fish you don't feel overwhelmed or claustrophobic....I loved every minute of it...its easy and simple to make your way through and the shark tank treadmill section is totally awesome and worth every penny....I could spend all day there its a great place and will keep the kids engaged from start to finish....will definitely go again and have recommended this place to many people...thanks for a great day Ripley's

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