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• If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Ontario, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Ontario in February and January.
• Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Ontario if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Tuesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
• Book at least 66 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Ontario accommodation.
• The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Ontario found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $47, while the most expensive was $686.
• How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Ontario for 2 days.
• Ontario’s Blue Mountains are a destination for nature enthusiasts, offering a variety of hotels that put you right in nature. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain boasts cabin-like rooms with views of the Blue Mountains.
• Toronto Pearson International Airport is the primary airport serving Toronto. If you have a morning flight or an overnight layover, stay at Alt Hotel Toronto Airport or Element Toronto Airport.
• If you want to see Niagara Falls from the Canadian side, we recommend staying at Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls. This is the closest hotel to the falls and the Premier King Room has a falls view.
• Witnessing the fall foliage in Algonquin Park is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To get the most out of your time, stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton in Huntsville, which is 30 minutes from the park.
• Fairmont Royal York, The Annex, and Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown offer pet-friendly facilities so you don't have to leave your furry friends behind. But, be sure to check the hotel's pet policy before you travel.

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What is the most popular destination in ontario.

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Toronto (49% of total searches to Ontario). The next most popular destinations are Niagara Falls (36%) and Ottawa (10%). Searches for hotels in Mississauga (5%) are also popular.

How much is a cheap hotel in Ontario?

KAYAK users have found double rooms in Ontario for as cheap as $23 ( London ) in the last 3 days. The average price is $290.

How much is a hotel in Ontario for tonight?

In the last 72 hours, users have found Ontario hotels for tonight for as low as $54 ( Cornwall ). Users have also found 3-star hotels from $75 ( London ) and 4-star+ hotels from $73 ( Toronto ).

How much is a hotel in Ontario for this weekend?

In the last 72 hours, users have found Ontario hotels for this weekend for as low as $51 ( Huntsville ) per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from $61 ( Oakville ) and 4-star+ hotels from $74 ( Toronto ).

What are the best family-friendly hotels in Ontario?'

Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls is a popular choice for families with children of all ages. Featuring a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark with waterslides and splash pools, the kids will never get bored. Parents can enjoy the hot tubs, work out at the fitness center, or browse the shops. Situated on the calm shores of Peninsula Lake, in Huntsville, Deerhurst Resort has year-round activities for kids, ranging from ice skating to arcade games to indoor rock climbing.

What are the best areas to stay for skiing in Ontario?

Barrie is located 20 to 30 minutes from several ski resorts and impressive slopes. Book a room at Horseshoe Resort, which is 20 minutes from Barrie and has 29 alpine ski runs as well as 30 kilometers of Nordic trails. Relax in a slopeside condo complete with a gourmet kitchen, a living room, and a fireplace. Blue Mountain Resort is one of the most famous skiing destinations in Ontario. You can stay at several nearby hotels and private lodges with hot tubs, saunas, and other luxurious amenities.

Where is the best place for a relaxing weekend getaway in Ontario?

Consider booking a luxury suite in Toronto for your city trip. You can watch the twinkling lights of the CN Tower and skyscrapers from the comfort of your bed, or you can order room service. Concierge-level rooms at Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre include access to a private lounge, a sitting area, Wi-Fi, and plush bedding. Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square and Sonder at the Liberty also provide a relaxing escape in the city.

Which hotels in Ontario are best for a romantic trip?

Whether you want to stay at a cozy guesthouse or a chic hotel in the city, there are plenty of romantic getaways in Ontario. Dating back to 1878, Idlewyld Inn & Spa is a historic house with modern amenities. The inn boasts staff and a culinary team who cater to your specific anniversary desires. Sterling Inn & Spa provides a luxurious escape at Niagara Falls, offering a “wine and dine” package that includes a farm-to-table dinner, breakfast in bed, and a bottle of fine wine.

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About Ontario

Ontario has some of Canada's biggest areas of wilderness yet is also the country's most cosmopolitan state. How can this be? Because it's huge. Larger than France and Spain combined, it has acres of forests, miles of empty hiking trails, dozens of towering waterfalls and over 250,000 lakes. Yet over a third of Canadians also live here, most in either state capital, Toronto , or Ottawa . The best places to stay in Ontario make the most of either its cosmopolitan cities or its wild beauty; sometimes both. With everything from charming secluded stays with farm-to-fork dining to modern luxury hotels, there’s really something to fit any holiday here.

Where to stay - which region/city?

• Top of the 'natural-beauty' sights has to be Niagara Falls, easily visited in a day-trip from Toronto, though we'd recommend you stay in either Niagara by the Lake or Niagara Falls itself if you want to overnight. But the state boasts other spectacular waterfalls. Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, for example, near the vibrant city of Thunder Bay in the south-west, has 40-metre high falls. South-western Ontario is also the area to head to for freshwater beaches, water sports and fantastic bird-watching.
• Ontario has dozens of Provincial Parks to satisfy outdoor adventurers. Killarney Provincial Park is considered to offer some of the world's best kayaking with over 50 lakes, while hikers may prefer Mississagi Provincial Park, north of Elliot Lake, with its mix of hemlock forests, aspen woods, sandy beaches and empty backcountry. Equally, Quetico Provincial Park is a wild and empty destination with over 2000 lakes, hiking trails through forests and towering cliffs, plus cross-country skiing trails. Good bases for outdoors adventurers include Wellington on Lake Ontario, Kemble on Lake Huron and Port Carling on Lake Joseph.
• Ontario's cities offer a striking contrast to the wild beauty of the backcountry. State capital Toronto's iconic sight is the soaring needle of the 533-metre-high CN communication tower with its revolving restaurant and stunning views. But it's also a buzzing cosmopolitan city with a vibrant nightlife and of course it hosts the annual Toronto Film Festival.
• Ottawa is no less exhilarating with Parliament Hill's Victorian architecture, the striking-looking National Gallery and the contemporary-designed Canadian War Museum. Leave plenty of time to explore the Canadian Museum of History, full of hi-tech exhibits tracing the country's history.

One thing's for sure, the best places to stay in Ontario guarantee you will always have plenty of things to do, right on your doorstep, whether you want to explore the great outdoors or enjoy a chic city break.

The best places to stay in Ontario

For a lakeside location.

• On the shores of Lake Ontario, the contemporary, chalet-style Drake Devonshire in Wellington, offers 13 chic, light-filled rooms, some with balconies, and all with glorious views. Dine outside or in, borrow a bicycle to explore or just relax on the outside decking.
• With just 10 rooms, The Inn at Cobble Beach is deliciously hidden-away overlooking Georgian Bay on Lake Huron. Rooms are contemporary-classic, plus there’s an indoor pool, spa, gourmet restaurant and next-door golf course.
• On the shore of Lake Joseph, Sherwood Inn is a traditional, white, clapboard property set amid mature gardens - where you can dine in summer months - with on-site tennis, watersports and walking trails. Rooms are light and fresh plus there’s a spa and Jacuzzi.
• With plenty of activities, Arowhon Pines is a rustic chic resort in the centre of Algonquin Park on the shores of Little Joe Lake. Cabins feature a range of hand-painted french style furnishings, fireplaces and private lakeside patios. All inclusive meals are served in a hand-hewn log dining room. A totally off-grid wilderness escape!

For the Niagara Falls

• The homely and traditional Pillar and Post offers large and comfortable rooms plus an outdoor pool, spa, All-American-style restaurant and activities galore. Situated in Niagara on the Lake, a short drive from the iconic Falls,
• Perfect for a relaxing retreat, Sterling Inn & Spa 's proximity to Niagara Falls and nature gives this contemporary spa cum Inn the edge for die hard explorers or mini-breakers. Modern rooms with sizeable baths and luxury products. Chef Cory Linkson whips up seasonally inspired dishes paired with the famous regional wines.

For romance

• Old Mill Toronto is a boutique getaway nestled in the Humber Valley surrounded by walking trails, parkland and the tranquil sound of the Humber River, yet just a quick metro ride from the centre of town. Romantics will love the four poster beds, huge jacuzzi bathtubs and superb restaurant, loved by residents and locals alike.
• Le Germain Maple Leaf Square is the one to book for a romantic city hotel with sharp, chic style. Modern rooms provide all the mod cons: rain showers, music and DVD players, tea and coffee making facilities and access to the hi-tech gym. Lobby Lounge offers tapas and cocktails to get the evening started.
• Harbour House : Sunset over Niagara-on-the-Lake leaves a warm glow on this red brick mansion with stunning waterfront views. Fireplaces and light interiors make the modern rooms homely. Breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking the lake.
• Set beside Lake Ontario, Shaw Club is an elegant small hotel offering exceptional service, prime location and a fabulous restaurant. Large, contemporary rooms are a great base for your days exploring Lake Ontario, local history and vineyards. For a romantic stay book the KIng Suite which boasts a jacuzzi bath for two!

For a city break

• In the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Arc Hotel offers sophisticated styling and a perfect location; sights and restaurants are all walkable. Rooms are boutique-chic in pale, neutral tones plus there’s a gym and concierge service.
• For old-school glamour, head to Toronto’s Windsor Arms Hotel , a grand 1920s red-brick hotel with a glittering, modern-European interior of chandeliers and leopard-print sofas. Rooms are reassuringly grand and classic, with panelling and wood floors; some even have pianos.

For foodies

• The Ivy at Verity is an 1850s chocolate factory, home to an award winning restaurant, four enchanting rooms and a spa in downtown Toronto. Unique and vibrant, the luxurious rooms capture original features with marble bathrooms. The old fashioned meets the contemporary in the restaurant decor, a popular spot with locals.

For a lively property

• The Gladstone is a red brick Victorian building turned art-centric boutique in the bustling cultural district of Toronto. Each artist-designed room offers an aesthetically pleasing and luxurious stay. Grab a table at Melody Bar, enjoy the live music and seasonally inspired dishes.
• Excellently located, Le Germain Toronto 's chic, sharp stainless steel and glass exterior, lead in to a library come espresso bar reception area. Expect views, gadgets and luxurious linens in the rooms. The French cuisine served at Chez Victor is the cherry on the cake as it gains recognition across town with its pull of regulars.
• The lively, Shangri-La is a chic five star hotel between downtown Toronto's Financial and Entertainment Districts. Plush rooms with an elegant oriental twist, enormous marble bathrooms and floor to ceiling windows. The luxurious on-site spa and trendy bars and restaurants follow the eastern theme. Oozing opulence and style
• Excellently located, Hazelton Hotel is a high end boutique home of plush interiors, indoor pool and spoil-yourself-spa. Sizeable rooms boast city views, fine linens and all the mod cons. One restaurant pulls the locals in with its exquisite menu, cocktails and a great atmosphere. Enjoy a film in the cinema room, or relax at the spa.
• With everything from cooking classes to hiking trails, Langdon Hall Country House is a spectacular 1902 five star hotel and spa nestled in the Carolinian forest. Tastefully decorated suites with original sash windows, fine fabrics, feather and down beds and antique furnishings. Award winning restaurants serve gourmet dishes paired with fine wines. Classically stylish.
• Well-located, Four Seasons Toronto , the renovated flagship Four Seasons stands tall over Victorian mansions overlooking Lake Ontario. Luxurious large rooms with city views, plush linens and bathroom treats. Café Boulud offers global cuisine. Both business and leisure guests meet at Dbar over delicious cocktails.

For an apartment

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option this holiday - don't hesitate to visit our online partner, Booking.com for a diverse range of properties to suit holidays of all types.

Travel Information

• Want to fly to Ontario?
• Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport located 26km (16 miles) from Toronto with a wide range of international flights.
• Alternatively, travel by train to and round Ontario with rail links across the region and to the U.S.
• If you want to rent a car to explore this diverse and beautiful region - for prices and booking visit our online partner, Rental Cars.
• Best time to visit - the summer months from June to August for typically pleasant weather, ideal for enjoying all the outdoor pursuits the area has to offer.

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Best hotels in ontario, inn on the twenty jordan (ontario) 27 rooms from ca$115.

Charming village in Twenty Valley makes this boutique the perfect country getaway. Fireplaces complete the homely rooms, along with bookshelves and arm chairs. “On the Twenty” adopts the farm to fork approach and whips up local cuisine matched with a cellar full of regional wines. See More

Harbour House Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario) 31 rooms from CA$148

Sunset over Niagara-on-the-Lake leaves a warm glow on this red brick mansion with stunning waterfront views. Fireplaces and light interiors make the modern rooms homely. Breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking the lake. HobNob Restaurant and Zees Grill are both walking distance. See More

All Suites Whitney Manor Kingston, ON (Kingston) 5 rooms from CA$165

This historic Manor house is nestled in beautiful gardens, just minutes from Kingston. The self catering suites vary from charming to spectacular, with chandeliers, private balconies and indulgent bathrooms. This is the perfect base for exploring the 1000 Islands National Park. A real gem. See More

Pillar and Post Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario) 122 rooms from CA$167

Niagara-on-the-lake is one of Canada's gems, and this luxury hotel is the perfect place to enjoy nature's wonders, local restaurants and wine. Large, classic style rooms look onto the pool. The Cannery Restaurant offers an all-American menu throughout the day, before or after your spa treatment. See More

Gladstone House Toronto (Ontario) 37 rooms from CA$167

Red brick Victorian building turned art-centric boutique in the bustling cultural district of Toronto. Each artist-designed room offers an aesthetically pleasing and luxurious stay. Grab a table at Melody Bar, enjoy the live music and seasonally inspired dishes. See More

Hotel Metro London, ON 20 rooms from CA$167

A funky and design orientated boutique hotel in London, Ontario. Sleek contemporary loft style suites offer walk-in rainfall showers and soft as satin sheets. The wide ranging and adventurous menu at Blu Duby Restaurant & Bar will not disappoint, and neither will the in house spa! A stylish choice. See More

The Red Coat Niagara-on-the-Lake 3 rooms from CA$132

An intimate, historic house with Victorian features, this is a great spot for a quiet, wholesome stay. With numerous bike trails and hiking trails in the area as well as historic sights, Niagara Falls and local wineries, there's plenty to explore. Expect a warm welcome and hearty breakfasts. See More

The Drake Toronto (Ontario) 19 rooms from CA$175

Youngsters rule the art district. This boutique has an energetic vibe; hosting musicians, embracing culture and inviting you to 'crash' in their stylish and cosy, yet minimalist, rooms. Eclectic dishes & cocktails served at the lively Raw Bar with a great meeting place in the Corner Cafe. See More

Drake Devonshire Wellington, Ontario (Ontario) 13 rooms from CA$199

Modern farmhouse on Lake Ontario offering chic and contemporary design all the way from Toronto. Large rooms are modern, chic and spacious. The include views, areas to lounge and balconies to capture the lake in all its glory. Flock restaurant serves fresh and local cuisine. A fantastic location. See More

Idlewyld Inn & Spa London, ON 21 rooms from CA$158

A historic mansion, in the atmospheric "Old South" neighbourhood of London, Ontario. The recently refurbished rooms are clean and crisp, while maintaining an air of grandeur, some come with balconies. The spa offers an extensive range of treatments and the restaurant never disappoints. Charming. See More

The Inn at Cobble Beach Kemble 10 rooms from CA$207

An upscale resort set on 574 acres of manicured gardens and golf courses on Cobble Beach. The elegant rooms feature antique style wooden furnishings, plush linens and warm tones. Gourmet meals are served in the chic dining room commanding views of the bay. A sophisticated grown up hideaway. See More

Oban Inn & Spa Niagara-on-the-Lake 26 rooms from CA$162

Overlooking Lake Niagara, Oban Inn & Spa is a delightful hotel that marries excellent service with a warm, friendly atmosphere. The rooms are elegantly furnished and are adorned with tasteful artwork. Spend an afternoon exploring the lake on a bicycle or relax in the spa. A lakeside gem. See More

Sterling Inn & Spa Niagara Falls (Ontario) 41 rooms from CA$218

Proximity to Niagara Falls and nature gives this contemporary spa cum Inn the edge for die hard explorers or mini-breakers. Modern rooms with sizable baths and luxury products. Chef Cory Linkson whips up seasonally inspired dishes paired with the famous regional wines. See More

Queen Regent B&B Niagara-on-the-Lake 3 rooms from CA$170

This boutique B&B is located in the heart of Niagara on the Lake. The hotel is chic and stylish, with handmade, artisan design pieces in the shared spaces and bedrooms in natural hues and materials. Relax in the property's peaceful garden, filled with wildflowers, after a day sightseeing. See More

Old Mill Toronto Toronto (Ontario) 57 rooms from CA$219

Boutique getaway nestled in the Humber Valley surrounded by walking trails, parkland and the tranquil sound of the Humber River. Classic rooms and suites surround a garden and courtyard. Popular Home Smith Bar hosts live jazz music and the restaurant menu is loved across town. See More

Sherwood Inn Port Carling 49 rooms from CA$171

A charming Inn perched on the picturesque Lake Joseph. Classical rooms feature large beds, flat screen tvs and spectacular views of the lake and gardens. Plenty of beautiful scenery to explore by foot, bike or boat. See More

