Ontario Real Estate

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Katherine Milian - Ontario Realtor

Katherine Milian

Designated Broker

katherine.milian@exprealty.net

Provincial Office
4711 Yonge St
10TH FLR
Toronto, ON M2N 6K8

The east-central province of Ontario is Canada’s second-largest province, housing around 14 million people. Ontario is home to Canada’s most populous city, Toronto, which provides endless restaurants, theatres, concerts, and sporting events for everyone to enjoy. Ontario also offers many national parks with the province’s most popular attraction, Niagara Falls. From urban condos to lakefront properties, Ontario’s real estate is as versatile as its culture and provides a beautiful place to call home.   Read More

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Just Listed Ontario Homes For Sale

Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$650,000
Active Listing
Townhouse For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
1,750
sqft
1537 CHICKADEE Trail Unit# BLOCK B #9
London, ON N6M0J9
Listing courtesy of TEAM GLASSER REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE INC.
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$965,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
3
baths
35 WEYLIE ST
Hamilton, ON L0R1W0
Listing courtesy of INTERCITY REALTY INC.
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$535,000
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
2
beds
1
bath
#5712 -5 BUTTERMILL AVE #5712
Vaughan, ON L4K0J5
Listing courtesy of SUTTON GROUP-ADMIRAL REALTY INC.
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$1,999,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
6
beds
3
baths
1242 MONTCLAIR DR
Oakville, ON L6H1Z4
Listing courtesy of IPRO REALTY LTD.
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$998,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
2
baths
59 WYE VALLEY RD
Toronto, ON M1P2A5
Listing courtesy of BAY STREET GROUP INC.
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$1,198,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
4
baths
38 TORRANCE WOODS
Brampton, ON L6Y2V1
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENTRES
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$1,849,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
4
baths
102 EDGEWATER BLVD
Middlesex Centre, ON N0L1R0
Listing courtesy of BLUE FOREST REALTY INC.
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$499,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
2
baths
1,100
sqft
78 Bond Street
Cambridge, ON N1R4B6
Listing courtesy of Right At Home Realty
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$825,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
2
beds
3
baths
14 AMBROSIA TERR
Quinte West, ON K8V5P4
Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$639,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
1
bath
10 CASSIDY ROAD
Ottawa, ON K2H6J8
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS INTEGRITY REALTY
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$777,000
Active Listing
Townhouse For Sale
4
beds
4
baths
722 HORNED OWL AVENUE
Ottawa, ON K4M0P1
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$900,000
Active Listing
Townhouse For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
965
sqft
30 ELSIE Lane Unit# 106
Toronto, ON M6P3N9
Listing courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage (Gravenhurst Unit 4)
New Listing – 3 hours on Site
$3,285,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
5
baths
3,394
sqft
1369 WILSON Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5G3K3
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
New Listing – 4 hours on Site
$599,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
1
bath
882
sqft
38 MACPHERSON Crescent
Kawartha Lakes, ON K0M2B0
Listing courtesy of RED AND WHITE REALTY INC.
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$639,900
Active Listing
Townhouse For Sale
2
beds
2
baths
1,250
sqft
550 GREY Street Unit# 17
Brantford, ON N3S0C4
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$824,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
2
baths
1,300
sqft
257 COUNTRY HILL Drive
Kitchener, ON N2E2C1
Listing courtesy of REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$1,800,888
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
303 LILY BAY DRIVE S
Brockville, ON K6V5T3
Listing courtesy of MODERN BROCK GROUP REALTY LIMITED
