Ontario is well known for several things; Niagara Falls, natural beauty and the city of Toronto. The Great Toronto area is a mixture of urban centers and unspoiled natural beauty so the opportunities for different experiences and activities are incredible. In just a short drive from the city you can be in the wilderness or enjoying the theme parks at Niagra. There are also small towns and cities with some unique charms.

Toronto is the financial and cultural capital of Canada. It is modern with great transport, services and amenities and so is a good place to start your trip to the area. The city is renowned for its range of shops and markets with products of all kinds on offer. The largest and oldest shopping malls in the North of America are in Toronto. The waterfront is also a great place for leisure and shopping. The city has a large arts scene and one of the biggest theater scenes in the world.

Niagara Falls is a legendary tourist destination and there are now many attractions there in addition to the waterfalls. They can be visited easily from Toronto. Niagara on the lake is nearby and has become a favorite with fans of gastronomy. The area has many wineries and food producers and restaurants. There are also opportunities to visit the wilder places with large parks with trails for hiking and cycling.

Burlington is usually considered to be a suburb of Toronto but is a separate town. It is a great place to escape the city crowds and enjoy Lake Ontario. You can hike along part of the Trans Canada Trail as it meanders along the shore of the lake and gives amazing views from the cliff tops. Along the way is the popular Spencer Smith Park with beaches, monuments and beautiful trees. In fact Burlington has six parks and Botanical gardens so nature lovers can really enjoy themselves. You could also take a boat tour or dinner cruises of the lake. It also has chances to experience local arts and history so can be a getaway in itself.

To experience some Canadian heritage you could head to Port Hope just east of Toronto city. It is thought to be one of the best preserved towns in Ontario with a picturesque high street. It also has lots of boutiques and unique shops and hosts many events. The area around the town is unspoiled so you can also enjoy nature. There is some great year round trout and salmon fishing in the Ganaraska River.

Nature lovers will find heaven in the Great Toronto area. It is so varied and unspoiled even close to the cities. For hikers and cyclists there are many miles of trails through the different landscapes. Alternatively you could take a boat trip across the lakes or along the rivers. For adrenalin junkies there are a number of places for white water rafting and other adventure pursuits. In the winter the landscape changes completely and you can go skiing or sledding.

There are a massive number of events which take place in the Toronto area all year round. There are wine festivals, boat festivals, art shows, music festivals and of course the internationally renowned Toronto Film Festival.

If you want to take a trip where you can do a variety of things without too much traveling then the Great Toronto area could be for you. Culture, nature, world famous sights and adventure will all be on your doorstep.

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