The Charles Hotel Niagara-on-the-Lake (P.O. Box 760) 12 rooms from CA$229

A regal and refined Manor House, turned hotel, in Niagara on the Lake. The enchanting and comfortable rooms will beckon you after a long days sight seeing. Sit out on the porch while you feast on HobNobs famed seasonal dishes. The Charles Hotel is an ageless classic filled with warmth and charm. See More

Prince of Wales Hotel Niagara-on-the-Lake 110 rooms from CA$229

A grand Victorian-era hotel dating back to 1867. With its original grandeur remaining, expect rooms with heavily draped windows, antiques, and fireplaces. A gorgeous indoor pool is adorned with original artwork. With fine dining and a popular afternoon tea — this is a destination in itself. See More

Shaw Club Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario) 30 rooms from CA$244

Elegant small hotel offering exceptional service, prime location and a fabulous restaurant. Large, contemporary rooms are a great base for your days of exploring Lake Ontario, local history and vineyards. Only gourmet dishes can be expected from the Zees Grill, a casual atmosphere enjoyed by all. See More

Woodbourne Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake 8 rooms from CA$192

A stunningly renovated historic inn situated in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Rooms are bright and elegant with neutral palette schemes and stand-alone tubs. Unwind and relax in the library by the fire. A perfect choice for those who want a bit of quiet but still want to be close to all the main attractions. See More

Casa Blanca Boutique B&B Niagara-on-the-Lake 3 rooms from CA$197

This B&B is nestled within a Georgian-style property in central Niagara on the Lake, a few minutes walk from the town centre. The chic, individually styled guestrooms are quiet and comfortable, with high-quality linens. Start the day with a hearty breakfast before a tour of a nearby winery. See More

ARC The Hotel Ottawa 112 rooms from CA$260

An upscale boutique hotel, in downtown Ottawa. Sleek minimalist rooms feature neutral tones, modern furnishings and soft Egyptian cottons. Conveniently located for exploring Ottawa and soaking up the rich history. The sophisticated choice. See More

Arowhon Pines Ontario 50 rooms from CA$212

A rustic chic resort in the centre of Algonquin Park on the shores of Little Joe Lake. Cabins feature a range of hand-painted french style furnishings, fireplaces and private lakeside patios. All inclusive meals are served in a hand-hewn log dining room. A totally off-grid wilderness escape! See More

Blue Skies B&B Niagara-on-the-Lake 3 rooms from CA$216

This charming B&B is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a region famous for its proximity to the Niagara Falls. The well-appointed guestrooms offer luxury linens and a cosy fireplace, the perfect place to relax after a day trip. Start the day with the hotel's renowned gourmet breakfast. See More

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa 459 rooms from CA$240

Set in downtown Ottawa close to well-known sights, with newly re-designed rooms that are a fresh, modern addition to the regal elegance of the hotel. With a bar and in-house dining options from relaxed to fine-dining, a well-equipped fitness centre and a business centre, it caters to all tastes. See More

The Ivy at Verity Toronto (Ontario) 4 rooms from CA$277

An 1850s chocolate factory, home to an award winning restaurant, four enchanting rooms and a spa in downtown Toronto. Unique and vibrant, the luxurious rooms capture original features with marble bathrooms. The old fashioned meets the contemporary in the restaurant decor, a popular spot with locals. See More

Le Germain Toronto Toronto (Ontario) 122 rooms from CA$287

Chic, sharp stainless steel and glass exterior, make way to a library come expresso bar reception area. Views, gadgets, luxurious linens make up the rooms. The French cuisine served at Chez Victor is the cherry on the cake as it gains recognition across town with its pull of regulars. See More

The Annex Toronto 24 rooms from CA$228

This boutique hotel is tucked away in a 100-year old, three-storey property in Toronto. Guestrooms are bright and contemporary with lots of workspace. Prints by local artists and houseplants give the hotel a home-away-from-home feel, while the location is perfect for city sightseeing. See More

The Grand Victorian Niagara-on-the-Lake 6 rooms from CA$229

This beautiful period mansion is located on the banks of the river. A quiet retreat ideal for couples or indeed larger groups. Delicious home cooked meals and brunch style breakfast. Wholesome activities in the area such as riverside walks, golf, and countryside bike rides. See More

Lion's Head B&B Niagara Falls 6 rooms from CA$230

A historic and elegant B&B overlooking the Niagara gorge. The artist themed rooms are spacious and comfortable with stunning artworks and bathrooms decorated with Italian ceramics. Offering hearty breakfasts and attentive and warm service. A charming base to explore the region from. See More

Riverbend Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake (P.O. Box 1560) 21 rooms from CA$297

A magnificent Georgian mansion, set on 12 acres of vineyards and charming gardens just outside Niagara-on-the-Lake. The superb rooms feature antique furnishings, indulgent linens and some come with private balconies. The 1890's salon bar sets a tone that echoes throughout the hotel. Picture perfect. See More

Le Germain Maple Leaf Square Toronto (Ontario) 167 rooms from CA$310

A city hotel with sharp, chic style. Modern rooms provide all the mod cons: rain showers, music and DVD players, tea and coffee making facilities and access to the hi-tech gym. Lobby Lounge offers tapas and cocktails to get the evening started. See More

Dot's Landing Niagara-on-the-Lake 1 rooms from CA$274

This intimate colonial, one-bedroom, B&B is situated by the lake. Interiors are homely yet chic with wooden floors, traditional artwork and crisp white linen. Guests can enjoy coffee or a drink on the outdoor terrace. A charming spot to explore the region of Niagara-on-the-Lake. See More

Windsor Arms Hotel Toronto 28 rooms from CA$315

A plush five star 1920's hotel, in downtown Toronto. The decor is delightfully ostentatious, with chandeliers in lobby and pianos in several of the suites. Original sash windows and hardwood floors give a European feel. Glamorous and indulgent! See More

Hazelton Hotel Toronto (Ontario) 77 rooms from CA$320

High end boutique, home of plush interiors, indoor pool and spoil-yourself-spa. Sizeable rooms boast city views, fine linens and all the mod cons. One restaurant pulls the locals in with its exquisite menu and cocktails, a great atmosphere. Enjoy a film in the cinema room, or relax at the spa. See More

124 on Queen Niagara-on-the-Lake 17 rooms from CA$265

A chic little hotel situated on the main street of Old Town in the heart of Niagara on the Lake. There's an option of spacious doubles and two-bedroom villas decorated in a fresh contemporary style. Boasting a world-class spa and critically acclaimed restaurant, this is a spoiling stay. See More

Andaz Ottawa Byward Market Ottawa 200 rooms from CA$361

A dramatic addition to the Ottawa hotel scene, the Andaz sits just beside the bustling ByWard Market. The sleek rooms use copper light fixtures and geometric rugs to spice up the clean white on white. From trendy farm to fork food to local artisan fabrics and artwork, this place has got it covered. See More

Brockamour Manor Niagara-on-the-Lake 6 rooms from CA$288

A charming Georgian B&B in historic Old Town Niagara. Rooms blend traditional charm and modern amenities together with floral paintings, fireplaces and jacuzzi baths. Relax on the veranda overlooking the mature garden or play some billiards by the fire. A cosy stay for exploring the Niagara area. See More

Le Germain Ottowa Ottawa 115 rooms from CA$291

This chic city bolt-hole is nestled in downtown Ottowa. Spacious guestrooms and suites feature stylish artwork, polished wooden floors and impossibly soft Egyptian cotton and bamboo linens. Dishes in the trendy restaurant take root from the local terroirs of Quebec. A smart stay. See More

The Butler House Niagara-on-the-Lake 4 rooms from CA$296

An intimate, historic B&B with original period features and a pretty garden; ideal for couples on a quiet getaway. Situated in the heart of the old town, close to the shops and lakeside. There are also many scenic hiking and cycle trails located in the area for those wishing some rural respite. See More

Langdon Hall Country House Cambridge, Ontario (Cambridge) 52 rooms from CA$416

A spectacular 1902 five star hotel and spa nestled in the Carolinian forest. Tastefully decorated suites with original sash windows, fine fabrics, feather and down beds and antique furnishings. Award winning restaurants serve gourmet dishes paired with fine wines. Classically stylish. See More

Drake Motor Inn Wellington, Ontario 12 rooms from CA$329

A hip boutique hotel set on the shores of Lake Ontario. Rooms range in size from doubles to capacious 'dens' sleeping up to five. Interiors are scandi-chic with pastel hues, geometric patterns and pale wood furniture. Dine at the sister property's popular terrace café. Ideal for groups & families. See More

Shangri-La , Toronto Toronto 202 rooms from CA$347

A chic five star hotel between downtown Toronto's Financial and Entertainment Districts. Plush rooms with an elegant oriental twist, enormous marble bathrooms and floor to ceiling windows. The luxurious on-site spa and trendy bars and restaurants follow the eastern theme. Oozing opulence and style See More

Bisha Hotel Toronto Toronto 96 rooms from CA$470

A spectacular and vibrant luxury hotel, the crown jewel of downtown Toronto's Entertainment District. Design is the key word here, from the lobby to the rooftop not a single detail has been thrown together or under thought. Between KOST and Akira Back they have every base covered. Truly remarkable. See More

Four Seasons Toronto Toronto (Ontario) 259 rooms from CA$555

The renovated flagship Four Seasons stands tall over Victorian mansions overlooking Lake Ontario. Luxurious large rooms with city views, plush linens and bathroom treats. Café Boulud offers global cuisine. Both business and leisure guests meet at Dbar over delicious cocktails. See More

Ritz-Carlton Toronto Toronto 263 rooms from CA$487

This five-star, luxury hotel is located on the waterfront in downtown Toronto. Interiors are inspired by the city's glamorous film and theatre scene; suites feel opulent with marble bathrooms, thick bathrobes and framed, monochrome prints. Don't miss the unique cheese cave at hotel restaurant TOCA. See More

Hotel X Toronto 404 rooms from CA$544

A sleek contemporary hotel well positioned in downtown Toronto. Simply styled contemporary rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, minimalist furniture, and soft hues. With a host of amenities including a Guerlain spa, a cinema, a rooftop pool, and several eateries. A has-it-all city base. See More

1 Hotel Toronto Toronto 112 rooms from CA$575

A stylish eco-hotel set near downtown. Luxurious rooms and suites are decorated in soft hues with driftwood features, potted plants, and lots of light. Bathrooms feature soaking tubs, filtered-water showers, and Bamford products. There's a stylish rooftop pool and two restaurants. Urban chic. See More

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1. One King West Hotel & Residence

2. Fairmont Royal York

3. The Business Inn & Suites

4. White Oaks Resort & Spa

5. InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel

6. Novotel Toronto Centre

7. Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto

8. Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

9. Sterling Inn & Spa

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11. Comfort Hotel

12. Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre

13. The Omni King Edward Hotel

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15. Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa

16. Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection

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18. Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

19. Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, ON

20. Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls

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22. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort

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24. Novotel Ottawa City Centre

25. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

26. Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown

27. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Niagara Falls, ON

28. Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls

29. Holiday Inn Niagara Falls - by the Falls, an IHG Hotel

30. Quality Hotel Fallsview Cascade

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport 3 stars

Less than 1 km from EY Centre, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport is set in Ottawa and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 10 km from TD Place Stadium, 12 km from Supreme Court of Canada and 13 km from Canadian War Museum. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a business centre and free WiFi. Very clean. Great staff. Nice pool for kids. Overall a really nice and comfortable hotel. Would gladly stay here again

Sterling Inn & Spa 4 stars

This hotel is located less than one mile from the Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls boat tour. It features a full service spa and free Wi-Fi in the rooms. Guest rooms at the Sterling Inn & Spa contains a mini fridge, coffee maker and cable TV. Rooms feature either a 2-person spa bath or an in-shower steam unit. Breakfast on the bedside is exceptionally good and thoughtful especially for last minute wake-up and in a rush mode like myself. Reception staff are very helpful and friendly to show my family places where we can go visit and how to walk back. Excellent!

Manitoulin Motel

Little Current

Manitoulin Motel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Little Current. The hotel also features free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel , rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Amazing property, location, room and hosts!! 110% recommendations to this place!

Cannery Lofts Niagara 4 stars

Cannery Lofts Niagara is located in Niagara Falls, 1.5 km from Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and 2.6 km from Niagara Falls Conference Center. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All the furnitures are new, full equipped, comfortable bed and clean loft

7 km from York University, RoryHouse is a recently renovated property situated in Toronto and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking on-site. The homestay, set in a building dating from 1996, is 8.5 km from Aviva Centre and 11 km from Casa Loma. Royal Ontario Museum is 14 km from the homestay and BMO Field is 14 km away. Every single thing but specially the mattress ❤️

Sonder at Artesa 4 stars

Located within 2.3 km of Sunnyside Beach and 1.9 km of BMO Field, Sonder at Artesa provides rooms in Toronto. The property is set 2.5 km from Budweiser Stage, 3.1 km from Exhibition Place and 3.8 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Rogers Centre is 4.2 km from the hotel , while Toronto Symphony Orchestra is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 4 km from Sonder at Artesa. We stayed a week at Sonder; we enjoyed the neighbourhoods surrounding the hotel. Up north you had the Dundas West neighbourhood, down south was just Queen St W. Both these sections of Toronto had great places to eat! We frequented the ROOMS Coffee around the corner and cannot recommend this place enough. The gym was fully equipped and very well-kept.

Outdoorsman Motel

Located in Wawa, within 1.9 km of Dr. Rose's Beach and 600 metres of Sandy Beach, Outdoorsman Motel provides accommodation with barbecue facilities and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Scenic High Falls. Clean! Appeared either newly built or remodeled. Everything was pristine

Gabby's Place Downtown Core

Downtown Toronto, Toronto

Conveniently situated in Toronto, Gabby's Place Downtown Core is situated in a historic building and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay . The homestay features family rooms. Fantastic place , great people , the apartment is really nice . You will be near the downtown of Toronto .

Upper Canada Coach House

Situated in Niagara on the Lake and only 400 metres from Mississauga Beach, Upper Canada Coach House features accommodation with pool views, free WiFi and free private parking. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a swimming pool. Guests can make use of a garden. Breakfast excellent. Location better than we expected, just short stroll to golf club and town with a variety of shops and restaurants. Tony and Bonnie wonderful hosts, very helpful and friendly. Duke and Appollo were the 'icing on the cake'. We really enjoyed our stay.

Villa di Casa - Boutique Hotel

Boasting garden views, Villa di Casa - Boutique Hotel features accommodation with balcony, around 29 km from Empire Theater. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring a private entrance, the bed and breakfast allows guests to maintain their privacy. Great breakfast selection and quality. We loved taking the food back to our room and enjoying it by the balcony

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Holiday inn toronto downtown centre, an ihg hotel 4 stars.

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Samesun Toronto

Embassy suites by hilton niagara falls/ fallsview 4 stars.

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One King West Hotel and Residence 4 stars

Hilton niagara falls/ fallsview hotel and suites 4 stars, holiday inn toronto international airport, an ihg hotel 4 stars, faqs about accommodation in ontario, which accommodation in ontario are good for families.

Many families visiting Ontario loved staying at Owl's Nest Suites , Globetrotters B&B and Seaway Manor B&B .

Similarly, 627 on King B&B , Bedham Hall B&B and School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859 are also popular among family travellers.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport , Sterling Inn & Spa and Seaway Manor B&B are some popular accommodation in Ontario.

In addition to these accommodation, Sir Isaac Brock B&B Luxury Suites , 627 on King B&B and Casa Blanca Boutique Bed & Breakfast are also popular in Ontario.

Which accommodation in Ontario are good for couples?

Couples travelling in Ontario loved staying at Sir Isaac Brock B&B Luxury Suites , 627 on King B&B and Globetrotters B&B .

Similarly, these accommodation in Ontario are highly rated by couples: Seaway Manor B&B , The Victorian Luxury Suites and Darlington House Bed and Breakfast .

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The average price per night for an accommodation in Ontario for this weekend is £189, based on current Booking.com prices.

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What accommodation in Ontario have nice views?

All Suites Whitney Manor , Vineyard Villa and Bed and Breakfast Comfy & Cozy have received great reviews from guests in Ontario regarding the views from these accommodation

Guests staying in Ontario also spoke highly of the views from these accommodation: Etherington Suites , Carriage House On Kent and Green Oaks B&B .

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Merrill house, accommodation in picton.

8.8 Fabulous 307 reviews

Service throughout the whole weekend was gracious, thoughtful, and warm. The breakfasts we had were gourmet fantastic! We found the accommodations and decor were absolutely delightful and charming. Especially appreciated the inclusion of Indigenous history from the area. The whole experience was amazing. Appreciated the location within walking distance to tremendous restaurants.

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto-Oakville

Accommodation in oakville.

8.1 Very good 883 reviews

Outstanding service, great price and nice accommodations.

Comfort Inn Port Hope

Accommodation in port hope.

