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Holidays in Ontario  -  Travel information Ontario.

Ontario itself is an Iroquois word meaning "beautiful lake" or "beautiful water".

Ontario is bounded on the north by Hudson Bay, on the east by Quebec, on the west by Manitoba, and on the south by the American states of Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Ontario offers bountiful fishing, some of the world's most challenging golf, white water rafting, wilderness canoeing, hundreds of beaches including the world's longest freshwater sand beach, dog sledding, snowmobiling, world class downhill and cross country skiing and a wide variety of other outdoor activities.

Tourism Regions in Ontario : Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, Greater Toronto Area, Niagra Falls & Region, Northern Ontario, Ottwawa, Southwestern Ontario

Capital City of Ontario: Toronto


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Camping & Caravanning

 Camping in Ontario  -  Ontario Private Campground Association [ OPCA ]
Represent 70,000 campsites. These campgrounds offer a complete and varied camping experience - from the remote, unspoiled wilderness to sandy beaches, heated pools, tennis courts, amusement parks, outdoor theatres, etc
 Camp Canada  -  Camping / Campgrounds
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailerparks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

Car Rental Ontario

 Holiday Autos  -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt  -   
Pick-Up Station / Return Station : Calgary, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottwa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Holiday Homes / Apartments

 Holidayhomes.ca  -  Vacation accommodation in Ontario
 Holiday Junction  -  Canada Accommodation, Lodging
 Holiday-rentals.co.uk  -  Vacation rentals in Ontario

Hostels / B&B

   
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

 Ontario Bed & Breakfast
 Ontario Farm & Country Accommodations
Leave behind the freeways of the big city and travel down country roads to discover rural Ontario at its best.

Hotels in Ontario

 Booking - Hotels in Ontario  -  Hotels in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Mississauga

 Minotel Belaire Airport ***, 240 Belfield Road, M9W 1H3 Toronto
Excellent location, 5 minutes from the Toronto International Airport, and easy to get to from anywhere.
Here you will find tastefully decorated rooms, classic amenities, and accommodations with a special touch. Meeting you in the lobby will be our cheerful staff and many of our happy customers.
Easily accessed via major highways, public transportation, and our super-fast airport shuttle, the Minotel Belaire is your site for a great night!
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Ebookers 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 Hotels.com  -   

  

 Ontario Accommodation  -  southern 7 northern Ontario
 Greater Toronto Hotel Association
 Ontario's finest Inns
From quiet rural hideaways to elegant village estates, there is an inn to suit every taste. The charms of the inns include renowned spa facilities, award-winning cuisine, winery tours and recreational amenities from skiing to canoeing.

National Parks

 Parcs Canada
Bruce Peninsula, Georgian Bay Islands, Point Pelee, Pukaskwa and St. Lawrence Islands
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

Travel Agents / Tour Operator

Travelsphere  
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.

  Hayes & Jarvis 
Hayes & Jarvis has been making holiday arrangements for discerning travellers since its formation in 1952 [ ATOL 1275 ]

 -  Create your perfect trip to Ontario - Flight, Hotel and Car



 Frontier Travel

 Moccasin Trail Tours
Discover the Sleeping Giant, Kakabeka Falls, and Old Fort William Historical Park. Fly 250 miles north to Webequie. Visit the local school. Meet local artists and enjoy a traditional feast. Travel by motorized freighter canoe down the almighty Winisk River. Enjoy a shore lunch of freshly caught fish and bannock over an open fire prepared by your local native guide. Catch your own northern pike or walleye. Take your very own chartered float plane to Peawanuck First Nation to search for polar bears, seals and beluga whales along the shore of Hudson Bay. And much more ....
 Moccasin Fishing Adventures

Travel Guides Ontario / Related Books

Ontario Travel Guide [ Amazon.co.uk ]

Ontario Travel Guide -  by Pascale Couture
A fully updated and revised guide to Canada's richest and most populous province With sections on Niagara Falls, the Thousand Islands, Ottawa, Toronto, and more Whether you are looking for a thoroughly urban experience, an outdoor adventure, or something inbetween, Ontario has it! This guide will lead you along the banks of the St Lawrence and the shores of the Great Lakes, through charming 19th-century villages and on to exciting cities like Toronto, Ontario's multicultural, metropolitan capital. It also introduces the province's magnificent natural splendours, from the majestic Niagara Falls to idyllic hidden beaches on Lake Huron and the untamed landscape of the Canadian Shield. Scores of attractions, star-rated for must-sees at a glance The best accommodation and restaurants, in every price range All there is to know about historic sites and outdoor activities Plus more than 40 regional/city maps
Paperback 360 pages (May 1, 2004); Publisher: Ulysses Travel Publicatons
The Rough Guide to Toronto (Rough Guides) -  by Phil Lee, Helen Lovekin
This guide to Toronto provides complete coverage of Canada's most diverse city. The guide opens with a colour introduction to the city's highlights, with photographs of attractions and sights from the CN Tower to Union Station. The guide reveals each of the city's many distinct neighbourhoods and the tranquil Toronto islands. There are discriminating reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay, plus coverage of the arts scene, with features on Toronto's literary and theatre heritage. There is also extensive coverage given to day-trips from the city, including Niagara Falls and the Severn Sound.
Paperback 240 pages (November 27, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides
Berlitz Toronto Pocket Guide -  by Marilyn Wood, Roger Williams (Editor), Heidi Sopinka (Other Contributor)
This guide to Toronto focuses on the Lakeshore, Downtown, north of Bloor, Queen's Park, and the Bloor -Yorkville, St Lawrence Market and University areas. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Harbourfront, Fort York, CN Tower and Toronto Islands, as well as Toronto's major museums. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information and listings of recommended hotels and restaurants. You can read about the Ontario Stratford Festival and Canadian painting. Excursions outside the city are also described including Niagara Falls, the Mennonite Country, Stratford and the Thousand Islands. Maps show Toronto, its environs and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
Paperback 144 pages (August 29, 2003); Publisher: Berlitz Publishing Company Ltd