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$1,229,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
2
baths
267 STRATHMORE BLVD
Toronto, ON M4J1P7
Listing courtesy of IPRO REALTY LTD.
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$849,900
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
#201 -9471 YONGE ST #201
Richmond Hill, ON L4C1V4
Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$589,900
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
1
bed
1
bath
#806 -60 TANNERY RD #806
Toronto, ON M5A0S8
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$849,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
946 GLENBOURNE CRT
Oshawa, ON L1V2P8
Listing courtesy of ROYALE TOWN AND COUNTRY REALTY INC.
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$719,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
3
baths
310 STERLING AVENUE
Rockland, ON K4K1P6
Listing courtesy of RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
New Listing – 5 hours on Site
$2,050,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
3
baths
63A MAPLE RIDGE Lane
Coe Hill, ON K0L1P0
Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY OF CANADA INC
Open House – Fri, Mar 29
$499,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
1
bath
1069 QUINN LANE
Sharbot Lake, ON K0H2P0
Listing courtesy of SOLID ROCK REALTY
Open House – Sun, Apr 7
$1,349,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
3
baths
1261 9TH LINE
Carleton Place, ON K7C0V9
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY
New Listing – 6 hours on Site
$1,099,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
3
baths
1,973
sqft
37 STRATHROY Crescent
Waterdown, ON L0R2H5
Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$650,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
2
baths
1,011
sqft
38 GLENBURNIE Court
London, ON N5X2A4
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE TRILAND REALTY
New Listing – 6 hours on Site
$1,199,999
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
2
beds
2
baths
1,008
sqft
139 GOLDFINCH Trail
Tiny, ON L0L2J0
Listing courtesy of Right At Home Realty Brokerage
New Listing – 6 hours on Site
$429,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
2
beds
1
bath
889
sqft
59 ONTARIO Street E
Elk Lake, ON P0J1G0
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE REAL ESTATE INC, BROKERAGE
New Listing – 6 hours on Site
$2,388,800
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
6
beds
6
baths
4,000
sqft
35 REILLYS Run
Minesing, ON L4M4S4
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Centre Brokerage
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$999,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
3
baths
2,505
sqft
521 DYNES Road
Burlington, ON L7N2V1
Listing courtesy of Real Broker Ontario Ltd.
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$879,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
32 RACHLIN DR
Halton Hills, ON L7J3B2
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$1,498,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
5
baths
38 READ ST
Aurora, ON L4G7C4
Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 THE ONE REALTY
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$697,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
2
baths
801 DANBURY RD
Kingston, ON K7M6N5
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HALLMARK FIRST GROUP REALTY LTD.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$459,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
657 8TH ST E
Owen Sound, ON N4K1L7
Listing courtesy of ICI SOURCE REAL ASSET SERVICES INC.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$1,499,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
4
baths
4469 GULLFOOT CIRC
Mississauga, ON L4Z2J2
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REALTY SPECIALISTS INC.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$1,749,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
4
baths
18 GREENWOOD CRES
East Garafraxa, ON L9W6B4
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE RCR REALTY
Open House – Sat, Apr 6
$3,149,800
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
5
baths
91 SPRINGBROOK DR
Richmond Hill, ON L4B3R1
Listing courtesy of UNION CAPITAL REALTY
Open House – Sat, Mar 30
$1,149,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
4
baths
57 AMROTH AVE
Toronto, ON M4C4H3
Listing courtesy of IPRO REALTY LTD.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$1,675,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