6.6 Review score 453 reviews

After trying 3 times to find us a room that had been cleaned we finally settled into one. Apparently they charge extra when you stay Sat. night.(they did) I have stayed in some in the US and this property is badly in need of paint and cleaning. I will never stay at a comfort inn again. Ruined my mini vacation. Not too much to like!

The Business Inn

Accommodation in ottawa.

8.5 Very good 8,524 reviews

Everything was excellent. The service, the accommodations, the price, etc. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and would love to stay there again.

Tranquil Days Guest House ---- Arbour Garden

Accommodation in stratford.

9.5 Exceptional 119 reviews

Location was within walking distance of all theatres, great restaurants and in a very nice area. Breakfast was delicious and a great start to the day. Accommodations were clean, comfortable and exactly what we were looking for. Our hosts were friendly and very helpful as well. A great stay and we would come back.

Nights Inn Owen Sound

Accommodation in owen sound.

8.3 Very good 574 reviews

I booked the Nights Inn for some old friends visiting from abroad who wanted to see the Bruce Peninsula. They were very happy with their accommodations (and with Owen Sound) and ended up staying several additional nights. They said it was like a second honeymoon.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Belleville

Accommodation in belleville.

9.0 Superb 211 reviews

Visit was short hard to critique fully, too take advantage of all that is offered onsite which is a lot would need at least three days . laundry facilities. Kitchen. Pool. Hot tub. Breakfast accommodations a lot of selection. Would recommend for Long term stays. My only suggestions would be to possibly Better incentives. Hotel and dinner deals. Etc. On site car rental depot. More advertising. For local attractions Smoking shelter / patio access to eliminate door way hovering

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Unique Places to Stay in Ontario: +10 Unforgettable Stays

by Stephanie · Published February 10, 2020 · Updated July 10, 2023

When you’re looking for accommodation do you ever think, ‘wow, another boring hotel that’s just like all the rest? I’ve been there! But along my extensive travelling in Ontario, I’ve come across some incredible places to stay, from a hotel inspired by classic novels to a room in a caboose! Here are over 10 unique places to stay in Ontario that may have you wanting to stay in as opposed to getting out exploring.

12 Unique Accommodations in Ontario

I am willing to book an Ontario road trip around a unique hotel! So, if you’re anything like me, then you’ll love this list of amazing unique hotels in Ontario that offer a memorable stay and so much more!

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Arlington Hotel

The Arlington Hotel tops my list of favourite places to stay in Ontario! Located in the charming and picturesque small town of Paris Ontario , the Arlington is a boutique hotel with rooms inspired by some of the world’s greatest authors, like Hemingway , Dr. Seuss, Jane Austen, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Each room is full of rich details, plush beds, and ensuites with free toiletries. Some are suites with seating rooms and incredible views. The Hotel is an Ontario Heritage Site and also offers continental breakfast. You can also dine at their award-winning restaurant with Chopped Canada winner Matt Kershaw as executive chef.

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If staying lakeside is what you’re looking for then the Floatel in Penetanguishene is the perfect Ontario accommodation for you. This floating 5-star hotel offers guests the peace of a cottage on the lake but with the conveniences of a hotel. Each suite includes a comfortable lounge area with a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, microwave, a sparkling private ensuite with free toiletries, and of course, beautiful lake views. There are a host of on-site amenities like a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, shared floating barbecue cabana and more. Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape or exploring Midland and area for a few days, the Floatel is a great place to stay in the area.

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For the young and young at heart, you’ll love the Key West beachy vibe with pops of pink that the June Motel in Prince Edward County oozes. If you’re looking for adorable places to stay in Ontario or the most photogenic then the June Motel is what you’re after. Located in Picton , the June Motel is close to Prince Edward County’s top attractions. Each room has a classic retro feel with everything from pink doors to palm trees wallpaper. There’s also a TV, private bathroom, coffee machine, and fridge. But beyond your room, you can enjoy the motel’s neon-lit bar, garden, lake views.

They’ve also opened a new motel in Sauble Beach too! So, if the original is booked, try the June Motel in Sauble !

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Retro Suites

If you’re planning a road trip down to southwestern Ontario then I highly recommend a stop in Chatham! There are so many fun things to do in Chatham! However, one of the top things is staying a Retro Suites !

This boutique hotel is one of the most unique places to stay in Ontario! It’s located in downtown Chatham and is home to 45 unique rooms. Each room has a different theme, which include Library, Wild West, Paris, So Cal, and Motorcycle. Plus, there’s also a suite that will make you feel like you’re staying in a log cabin!

The building itself is a collection of eight designated heritage buildings dating to the 19th century. They’ve been masterfully restored to maintain their historic charm but are outfitted with all the modern amenities.

One of the cool parts of the hotel, beyond the rooms, is all of the incredible art work! Throughout the hallways, entry, and other spaces you’ll find a fun mix of modern, retro, and historic pieces. A few must-see items are the nutcrackers from New York’s F.A.O. Schwartz, penny- farthing bicycle, and the 1895 staircase in the lobby.

Other amenities the hotel offers are free parking, access to a nearby gym, plus there’s a retro restaurant on-site too!

Book your stay at Retro Suites today

Clearview Station & Caboose B&B

If you love trains as much as me then you’ll love the Clearview Station & Caboose Bed and Breakfast in Creemore. Located just outside the charming small town of Creemore you’ll find one of the most unique places to stay Ontario. This lovely bed and breakfast has a couple of rooms, the Station Master’s room, and the Conductors room. But the main attraction is next door set on its own track, a real caboose! You won’t have to worry about giving up your comforts as the Ontario Northland caboose has been completely refinished to luxurious standards. The Caboose has a private ensuite, plush bed and incredible views.

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Looking for more unusual places to stay in Ontario? Try this list of dreamy, cute, and quirky Airbnbs in Ontario that range from boats to old churches!

Edison’s Inn

History fans will love to stay at Edison’s Inn in Stratford, Ontario. Set in a renovated building from the 1840s, the Edison Inn is where, you guessed it, Thomas Edison once lived. Located in downtown Stratford, the Inn is above the quirky Edison’s Café where you will receive daily coupons to use for your stay. Each room at the Inn has its own flair, there’s a music room, a room for quiet and comfort, and one with a wonderful view of the Avon River. Edison’s Inn, with its prime location, is the perfect place to stay for exploring Stratford with a few days .

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There are so many fabulous things to do in Stratford ! Check out these other great places to stay in Straford !

North Adventure Inn Igloos

No we all don’t live in igloos up here in Canada! But if you’re looking for unique places to stay in Ontario then an igloo would definitely top that list! The North Adventure Inn is located in the northern Ontario town of Cochrane. And no, these igloos are not a frozen slab of ice for you to curl up in. These igloos are fitted with double beds, a lounge area with sofa and TV, as well as a full bathroom and even a kitchenette. But there’s more! The hotel has an array of fun activities with everything from a sauna to a snowmobile trail. Also close by is the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat.

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Another fun Ontario hotel is The Grove ! This iconic hotel dominates the downtown of Kingsville, the southernmost town in Canada! You’ll immediately see it’s bright blue exterior and towering white columns.

The hotel was built in 1860 but has been completely remodeled. Now a boutique hotel, The Grove has 18 individually themed rooms, and has seen it’s fair share of famous people gracing its beds! During my stay I had the Bye Bye Birdie room, with its cat pillow and feathered lights. Other fun themes include Canadiana, cars, and even a beer room! Some suites have private balconies overlooking Main Street too! Plus, if you’re looking for a great way to explore town, the hotel offers bike rentals.

So, if you’re looking for things to do in Kingsville , add a stay at The Grove to your list!

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Forest Motel

UPDATE: After a fire, they are currently closed and need to rebuild.

If you’re looking for where to stay in Ontario that offers a retreat from the busy city then the Forest Motel in Stratford is ideal. This sprawling property was owned by the Grand Trunk Railway nearly 150 years ago. Now, it’s now home to a lovely motel and retreat center as well as a grand home that’s been converted into incredible suites that offer charming rustic décor with bedrooms, seating room, hot tub, and modern ensuite. Every morning you can enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with fresh fruit and hot from the oven-baked goods.

The Forest Motel has so much to offer its guests, with a beautiful lake to canoe, swim or skate on, as well as trails through the forest, you may not need to leave the property. But if you’re looking for a night out at the theatre or a little exploring, Stratford is only a five minute drive away.

Book your stay at the Forest Motel today

Darling Mansion

Another incredible place that should be on your Ontario accommodation bucket list is the Darling Mansion. This Victorian mansion was built in 1888 in Toronto’s west end has been reimagined into a crazy mix of eclectic boudoir meets art gallery. What will you find within? There’s everything from antiques to murals by famed street art artists and the detailed architecture of the building will wow your pants off!

Book your stay at the Darling Mansion today

Looking for great cottage rentals in Ontario? Check out these cute and cozy Muskoka cottage rentals

Fairmont Royal York Toronto

Luxury, history, and style are what you’ll find at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Toronto. Built in 1929 in the Châteauesque style by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, the Fairmont is not only one of the greatest places to stay in Ontario but considered to be one of Canada’s grand railway hotels. With its prime location across from Union Station, it’s the perfect place to stay during your time exploring Toronto. Standing over 400 feet you’ll find some epic views from many of its rooms. Rooms are expansive with stunning room details and have designer bathrobes and toiletries. The hotel is also home to award-winning restaurants, a sky-lit indoor pool, a gym, and all the classic charm from the 1920s.

Book your stay at the Fairmont in Toronto today

Remember dreaming of staying in a treehouse as a child? Well, now you can! This dreamy house in the trees is located 2 hours outside of Toronto in the Durham region. If it’s unique places to stay in Ontario you’re after, it doesn’t get much better than a treehouse. Surrounded by forest, this incredible Ontario getaway has a range of things to do on and around the property. The Tree House is fashioned in a rustic farmhouse style that’s both modern and comfortable. It has one bedroom, one bath, and would be ideal for a romantic escape.

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So, whether you’re looking for accommodation in Ontario that will be an adventure in itself – like an igloo or a tree house, or looking for an interesting hotel with a spark, I’m sure one of these 10 unique places to stay in Ontario will be exactly what you’re after!

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There’s no need to hibernate in the winter. Ontario offers plentiful snowy adventures, from exciting downhill skiing to relaxing snowshoeing, as well as unique experiences like dogsledding and skating on natural ice. You don’t have to compromise on comfort to enjoy these activities, either. Choose from a range of accommodations across the province, including cozy log cabins, upscale resorts, mountainside chalets and more.

Find a romantic getaway with gourmet meals and quiet seclusion, or a family-friendly retreat that’s perfect for the March Break. The options are numerous, but we’ve pared down a list of some of the top resorts that offer a gateway to the best of wintertime in Ontario.

1. Stokely Creek Lodge

This Scandinavian-style cross-country ski resort is located 30 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie in the Algoma Highlands. Stokely Creek Lodge is alluring in many ways. First and foremost, the resort attracts serious nordic skiers with over 100 km of groomed trails in a wilderness setting. It also features over 20 km of backcountry snowshoeing trails. All that activity builds up a serious appetite, and Stokely doesn’t disappoint, with gourmet meals served family-style with all-you-can-eat portions.

• While you’re visiting Algoma, be sure to check out Sault Ste. Marie , one of Northern Ontario’s most vibrant cities. Enjoy a locally brewed beer at Northern Superior ’s brewpub adjacent to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Museum .
• The Clergue Park ice skating trail is another great downtown Sault Ste. Marie attraction.

2. Algonquin Log Cabin

You won’t find a cozier cabin than this one, located on the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park and three hours north of the GTA. Voyageur Quest offers a picture-perfect, off-grid log cabin with a massive stone fireplace that’s ideal for couples and families. The lodge serves homemade meals and offers access to great winter activities like cross-country skiing, dogsledding and snowshoeing.

• Between Huntsville and North Bay you’ll find plenty of winter adventures. Check out Arrowhead Provincial Park for some of the best cross-country skiing in Central Ontario and their unique ice skating trail through the forest. Remember to purchase your daily vehicle permit in advance online. 
• North Bay embraces its Lake Nipissing shoreline at all times of the year. You can rent an ice fishing hut and test your luck jigging for walleye on the lake’s big, frozen water. Rent from Reed’s Outdoor Adventures or take a guided tour with Bam’s Tours .

3. Deerhurst Resort

This upscale resort near Huntsville makes for a perfect getaway, offering access to a variety of winter adventures. Onsite you’ll find winter disc golf, fat biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating on an outdoor rink, kick-sledding and outdoor curling. If that’s not enough, Deerhurst is located a stone’s throw away from downhill skiing and snowboarding at Hidden Valley Highlands , a surprising lift-serviced area that’s aptly described as Ontario’s friendliest ski hill. The resort itself is renowned for its well-appointed accommodations and fine dining, made all the better by its beautiful location on the shore of Peninsula Lake.

• Deerhurst is located a short drive from Algonquin Provincial Park , which features trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
• While in Huntsville, check out Seven Main Cafe , located in the town’s oldest commercial space and serving locally roasted Muskoka Roastery Coffee .

4. Searchmont Resort

The “Mountains of the Midwest,” located about an hour’s drive north of Sault Ste. Marie, feature the highest vertical downhill ski runs in Ontario, with rugged terrain that’s perfect for intermediate to advanced alpine skiers. Recent upgrades have made Searchmont Resort more beginner- and family-friendly, too, with an improved learning area. While their slopeside accommodations are under renovation, The Water Tower Inn in nearby Sault Ste. Marie is a great alternative that will allow you to enjoy all Searchmont has to offer. Spend days on the slopes and evenings enjoying the onsite dining, swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs and luxe suites.

• While in Sault Ste. Marie be sure to make a stop for some authentic Italian cuisine at Giovanni’s Restaurant .
• Do you love cross-country skiing, too? Sault Ste. Marie boasts an excellent 40-km network of groomed trails at Hiawatha Highlands , only a 10-minute drive from downtown.

5. Minaki Yurt Adventures

Minaki Yurt Adventures ’ unique vacation rentals are located 45 km north of Kenora, in Northwestern Ontario. Four yurts and a tipi are available for small group rentals. The main attraction for winter guests to this off-the-radar retreat is excellent cross-country skiing, with 20 km of groomed trails. Larger groups can book the 2,800-square-foot Mee-nah-kee yurt, which features a kitchen, several bathrooms and space for up to 11.

• While you’re in Northwestern Ontario be sure to check out the interactive Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre in Kenora.
• The Lake of the Woods Brewing Company features a popular taproom in a reclaimed historic Kenora firehall.

6. Browns’ Clearwater West Lodge

Located near Atikokan, west of Thunder Bay, Browns’ Clearwater West Lodge offers the quintessential Canadian fishing lodge experience year-round. Rent a four-season cabin and try ice fishing on pristine freshwater lakes. The remote location is also a great way to escape the bustle of city life; immerse yourself in the outdoors on a snowshoe hike or simply enjoy the scenery.

• Nearby Quetico Provincial Park is open in the winter months for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and backcountry camping. The park maintains 15 km of trails at the Dawson Trail Campground.

7. Bellevue Valley Lodge

Looking for backcountry skiing you don’t have to travel outside of Ontario to enjoy? Look no further than Bellevue Valley Lodge in Goulais River, just north of Sault Ste. Marie. Your family or group can rent a chalet and book a guided backcountry ski adventure in rugged, snowy terrain—with the deepest powder in the province. Not quite up for backcountry skiing? No problem, snowshoeing is an easier way to experience this magnificent landscape.

• Trained interpretive guides from Forest the Canoe , another Goulais River-based tour provider, offer beginner-friendly snowshoe hikes throughout the Sault Ste. Marie area.
• The Canal District of Sault Ste. Marie offers easy winter adventures and great dining. Go for a winter hike on the trails at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site of Canada , and enjoy upscale dining and craft beers at the Mill Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Outspoken Brewing .

8. Beyond the Giant Nature Retreat

Experience the magic of winter on the Sibley Peninsula, just east of Thunder Bay. Beyond the Giant Nature Retreat offers cottage-style accommodations with easy access to the great skiing and snowshoeing trails of the iconic Sleeping Giant. Families and friends will enjoy private cabins on the frozen shore of Lake Superior, with a traditional sauna to warm up in after a hard day of playing outdoors.

• The Sleeping Giant Loppet is one of Ontario’s best cross-country ski events, with a variety of distances for all levels of skiers in the stunning hills of Northwestern Ontario.
• A trip to Northwestern Ontario wouldn’t be complete without great dining. Check out the Caribou Restaurant and Wine Bar in Thunder Bay for an upscale, locally inspired menu.

9. Canadian Ecology Centre

This unique facility near the town of Mattawa on Highway 17, east of North Bay, offers 32 cabins for year-round use. Visitors will be immersed in the stunning landscape that inspired the establishment of the Canadian Ecology Centre , with access to the Mattawa River and dozens of kilometres of ski and snowshoe trails. Cabins are equipped with kitchens so you can bring your own food and enjoy a quiet retreat with family and friends.

