Things to Do

Things to Do in Ontario

There are 281 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
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Royal Ontario Museum
Major natural history and world cultures museum
Museum
Art Gallery of Ontario
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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
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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 Erie
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Lake Erie
Shallow Great Lake bordering US and Canada
Lake
Lake Huron
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Lake Huron
Great Lake with extensive shoreline and Georgian Bay
Lake
Manitoulin Island
15
Manitoulin Island
World's largest freshwater island in Lake Huron
Island
Lac Nipigon
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Lac Nipigon
Large Ontario lake north of Lake Superior
Lake
Lac des Bois
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Lac des Bois
Remote Ontario lake popular for fishing and canoeing
Lake
Rogers Centre
18
Rogers Centre
Toronto stadium with retractable roof, home to Blue Jays
Stadium
Thousand Islands
19
Thousand Islands
Archipelago in the St. Lawrence River, Canada–US border
Islands
BMO Field
20
BMO Field
Toronto stadium primarily hosting soccer and concerts
Stadium
Carleton University
21
Carleton University
Public university in Ottawa, Canada's capital region
Museum
First Canadian Place
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First Canadian Place
Toronto skyscraper and Canada's tallest office tower
Building
Hockey Hall of Fame
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Hockey Hall of Fame
Toronto museum honoring hockey history and players
Museum
Lake Simcoe
24
Lake Simcoe
Large Ontario lake noted for boating and fisheries
Lake
Sudbury Basin
25
Sudbury Basin
Ancient meteorite impact crater and mining region
Crater
Lac à la Pluie
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Lac à la Pluie
Remote Ontario lake in the Kenora District
Lake
Lac Nipissing
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Lac Nipissing
Large Ontario lake noted for islands and fishing
Lake
Lake Manitou
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Lake Manitou
Ontario lake on Manitoulin Island
Lake
Bruce Peninsula National Park
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Bruce Peninsula National Park
Limestone cliffs and clear waters on Georgian Bay
National Park
Sankofa Square
30
Sankofa Square
Public square commemorating African-Canadian heritage and activism
Plaza
Skylon Tower
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Skylon Tower
Niagara Falls observation tower with panoramic falls views
Tower
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
32
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Archipelago national park protecting Georgian Bay islands and nature.
National Park
Point Pelee National Park
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Point Pelee National Park
National park peninsula, Canada's southernmost mainland point
National Park
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
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SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Sunken Great Lakes freighter, famous Lake Superior shipwreck
Archaeological Site
Canadian Museum of Nature
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Canadian Museum of Nature
National natural history museum with extensive fossil collections
Museum
Thousand Islands National Park
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Thousand Islands National Park
Archipelago national park protecting St. Lawrence islands
National Park
Toronto Zoo
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Toronto Zoo
Large conservation-focused zoo in Toronto
Zoo
Horseshoe Falls
38
Horseshoe Falls
Canadian segment of Niagara Falls with crescent shape
Waterfall
Pukaskwa National Park
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Pukaskwa National Park
Remote Lake Superior park noted for wilderness coastal trails
National Park
Canadian War Museum
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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
42
Toronto Islands
Parkland archipelago offering city skyline views and beaches
Islands
Aga Khan Museum
43
Aga Khan Museum
Toronto museum of Islamic art and cultural exhibitions
Museum
Bata Shoe Museum
44
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
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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)
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National War Memorial (Canada)
Ottawa memorial honoring Canada's military sacrifices
Monument
Middle Island (Lake Erie)
49
Middle Island (Lake Erie)
Small Lake Erie island, Canada's southernmost point
Island
Rideau Hall
50
Rideau Hall
Official Ottawa residence and ceremonial site of Canada
Palace
Big Trout Lake
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Big Trout Lake
Northern Ontario lake and nearby Indigenous community
Lake
Kingsville, Ontario
52
Kingsville, Ontario
Town in Ontario near Lake Erie, agricultural economy
Area
Lake Timiskaming
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Lake Timiskaming
Long Ontario-Quebec lake straddling provincial border
Lake
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Roman Catholic cathedral in Ottawa, Gothic Revival architecture
Church
