Adventure and relaxation await you in Ontario’s renowned four-season playground with hundreds of crystal clear lakes and rivers, pine-clad islands and spectacular waterside resorts.
Central Ontario
Open for recreation, adventure and relaxation 365 days a year, Central Ontario is the province’s playground. From the sparkling blue waters of Muskoka to the rugged shores of Georgian Bay to the outdoor gems known as the Kawarthas and the Haliburton Highlands, there’s something to please and appease everyone’s idea of the ideal getaway. And it’s all easily accessible from Toronto and Ottawa.
Accommodate yourself in grand full service resorts, rustic lodges or self-catering cottages - the welcome mat is always out. Each one offers a variety of activities on site, including kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, spas and much more. Putt around on world-class golf courses with magnificent wilderness vistas as a backdrop.
Trek through towering forests in the Region’s provincial parks, including Algonquin Provincial Park, featuring walking trails suitable for all levels of fitness. You might be lucky enough to spot a moose or hear the call of the loon.
Take the Walk in the Clouds tour at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve where you literally hike through the canopy of old growth white pine trees on a boardwalk that’s suspended 20 m above the forest floor. While you’re there, safely observe wolves in their natural habitat.
Dip your paddle into hundreds of crystal clear lakes and rivers. Or dip into a little history at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. Grab your tackle and catch your dreams in a true angler’s paradise. Take a scenic boat tour through a meandering inland waterway, the 386 km Trent-Severn Waterway.
On the southern shores of Georgian Bay, embark on an eco-adventure tour at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures near Blue Mountain Resort, then settle in for shopping, dining and entertainment in the pedestrian village. A half hour away, cool off on the longest freshwater beach in the world, sandy 14-km long Wasaga Beach. In Midland, visit Saint-Marie among the Hurons, a recreated 17th century Jesuit mission featuring highly knowledgeable traditionally dressed interpreters. In nearby Penetanguishene, stroll around historic Discovery Harbour with replicas of British sailing ships. Don’t miss Horseshoe Resort nearby for still more outdoor adventures!
Come winter, try ice fishing, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Experience the magic of dogsledding. Or zoom through a winter wonderland on the longest network of groomed snowmobile trails in the world.
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