• Mattawa boasts a little-known downhill ski area that’s one of Ontario’s finest. Antoine Mountain features 630 vertical feet and 15 runs—including the longest alpine ski run in the province at 2.92 km.
• Nature’s Harmony Ecolodge , also in the Mattawa area, offers a similar winter experience with snowshoeing, kicksledding, tubing and a sauna.
• Additionally, the Mattawa River Resort offers 15 cabins on the shores of the historic Mattawa River—open year-round with a pet-friendly policy.

10. Fern Resort

This waterfront resort on Lake Couchiching, near Orillia, offers an easy winter getaway within a short drive from the GTA. Fern Resort provides inn- and cottage-style accommodations with meals. Winter activities include ice skating, tobogganing and snowshoeing. The resort is especially attractive to families, with kid-friendly packages available for the holidays, Family Day and March Break.

• Central Ontario is a snowbelt region with outstanding downhill skiing at several resorts, including Mount St. Louis Moonstone .
• One of Ontario’s finest networks of cross-country ski trails is located at Hardwood Hills , near Barrie. Experience pristine grooming and heart-pumping trails for classic and skate skiing techniques through varied terrain.

11. Great Spirit Lodge

Lake Temagami is a popular summer destination for paddlers. In the winter, this expansive body of water located an hour north of North Bay is a forgotten treasure. Great Spirit Lodge offers four heated cottages for winter use, providing weeklong rentals for families and winter enthusiasts. Try ice fishing or explore the frozen bays of Lake Temagami by ski or snowshoe for a unique perspective of one of Ontario’s greatest lakes.

• Looking for a more “hard core” winter adventure? Book a winter weekend getaway with Temagami Outfitting and try winter camping in the frozen wilderness with heated prospector tents, snowshoes and toboggans.

12. Sportsman’s Lodge Wilderness Resort

Located just east of Sudbury, this all-season wilderness resort on Kukagami Lake is gaining a reputation as a gateway to some of Ontario’s finest landscapes, including old-growth forests and pristine lakes. Set off on snowshoes to witness massive red and white pines and enjoy spectacular views of the starry night sky. The Sportsman’s Lodge Wilderness Resort offers guest rooms in their Main Lodge and Tower Building, as well as private cabins.

• Sudbury is an outstanding winter destination, with a plethora of adventure sports and family-friendly activities on offer. There are multiple cross-country ski areas within city limits, including Kivi Park , Laurentian Nordic Ski Club and Walden Cross Country .
• Need to spend a few hours warming up inside? Science North is a great destination for families, with a huge array of interactive exhibits that will keep you busy for an entire day.

13. Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa

Experience the vast snowy wonder of Canada’s boreal forest in Timmins. Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa offers a surprisingly luxe experience in Northern Ontario, with suite and chalet accommodations, and gourmet meals. Go on one of the daily wildlife tours they offer through the snow-covered, 100-acre wildlife park for the chance to see bison, elk and fallow deer. Enjoy a Nordic spa experience, alternating hot and cold baths in a relaxing outdoor setting.

• Northerners take winter seriously, and you’ll find one of Ontario’s most vibrant cross-country ski clubs in Timmins. Porcupine Ski Runners maintains over 25 km of ski and snowshoe trails for all levels of winter enthusiasts.

Book a Stay and Play in Ontario’s Winter Wonderland

Don’t wait until the snow is on the ground—now is the time to plan your winter adventure. Choose from accommodations with rustic charm or luxurious amenities, in remote or highly accessible locations. No matter where you go, you’ll be able to make the most of the snow and ice and have a wintry experience to remember.

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Conor Mihell is an award-winning environmental and adventure travel writer based in Sault Ste. Marie. Read his work in the Globe and Mail, Explore, Cottage Life, Canoe & Kayak, ON Nature, and other magazines and newspapers. He's been a sea kayak guide on Lake Superior for close to 20 years, and has paddled from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay. 

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1. White Oaks Resort & Spa

2. Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

3. Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale

4. Touchstone Resort on Lake Muskoka

5. Mosaic - Boutique Suites by Blue Mountain Resort

6. Bayview Wildwood Resort

7. Deerhurst Resort

8. Bonnie View Inn

9. Rawley Resort Spa & Marina

10. Sands on Golden Lake

11. Trillium Resort and Spa

12. Americana Resort

13. Living Water Resort & Spa

14. Living Stone Golf Resort

15. Spring Lake Resort Motel and Restaurant

16. Hidden Valley Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

17. The Grand Tappattoo Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

18. Sunny Point Resort, Cottages & Inn

19. Westwind Inn

20. Elmhirst's Resort

21. Saga Resort

22. The Royal Hotel

23. Nomi Resort

24. Calabogie Peaks Hotel

25. Burleigh Falls Inn

26. Balm Beach Resort

27. Parkway Cottage Resort & Trading Post

28. Glen House Resort

29. Oakwood Resort

30. Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort

Ontario Hotels Information

• White Oaks Resort & Spa
• Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
• Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
• Touchstone Resort on Lake Muskoka
• Mosaic - Boutique Suites by Blue Mountain Resort
• Bayview Wildwood Resort
• Deerhurst Resort
• Bonnie View Inn
• Rawley Resort Spa & Marina
• Sands on Golden Lake

Where To Stay In Toronto (2024): Accommodation & Neighbourhood Guide

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Whether you’re visiting Toronto as a couple, on business, with friends, or as a family with kids, Canada’s largest city is prime for exploring. The difficult part, however, is figuring out the best places to stay in Toronto.

There are  so many  hotels, apartments, bed and breakfasts, and other accommodations in Toronto. Places to stay in Toronto are spread out all across the Toronto neighbourhoods and districts – especially downtown Toronto.

We lived and worked in Toronto together (and Eric grew up north of Toronto) – and will help you make sense of it all. Let’s get started with your Toronto accommodation search!

Whether you are looking for some of the best hotels in downtown Toronto like One King West Hotel and Residence searching for the best neighbourhood to stay in Toronto, our guide will help you find the right accommodation for you.

First, we’ll dive into some of the best places to stay in Toronto, Canada by style and budget and then outline a few of the best areas to stay in Toronto with great accommodation examples in each.

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Accommodations By Type

Toronto is a large city that is very spread out. As a result, there are different accommodation types in all areas of the city.

From hotels to guesthouses, you will have lots of options when finding the best place to stay in Toronto for you. That said, you’ll see that there are definitely more hotels in one area, more B&Bs in another, and more apartments in another Toronto district.

For this top section, let’s understand the accommodation options in Toronto by type. This way, if you know the type of accommodation you’re looking for, you can narrow down your search right now.

If you want to search for Toronto accommodations by area/neighbourhood, you can do so by reading the lower section of this post!

Hotels in Toronto

Toronto is a very large international city with many, many hotels. The hotels – especially in the downtown core – are generally higher priced similar to other large cities in North America.

However, many of these hotels are great because of their location and the amenities offered.

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That said, you can also find a deal on a hotel in Toronto – just don’t be too confused when you are unable to find lots of options for budget hotels.

You might have to look outside the heart of downtown Toronto for a budget hotel. More on this is below.

When it comes to hotels, we are going to cover a variety of hotels by type and budget. Let’s get started!

Popular Hotels in Toronto

While there are lots of hotels in Toronto, there are a few that stand out above the rest as popular options.

If you are looking for a really great hotel in Toronto, this selection is a good place to start. To be fair, many of these are among the best hotels in downtown Toronto – known for their location, value, amenities, and overall appeal for all types of visitors.

Many of the hotels mentioned in this section are located right downtown – or within the heart of the city centre or at the beautiful waterfront.

That makes them great as a base for exploring Toronto. That said, you will find more than enough hotels near downtown Toronto that are also worth checking out!

Popular Toronto Hotels

• One King West Hotel and Residence  – A trendy yet historic suite-style hotel in the Financial District (Our Pick)
• The Fairmont Royal York Hotel – A classic, elegant Toronto hotel with a grand history across the street from Union Station
• DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown  – A reliable, lovely hotel right behind Nathan Phillips Square
• The Westin Harbour Castle  – A charming hotel with amazing views overlooking Toronto Harbour and Toronto Island

Budget/Cheap Hotels in Toronto

If you are searching for cheap accommodation in Toronto, there are a handful of budget hotels that might do the trick.

Some of these cheap hotels are downtown while lots of others are outside the heart of the city centre and can be accessed via public transport.

What makes these hotels cheaper is often the fact that you won’t receive as many amenities compared to other hotels. So, if you need a budget place to stay for a few days, consider these hotels in great areas:

• The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar  – A simple accommodation on Queen West with live jazz music downstairs (Our Pick)
• Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre – A standard, reliable hotel in downtown steps to Yonge Street and the subway
• The Alexandra Hotel   – A simple hotel near the Fashion District, walkable to downtown and the waterfront
• Madison Manor Boutique Hotel – A traditional, classic house hotel with pub in Yorkville

You can find cheaper accommodations in areas far outside Toronto’s city centre like in Etobicoke or Mississauga (out by Pearson Airport) to the west, North York to the north, or Scarborough to the east. There’s no doubt about that. However, for the purpose of a traveller wanting to do sightseeing, we wouldn’t recommend these locations. You’d waste far too much time/effort going back and forth from downtown to your accommodation.

Boutique Hotels in Toronto

Toronto, being the large diverse city that it is, is also home to many unique and trendy design hotels.

Again, the hotels mentioned below are located in great areas. Many Toronto boutique hotels are super close to Union Station or top entertainment venues.

Of course, you’ll also find a few cool places to stay in Toronto scattered along Queen Street from east to west. Here are some great options for a boutique stay in Toronto!

• Ace Hotel Toronto   – A trendy, retro hotel with bar close to Queen-Spadina (Our Pick)
• The Ivy at Verity  – A renovated masterpiece hotel in an 1850s chocolate factory
• The Anndore House Hotel   – A sophisticated design hotel located in The Village
• The Drake Hotel – A classic Toronto hang-out in West Queen West – with lots of bars and restaurants around
• The Broadview – A hip, trendy hotel with a rooftop bar on Queen St East in Riverside (been for drinks, it’s great)

Luxury Hotels in Toronto

As an international hub, Toronto is no stranger to a high-class lifestyle.

As such, there are many luxury hotels in Toronto scattered across the city – with lots of names you’d expect to see in a metropolitan city in North America.

Below are a handful of the top luxury hotels in Toronto – and they come with world-class services and amenities:

• 1 Hotel Toronto – An upscale, trendy eco-hotel with a rooftop pool in the Fashion District (Our Pick)
• The Shangri-La Hotel Toronto   – A towering and luxurious hotel with impeccable service and detail
• The Ritz-Carlton Toronto  – A modern, upscale hotel across from the music of Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall
• Four Seasons Hotel Toronto at Yorkville  – A “cut above the rest” hotel experience in upscale Yorkville
• Windsor Arms Hotel  – A historic and elegant hotel up on Bloor offering English “high tea”

Apartments/Aparthotels in Toronto

Besides hotels, a popular accommodation option in Toronto is to have your own apartment.

Apartments are good in a bigger city like Toronto for families or short-stay travellers who want their own space to prepare their own food, etc. They are also often more affordable than hotels in Toronto.

Luckily, there are many aparthotels or suite-style hotels which legally fit this need nicely. These regulated accommodations offer you suite-style rentals (usually with kitchens) but also have hotel-like services and amenities such as a reception, gym, sauna/pool, onsite restaurant, etc.

We do not encourage staying in an Airbnb in Toronto. Toronto faces a housing crisis (shortage and affordability) and while Airbnb did not create this crisis, it has certainly contributed.

Many condo buildings have strict rules against tenants renting their places on Airbnb – but some tenants do it anyway. Holiday goers having to “rent in secret” doesn’t sound like a fun time for you as a traveller.

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So, if you want your own space for your Toronto stay, we’d suggest an aparthotel or regulated apartment rental.

Some “regular” hotels even have apartment/suite-style rooms as an option. These types of rooms might also make a nice base to call home as you explore Toronto for a few days.

Listed below are a few lovely aparthotel or suite-style hotels in Toronto (all in great locations):

• Yonge Suites Furnished Apartments – Fully-equipped apartments with other amenities and great location on Yonge Street across from the Eaton Centre downtown (very good mall) (Our Pick)
• iHost Suites Ice Condo – Bright, comfortable apartments at the Harbourfront close to lots of attractions and transit
• One King West Hotel and Residence – A popular suite-style hotel right in downtown Toronto in the Financial District
• Loft – Entertainment & Financial District – Nice, functional apartments right in the Entertainment District
• Town Inn Suites – A neat, stylish aparthotel close to shopping in Bloor-Yorkville

Bed and Breakfasts/Guesthouses in Toronto

For a massive city, there are actually a surprising number of bed and breakfast or guesthouse-style accommodations.

This is because there are so many residential areas and some of the older, historic houses were converted into lovely places to stay.

Unfortunately, the past couple of years has decimated Toronto’s once-thriving bed and breakfasts and guesthouses. While a number of them remain in operation, this is something we will continue to monitor to provide up-to-date options.

Generally, these houses are in quieter, more residential, and green areas. This means that you can come home after a long day of exploring and have a bit of peace and tranquillity!

The only real difference between bed and breakfasts and guesthouses in Toronto is usually the availability of breakfast. Guesthouses are usually just a cozy bed with no breakfast. That said, there are some outliers to this rule.

Both types usually make for budget-friendly accommodation because they have fewer amenities than hotels.

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Below are a handful of guesthouses and B&Bs located all over the city – they make for a great place to stay in Toronto for a few days.

There are lots to choose from – many of which are located close to The Village (which is south of Bloor-Yorkville’s shopping) and still very well connected to downtown!

• The Jane Toronto – A chic, charming B&B north of busy Bloor Steet in The Annex (Our Pick)
• Margie Townhome Suites – Clean and cozy suites nestled between Downtown and The Village close to transit
• Dream Catcher Travel House  – A bright and beautiful renovated guesthouse in a great East End location
• Keppner Guesthouse – A comfortable, homey guesthouse close to the subway near Bloor-Yorkville
• Elegant Suite at Bloor/Bathurst – A simple, tidy guesthouse just south of Bloor (shops, restaurants) near The Annex

Hostels in Toronto

Although Toronto is the biggest city in Canada, it doesn’t have a ton of hostels. The few that do exist, however, generally have really good reviews.

We’ve never stayed in a Toronto hostel but know quite a few traveller friends (Australians, Brits, and Danes) that have and have had pleasant stays!

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Below are a couple of hostels in the city that feature great locations, amenities, and atmosphere:

• Planet Traveler Hostel  – A social hostel with a rooftop terrace right in the heart of Kensington Market (Our Pick)
• All Days Hostel – A cozy hostel in quiet area close to The Village and Yonge-Bloor
• HI Toronto Hostel  – A top-rated modern and trendy hostel located minutes to central downtown
• The Only Backpacker’s Inn – A hip and colourful hostel on the Danforth (good area) a bit east of downtown

Accommodations By Neighbourhoods/Area

Now that we have covered places to stay in Toronto by accommodation type, let’s dive into some of the best areas to stay in Toronto. In short, Toronto is a city of diverse neighbourhoods and districts, each with its own identity and things to offer visitors.

From The Annex to the Distillery District to Cabbagetown and the Entertainment District, some of Toronto areas – many of which are located downtown – are among the best neighbourhoods in Toronto to stay in as a visitor.

We’ve handpicked a number of the best Toronto neighbourhoods that many visitors would find to be safe, well-located, and bursting with things to do, eat, and see!

A general rule of thumb: The closer you are to downtown/the city centre, the more expensive the accommodation is likely to be. However, you pay for the great location and more.

We’ll start by telling you about the neighbourhoods/areas, their location, who it may be a good fit for, and some nearby attractions and highlights. Then, we’ll dive into a number of great accommodation choices in that neighbourhood/Toronto district.

If you just want to get started looking, here is a brief breakdown of the Toronto neighbourhoods featured in this post and a top accommodation pick for each one.

Top Toronto Accommodations By Area

• Heart of Downtown (Sightseeing/Central) Top Pick : DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
• Entertainment District (Nightlife/Entertainment) Top Pick:  King Blue Hotel
• Old Toronto/Financial District (Business/Social) Top Pick: Fairmont Royal York Hotel
• The Harbourfront (Green Space/Waterfront) Top Pick: The Westin Harbour Castle
• Chinatown/Fashion District (Cultural/Trendy/Foodie)  Top Pick: Hotel OCHO
• Bloor-Yorkville (Shopping/Upscale) Top Pick: Town Inn Suites
• The Annex (Youthful Yet Quiet) Top Pick:  The Annex Hotel
• Toronto Pearson Airport (Flying) Top Pick:   Alt Hotel Toronto Airport

We also wanted to include hotels at Pearson Toronto International Airport because it might be helpful for some.

And we also wanted to show you how far Pearson airport is from downtown Toronto. You can take the UpExpress Train to get to Union Station right downtown in about 30 minutes.

