Things to Do in Ontario

There are 13 attractions in Ontario. Niagara Falls, large transboundary waterfalls on us–canada border, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Niagara Falls
1
Niagara Falls
Large transboundary waterfalls on US–Canada border
Waterfall
CN Tower
2
CN Tower
Iconic communications tower with panoramic city views
Church
Parliament Hill
3
Parliament Hill
Seat of Canada's government with Gothic Revival architecture
Building
Rideau Canal
4
Rideau Canal
Historic canal in Ottawa famed for winter skating
Historical Site
Algonquin Provincial Park
5
Algonquin Provincial Park
Large Ontario park noted for canoe routes and wildlife
Park
Canada's Wonderland
6
Canada's Wonderland
Large amusement park with roller coasters and family rides
Park
Royal Ontario Museum
7
Royal Ontario Museum
Major natural history and world cultures museum
Museum
Art Gallery of Ontario
8
Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto art museum with extensive Canadian collections
Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum
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Canada Science and Technology Museum
Ottawa science museum focused on Canada's technological history
Museum
National Gallery of Canada
10
National Gallery of Canada
Canada's national gallery with extensive Canadian and international art
Museum
Lake Superior
11
Lake Superior
World's largest freshwater lake by surface area
Lake
Lake Ontario
12
Lake Ontario
Easternmost Great Lake bordering Canada and the United States
Lake
Lake Huron
13
Lake Huron
Great Lake with extensive shoreline and Georgian Bay
Lake
Manitoulin Island
14
Manitoulin Island
World's largest freshwater island in Lake Huron
Island
Lac Nipigon
15
Lac Nipigon
Large Ontario lake north of Lake Superior
Lake
Lac des Bois
16
Lac des Bois
Remote Ontario lake popular for fishing and canoeing
Lake
Rogers Centre
17
Rogers Centre
Toronto stadium with retractable roof, home to Blue Jays
Stadium
Thousand Islands
18
Thousand Islands
Archipelago in the St. Lawrence River, Canada–US border
Islands
BMO Field
19
BMO Field
Toronto stadium primarily hosting soccer and concerts
Stadium
Carleton University
20
Carleton University
Public university in Ottawa, Canada's capital region
Museum
First Canadian Place
21
First Canadian Place
Toronto skyscraper and Canada's tallest office tower
Building
Hockey Hall of Fame
22
Hockey Hall of Fame
Toronto museum honoring hockey history and players
Museum
Lake Simcoe
23
Lake Simcoe
Large Ontario lake noted for boating and fisheries
Lake
Sudbury Basin
24
Sudbury Basin
Ancient meteorite impact crater and mining region
Crater
Lac à la Pluie
25
Lac à la Pluie
Remote Ontario lake in the Kenora District
Lake
Lac Nipissing
26
Lac Nipissing
Large Ontario lake noted for islands and fishing
Lake
Lake Manitou
27
Lake Manitou
Ontario lake on Manitoulin Island
Lake
Bruce Peninsula National Park
28
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Limestone cliffs and clear waters on Georgian Bay
National Park
Sankofa Square
29
Sankofa Square
Public square commemorating African-Canadian heritage and activism
Plaza
Skylon Tower
30
Skylon Tower
Niagara Falls observation tower with panoramic falls views
Tower
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
31
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Archipelago national park protecting Georgian Bay islands and nature.
National Park
Point Pelee National Park
32
Point Pelee National Park
National park peninsula, Canada's southernmost mainland point
National Park
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
33
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Sunken Great Lakes freighter, famous Lake Superior shipwreck
Archaeological Site
Canadian Museum of Nature
34
Canadian Museum of Nature
National natural history museum with extensive fossil collections
Museum
Thousand Islands National Park
35
Thousand Islands National Park
Archipelago national park protecting St. Lawrence islands
National Park
Toronto Zoo
36
Toronto Zoo
Large conservation-focused zoo in Toronto
Zoo
Horseshoe Falls
37
Horseshoe Falls
Canadian segment of Niagara Falls with crescent shape
Waterfall
Canadian War Museum
38
Canadian War Museum
National museum of Canada's military history
Museum
Lac Seul
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Lac Seul
Large Ontario lake known for fishing and islands
Lake
Toronto Islands
40
Toronto Islands
Parkland archipelago offering city skyline views and beaches
Islands
Aga Khan Museum
41
Aga Khan Museum
Toronto museum of Islamic art and cultural exhibitions
Museum
Bata Shoe Museum
42
Bata Shoe Museum
Toronto museum showcasing global footwear history and design
Museum
Canada's Walk of Fame
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Canada's Walk of Fame
Sidewalk tribute in Toronto honoring notable Canadians
Monument
HMCS Haida
44
HMCS Haida
Preserved Tribal-class destroyer museum ship in Hamilton
Monument
National Capital Region (Canada)
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National Capital Region (Canada)
Canada's federal capital region encompassing Ottawa and Gatineau
Area
National War Memorial (Canada)
46
National War Memorial (Canada)
Ottawa memorial honoring Canada's military sacrifices
Monument
Middle Island (Lake Erie)
47
Middle Island (Lake Erie)
Small Lake Erie island, Canada's southernmost point
Island
Rideau Hall
48
Rideau Hall
Official Ottawa residence and ceremonial site of Canada
Palace
Big Trout Lake
49
Big Trout Lake
Northern Ontario lake and nearby Indigenous community
Lake
Kingsville, Ontario
50
Kingsville, Ontario
Town in Ontario near Lake Erie, agricultural economy
Area
Lake Timiskaming
