10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada, home to 40% of the Canadian population, has some of the top-rated tourist attractions in the world. Ontario has breathtaking views and landscapes during all four seasons. The province has several lakes, several architectural wonders, and is the national and cosmopolitan capital of Canada. Here are the top 10 tourist attractions in Ontario.
1. Parliament Hill
Designed with grand arches, copper-trimmed turrets, and Gothic Revival gargoyles, Parliament is another top Canadian destination. One of the main features of Parliament Hill is the Center Block, the main building of the Canadian Parliament. In the middle of the central block is the iconic Peace Tower. The clock and bell tower are just over 300 feet tall and covered with gargoyles carved from stone. The Center Block was developed in the mid-1800s and was one of the earliest houses of the Canadian government.
2. CN Tower
The CN Tower is the most iconic sight in Canada. It is a marvel of 70s engineering and is always listed among the best places to visit in all Canadian travel guides. It has the appearance of a gigantic hypodermic needle but its main function is to act as a communications tower. It is one of the tallest freestanding structures in the world stretching to a height of 1,815 feet.
3. Killarney Provincial Park
Killarney is also known as the “jewel in the crown of Ontario’s parks,” with one of the top-rated kayaking destinations in the world. In Killarney, people can spend days exploring the more than 50 lakes and trail network that provide spectacular views of the lakes and Georgian Bay.
4. Elgin & Winter Garden Theater
It is a restored work of art that is considered one of the last fully functional two-story Edwardian theaters. The Winter Garden was initially developed as the flagship of a vaudeville chain that never started, while the ground floor was turned into a movie theater. Theater visits take place on Thursdays and Fridays.
5. Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum celebrated its centennial in 2014 and is considered one of the largest natural history museums in North America. With the addition of “The Crystal” entrance on Bloor St. in 2007, the museum building combines traditional heritage buildings with modern architecture to great effect (and controversy). It is a memorable destination to visit with friends.
Isles Tower 6.1000
Found on the island of Ivy Lea, approximately 20 kilometers from a place known as Gananoque, is the Tower of 1000 Islands. This 130-meter high observation tower offers exceptional views of the archipelago from two open locations and has exceptional displays on the design of the glazed platform. Although it is a historic site, it has an elevator for convenience.
7. National Gallery of Canada
This location is more than a tourist destination, it is also a work of art. It has a unique set of pink granite and glass spiers that complement the copper towers of the nearby Parliament. The interior section features vaulted galleries, a Canadian art exhibit, and several other notable traditional American art forms.
8. Canadian Canoe Museum
This museum, which exhibits one of the largest collections of kayaks and canoes, is also a premier tourist destination. It has an exceptional display of 150 canoes and also documents the long history of water navigation that occurred in the country. This occurred between the 17th and 19th centuries, when North America was one of the top canoe destinations.
9. Boldt Castle
This splendid and traditional North American castle is located in the middle of San Lorenzo. Boldt Castle was developed by George C. Boldt, who was one of the developers of the remarkable Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Several thousand tourists pass through this place every year to enjoy the scenic structures.
10. Ripley’s Aquarium
This aquarium is located in Ontario and is one of three aquariums owned by the Ripley Entertainment network. The aquarium holds 1.5 million gallons of water and exhibits marine life from around the world. It is organized into nine galleries, displaying a variety of fish, marine animals, and marine habitats.