Safety in Toronto: Toronto is generally a safe, diverse, welcoming, and pleasant city. It is generally safe to walk in downtown Toronto. As a visitor, one area to avoid is the area around Moss Park located on Queen Street East between Sherbourne Street and Jarvis Street. It’s not necessarily unsafe but it’s a tad rougher. It lacks accommodations for a tourist visit, anyways.

Any of the areas of Toronto mentioned below in this article are among the most popular and well-established for visitors to have a great experience.

Heart of Downtown – For Sightseeing/Central Location

Of course, Toronto’s city centre is a popular place to stay. We would consider the heart of downtown Toronto to be where Toronto City Hall is located.

Outside the iconic rounded buildings, you will find Nathan Phillips Square, the water fountain, and the famous “Toronto Sign” for taking photos.

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Nearby City Hall in the heart of the Toronto city centre is the Eaton Centre – a very large shopping mall. Close by, you’ll also find Yonge-Dundas Square – Toronto’s version of New York’s Times Square.

This is a great area to stay in because it’s very walkable to many of the top sights as well as to the waterfront area.

It’s also super simple to get on the subway or streetcar from here (Queen Street at Yonge Street) to explore further away places around Toronto. It doesn’t get more “central” than this!

Featured Accommodations in Downtown Toronto

Below are some of the best accommodations and hotels in downtown Toronto that are located very close to Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall.

If nothing else, this location is a great place to start your search – and these accommodations below are all great options.

DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown – Check Now

• Style:  A Sophisticated and Trendy Hotel
• Price Range:  Upper Mid-Range
• Location:  Downtown right behind Toronto City Hall at the north end of Nathan Phillips Square
• Featured Amenities : Indoor heated pool, onsite restaurant and bar, warm cookies on arrival!

Yonge Suites Furnished Apartments – Check Now

• Style:  Clean, Spacious Apartments
• Price Range:  Mid-Range
• Location:  Located on Yonge Street across from the Eaton Centre downtown (great mall), restaurants/shops everywhere around
• Featured Amenities : Full kitchens, onsite gym

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel – Check Now

• Style: A Quiet and Reliable Hotel
• Price Range: Upper Mid-Range
• Location:  Right across the street from Nathan Philips Square, City Hall, and the Eaton Centre (mall)
• Featured Amenities : Onsite bar and restaurant, connected underground to “The PATH”, city views all around!

The Chelsea Hotel Toronto – Check Now

• Style: A Popular, Classic Hotel
• Price Range: Lower Mid-Range
• Location:  Just off of Yonge Street and just north of Yonge-Dundas Square – the “Times Square” of Toronto
• Featured Amenities : Onsite restaurant and lounge, 2 indoor pools, parking available, great for families with kids

Entertainment District – For Fun/Nightlife

There are things to keep you entertained all over the city – and the Entertainment District is definitely a place to get an evening started (and also where to end)! It is known for its nightlife, bars, shopping, and events.

Technically, this area goes close to the waterfront near the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, the Scotiabank Arena (formerly Air Canada Centre), Ripley’s Aquarium, and Steam Whistle Brewery.

All these Toronto attractions and places to visit make the Entertainment District specifically one of the best places for a tourist to stay in Toronto.

There is a part of the district north of those attractions and that is where you will find many of the nightclubs and bars.

As such, these few blocks of restaurants and places to go out are what many would define as the “true Entertainment District”.

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This area of the Entertainment District is known for attractions, places, and bars like Bar Hop, shopping on Queen Street West, The Ballroom Bowl, Roy Thompson Hall, The Princess of Wales Theatre, and much more!

Featured Accommodations in The Entertainment District

Below are some great accommodations options in The Entertainment District. You’ll see that they are typically located north of the CN Tower since we cover “The Financial District” in the next section.

The places to stay featured below are in/around one of the main areas for bars, restaurants, and nightlife in Toronto.

King Blue Hotel Toronto – Check Now

• Style: A Bright, Boutique Hotel (newer hotel)
• Location: Right at King Street W and Peter St – walkable to restaurants, bars, shops, everything.
• Featured Amenities : Indoor pool, light breakfast

Loft – Entertainment & Financial District – Check Now

• Style: Updated, Functional Apartments
• Price Range:  Upper Budget (for Toronto)
• Location: Right off John Street walkable to the CN Tower and the many bars/restaurants of the area
• Featured Amenities : Units with kitchens, some with balconies (city views), parking garage available

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown  – Check Now

• Style:  A Simple and Classic Downtown Hotel
• Price Range: Mid-Range
• Location:  In the heart of the Entertainment District
• Featured Amenities : Bar, restaurant, and pool onsite, helpful staff, great breakfast

Old Toronto/Financial District – For Business/Social

The Financial District is a place where you can often feel the pulse of Toronto. Located downtown along Bay Street – and as a specific sub-section of downtown – the district is known to be all business, very social, and often upscale. 

The area gets the name from the fact that all the big Canadian banks – and many other institutions – have their headquarters located here.

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You’ll find lots of top restaurants, cafes, and places for fancy cocktails among the street-level businesses of the larger office buildings.

You can check out things like The Hockey Hall of Fame, the Toronto Stock Exchange, and the famous Gooderham Building (also known as the “Flatiron Building”) nearby. 

Featured Accommodations in Old Toronto/Financial District Area

Below are some top accommodations in the Financial District. This area is also one of the safest areas in Toronto (to be fair, there are lots of safe areas).

While there are lots of hotels in the area, there are certainly ones that have more of a name for themselves as being luxurious or popular.

Yes, they can be expensive – but you get quality when you stay in the Financial District. You are a quick walk into the Entertainment District, close to the water, and well-connected to Union Station.

Fairmont Royal York Hotel – Check Now

• Style:  A Vintage and Charming Hotel (Eric has stayed numerous times – it’s excellent!)
• Price Range: Upper Mid-Range
• Location:  Located right on Front Street, you are steps from Union Station and Scotiabank Arena
• Featured Amenities : Great restaurant with an amazing breakfast buffet, bar, swimming pool, valet parking, and more!

The Novotel Toronto Centre – Check Now

• Style:  A Stylish and Modern Hotel
• Location:  In the south end of Old Toronto, steps from amazing attractions and a quick walk to Union and the Harbourfront
• Featured Amenities : Comfortable beds, onsite pool and spa, restaurant and cocktail lounge, too!

One King West Hotel and Residence – Check Now

• Style:  A Historic and Elegant Suite-style Hotel from 1914.
• Price Range: Mid-Range (good value for what you get)
• Location:  An amazing location in the heart of the Financial District
• Featured Amenities : Suites come with like a microwave, dishwasher, or sitting area. Onsite bar and restaurant, too.

The Harbourfront – For Water Views

If you want to stay close to the water of Lake Ontario, then The Harbourfront is the place for you. This part of town is known to be very scenic and social.

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There is a wide pedestrian sidewalk for exploring and piers that you can check out for basically as far as your eye can see.

You’ll have views of the Toronto Islands, Billy Bishop Airport, and be close to attractions like The Harbourfront Centre, Boat/Sailing Cruises, and Amsterdam Brewery.

Another good thing about this area is that you are still well-connected to transit via streetcar along Queens Quay West. Union Station is also not a far walk from here.

Featured Accommodation at The Harbourfront

Below are some top accommodations in or very close to the Harbourfront area.

There aren’t actually that many hotels located in the actual perimeter of the Harbourfront (south of the Gardiner Expressway Highway) so two of the hotels mentioned are located just north of this area. It’s only a quick walk to the shores of the lake.

The Westin Harbour Castle  – Check Now

• Style:  A Classic and Scenic Hotel
• Price Range: Upscale
• Location:   Right down on the Harbourfront, besides where the Toronto Island Ferry crosses
• Featured Amenities : Amazing views, rooftop patio, parking onsite, tennis courts, and friendly staff

iHost Suites Ice Condo – Check Now

• Style: Bright, Comfortable Apartments
• Price Range:  Upper Budget
• Location: A quick walk to the water, walkable to CN Tower, Union Station, and much more
• Featured Amenities : Units with kitchens/kitchenettes, some wth balconies, CN Tower or lake views

The Delta by Marriott – Check Now

• Style:  A Stellar and Luxurious Hotel
• Location:   Located right in the heart of downtown, close to Ripley’s Aquarium, CN Tower, and more.
• Featured Amenities : Modern and fancy rooms, rooftop lounge, pool, parking onsite, great breakfast!

Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront – Check Now

• Style:  A Bright and Modern Hotel
• Price Range:  Upscale
• Location:  Overlooking Lake Ontario beside the Harbourfront Centre – a great location for Billy Bishop Airport
• Featured Amenities : A rooftop terrace and pool (incredible for summer), great views, onsite restaurant and lounge

Chinatown/Fashion District – Cultural/Trendy

Located west of the Entertainment District, this area is known to be trendy, cultural, and very social.

The area got its name because it was once full of factories for the garment and textile industries! 

The Fashion District exists to the west of Spadina Avenue and somewhat north of King Street and encompasses many restaurants and bars.

Chinatown runs along Spadina north of Queen just above the Fashion District and is filled with authentic food spots and more. It’s arguably one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Toronto.

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There aren’t a ton of places to stay in the area but you should definitely stop through if you are visiting Toronto for the experience.

You will also find Kensington Market close to Chinatown – another one of the coolest areas to explore in Toronto.

The area is usually clustered in with another neighbourhood – King West – which is a stretch of King Street West that has amazing food options. There isn’t much to do in the form of attractions but you can check out Graffiti Alley.

In any case, the Entertainment District is very close on foot or by streetcar. Stay near here for the food and look for food places like WVRST, Gusto 101, Wilbur Mexicana, and many, many more.

Featured Accommodations in the Chinatown/Fashion District Area

Below are three nice options in or close to the Fashion District. Hotel 1 is very much in the area while the Alexandra and Hotel Ocho are a bit more north but still very close by to this area.

As mentioned, this area is not super well-defined but is certainly downtown and accessible to many other great areas in the city on foot or via the King streetcar (504 or 514), Queen streetcar (501), or Spadina streetcar (510).

Hotel OCHO – Check Now

• Style:  A Vintage and Nicely Renovated Hotel
• Location:  Located at the corner of Queen and Spadina, walking distance to Chinatown, downtown, etc.
• Featured Amenities : Exposed brick in rooms, onsite restaurant/lounge, air conditioning, bike rentals for exploring

Ace Hotel Toronto  – Check Now

• Style:  A, Trendy, Retro-Boutique Hotel
• Location:  Located in a quieter area close to Queen-Spadina (but not right at the intersection)
• Featured Amenities : Cool lobby bar, nice breakfast available

The Alexandra Hotel  – Check Now

• Style:  A Basic and Functional Hotel
• Price Range:  Budget (for Toronto prices)
• Location:  Located in a quiet area to the north of the Fashion District
• Featured Amenities : Each room has a full kitchenette, lots of parking outside

1 Hotel Toronto – Check Now

• Style:  An Upscale, Trendy Eco-Hotel
• Price Range:  Luxury
• Location:  Overlooks the Fashion District, a walk to downtown attractions and very close to King West (transit also close)
• Featured Amenities : Onsite bar/restaurant, rooftop pool deck

Bloor-Yorkville – For Upscale Shopping

Do you want to go shopping at high-end places? Then Bloor-Yorkville is the place for you! The area is known to be posh, upscale, and is among the best Toronto shopping districts.

The area is loosely based around the intersection of Bloor Street and Yonge Street and is technically defined as “midtown” since you are not right in downtown Toronto.

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That said, it’s easy to get down there by subway and you can walk if you wanted to. Another area close by is The Annex – which we mention after this section.

The district is known for shopping, The Bata Shoe Museum, and The Royal Ontario Museum, among others.

Featured Accommodations in Bloor-Yorkville

Below are several accommodations in the Bloor-Yorkville area. As mentioned, this area can be seen as upscale and good for shopping.

It’s also a heavy business area with large offices and is well-connected to public transportation (or to hail a cab).

This means that many hotels in Midtown Toronto are quite nice and can be more expensive. However, there are some budget-friendly places to stay (noted below) because the area is surrounded by residential areas. So, you can actually find a bit of a mix up here!

Town Inn Suites – Check Now

• Style: A Neat, Stylish Aparthotel
• Location: Right on Church Street, a block from Yonge-Bloor Station (shops and amenities around)
• Featured Amenities : Suites with kitchenettes/kitchens, underground parking onsite (for a fee)

Keppner Guesthouse – Check Now

• Style:  A Comfortable, Homey Guesthouse
• Location:  A quick walk to the heart of Bloor-Yorkville, good area close to shopping, bars, and restaurants (subway also close)
• Featured Amenities : Fridge/microwave in-room, parking available (for a fee)

Windsor Arms Hotel – Check Now

• Style:  A Historic and Elegant Hotel
• Price Range: Luxury
• Location: Located in the heart of Yorkville just off of Bloor Street, great for shopping!
• Featured Amenities : Lavishly decorated rooms, pool and spa services, parking onsite, traditional “high tea”

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto at Yorkville  – Check Now

• Style: A Stunning and First-Class Hotel Experience
• Location: Also located in Yorkville just north of Bloor Street, great for shopping
• Featured Amenities : Impeccable rooms, pool and spa, and onsite parking

The Annex – Youthful/Hip

Looking for a youthful area? The Annex is for you. The area is known to be more youthful, very social, often hipster, and good for food lovers.

The Annex – as it exists along Bloor towards Koreatown (which is great for food) is more residential. This is where many students who study make their homes in the city.

Because of this, you’ll find a few smaller hotels but mainly guesthouses and bed and breakfasts located here.

This makes it great for a quieter stay in the city. There are also plenty of bars, great eateries, and top attractions very close by for tourists.

That said, it’s very easy to get downtown via the subway or the streetcar (from Spadina station). You could also walk if you wanted to.

The district is known for cheap food and drinks, exploring Koreatown, The Bata Shoe Museum, and the University of Toronto main campus, among others.

Featured Accommodations in The Annex

Below are a few nice accommodations options in/close to the Annex. The area is directly to the west of Bloor-Yorkville so it’s easy to go shopping, explore museums, and get downtown in minutes.

The Annex Hotel   – Check Now

• Style:  A Modern and Stylish Hotel
• Location:  Right on Bloor Street so you are steps from great food and public transport
• Featured Amenities : Bar/cafe onsite, great breakfast

The Jane Toronto  – Check Now

• Style:  A Chic, Charming Bed and Breakfast
• Location:  In a quiet neighbourhood, a quick walk to Bloor Street for transit, restaurants, etc.
• Featured Amenities : Great breakfast, in-room coffee, communal lounge, outdoor green space

Elegant Suite at Bloor/Bathurst – Check Now

• Style: A Simple, Tidy Guesthouse
• Price Range:  Lower Mid-Range
• Location: Just south of Bloor Street on Bathhurst – close to University of Toronto (not far from Koreatown and transit)
• Featured Amenities : Breakfast available

Madison Manor Hotel and Pub  – Check Now

• Style:  A Traditional, Classic Hotel
• Price Range: Budget (for Toronto)
• Location: Just north (5 minutes) of Bloor for shopping, short walk to University of Toronto, museums, and more
• Featured Amenities : Pub and patio onsite, paid parking available

Toronto Pearson International Airport – For Flying

Last, but certainly not least, we wanted to include hotels in the area around Pearson Airport so that trip planners can plan accordingly. It’s also useful information for those flying through Toronto in need of a Toronto airport hotel.

The airport is technically in the Greater Toronto Area in a city called Mississauga. Some would argue that the airport is in the north end of Etobicoke but the difference doesn’t really matter.

All you need to know is that Pearson Airport is not close to downtown Toronto. In theory, this is where you could find what are known as “Toronto area hotels”.

Truthfully, accommodations out here are generally cheaper than in downtown. However, you’d be far from attractions so it’s really not worth the money saved because you’d have to commute back and forth each day.

⇒ Check here for hotels near Toronto Pearson Airport

If you stay right at the airport (basically beside the terminals), you could take the Up Express train to Union Station to get downtown. Alternatively, to get downtown from this area you can grab an Uber or a cab/shuttle (which would be more expensive).

Featured Hotels at/near Toronto Pearson International Airport

Below are just some of the many hotels around Toronto Pearson International Airport.

In general, there are lots of hotels very close to the airport. One hotel (the Sheraton) is actually located in the terminal building.

Of all the hotels in the area surrounding the airport, the Alt Hotel (see below) has the unique distinction of allowing you to walk to the Skytrain station (to get to the terminals).

Many other hotels in the area (like the Best Western below) often have a shuttle service to take passengers to and from the airport.