12 MOHAN CRT
Brampton, ON L6Z3N6
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REALTY SERVICES INC.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$800,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
1
bath
60 SAUGEEN CRES
Toronto, ON M1K3N1
Listing courtesy of RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$528,000
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
1
bed
1
bath
#714 -323 RICHMOND ST E #714
Toronto, ON M5A4R3
Listing courtesy of HOUSESIGMA INC.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$649,000
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
2
beds
1
bath
#703 -76 SHUTER ST #703
Toronto, ON M5B1B4
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$699,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
179 WAGON DRIVE
Ottawa, ON K0A1T0
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX AFFILIATES RESULTS REALTY INC.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$799,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
1289 RIDEAU RIVER ROAD
Merrickville, ON K0G1N0
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER COBURN REALTY
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$739,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
2
baths
1,010
sqft
907 Fennell Avenue E
Hamilton, ON L8V1W7
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
New Listing – 7 hours on Site
$589,900
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
1
bed
1
bath
715
sqft
2511 Lakeshore Road W|Unit #511
Oakville, ON L6L6L9
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
New Listing – 8 hours on Site
$1,099,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
3
baths
1,716
sqft
708 CLARENCE Street
Port Colborne, ON L3K1G8
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE REAL ESTATE INC, BROKERAGE
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$799,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
244 Tamarack Lane
Little Current, ON P0P1K0
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX THE ISLAND REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$79,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
1
bath
480
sqft
1501 LINE 8 Road Unit# 101
Niagara On The Lake, ON L0S1L0
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX NIAGARA REALTY LTD, BROKERAGE
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$1,549,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
4
beds
3
baths
3,020
sqft
7246 SILVER CREEK CIRCLE
London, ON
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS LIFESTYLES REALTY, BROKERAGE
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$310,000
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
1
bed
1
bath
475 LAURIER AVENUE W UNIT#2005 #2005
Ottawa, ON K1R7X1
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY GROUP
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$314,900
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
2
beds
2
baths
318 LORRY GREENBERG DRIVE UNIT#213 #213
Ottawa, ON K1T2R5
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER FIRST OTTAWA REALTY
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$339,000
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
4
beds
2
baths
2630 SOUTHVALE CRESCENT UNIT#205 #205
Ottawa, ON K1B4S8
Listing courtesy of ENGEL & VOLKERS OTTAWA CENTRAL
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$899,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
1,891
sqft
54 HEARTHSIDE Crescent
Hamilton, ON L8E4L6
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Complete Realty
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$530,000
Active Listing
Condo For Sale
1
bed
1
bath
675
sqft
332 GOSLING GARDENS Garden Unit# 101
Guelph, ON N1L0P8
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc Brokerage
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$1,049,900
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
3
beds
2
baths
1,300
sqft
831 CHARLOTTEVILLE RD 7 Road
Simcoe, ON N3Y4K5
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE TRIUS REALTY BROKERAGE
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$635,000
Active Listing
Townhouse For Sale
3
beds
3
baths
218 MOREL PRIVATE
Ottawa, ON K2S0M8
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY GROUP
New Listing – 9 hours on Site
$1,795,000
Active Listing
Single Family Home For Sale
5
beds
4
baths
3,406
sqft
715 CEDAR BEND Drive
Waterloo, ON N2V2R2
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX TWIN CITY REALTY INC., BROKERAGE