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
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Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Museum preserving Canada's aviation and space heritage
Museum
Nathan Phillips Square
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Nathan Phillips Square
Public square in Toronto outside the city hall
Square
St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica
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St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica
Roman Catholic basilica and archdiocesan cathedral in Toronto
Church
Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate
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Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate
Neo-Gothic basilica in Ontario with stained-glass windows
Church
Yorkville
59
Yorkville
Upscale shopping and dining neighbourhood
Section of Populated Place
Niagara Escarpment
60
Niagara Escarpment
Prominent geological escarpment stretching across Ontario
Cliff
Bank of Canada Museum
61
Bank of Canada Museum
Museum in Ottawa about Canada's currency history
Museum
Commerce Court
62
Commerce Court
Financial office complex in Toronto's financial district
Area
63
Lake St. Joseph (Ontario)
Large Ontario lake, part of Hudson Bay drainage basin
Lake
Navy Island
64
Navy Island
Small Canadian island in the Niagara River, historic
Island
Rice Lake (Ontario)
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Rice Lake (Ontario)
Shallow kettle lake popular for fishing and boating
Lake
St. Joseph Island (Ontario)
66
St. Joseph Island (Ontario)
Lake Huron island in Ontario with mixed forests
Island
Wolfe Island
67
Wolfe Island
Large Lake Ontario island with seasonal ferry connection
Island
Balsam Lake (Ontario)
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Balsam Lake (Ontario)
Ontario lake popular for boating and cottages
Lake
Brent crater
69
Brent crater
Impact crater and provincial conservation area in Ontario
Crater
Dysart et al
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Dysart et al
Municipality (township) in Ontario, Canada
Area
Flowerpot Island
71
Flowerpot Island
Island in Georgian Bay known for rock pillars
Island
Holleford crater
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Holleford crater
Impact crater near Kingston, Ontario
Crater
Killarney, Ontario
73
Killarney, Ontario
Municipality on Georgian Bay with rugged shoreline
Area
Lake Wanapitei
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Lake Wanapitei
Ontario lake north of Sudbury, within impact crater
Lake
Mel Lastman Square
75
Mel Lastman Square
Public square in Toronto hosting festivals and concerts
Square
Pelee, Ontario
76
Pelee, Ontario
Island in Lake Erie, Ontario, notable for bird migrations
Island
Quetico Provincial Park
77
Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario wilderness park renowned for canoeing and lakes
Park
78
Sandy Lake (Severn River)
Freshwater lake on Severn River, Ontario wilderness
Lake
Gooderham Building
79
Gooderham Building
1892 flatiron office building in downtown Toronto
Building
Greektown
80
Greektown
Greek-Canadian dining and shopping strip on Danforth
Market
Gardiner Museum
81
Gardiner Museum
Toronto museum specializing in ceramics and pottery collections
Museum
Lake Couchiching
82
Lake Couchiching
Shallow lake adjoining Lake Simcoe, Ontario boating spot
Lake
Pinery Provincial Park
83
Pinery Provincial Park
Ontario provincial park protecting oak savanna and dunes
Park
Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
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Royal Botanical Gardens (Ontario)
Major botanical gardens preserving plant collections near Hamilton
Park
Slate Islands (Ontario)
85
Slate Islands (Ontario)
Archipelago in Lake Superior, known for distinctive geology
Islands
86
St. Ignace Island
Large island in Lake Superior within Ontario
Island
Treasure Island (Ontario)
87
Treasure Island (Ontario)
Private island on Lake Huron, Ontario
Island
Bon Echo Provincial Park
88
Bon Echo Provincial Park
Ontario park famed for Mazinaw Rock cliffs and pictographs
Park
Kensington Market
89
Kensington Market
Historic multicultural market neighbourhood
Market
90
Queen Street
Major east to west street in Toronto
Road
Chaudière Falls
91
Chaudière Falls
Major waterfalls on the Ottawa River
Waterfall
Lake Superior Provincial Park
92
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Wilderness park along Lake Superior with shorelines
Park
Ontario Science Centre
93
Ontario Science Centre
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits in Toronto
Museum
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
94
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Provincial park preserving Indigenous petroglyphs and trails
Park
Rondeau Provincial Park
95
Rondeau Provincial Park
Ontario provincial park preserving Carolinian forest and lake beaches
Park
Sandbanks Provincial Park
96
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Provincial park with extensive sandy beaches and dunes
Park
Wabakimi Provincial Park
97
Wabakimi Provincial Park
Vast Ontario wilderness park with canoeing and lakes
Park
Wiikwemkoong First Nation
98
Wiikwemkoong First Nation
Anishinaabe First Nation community on Manitoulin Island
Reservation
99
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation
First Nations community on Lake Simcoe islands
Reservation
Christie Pits
100
Christie Pits
Urban park with sports fields and community events
Park