Alt Hotel Toronto Airport – Check Now

• Style:  A Chic and Modern Hotel
• Location: Close to the Skytrain transit direct to the terminal buildings
• Featured Amenities : Modern rooms, hip decor, pet-friendly, parking onsite

Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport – Check Now

• Style:  A Stylish, Simple Hotel
• Price Range:  Upper Mid-Range (you pay for location, though)
• Location: Located right at Terminal 3 – can’t be any closer to the airport
• Featured Amenities : Onsite bar/restaurant, gym and pool, breakfast available

Best Western Toronto Airport  – Check Now

• Style: A Simple and Functional Hotel
• Price Range: Upper Budget
• Location:  Just off the 401 on Dixie Road – Eric used to stay here when he was a recruiter!
• Featured Amenities : Free airport shuttle from the lobby door, onsite restaurant

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport – Check Now

• Style:  A Traditional and Simple Hotel
• Location:  Conveniently located close to the airport with good terminal connections
• Featured Amenities : Clean rooms, trendy onsite bar and full restaurant, parking onsite, swimming pool

If you have questions about where to stay in Toronto, Canada, here are some detailed answers to get you on the right path!

Where to stay in Downtown Toronto/city centre?

If you are searching for a place to stay in Downtown Toronto, you’ll have lots of great options. The city centre is easily one of the best places for a tourist to stay in Toronto. It’s also a great fit if you’re wondering where to stay in Toronto for the first time.

Check out the Chelsea Hotel Toronto   close to Yonge-Dundas Square, the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown located behind City Hall/Nathan Phillips Square, or the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel across from City Hall on Queen Street West.

For a suite-style hotel in the city centre, the Yonge Suites Furnished Apartments are on Yonge Street across from the Eaton Centre.

A more affordable accommodation option in this area would be The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar .

All of the above accommodations have you within walking distance to top sights, attractions, restaurants, shops, and places for drinks.

You’d also be very well-connected to the subway and streetcars to get to explore any other areas of the city with ease.

Where to stay in Toronto with family?

If you are travelling to Toronto with family/kids, there are lots of accommodations that make for a good place to stay.

Usually, suite-style hotels or aparthotels make a good option since the rooms generally have kitchen/kitchenettes. These kinds of places make a nice base to explore the city from for a few days.

Check out Yonge Suites Furnished Apartments to be very centrally located, iHost Suites Ice Condo to be closer to the Harbourfront close to lots of attractions, or even One King West Hotel and Residence with stylish apartments also in the heart of downtown.

Where to stay in Toronto on a budget?

If you are seeking out a cheaper place to stay in Toronto, there are budget-friendly accommodations dotted across the downtown/city centre area.

Check out The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar to be right on Queen Street West in the city centre. The Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre is steps from Yonge Street and the subway.

In another nice area near the Fashion District, The Alexandra Hotel offers “no-frills” accommodation.

You might even find the odd guesthouse at an affordable rate in the residential areas near Bloor-Yorkville. Check out Keppner Guesthouse if this sounds like it works for you.

Where to stay in Toronto’s Entertainment District for nightlife?

To enjoy the best of Toronto nightlife, a stay in/close to the Entertainment District is a great idea.

Some of the best hotels in the Entertainment District for nightlife would be King Blue Hotel Toronto or the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown .

These centrally-located accommodations would have you within walking distance to many attractions as well as numerous bars and restaurants.

An aparthotel option in this area would be Loft – Entertainment & Financial District .

Related Articles

Toronto is one of the best places to explore in Ontario . So if you need more Toronto knowledge, have a look at our detailed guides on exploring the city:

• Visit 27 the Best Toronto Tourist Attractions
• What to Know When Exploring Toronto
• How to Spend One Day in Toronto
• 17 Day Trips from Toronto (+How to Get There)
• The Best Coffee Shops in Toronto
• 9 Great Bars in Downtown Toronto
• The Best Ice Cream Places in Toronto

And there you have it – a rundown of where to stay in Toronto! In the end, there is no single best place to stay in Toronto.

All the areas in or around downtown/the city centre have advantages over one another and work well for different visitors. Have a blast exploring!

As always, Keep Exploring, eh? -L&E

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Ontario may not have the tourist profile of the Rockies out west, but the province still boasts many of Canada’s top attractions: Niagara Falls is the country’s most visited sight; Ottawa makes an engaging capital, while Toronto is one of the most visited cities in North America; and Algonquin Park is an especially fine tract of pristine wilderness. It’s also very, very big – a giant slab of land, Canada’s second-largest province, stretching all the way from the St Lawrence River and the Great Lakes to the frozen shores of Hudson Bay, a landscape studded with thousands of lakes from which Ontario gets its name – literally “glittering waters” – given by its earliest inhabitants, the Iroquois.

Algonquin Provincial Park

The bruce peninsula, moosonee and moose factory island, sault ste marie, thunder bay.

Spreading along the northern shore of Lake Ontario to either side of Toronto is a chain of towns that are often lumped together as the Golden Horseshoe , a misleadingly evocative name that refers solely to the area’s geographic shape and economic success. This is Ontario’s manufacturing heartland, a built-up strip whose most notable attraction is the Royal Botanical Gardens , close to steel-town Hamilton . Further round the lake are the famous Niagara Falls , easily Ontario’s most popular attraction, and Niagara-on-the-Lake , one of the province’s quaintest towns. West of the Golden Horseshoe, much of Southwest Ontario is profoundly rural, an expanse of farmland sandwiched between lakes Huron and Erie. High points here include Goderich and Bayfield , two charming little towns tucked tight against Lake Huron; Stratford , with its much-vaunted theatre festival; and Georgian Bay , whose Severn Sound is the location of the astoundingly beautiful Georgian Bay Islands National Park , an elegiac land and waterscape of rocky, pine-dotted islets and crystal-blue lake. The national park – and its campsites – are best approached by boat from tiny Honey Harbour, but you can sample the scenery on a variety of island cruises from Penetanguishene, Midland and the dinky little port of Parry Sound . Also here on Severn Sound are a pair of top-notch historical reconstructions, the one-time British naval base at Discovery Harbour and the former Jesuit mission at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons .

Central Ontario, inland from the coastal strip bordering Georgian Bay, is largely defined by the Canadian Shield , whose endless forests, myriad lakes and thin soils dip down from the north in a giant wedge. This hostile terrain has kept settlement down to a minimum, though latterly the very wildness of the land has attracted Canadian holidaymakers, who come here to hunker down in their lakeside cottages – hence the moniker “cottage country”. The centre of this is the Muskoka Lakes , a skein of narrow lakes and rivers, and their main supply towns, Gravenhurst and Bracebridge . The Muskoka Lakes may be relatively domesticated, but neighbouring Algonquin Provincial Park is certainly not, comprising a wilderness tract with abundant wildlife and a mind-bogglingly large network of canoe routes.

The implacability of the Shield breaks up as it approaches the St Lawrence River at the east end of Lake Ontario, and it’s here you’ll find a string of historic towns and villages. The pick is Kingston , renowned for its fine limestone buildings and a pleasant stepping stone on the road east to either Montréal or Ottawa , Canada’s appealing capital city, which boasts some of the country’s finest museums and a first-rate restaurant and bar scene.

Stretching north from the shores of Lake Huron and Lake Superior, northern Ontario is almost entirely flat, give or take the odd ridge and chasm, an endless expanse of forest and lake pouring over the mineral-rich rocks of the Canadian Shield. It was the north which once produced the furs that launched Canada’s economy, but the travelling is hard and time-consuming and, unless you’re after some hunting and fishing , the region’s charms are limited. Two main roads cross this immense, sparsely populated region, Hwy-11 in the north and the much more enjoyable Hwy-17 to the south. Highlights of Hwy-17 begin with Sault Ste Marie , the terminus for a splendid wilderness train trip on the Algoma Central Railway , and continue with the string of parks bordering Lake Superior , notably the extravagantly wild Lake Superior Provincial Park and Pukaskwa National Park . Beyond lies the inland port of Thunder Bay , the last place of much appeal before Winnipeg, a further 680km to the west. Hwy-11 , on the other hand, links a series of far-flung mining towns and has little to offer with the possible exception of the Polar Bear Express train , which strikes north from Cochrane beyond the road network to Moosonee on the frozen shores of James Bay – though to be frank, the rail journey across these northern wastes can seem interminable, the mosquitoes infuriating the moment you disembark.

Brief history

The first Europeans to make regular contact with the region’s Aboriginal Iroquois and Algonquin peoples were the French explorers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, most famously Étienne Brûlé and Samuel de Champlain. These early visitors were preoccupied with the fur trade , and it wasn’t until the end of the American War of Independence and the immigration of the United Empire Loyalists from New England that mass settlement began. Between 1820 and 1850 a further wave of migrants, mostly English, Irish and Scots, made Upper Canada , as Ontario was known until Confederation, the most populous and prosperous part of Canada. This pre-eminence was reinforced towards the end of the nineteenth century by the industrialization of the region’s larger towns, a process underpinned by the discovery of some of the world’s richest mineral deposits: in the space of twenty years, nickel was found near Sudbury, silver at Cobalt, gold in Red Lake and iron ore at Wawa.

In 1943, the Progressive Conservative Party (PCs) took control of the provincial government and remained in power for over forty years. The PCs followed a right-of-centre, pro-business agenda and their skill in handling the popular vote earned them the nickname the “Big Blue Machine”. Nevertheless, the PCs did move with the times, passing a string of progressive acts such as, for example, Canada’s first Fair Employment Practices Act against discrimination and the Female Employees Fair Remuneration Act, both in 1951. In 1985, the PCs finally lost a provincial election, but returned to power ten years later with a flinty right-wing agenda that owed much to Britain’s Margaret Thatcher. The PCs were much taken up with privatization and tax cuts (plus endless carping about welfare scroungers), but this did not play well with a sizeable chunk of the population and, much to the relief of the Left, the Liberals have defeated them in the last four elections, with 2014 seeing Kathleen Wynne elected as the first female leader of the majority winner.

Economically , Ontario’s timber and mining industries, massive hydroelectric schemes and myriad factories have kept the province at or near the top of the economic ladder for decades. The province’s industrial success has also created massive environmental problems , most noticeable in the wounded landscapes around Sudbury and the polluted waters of lakes Erie and Ontario – problems which the provincial government has started to tackle, albeit somewhat tardily.

Created in 1893 at the behest of logging companies keen to keep farmers out, Algonquin Provincial Park is Ontario’s oldest and largest provincial park and for many it comprises the quintessential Canadian landscape. Located on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield, the park straddles a transitional zone , with the hilly two-thirds to the west covered in a hardwood forest of sugar maple, beech and yellow birch, while in the drier eastern part jack pine, white pine and red pine predominate. Throughout the park, the lakes and rocky rounded hills are interspersed with black spruce bogs, a type of vegetation typical of areas far further north. Canoeing is very popular here and with an astounding 1600km of routes there’s a good chance of avoiding all contact for days on end. Wildlife is as varied as the flora – any trip to Algonquin is characterized by the echo of birdsong, from the loons’ ghostly call to the screech of ravens. Beavers, moose, black bears and raccoons are all resident, as are white-tailed deer, whose population thrives on the young shoots that replace the trees felled by the park’s loggers. Public “howling parties” – which can attract up to two thousand people – set off into the wilderness during August in search of timber wolves , or rather their howls: many of the rangers are so good at howling that they can get the animals to reply.

Whether you’re after the full wilderness experience or just a quick dabble, access to Algonquin’s backcountry is via the 56km Parkway Corridor – also known as the Frank McDougall Parkway (Hwy-60) – the park’s only significant road linking the West Gate, 45km east of Hwy-11, and the East Gate, on the long road to and from Ottawa.

The beaver is Canada’s national animal: it appeared on the first postage stamp issued by the colony in 1851, and now features on the back of the 5¢ piece. There was nothing sentimental about this choice – beaver pelts kick-started the colonial economy – and only recently has the beaver been treated with some restraint and protected from being indiscriminately polished off.

Beavers are aquatic rodents, growing to around 75cm in length and weighing about 35kg. Aboriginal peoples hunted the beaver for its thick, soft pelt , composed of long guard hairs and a dense undercoat, to use for clothing. In the seventeenth century. European fur traders realized the value of beaver pelts, particularly in the manufacture of the all-weather, all-purpose hat worn by every man of any substance. To keep up with demand the beaver was extensively trapped, and the French voyageurs pushed further and further west along the lake and river systems in pursuit of the animal, thereby opening up much of the interior. The beaver was hunted to the point of extinction in much of eastern Canada, but had a reprieve when the beaver hat went out of fashion in the late nineteenth century; today beavers are comparatively commonplace.

Beavers start to build their dams , which can be up to 700m wide, by strategically felling one tree across a stream. This catches silt and driftwood and the beaver then reinforces the barrier with sticks and stones plus grass and mud, which is laboriously smoothed-in as a binding element. The lodge is constructed simultaneously; sometimes it forms part of the dam and sometimes it is fixed to the shore or an island in the pond. It is about 2m in diameter and has two entrances – one accessible from land and one from underwater – both for its own convenience and to be able to escape predators in any emergency, along with a lot of tail slapping to give the alarm. Lodges are topped with grass thatch and a good layer of mud, which freezes in winter, making them virtually impenetrable. During the autumn, the beaver stocks its pond with the soft-bark trees and saplings that make up its diet. It drags them below the water line and anchors them to the mud at the bottom before retiring to the lodge for the winter, only emerging to get food from the pond or repair the dam. Beaver lakes are not the tree-fringed paradises portrayed by some nature-film makers; nearer the mark is a mud-banked pond, surrounded by untidily felled trees and with a bedraggled-looking domed heap of sticks and sludge somewhere along its banks.

BRANTFORD , a quick 40km west of Hamilton on Hwy-403, takes its name from Joseph Brant , an Iroquois chieftain who was one of the most intriguing figures of colonial Canada. Brant helped the British during the American War of Independence and, after their defeat, he and his followers were obliged to make a hasty exit from New York State before the Americans could take their revenge. The British stayed loyal to their ally (just about) and in 1784 Brant was ceded a large tract of land beside the Grand River on the site of what is today Brantford. European settlers reached the area in numbers in the 1850s and subsequently Brantford developed as a manufacturing centre churning out agricultural equipment by the wagon load. By the 1980s, however, the town was in decline as many of its factories and foundries went bust or relocated. Brantford still bears the scars of this de-industrialization, but a concerted effort has been made to breathe new life into the centre and, for the most part, this has been a success with a batch of new leisure facilities and shopping malls. For Canadians, Brantford is most famous as the home town of Wayne Gretzky , probably the greatest ice-hockey player of all time; for everyone else, the town is best known as being the one-time home of the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell .

The Mennonites of Kitchener–Waterloo and St Jacobs

The twin industrial cities of Kitchener and Waterloo hog a slab of flatland to the west of the Grand River. They have a distinctive pedigree, as the first white settlers to arrive in the area in numbers were the Mennonites, a tightly knit Protestant sect who migrated here in the 1790s from the US, where their pacifist beliefs had incurred the wrath of their neighbours during the American Revolution. Over the years, the Mennonites gradually drifted out of the twin cities and now own much of the farmland immediately to the north.

They are unmistakeable, with the men wearing traditional black suits and broad-brimmed hats, or deep-blue shirts and braces, the women ankle-length dresses and matching bonnets, and many navigate the roads in black, horse-drawn buggies. Despite appearances, however, the Ontario Mennonites are far from a homogeneous sect. Over twenty different groups are affiliated to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). They all share certain religious beliefs reflecting their Anabaptist origins – the sole validity of adult baptism being crucial – but precise practices and dress codes vary from group to group: for instance, members of the traditional wing of the movement, called Old Order Mennonite, own property communally and shun all modern machinery.

To explain their history and faith, the MCC runs a small but intriguing interpretation centre, The Mennonite Story, at 1406 King St North in the village of St Jacobs, just north of Waterloo via Hwy-85. Also in St Jacobs, along the short main street, are several Mennonite stores selling home-made farm produce – the maple syrup is simply magnificent. Mennonite traders are also prominent at the much-lauded Farmers’ Market, back in the centre of Kitchener on King Street East (Sat 7am–2pm; kitchenermarket.ca ).

Separating the main body of Lake Huron from Georgian Bay, the Bruce Peninsula holds two of Ontario’s national parks. The more distinctive is the Fathom Five National Marine Park , at the northern tip of the peninsula, which provides wonderful sport for divers. The second is the Bruce Peninsula National Park , comprising two slabs of forested wilderness on either side of Hwy-6, its northern portion offering magnificent coastal hiking on a small section of the Bruce Trail. There’s camping at both parks and a reasonable choice of hotel and motel accommodation at lively Tobermory , from where you catch the car ferry over to Manitoulin Island.

Fathom Five National Marine Park

Fathom Five National Marine Park comprises a scattering of uninhabited islands and the waters that surround them at the end of the Bruce Peninsula, offshore from Tobermory. To protect the natural habitat, only Flowerpot Island , 4km from the mainland, has any amenities, with limited space for camping – six sites only – and a couple of short hiking trails that explore its eastern reaches. A delightful spot, Flowerpot takes its name from two pink-and-grey rock pillars that have been eroded away from its eastern shore – and these are readily seen on the islet’s hiking trails.