About Ontario

Ontario is a stunning province with a lot to offer to both visitors and potential residents. Located in the east-central part of the country, it is the second-largest province in Canada and has a diverse population of over 14.7 million people. With its beautiful panoramic views and breathtaking landscapes to explore, Ontario’s natural beauty is a huge asset for those looking for a new place to call home in the region. If you are considering investing in Ontario real estate, keep reading below to learn more about all this part of Canada has to offer.

Ontario is Canada’s economic engine and a world-famous cultural hub with an abundance of things to do and events to attend all year round. The province is frequently divided into two areas: the South and the North. The majority of the population is living in Toronto and the southernmost region of the province. The Northern area is thinly populated, mainly due to its harsh winters and heavily forested territories.

Ontario is the ultimate destination for nature lovers in Canada. The province is one of the most biodiverse areas in the country with over 70 million hectares of forest, 250,000 lakes (including four of the five Great Lakes), five national parks, including Georgian Bay Islands National Park and Bruce Peninsula National Park, around 340 provincial parks, and 295 conservation reserves. Not to mention the province offers one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders: Niagara Falls.

With a land area of 908,607.67 square kilometres, the province is filled with lush forests, majestic waterfalls, scenic trails, and dramatic cliffs. Its rich biodiversity is one thing that makes Ontario a top adventure destination. If you are looking for outdoor activities in Ontario, there is no shortage here. The most popular options include hiking, ziplining, bungee jumping, All Terrain Vehicle experiences, skydiving, boating, fishing, canoeing, rafting, and kayaking.

To complement the natural marvels, the province is home of two of the most cosmopolitan cities in Canada: Toronto and Ottawa. Toronto, the largest metropolitan city in the country, is also one of the World’s Safest Cities on the planet and one of The World’s Best Cities. 

Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, is another gem in Ontario. The city is a great place to live and explore. Clean, environmentally conscious, not overly crowded, and with a strong reputation of being a quiet and family-oriented place, Ottawa has countless big-city amenities, excellent historical sites, and a welcoming and diverse population.

Living In Ontario

Windsor, ON skyline in Ontario Canada

Life can look very different depending on which part of Ontario you decide to settle in. If you aim to call Toronto your home, you’d probably experience a vibrant, fast-paced, and exciting city life. But if you seek a more calm atmosphere or beautiful rural areas are more to your taste, you’ll find the most charming small-towns in Ontario, including North Bay, Sarnia, Cornwall or Peterborough.

Living costs in Ontario can be high compared to other Canadian provinces, mainly because tax rates can be pretty high there. However, Ontario’s median income is roughly $73,000, which is higher than the Canadian average. 

People from all over the world have come to settle in Ontario, turning the province into a melting pot of communities of different backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and ethnicities. Toronto has an undeniable international quality and a reputation of being a welcoming and friendly place with over 140 spoken languages and dialects! 

Ontario Schools

The school system in Ontario is among Canada’s well-respected ones. The provincial education is publicly funded, providing quality instruction for children from kindergarten through 12th grade. Ontario has 72 school boards, and all students may be enrolled in public, French, or Catholic schools. The province has more than 900 high schools and a post-secondary education built on a system of world-leading institutions. Most of Ontario’s universities are well-ranked and internationally recognized. Queens University, University of Western Ontario, and York University, are among the top colleges.

Ontario’s Climate

The climate in Ontario is considered to be humid continental. The province has warm to hot summers, especially in its Southern region. Winters are considered to be pretty cold, with below-zero temperatures and heavy snowfalls. Spring and Autumn tend to be milder, with stable temperatures and more precipitation, especially near the Great Lakes area.

Ontario’s History

Ontario has a rich history that started approximately 11,000 years ago. In those days, the region was inhabited by different Indigenous groups including the Algonquian and the Iroquoian. Everything changed in 1600 with the arrival of the Europeans.

The French explorer Étienne Brûlé was the first to travel around Ontario, followed by Henry Hudson, who claimed the Hudson’s Bay area for Great Britain. After the Seven Years War, from 1756 to 1763, most of Ontario’s territories belonged to the British.  The immigration, and the subsequent conflicts that arose with Quebec and the First Nations, caused a territorial division of the area in Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Québec) under the Constitutional Act of 1791.

In the 19th century, and after many rebellions and conflicts, the Canadas unified. However, until 1867, the parties agreed to a federal union with the other British colonies. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia join Quebec and Ontario, becoming the first provinces of the new Nation of Canada.

How Ontario Got It’s Name

There is no consensus about the origins of the province’s name, but what is known is that it comes from an Indigenous term. Some people believe the area took its name from Lake Ontario, which derives from Ontarí:io, the Huron word for “great lake”. It is also possible that the term Ontario comes from the word skanadario, or “beautiful water” in Iroquoian languages.

Economy In Ontario

Ontario has a strong, mature, and highly diversified economy that has been thriving for many years. It is considered one of Canada’s wealthiest provinces thanks to its contribution of around 38% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Ontario leads in manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, and mining, but the service industry is considered the main economic activity in the province.