51
Lake Timiskaming
Long Ontario-Quebec lake straddling provincial border
Lake
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
52
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Roman Catholic cathedral in Ottawa, Gothic Revival architecture
Church
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
53
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Museum preserving Canada's aviation and space heritage
Museum
Nathan Phillips Square
54
Nathan Phillips Square
Public square in Toronto outside the city hall
Square
St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica
55
St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica
Roman Catholic basilica and archdiocesan cathedral in Toronto
Church
Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate
56
Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate
Neo-Gothic basilica in Ontario with stained-glass windows
Church
Niagara Escarpment
57
Niagara Escarpment
Prominent geological escarpment stretching across Ontario
Cliff
Bank of Canada Museum
58
Bank of Canada Museum
Museum in Ottawa about Canada's currency history
Museum
Commerce Court
59
Commerce Court
Financial office complex in Toronto's financial district
Area
60
Lake St. Joseph (Ontario)
Large Ontario lake, part of Hudson Bay drainage basin
Lake
Navy Island
61
Navy Island
Small Canadian island in the Niagara River, historic
Island
Rice Lake (Ontario)
62
Rice Lake (Ontario)
Shallow kettle lake popular for fishing and boating
Lake
St. Joseph Island (Ontario)
63
St. Joseph Island (Ontario)
Lake Huron island in Ontario with mixed forests
Island
Wolfe Island
64
Wolfe Island
Large Lake Ontario island with seasonal ferry connection
Island
Balsam Lake (Ontario)
65
Balsam Lake (Ontario)
Ontario lake popular for boating and cottages
Lake
Brent crater
66
Brent crater
Impact crater and provincial conservation area in Ontario
Crater
Dysart et al
67
Dysart et al
Municipality (township) in Ontario, Canada
Area
Flowerpot Island
68
Flowerpot Island
Island in Georgian Bay known for rock pillars
Island
Holleford crater
69
Holleford crater
Impact crater near Kingston, Ontario
Crater
Killarney, Ontario
70
Killarney, Ontario
Municipality on Georgian Bay with rugged shoreline
Area
Lake Wanapitei
71
Lake Wanapitei
Ontario lake north of Sudbury, within impact crater
Lake
Mel Lastman Square
72
Mel Lastman Square
Public square in Toronto hosting festivals and concerts
Square
Pelee, Ontario
73
Pelee, Ontario
Island in Lake Erie, Ontario, notable for bird migrations
Island
Quetico Provincial Park
74
Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario wilderness park renowned for canoeing and lakes
Park
75
Sandy Lake (Severn River)
Freshwater lake on Severn River, Ontario wilderness
Lake
Gardiner Museum
76
Gardiner Museum
Toronto museum specializing in ceramics and pottery collections
Museum
Lake Couchiching
77
Lake Couchiching
Shallow lake adjoining Lake Simcoe, Ontario boating spot
Lake
Pinery Provincial Park
78
Pinery Provincial Park
Ontario provincial park protecting oak savanna and dunes
Park
Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
79
Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
Major botanical gardens preserving plant collections near Hamilton
Park
Slate Islands (Ontario)
80
Slate Islands (Ontario)
Archipelago in Lake Superior, known for distinctive geology
Islands
81
St. Ignace Island
Large island in Lake Superior within Ontario
Island
Treasure Island (Ontario)
82
Treasure Island (Ontario)
Private island on Lake Huron, Ontario
Island
Bon Echo Provincial Park
83
Bon Echo Provincial Park
Ontario park famed for Mazinaw Rock cliffs and pictographs
Park
Chaudière Falls
84
Chaudière Falls
Major waterfalls on the Ottawa River
Waterfall
Lake Superior Provincial Park
85
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Wilderness park along Lake Superior with shorelines
Park
Ontario Science Centre
86
Ontario Science Centre
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits in Toronto
Museum
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
87
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Provincial park preserving Indigenous petroglyphs and trails
Park
Rondeau Provincial Park
88
Rondeau Provincial Park
Ontario provincial park preserving Carolinian forest and lake beaches
Park
Sandbanks Provincial Park
89
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Provincial park with extensive sandy beaches and dunes
Park
Wabakimi Provincial Park
90
Wabakimi Provincial Park
Vast Ontario wilderness park with canoeing and lakes
Park
Wiikwemkoong First Nation
91
Wiikwemkoong First Nation
Anishinaabe First Nation community on Manitoulin Island
Reservation
92
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation
First Nations community on Lake Simcoe islands
Reservation
Christie Pits
93
Christie Pits
Urban park with sports fields and community events
Park
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
94
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Ontario provincial park of lakes, forests, and canoe routes
Park
Killarney Provincial Park
95
Killarney Provincial Park
Ontario park noted for glacial lakes and rock ridges
Park
L'Orignal
96
L'Orignal
Small municipality in eastern Ontario along Ottawa River
Area
Lower Town
97
Lower Town
Historic Ottawa neighborhood with 19th-century architecture
Area
Lytton Park
98
Lytton Park
Affluent Toronto residential neighbourhood with mature trees
Park
Marten River Provincial Park
99
Marten River Provincial Park
Provincial park centered on Marten River recreation and camping
Park
100
Polar Bear Provincial Park
Remote wilderness park protecting Arctic wildlife and coastline
Park