Fathom Five is known across Canada for its excellent diving – the waters are clear, there are extraordinary rock formations and a handful of shipwrecks. Prospective divers must register in person at the national park office. Diving gear can be rented down by Tobermory harbour at G&S Watersports (519 596 2200, gswatersports.net ), who also offer diving lessons and kayak rental.

With a population of around 500,000, HAMILTON lies at the extreme western end of Lake Ontario, about 70km from Toronto. The city takes its name from George Hamilton, a storekeeper-turned-landowner, who surveyed the area after he moved here following the destruction of his homestead during the War of 1812. By the early 1900s, Hamilton had become a major steel producer and today its mills churn out about half the country’s output, though the city’s industrial heyday has faded and in recent years it has struggled to keep itself afloat. Industrial cities are rarely high on tourist itineraries and Hamilton is no exception, but it does have one or two quality attractions, most notably the sprawling Royal Botanical Gardens . Other than the gardens, all the city’s key attractions are in – or within comfortable walking distance of – a surprisingly compact downtown core . This runs east to west parallel to the lake shore along King Street West and Main Street West, between Bay Street North and James Street North. Beyond here, Hamilton becomes a large and sprawling city with a confusing one-way street system.

The Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG)

The delightful

Royal Botanical Gardens

cover some twelve square kilometres just across Burlington Bay from downtown Hamilton, its several sections spread over 15km of wooded shoreline. The flower displays here are simply gorgeous with highlights including

Hendrie Park’s Rose Gardens

(best June–Oct) and nearby

Laking Garden

with its irises and peonies (May & June). Hendrie Park adjoins the main

RBG Visitor Centre

, where there’s a shop, café and several inside areas featuring forced bulbs, orchids and cacti. Wilder parts of the RBG are round to the west with the 800-hectare

Cootes Paradise Sanctuary

latticed with hiking trails.

Birthplace of the rock singer Bryan Adams but prouder of its handsome limestone buildings, the city of KINGSTON , a fast 260km east of Toronto along Hwy-401, is the largest and most enticing of the communities along the northern shore of Lake Ontario. The town occupies an attractive and strategically important position where the lake narrows into the St Lawrence River, its potential first recognized by the French who built a fortified fur-trading post, Fort Frontenac , here in 1673. It was not a success, but struggled on until 1758 when it fell to a combined force of British, Americans and Iroquois, a victory soon followed by an influx of United Empire Loyalists, who promptly developed Kingston – as they renamed it – into a major shipbuilding centre and naval base. The money rolled in and the future looked rosy when the completion of the Rideau Canal, linking Kingston with Ottawa in 1832, opened up its hinterland. Kingston became Canada’s capital in 1841 and although it lost this distinction just three years later it remained the region’s most important town until the end of the nineteenth century. In recent years, Kingston – and its 160,000 inhabitants – has had as many economic downs as ups, but it does benefit from the presence of Queen’s University , one of Canada’s most prestigious academic institutions, and of the Royal Military College , the country’s answer to Sandhurst and West Point.

Central Kingston’s medley of old houses and offices displays every architectural foible admired by the Victorians, from neo-Gothic mansions with high gables to elegant Italianate villas, but the cream of the architectural crop are the city’s Neoclassical limestone buildings, especially City Hall and the Cathedral of St George . Kingston also holds the first-rate Agnes Etherington Art Centre gallery and Bellevue House , once the home of prime minister Sir John A. Macdonald. Add to this several superb B&Bs, a cluster of good restaurants and scenic boat trips round the Thousand Islands just offshore, and you have a city that is well worth a couple of days.

Kingston’s elongated centre slopes up from Lake Ontario. Most of the key sights and the pick of the city’s bars and restaurants nudge together along the first few blocks of the main commercial drag, Princess Street .

A watery detour: the Rideau canal

If you’re travelling from Kingston to Ottawa , the obvious route is east along Hwy-401 and then north up Hwy-416, a journey of 175km. With more time, however, it’s worth considering a slower route along two country roads – Hwy-15 and then Hwy-7 . En route, you’ll pass a battery of signs to the 24 lock stations of the 202km-long Rideau Canal ( t 613 283 5170, w pc.gc.ca ), which cuts through the slab of coniferous and deciduous forest, bogs, limestone plains and granite ridges that separate Ottawa and Kingston. Completed in 1832 after a mere six years’ work, the canal was built to provide safe inland transport at a time of poor Anglo-American relations, but after the political situation improved it developed as an important route for regional commerce. The canal’s construction led to the development of Bytown , renamed Ottawa in 1855, but in the second half of the nineteenth century the railways made the canal obsolete and today it’s plied by holiday boats. For the motorist, one of the more impressive lock stations is Kingston Mills (Locks 46–49), 12km inland from Kingston on Hwy-15, where a steep flight of locks negotiates a wooded ravine overlooked by a blockhouse and lock offices. It’s a lovely spot and there’s more of the same, albeit in a wilder setting, at Jones Falls (Locks 39–42), 3km off Hwy-15 and about 40km from Kingston. Here, a huddle of old timber buildings is a prelude to a rickety footbridge that leads over a lake to a steep flight of locks guarded by several old stone buildings. By boat it takes five days to get from Kingston to Ottawa on the Rideau Canal with Ontario Waterways ( t 705 327 5767, t 1 800 561 5767, w ontariowaterwaycruises.com ); there are between three and six cruises monthly from mid-May to mid-September, the cost is $1951, and reservations are essential.

The Crees have been hunting and fishing James Bay, a southerly extension of Hudson Bay, for several thousand years and they make up the majority of the population of MOOSONEE , which occupies an incredibly remote and solitary bayside location well to the north of the road network. A French fur-trading company, Révillon Frères, founded Moosonee in 1903 and the Révillon Frères Museum (late June to early Sept daily 10am–6pm; free; t 705 336 1209), in one of the original company buildings, traces the history of the settlement and its largely unsuccessful attempt to challenge the local monopoly of the Hudson’s Bay Company . The latter had established the trading post of Moose Factory Island , just offshore, in 1673, which makes it the oldest English-speaking community in Ontario. Water taxis ($10 one way) zip travellers from the jetty at Moosonee to the island, where the Moose Factory Centennial Museum Park (late June to early Sept daily 9am–5pm; free; t 705 658 2733) holds the original blacksmith’s shop, graveyard, powder magazine (the island’s only stone building) and a teepee where the locals sell bannock (freshly baked bread). South of here, St Thomas Anglican Church , built in 1860, has an altar cloth of beaded moose hide, prayer books written in Cree and removable floor plugs to prevent the church floating away in floods.

OWEN SOUND , just under 200km northwest of Toronto and 130km north of Goderich, occupies the ravine around the mouth of the Sydenham River, at the foot of the Bruce Peninsula. In its heyday, Owen Sound was a rough and violent port packed with brothels and bars, prompting the Americans to establish a consulate whose main function was to bail out drunk and disorderly sailors. For the majority it was an unpleasant place to live, and the violence spawned an especially active branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Organization, whose success was such that an alcohol ban was imposed in 1906 and only lifted in 1972. The town was in decline long before the return of the bars, its port facilities undercut by the railways from the 1920s, but it’s managed to reinvent itself and is now an amiable sort of place well worth at least a pit stop, though navigation can be confusing: avenues run north–south and streets east–west, while the river, which bisects the town centre, separates avenues and streets East from those marked West.

Blue Mountain ski resort

The small-time port of Collingwood , 65km east of Owen Sound on Nottawasaga Bay, is the gateway to the Blue Mountain , a segment of the Niagara Escarpment whose steepish slopes are now a major winter sports area, mainly for alpine skiing though several cross-country trails have also been developed. To get there from Collingwood, take the Blue Mountain Road (Hwy-19) which reaches – after about 10km – the downhill ski slopes at the Blue Mountain Resort ( t 705 445 0231, t 1 877 445 0231, w bluemountain.ca ), a large and modern sprawl comprising hotels, shops, restaurants and cafés. In total, the Blue Mountain ski area has 36 downhill ski slopes of varying difficulty with a maximum vertical drop of 219m. The prime season is from mid-December to mid-March.

Strategically situated beside St Mary’s River, the tortuous link between lakes Superior and Huron, industrial SAULT STE MARIE – more popularly The Soo – sits opposite the Michigan town of the same name and sees constant two-way traffic, with two sets of tourists keen to see how the other lot lives. The Soo, 300km from Sudbury, is northern Ontario’s oldest community, originally settled by Ojibwa fishing parties. The French called these Ojibwa Saulteux (“people of the falls”) and the Jesuit missionaries who followed added the Christian sobriquet to give the town its present name. Initially, The Soo flourished as a gateway to the fur-rich regions inland, but it was the construction of a lock and canal in the nineteenth century that launched its career as a Great Lakes port and industrial centre, churning out pulp, paper and steel. Too industrial to be pretty,

Some 2km long and three blocks wide, The Soo’s downtown core runs parallel to the waterfront to either side of the main drag, Queen Street East . All the principal sights and most visitor facilities are located here, the pick of which stretch along the waterfront , but its real appeal is as the starting point for a splendid wilderness train ride on the Algoma Central Railway .

The Algoma Central Railway

The 476km-long Algoma Central Railway (ACR) was constructed in 1901 to link the Soo’s timber plants with the forests of the interior. the first recreational users were members of the group of Seven, who shunted up and down the track in a converted boxcar, stopping to paint whenever the mood took them. the ACr’s timber days are long gone, but today the railway offers one of Ontario’s finest excursions, with the train snaking through a wonderful wilderness of deep ravines, secluded lakes and plunging gorges. to see it all, sit on the left-hand side – otherwise you’ll end up looking at an awful lot of rock. there are several tours to choose from, though only two stand out, and all depart from the Algoma Central railway terminal, in downtown Soo at 129 Bay St and dennis (t 705 946 7300, t 1 800 242 9287, w agawacanyontourtrain.com).

The Agawa Canyon Tour Train takes a day to cover the first 200km of track and back (late June to mid-Oct departs daily at 8am, returns 6pm; $84; $102 in autumn). Reservations are strongly advised and essential in the autumn, when the leaves turn. A two-hour stop within the canyon’s 180m-high walls allows for a lunch break and a wander around the well-marked nature trails, which include a lookout post from where the rail line appears as a thin silver thread far below. Unless you are properly equipped don’t miss the train back – the canyon gets very cold at night, even during the summer, and the blackflies are merciless.

A regular passenger train service from The Soo to the remote francophone township of Hearst three times weekly was suspended in the summer of 2015. Previously passengers on this train could get off and on at various points along the line; check w algomapassengerrail.com for the latest on the ongoing efforts to get this service reinstated.

STRATFORD , some 150km west of Toronto, is a likeable country town of thirty thousand people, which rises head and shoulders above its neighbours as the host of the Stratford Festival , originating in 1953 and now one of the most prestigious theatrical occasions in North America, attracting no fewer than half a million visitors every year. It only takes an hour or so to work out what is where in Stratford, beginning with the town’s downtown core, on and around the junction of Ontario and Downie streets, where a handsome set of nineteenth-century brick facades reach an idiosyncratic hiatus in the grandiose city hall , a brown-brick fiesta of cupolas, towers and limestone trimmings. The town is also bisected by the meandering Avon River , whose leafy banks are lined with immaculately maintained footpaths and overlooked by the largest of the town’s four theatres, the Festival Theatre .

The Stratford Festival

Each year, North America’s largest classical repertory company puts on the Stratford Festival ( t 519 273 1600, t 1 800 567 1600, w stratfordfestival.ca ), featuring two of Shakespeare’s tragedies and one of his comedies; this programme is augmented by other classical staples – Molière, Chekhov, Jonson and so forth – as well as by the best of modern and musical theatre. The festival also hosts a lecture series, various tours (of backstage and a costume warehouse, for example), music concerts, an author reading series and meet-and-greet sessions with the actors. The festival runs from mid-April to late October and there are performances in four downtown theatres – the Festival, the Tom Patterson, the Avon and the Studio. Regular tickets cost between $50 and $80 depending on the performance and seat category, though there are all sorts of discount deals for students, seniors, same-day performances and previews; many plays are sold out months in advance. Call or check the website to book.

The Lake Superior port of THUNDER BAY , some 110km from Nipigon, is much closer to Winnipeg than to any other city in Ontario, and consequently its 120,000 inhabitants are prone to see themselves as Westerners. Economics as well as geography define this self-image, for this was until recently a booming grain-handling port – for grain harvested in the Prairies. Some grain still arrives here by rail to be stored in the town’s gigantic grain elevators on its way to the Atlantic, but since the 1990s the economics of the trade have favoured Canada’s Pacific ports and many of the elevators that dominate the harbourfront are now literally rotting away.

Scarred by industrial complexes and crisscrossed by rail lines, Thunder Bay is not immediately enticing, but it does have enough of interest to make a pleasant stopover on the long journey to or from Winnipeg and points west. The most agreeable part of town is the few blocks stretching inland from behind the marina in Thunder Bay North , north of Central Avenue, where you’ll also find several good cafés and restaurants. Thunder Bay South is much less appealing, but on its outskirts is the city’s star turn, the replica fur-trading post of Fort William Historical Park .

Thunder Bay was created in 1970 when the two existing towns of Fort William and Port Arthur were brought together under one municipal roof. Fort William was the older of the two, established in 1789 as a fur-trading post and then becoming the upcountry headquarters of the North West Company. It lost its pre-eminent position when the North West and Hudson’s Bay companies merged, but it remained a fur-trading post until the end of the nineteenth century. In the middle of the nineteenth century, rumours of a huge silver lode brought prospectors to the Lake Superior shoreline just north of Fort William, where Port Arthur was established. The silver didn’t last and the Port Arthur, Duluth & Western Railway (PD&W), which had laid the lines to the mines, was soon nicknamed “the Poverty, Distress & Welfare”. The Canadian Northern Railway, which took over the abandoned PD&W lines, did much to rescue the local economy, but did not bring Fort William and Port Arthur closer together. Rudyard Kipling noted that, “The twin cities hate each other with the pure, passionate, poisonous hatred that makes cities grow. If Providence wiped out one of them, the other would pine away and die.” Fortunately, the 1970 amalgamation bypassed Kipling’s prediction and nowadays these parochial rivalries have all but vanished.

West from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg

Heading west from Thunder Bay, it’s almost 700km to Winnipeg in Manitoba. The logical place to break your journey is Kenora , almost 500km away along Hwy-17, through the interminable pine forests of the Canadian Shield. Remember to put your watch back one hour when you cross into the Central time zone , about 60km west of Thunder Bay.

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Ontario budget falls short on investments in northern Ontario, say advocates

The 2024 budget includes an increase to accommodation reimbursements through the northern health travel grant.

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An increase to Ontario's Northern Health Travel Grant in the 2024 budget is "a tiny step in the right direction" but doesn't go far enough, says NDP health critic France Gélinas.

The travel grant helps patients from northern Ontario cover their expenses when they travel elsewhere in the province for medical care.

The budget included an increase to the reimbursement for accommodations from $100 a night to $175 for the first night.

"If you need to stay there two or three nights, then the amount goes down every day," Gélinas said.

She said while the increase is welcome, it still doesn't come close to covering a hotel stay in Toronto.

"I know full well that a lot of people that are seriously sick, that need to come to Toronto once every two weeks, once every three weeks, and pay $350 a night for a hotel room," Gélinas said.

"It adds up on their credit card and they just give up."

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In addition to reimbursements for hotel stays, the travel grant also reimburses patients for travel at a rate of 41 cents per kilometre. The first 100 kilometres travelled are also deducted from the reimbursement.

Gélinas said that portion did not receive an increase in the latest budget.

"Things have changed in healthcare, but the Northern Health Travel Grant has not," she said.

High speed internet

The 2024 budget also included an increase in spending to improve high-speed internet access across Ontario, with $1.3 billion allocated this year, up from $300 million in each of the previous few years. It's part of a $4-billion commitment to bring broadband internet access to every part of the province.

But Susan Church, the executive director of the Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation, said that doesn't appear to be new money.

"I think it's just the same fund that gets re-announced several times over to be honest," she said. "I mean that that is the same number that has come out with every broadband announcement."

Blue Sky is focused on broadband development in northern Ontario.

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy told CBC News the government won't relent on meeting the 2025 target for high-speed connectivity across the province.

"I'm not going to sugarcoat it. I'm sorry, but I can't agree with that date," Church said.

"It's not easy. You know, we've had these announced projects now since July of 2021."

Church said that outside of the five largest cities in northern Ontario only 42 per cent of households meet the government's threshold for high speed internet; with speeds of 50 megabits per second (Mbps) for downloads and 10 Mbps for uploads,

Post-secondary education 

The budget included $10 million specifically for colleges and universities in northern Ontario "intended to provide targeted support to eligible institutions that are financially vulnerable, while the government works with them on efficiency initiatives."

Sue Wurtele, board chair of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations, said the money is welcome but it doesn't make up for underfunding of post-secondary education overall.