The manufacturing industries in Ontario are solid and include automotive, technology, pharmaceuticals, information, and communications. Additionally, the mining industry produces gold, nickel, platinum, and group metals. The province is also the second-largest producer of copper. The agriculture sector has corn, soy, tobacco, and fruits (including grapes for wine). Dairy and cattle farms are typical in the province as well.

The Ontario service industry makes up over 76% of its economy and is responsible for 79% of its healthy employment rates. Business and financial services are significant examples of the service sector in Ontario, along with professional, scientific, technical, and arts and culture services.

Real Estate In Ontario

The housing market in Ontario remains pretty dynamic and competitive despite the challenges the real estate landscape in the area has faced in recent years. This makes the province a great place to consider investing in a property right now. Home buying intentions across Ontario’s main cities are pretty stable, with most dwelling offerings being single-detached homes.

If you dream of being a homeowner in the province, many houses for sale in Ontario are worth checking out. Depending on the city, there are various property styles available to fit different tastes and budgets. That includes single and semi-detached homes, townhouses, condos, and duplexes. The average price for a property is around $600,000.

Ontario’s world-famous attractions and landmarks make the province a magnet for new residents. Families are more prone to investing in larger, more spacious houses in the suburbs of large cities or small towns due to the possibility of working remotely.

Transportation In Ontario

Ontario is a massive province, but its efficient and extensive transit system makes it incredibly easy to get around. Toronto has one of the largest public transit systems in North America and the third-biggest one in the world in terms of passenger usage. Buses, streetcars, and the subway are all great ways to move in the city. In Ottawa, the public transportation network is OC Transpo, operating the city’s bus network and the O-Train light rail system.

Traveling between smaller cities in Ontario is best done by bus, and some of the province’s inter-city bus leading companies are Greyhound and Ontario Northland. You can also travel throughout Ontario by train, with VIA Rail Canada, using water taxis, your car, a bicycle, or by air. The main airports in the province are the Toronto Pearson International Airport and the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Things to do in Ontario

Ontario is home to so many exciting places that it is an almost never-ending source of exciting things to do any time of the year. Here are some landmarks and destinations in the province that are worth checking out:

  1. Toronto’s CN Tower:
    • The CN Tower has been a local staple in Ontario for over four decades. This engineering marvel of 553 meters offers visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of Toronto, a glass elevator, and the possibility of dining in a 360° – rotating restaurant. The experience will please everyone in the family.
  2. Niagara Falls:
    • Located at the border of the United States and Canada, Niagara Falls is one of nature’s greatest wonders and a world-famous vacation spot you may enjoy at any time! Here you can have year-round adventures, including hiking, having a helicopter ride, ziplining to the falls or taking a Voyage To The Falls boat tour. When the sun settles, you may witness the splendid nightly falls illumination, which happens every night of the year.
  3. Parliament Hill & Buildings:
    • Parliament Hill is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Downtown Ottawa. The 22-acre area is the perfect spot for learning history and admiring the Gothic revival suite of constructions, an architectural jewel of national relevance. The site offers visitors and locals free guided tours of the premises and the possibility to capture unique photos and videos of its buildings and external areas.
  4. Bruce Peninsula National Park:
    • Known for its beautiful scenery and turquoise waters, Bruce Peninsula National Park is the core of UNESCO’s Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve and the ideal place to plan many adventures with friends and family. Hiking, bike-riding, caving, kayaking, camping, boating, scuba-diving, and snorkelling are part of the activities available for visitors. Make sure to visit The Grotto and Flowerpot Island at Fathom Five National Marine Park.
  5. Royal Ontario Museum:
    • The Royal Ontario Museum is one of Canada’s top cultural institutions. The place is an essential destination for anyone seeking to learn about arts, culture, and natural history. The museum offers tours, a variety of family-focused activities, performances, workshops, and seasonal events.
  6. Thousand Islands:
    • Thousand Islands is a top tourism destination in North America and a hub for anything outdoor. The 1,864 islands archipelago stretches for 80 kilometres on the Canada-US border, offering visitors an array of unforgettable experiences. You have access to over 30 golf courses and can take a scenic boat tour to majestic castles or paddle to discover tranquil shores and bays. Also, consider a helicopter tour and going hunting for some magnificent sunsets.
  7. Distillery Historic District:
    • This gem in Toronto is a set of Victorian industrial buildings reimagined and transformed into a unique entertainment destination where there’s always something new to do or see. The reclaimed space is home to eclectic shops, art galleries, artisan breweries, seasonal art exhibitions, and delightful culinary options. Visitors can take a historical tour to get an insight into the origins and rich past of this one-of-a-kind place.
  8. National Gallery Of Canada:
    • The National Gallery is a prominent art institution in Canada and a pilgrimage spot for art lovers in North America and worldwide. The museum houses an impressive collection that includes over 90,000 works from around the globe, including paintings by iconic artists such as Botticelli, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Klimt, Monet, El Greco, and many others. They also specialize in Indigenous and Canadian art.
  9. Fort William Historical Park:
    • Fort William Historical Park is a renowned heritage and cultural attraction in Canada, perfect for history enthusiasts of all ages. It offers visitors various outdoor activities, including cycling, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and camping. Looking for a stargazing experience? At the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory, both children and adults can have an out-of-this-world adventure. The park has guided tours available year-round, as well as festivals and special events.
  10. Canada’s Wonderland:
    • Located in Vaughan, Canada’s Wonderland is the country’s top amusement park. It is an excellent place to have a date or a family outing at any time of the year. Canada’s Wonderland occupies 330 acres and bears over 200 attractions, including 69 rides (one of them is Leviathan, the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the country) and Splash Work, a 20-acre water park. They also host seasonal events and attractions throughout the year.

