The Great Toronto Area Is A Great Place For A Vacation
June 30, 2010 by Adriana Noton
Filed under Cruise Ships
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.
Billed as the cultural center of Canada, Toronto is a city with a lot to offer the visitor. The shopping is world class with high end brands, massive malls and quality markets you can buy anything. The waterfront area is a good place to spend some leisure time. The city is easy to travel around as it has an excellent transport and information system. It is thought of as a cultural center as there are many theatres, art galleries and events for the culture vulture to enjoy. It is also the gateway for the other delights of Ontario.
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.
Port Hope is known as one of the best preserved historic towns in the region. It has an award winning high street and a large number of listed buildings. The center has a large number of exclusive boutiques and unique shops to spend hours browsing in. There are of course opportunities to get out into nature and the Ganaraska River which runs through the town is renowned for trout and salmon fishing.
For the nature lover and adventure lover the Great Toronto area is a paradise. The possibilities are endless as there are lots of different eco-systems and landscapes to explore. Boating is a popular activity whether it is a slow canoe ride down a wide river, sailing on one of the lakes or some high action white water rafting. Fishing is also very popular and many people go there for the salmon runs. There are well maintained parks with hiking and cycling trails in the summer and sledding and skiing in the winter.
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.
The Great Toronto area is an appealing mixture of big city action with natural beauty. The activities and sights are varied and interesting making the region a great place to visit.
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