"It's sort of self-evident to us that northern Ontario universities are in a unique position and have been really challenged financially by the government year after year of inadequate funding," she said.

Wurtele said she was also concerned about possibly tying the funding to efficiency initiatives.

"What ends up happening over and over again with this government funding and its focus on these efficiency initiatives is that they forced universities, ironically, to wade through more and more red tape and administrative burdens that really increased the inefficiencies," she said.

With files from Kate Rutherford and Erik White

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Niagara region, bruce, grey and simcoe, kawarthas northumberland, haliburton highlands and ottawa valley, muskoka, parry sound and algonquin park, on this page, fun places to stay in ontario for kids.

Many of Ontario’s diverse selection of hotels, motels, resorts and campgrounds welcome families with young children.

However, there are several unique places that put kids first, offering special activities for the little ones and allowing their parents to take a well-deserved break.

These properties feature a variety of family-friendly amenities, programs and entertainment. Your kids will have the opportunity to make new friends, play outdoors, learn about local nature and wildlife and probably won’t want to leave.

From urban hotels to waterside resorts and even some unique overnight zoo experiences, here are some amazing places to stay during your Ontario family vacation that your kids will love.

Chelsea Hotel

Downtown Toronto’s Chelsea Hotel has something for everyone in the family.

The Family Fun Zone features an indoor, heated pool, whirlpool and a corkscrew waterslide that twists and loops outside the building.

Accompany your little ones to The Kids Centre, with lots of activities and games to keep them busy. You’ll want to say hello to the adorable rabbits that live in the Centre. Childcare services are also available so parents can spend time in the adult-only area on the top floor that has a gym, spacious outdoor patio and spectacular views of the city.

Club 33 Teen Lounge is a cool entertainment space for tweens and teens with sports tables, pool arcade games and more.

The market-style eatery has a great selection of grab-and-go options and lots of seating to enjoy a meal together. Be sure to try the delicious honey made exclusively from the Chelsea’s own bee garden.

When it’s time to explore the city, check out the hotel’s promotions such as Show Your Key and Save . Don’t miss visiting nearby Little Canada , where you can see the Little Chelsea Hotel display.

Operates: Year round Location: 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto

Serengeti Bush Camp at the Toronto Zoo

Families with children aged six and up can enjoy a fun overnight experience at the Toronto Zoo through the Bush Camp Family Nights program. The Bush Camp Jr. Night caters the experience for kids aged two to five.

This memorable tour of the zoo’s African Savanna and African Rainforest Pavilion includes sleeping in tents, evening activities with fellow campers, buffet-style meals and campfire tales over s’mores. You’ll get complimentary parking and an exciting “Zoomobile” ride to and from the camp. Plus, you can explore the rest of the zoo before or after your bush camp.

This fun and interactive experience is available during the Victoria Day weekend in May, the Labour Day weekend in September and select dates in July and August.

Operates: Seasonally Location: 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto

Americana Conference Resort Spa & Waterpark

Americana Conference Resort boasts over 2,000 square metres of fun in the “Waves Indoor Waterpark.”

Your kids will love all the water park features like the wave pool, three-storey-high slides, interactive water play structure, giant tipping bucket and kiddie pool. For the ultimate poolside experience, rent a private cabana that includes a flat-screen TV, mini fridge and soft lounge seating with a coffee table.

Book the resort’s Kiddie Suites for your family and unlimited passes to the water park.

Operates: Year round Location: 8444 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls

Skyline Hotel & Waterpark

With 16 exciting waterslides, a large wave pool and a 3,500-litre tipping bucket, your kids will have a blast at the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, which is directly connected to the Skyline Hotel.

The hotel is also close to popular attractions in Niagara Falls such as Adventure City , Hershey’s Chocolate World and Clifton Hill .

Book the “Waterpark Getaway Package” for one-night hotel accommodations and four passes to the water park.

Operates: Year round Location: 4800 Bender Street, Niagara Falls

Great Wolf Lodge

Your stay at Great Wolf Lodge includes unlimited access to the indoor water park, life jackets and towels. Enjoy roomy suite-style rooms, some even include bunk beds!

The kids will love the exciting lineup of daily activities like creative arts projects, fun family games, magic shows, story time and dance parties.

The lodge offers multiple packages like the Wolf Pass if you’re more interested in the resort’s attractions and games and the Pup Pass if your kids want to try everything.

Operates: Year round Location: 3950 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls

Fern Resort

From summer and winter vacation to Family Day and March Break, there’s no shortage of exciting things to do at Fern Resort. Kids will be so busy with exciting activities and programs they won’t have time to be bored.

Younger children are safely supervised at Playvillage, where they can enjoy swings, a sandbox, pedal toys and a pirate ship. Fun activities including sports and dance are designed for the older kids.

While the kids are busy, parents can relax and do yoga, go on nature walks and experience wine tasting. There are also more invigorating options such as parasailing and volleyball. Of course, there are plenty of activities for families to do together, such as family photo night, which includes a memorable keepsake of the fun.

In the winter, skating along the 1.5 kilometre skating trail is popular pastime.

Operates: Year round Location: 4432 Fern Resort Road, Township Of Ramara

Severn Lodge

Each year, families are welcomed to Severn Lodge, one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Ontario offering a full schedule of fun programs and activities.

Supervised services are available for children aged three to twelve from June to the Labour Day weekend in early September.

The Kids Club Program gives parents a break while their children enjoy a full day of fun and flexible sports, waterfront activities, fishing, arts and crafts, hiking, animal shows and more. Severn also has toddler specialists who run fun activities designed to keep the younger ones busy.

Operates:  May through October Location: 116 Gloucester Trail, Port Severn

Blue Mountain Resort

Book a cottage at Blue Mountain and enjoy a wide variety of all-ages activities.

Relax on the resort’s private beach while your kids play in the sand. Rentals are available for boats, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards (SUP).

Take a heart pounding ride on the Runner Mountain Coaster, soar the skies ziplining or try cycling water trikes across the pond.

 If you’re visiting during the winter, take advantage of Blue Mountain being the largest ski resort in Ontario and sign up your kids for skiing lessons on the resort’s 43 ski trails.

After a fun-filled day, head back to your cottage to relax, dine at one of the many nearby family-friendly restaurants like Jozo’s Original Après, Magnone’s Italian Kitchen and Rusty’s at Blue.

Operates: Year round Location: 190 Gord Canning Drive, Town Of The Blue Mountains

Elmhirst’s Resort

Located on Rice Lake and surrounded by stunning nature, Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene offers a selection of fun activities to entertain families.

Rent a cozy lakeside cottage and enjoy a host of free activities included with your stay. That means countless hours tubing, playing on the inflatables, visits to the farm and so much more. Horseback trail riding excursions are also available to book.

If you’re here for a winter getaway, you’ll get a chance to participate in an ice fishing derby and take a fun sleigh ride through the snow.

Look for great packages like Kids Stay Free in March and Family Day Weekend. You can also save by booking your family summer getaway early.

Operates: Year round Location: 1045 Settlers Line, Keene

Viamede Resort

Overlooking the shores of Stoney Lake, Viamede Resort takes advantage of the surrounding nature and water to offer a range of activities for the whole family like guided fishing, hiking and foraging tours. There’s also an indoor pool for guests to use.

While your kids are occupied with the daily kids’ camp, enjoy wine tastings, bread making or hiking along the picturesque trails. Pets are welcome and there’s lots of space to roam with your dog, including an off-leash dog park.

Reunite at the hotel’s on-site restaurant, 1885 Restaurant for a tasty meal made with local ingredients.

Operates: Year round Location: 595 Mt Julian Viamede Road, Woodview

Scotsman Point Resort

Open since 1920, Scotsman Point Resort is a family-oriented spot situated on 25 hectares of picturesque land.

The Kidz Program is a daily children’s activity schedule that takes them swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, water tubing and more. Movie buffs can enjoy movie nights with new friends.

Spend the night in one of the many spacious bedrooms, cabins and cottages that showcase stunning views of the outdoors and have plenty of room for the kids to burn off their extra energy.

Scotsman Point also hosts reunions, so make your family vacation an annual tradition here.

Operates: Spring, summer and fall seasons Location: 467 Six Foot Bay Road, Buckhorn

Bonnie View Inn

A popular spot in the Haliburton Highlands, Bonnie View Inn is a charming, stone cottage inn that’s been open since 1924.

This year-round family resort offers cozy and modern accommodation with lots of amenities and activities included such as peddle boats, water tricycles and stand up paddle boards (SUP). 

Parents can enjoy a drink by the lakeside patio and take in the marvelous views while the kids play by the dock.

If you want more quiet time, drop off your kids with the inn’s babysitting service and spend your day relaxing in the garden or the private beach.

In the winter warm up together by the fireplace after a day of skating, tobogganing and more.  

Operates: Year round Location: 2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Road, Haliburton

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd

Choose your own adventure for your next family getaway. Stay in a spacious rustic cabin or enjoy a night in a glamping lodge in Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve.

Experience exciting nature activities like hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking and more, with guided tours designed for families. Take a Walk in the Clouds on a guided canopy tour above the forest ground. Also don’t miss a visit to the Wolf Centre to view a family of wolves and learn more about them through various museum-style exhibits. After a day of learning and adventure, experience the beauty of the night sky and enjoy stargazing in one of Ontario’s designated Dark Sky Preserves.

Operates: Seasonally spring to fall Location: 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton Highlands

Cedar Grove Lodge

Stay in a log cabin overlooking scenic Peninsula Lake at Cedar Grove Lodge.

This quaint lodge offers a variety of activities including paddle boating, windsurfing, golf and fishing in the spring and fall, plus a games room in case of any rainy days.

During the summer, the kids will enjoy playing on the sandy beach or on the water trampoline and aquatic Jungle Jim. Sail down the river on a pontoon boat tour or visit the local art studios and gift shops in the Lake of Bays region.

If you’re visiting in the winter, try out ice fishing in the Penguin ice hut.

Operates: Year round Location: Peninsula Lake, 167 Grassmere Resort Road, Huntsville

Bayview Wildwood Resort

Colourful cottages and luxurious rooms are offered at this all-inclusive family resort in Muskoka. Bayview Wildwood Resort features cabins with multiple bedrooms and living areas, plus a meal option if you want to leave the cooking to someone else.

The supervised children’s program means plenty of fun for your kids. They’ll love stepping onto the sports court to play basketball, volleyball and badminton and participating in the resort’s extensive range of waterfront activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing and stand-up paddle boarding. 

Operates: Year round Location: 1500 Port Stanton Parkway, Severn Bridge

Deerhurst Resort

With over 300 hectares of property to explore, kids all ages can enjoy indoors and outdoor activities and programs year round at Deerhurst.

During the summer, cool off on the water slides, lazy river and splash pad. Paddle on Peninsula Lake or explore higher ground with climbing, treetop trekking and ziplining experiences nearby. 

Explore the area on ATVs and side-by-side adventure tours. And meet other families through summer social activities with crafts and fun sports. 

Several family-friendly restaurants at the resort offer a diverse range of meals including a family buffet. In the summer, grab a bite from the food truck.

Operates: Year round Location: 1235 Deerhurst Drive, Huntsville

Rocky Crest Golf Resort

With spacious suites, villas, cabins and cottages your family will enjoy a comfortable, stress-free stay at Rocky Crest Golf Resort. And its dog friendly so even your furry family member can vacation with you.

There’s a wide range of fun activities like swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. The inflatable water park on the lake will keep kids playing for hours. Rocky Crest Kids Camps is a great kid-approved program offered in July and August. Check out the family packages that suit your needs.

This resort is located close to several local attractions. Take a guided tour through the famous Cranberry Marsh, visit North America’s oldest operating mail steamship, browse through an extensive collection of artifacts at the Muskoka Museum and take in an incredible 360° view of Georgian Bay at Tower Hill.

After your fun-filled day out, enjoy a relaxing meal at one of the three eateries on the property that serve kids’ meals.

Operates: First weekend in May until the weekend after Thanksgiving in mid-October (family packages available in the summer)

Location: 20 Barnwood Drive, MacTier

Santa’s Village

Santa’s summer vacation home in Muskoka is the perfect place for a family getaway. Choose between Santa’s Whispering Pines, a campground and trailer park located beside the Muskoka River and Santa’s Muskoka Ridge, a collection of cottages and a cabin close to the Trans-Canada Trail.

Not only will you and the kids enjoy convenient access to all the attractions and activities in Santa’s Village, but you’ll also stay in spacious accommodations with modern amenities. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, boating and fishing on Lake Muskoka, plus a recreation playground for the little ones.

An on-site general store offers any supplies you’ll need if you are camping. You’ll also be close to downtown Bracebridge shops and several pristine beaches in the area.

Operates: Seasonally (check online for specific dates) Location: 1624 Golden Beach Road, Bracebridge

Clyffe House Cottage Resort

Create lasting family memories in beautiful Muskoka.

With nine cozy cottages nestled in a picturesque eight-hectare property, this family-owned resort is the perfect destination for kids to create their own adventures and make new discoveries. It’s a safe and welcoming vacation spot where parents can relax while the kids make new friends.

Canoes, paddle boats and life jackets are available for guests to use. Swim the shallow and pristine waters of Mary Lake or build a sandcastle on the shore. Check online for availability of cottages , reservations can be made via phone or email.

Operates: Early May to the second week of October Location: 1010 Muskoka District Road 10, Port Sydney

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Towns on solar eclipse's path of totality brace for a crush of visitors

T ORONTO — Municipalities across Central and Eastern Canada have spent months preparing for an event that will last just three-and-a-half minutes: a total solar eclipse that will cast parts of the country into complete darkness.

Many cities and towns in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are gearing up to host thousands of visitors from across Canada and beyond hoping to catch a rare alignment of the sun, Earth and moon on April 8.

And municipalities are not missing this chance to welcome tourists in large numbers.

Visitors may feel like the busy travel season has come early, with hotels at capacity and seasonal attractions such as live music performances and food trucks available before their typical summer hours begin.

For Miramichi, N.B., the solar eclipse is going to be the highlight of the year's tourism season, says Paul McGraw, economic development officer for the city about 180 kilometres northeast of Fredericton.

"We recognized the opportunity early in 2023, but then it was like: 'How can we take advantage of this?'" McGraw recalled.

Miramichi will host solar eclipse-themed events starting Wednesday (April 3) and running into the weekend — with a drone light show, astronomy conference, music festival and an innovation fair welcoming 2,500 students from across Atlantic Canada.

The city, which has a population of about 18,000, has ordered 20,000 eclipse eyewear, while also leaving room for local businesses to sell equipment.

On the day of the eclipse, enthusiasts can head to the Miramichi-Chatham Airport parking lot for an unobstructed view for free, McGraw said.

"We're upwards of 800 (bookings) right now and we have a capacity of 1,500 (cars)," he said, adding an estimated 6,000 people can be gathered for the eclipse.

"It's pretty optimistic."

Elsewhere, demand and prices for hotels and short-term rentals for the solar eclipse weekend have surged.

Niagara Falls and Montreal are the two most booked destinations for that weekend, a report from Airbnb said.

"This eclipse makes Montreal attractive, especially for those living north of the trajectory, so it’s this clientele that we're expecting to see more of on April 8," said Montreal public affairs spokesperson Aurélie de Blois in an email.

In the Niagara region, many hotels are booked to capacity, and some charged as much as double their typical price for the weekend. The city is expecting upward of one million visitors over the eclipse weekend.

"We have 14,000 hotel rooms," said Janice Thomson, president and CEO of Niagara Falls Tourism. "The hotels generally are almost completely booked up."

She added travellers had made reservations months in advance for the special event, while many locals from nearby regions are expected to come by train or car for the historic moment.

There will be additional GO Transit trains running to and from Niagara Falls that day as the regional transit operator expects the number of travellers to surge. It is also adding extra cars to its trains to accommodate as many people as possible.

Ontario is home to several other spots along the path of totality — where the full eclipse will be visible — including Hamilton, Belleville and Kingston.

A boat trip on Lake Ontario during the eclipse is one option for visitors to Kingston.

"The 1000 Islands Cruise does not typically open this early in their season," said Ashley Bradshaw, destination development manager at Tourism Kingston. "We don't usually see our major attractions open until late May and into the summer season."

Bradshaw added Kingston hotels have also seen an uptick in bookings, going as far back as last fall, and are expecting visitors from Japan, England and Finland.

Port Colborne on Lake Erie, about 30 kilometres south of Niagara Falls, has set up shops to make the day an educational expedition for visitors.

The day will be packed with an inflatable planetarium with astronomical projections, telescope tours to observe sunspots and flares; and Let's Talk Science with Brock University experts.

"There really is something for everyone," said Scott Luey, chief administrative officer of Port Colborne.

"If you want to be on the lake, it can be on the lake. If you want to be at one of our parks, you can be at the park," Luey said.

"We are a front-row seat to the event. It's a great place to gather."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 1, 2024.

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press