Ontario Day Trips

One of the absolute best things about Ontario is the massive internal travelling opportunities for residents and travellers. It doesn’t matter where you decide to settle; there will always be a fantastic place to explore for just a day without exhausting planning or high money spending.

  1. From Ottawa to Kingston
    • Kingston is located only 2 hours away from Ottawa by car, making it the best place for a day trip. The eclectic city is home to about 185,000 people, and offers a perfect balance between traditional and modern. Make sure to visit Canada’s Penitentiary Museum or Fort Henry National Historic Site if you seek a rich cultural experience. Lemoine Point Conservation Area and Lake Ontario Park for scenic trails, spectacular views and an array of family-friendly outdoor activities. 
  2. From London to Hamilton:
    • Hamilton, ON is known as the “Waterfall Capital of the World,” making it a day-trip-worthy destination. Located 1 hour and 20 minutes from London, the town has tons of fun things to do, including over 100 waterfalls you can visit. Make sure to explore the conservation areas and historical sites, such as the famous Dundurn Castle, and several options for nature and park lovers, including Gage Park and Bayfront Park.
  3. From Toronto to Kitchener:
    • One of Ontario’s most beautiful small towns is only 1 hour and 46 minutes away from Toronto. Kitchener is filled with a variety of indoor and outdoor attractions you may enjoy in just a day, so get ready. Looking for some fresh air? Explore nature and wildlife areas such as Huron Natural Area. For a cultural experience, discover the city’s best museums and historic sites or make arrangements to participate in its renowned Oktoberfest, celebrated each year between September and October. The festival is considered the biggest one outside of Germany.
  4. From Hamilton to Niagara Falls:
    • With a population of 88,000 people, the small and vibrant city of Niagara Falls makes a beautiful day trip from Hamilton and other nearby towns. The home of iconic Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most impressive natural destinations, is only 52 minutes away by car. Here you’ll have the possibility of enjoying the falls from many different perspectives. You can take the Maid of the Mist cruise, make the Journey Behind The Falls excursion, or climb to the Skylon Tower to catch incredible panoramic views of the three waterfalls. Other activities, including zipline and helicopter rides, are also available.