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Things to see in Ontario

90 sights, museums, parks and places worth the stop.

A view from a grassy, tree-lined embankment looking out over a large body of water towards a distant city skyline on the horizon.

Niagara-on-the-lake · History & Heritage

Queen's Royal Park

Queen’s Royal Park is a small waterfront park at 16 Front Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on the shore where the...
A low-angle photograph of a large, Gothic Revival stone castle featuring a prominent central tower, crenellated battlements, and holiday decorations including wreaths and a Canadian flag.

Toronto · Castles & Forts

Casa Loma

Toronto’s castle, one of the best-known castle-style houses in North America, was built by a man who thought he could af...
The image shows a street-level view of an entertainment district featuring a large white Ferris wheel, a "Boston Pizza" restaurant, and a "Strike Zone" bowling arcade sign.

Niagara Falls · History & Heritage

Clifton Hill

Anyone who has pictured the loud, neon-lit, slightly absurd side of Niagara Falls is picturing Clifton Hill. The street...
A red brick building with a classical portico featuring four columns and a pediment, with the text "PUBLIC LIBRARY" clearly visible above the entrance doors.

Smiths Falls · Culture & Leisure

Smiths Falls Public Library

Many Ontario towns can point to a library built with money from Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American steel magnate who...
A street-level view of an intersection with a blue street sign reading "Sussex" and a distinctive modern glass building with a pyramid-like roof structure in the background.

Ottawa · Architecture

National Gallery of Canada

The National Gallery of Canada stands at 380 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, on a bluff above the Ottawa River, facing Parliamen...
AI-generated illustration of Port Hope Art Gallery

Port Hope · Architecture

Port Hope Art Gallery

Port Hope is one of the best-preserved small towns in Ontario, and its art scene fits the character of its streets. The...
AI-generated illustration of Vaughan Sportsplex

Vaughan · Urban & City Life

Vaughan Sportsplex

Canadian winters are long, and in suburban Ontario the answer is often an indoor field. The Vaughan Sportsplex at 10 Wes...
The image shows the interior of a modern library with white display tables, rows of books, large spherical pendant lights, and a high concrete ceiling with a coffered design.

Hamilton · Architecture

Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch

The Hamilton Public Library Central Branch stands at 55 York Boulevard in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, and is the largest...
A brick-paved pedestrian plaza with outdoor dining tables, umbrellas, and a large metal sculpture in the foreground, featuring a prominent black sign reading "GOODERHAM & WORTS" on a brick building in the background.

Toronto · Architecture

Distillery District

The Distillery District is a pedestrian-only quarter on the east side of downtown Toronto, built from the former Gooderh...
A war memorial statue of a soldier on a stone pedestal stands in a landscaped park area, with red brick commercial buildings (including one with an "Adecco" sign) in the background.

Brockville · City Centers

King Street

King Street is the main street of downtown Brockville, Ontario, a river town on the St. Lawrence in the Thousand Islands...
The image shows the exterior of a glass-domed conservatory building with stone walls and a large metal butterfly sculpture in the foreground.

Niagara Falls · Gardens

Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is a heated glass conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Located at 2565 Niaga...
Parliament Hill seen across the Ottawa River from the riverside pathway

Ottawa · Natural Wonders

Ottawa River Pathway

The Ottawa River Pathway is a paved multi-use path that follows the south shore of the Ottawa River through the western...