Transport / How do I get to Ontario

 Toronto Airport  -  see Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Flight Information, Airlines, Airport Improvement Fee, Arrival Tips, Connection Tips, Departure Tips, Fly Smart Publication, Getting Here, Parking, Pick Up & Drop Off

 NAV Canada
Flight Operations [ Aviation Weather Web Site, Register to File a Flight Plan Over the Internet [PDF], NOTAM, Aeronautical Information Products, Operations Report, ANS Programs, Local Area Weather Manuals and more ]

 Ebookers  -   
Book cheap flights to Torpnto at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

 British Airways  -  flight tickets to Toronto 
British Airways has frequent flights to Toronto. Flights to Toronto land at Pearson International Airport, 16 miles west of Toronto's city centre. After your flight to Toronto lands, grab a taxi outside Toronto Airport's Flight Arrivals to get to Toronto in a few minutes. Taxis in Toronto are cheap and can whisk you quickly from the airport to the comfort of your Toronto hotel. Sit back and enjoy the magnificent views of beautiful Lake Ontario as you speed into Toronto after flights have landed.
International Rail - CanRail Pass, Corridorpass, N.A. Rail Pass
Explore Canada from one end to the other with the CanRail pass giving you unlimited travel throughout Canada on VIA trains - Canada's leading rail operator. Click to find out more.

 Viarail - Canadian Rail

 Greyhound  -  Canadian coachline

 Ontario's Ministry of Transport - Traveller's Information
The Official Road Map of Ontario, COMPASS - Freeway Traffic Management System, Winter Road Condition Reports, Road Construction Reports, Road Closures, Central Region Traffic Reports, Greater Toronto and Niagara Regions, Transit Systems in Ontario, Kingston Area Ferry Information
  Maps of Ontario at Amazon  

 Port of Toronto - Toronto Port Authorities

 Weather Office Canada


Links 

 Travel Insurance  - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Ontario  -  Government of Ontario
 Ontario Travel Net

 City of Toronto  -  Capital of Ontario  -  Toronto Tourism 
Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario (part of the Great Lakes system), Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, it has nearly the same latitude as northern California.
Rough Guide to Toronto: 'Toronto is a convenient base for exploring southwest Ontario, a triangular tract of land that lies sandwiched between lakes Huron and Erie. Significant parts of the region have been heavily industrialized, but there's also mile upon mile of rolling farmland and a series of first-rate attractions, the pick of which are within a two- to three-hour drive of downtown Toronto. In "Day-trips" we've detailed some of the area's best excursions, beginning with Canada's premier tourist spot, Niagara Falls, and nearby Niagara -on-the-Lake, a beguiling town of leafy streets and charming colonial houses. There's also Goderich and Bayfield, two lovely, small-town places tucked against the bluffs of the Lake Huron shoreline. Finally, Severn Sound is the location of the beautiful Georgian Bay Islands National Park, as well as a pair of top-notch historical reconstructions: Discovery Harbour and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons.'

 Central Ontario
Central Ontario has everything you could want in a vacation destination. For the nature lovers you will find an abundance of lakes, rivers and forest trails for your hiking, swimming, paddling and fishing pleasure.
The small towns are in this region are home to many of Ontario's finest artisans. Throughout the year you will find unique shops and crafters, excellent dining and cuisine and many cultural experiences including theatre, concerts and festivals to keep you wanting to come back year after year.
 Eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario invites you to drive through its splendrous countryside, see the majestic beauty of the forests and tranquility of its lakes, rivers and waterways. Visit Ottawa, enjoy a boat cruise among the Thousand Islands.
Cities: Amherst Island, Barry's Bay, Belleville, Cornwall, Dunrobin, Gananoque, Kingston, Newboro, Petawawa, Picton, Sharbot Lake, Williamstown
 Greater Toronto Area - Metropolitan Toronto
Brampton, Caledon East, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Stouffville, Sutton, Whitby
 Niagra Falls & Region
The Niagara Falls Region is a haven for true connisseurs of wine and the theatre: a visit to the Niagara Wine Route and the Shaw Festival will ensure a memorable vacation. This region is reknowned for its spectacular scenery. Take a drive through Mennonite Country, whose quaint towns are a must see, stop by the powerful, elegant Falls, and take in a live show or two.
Cities: Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Vineland
 Ottawa Region
An area steeped in rich history, with the Nation's Capital as its core. The city of Ottawa offers a delicious mix of old and new, from the home of federal government, the Parliament buildings and Chateau Frontenac to the National Art Gallery and the Museum of Civilization. There numerous special events and festivals to enjoy including Winterlude, the Canadian Tulip Festival and of course, Canada Day on Parliament Hill.
The surrounding region with its beautiful countryside, parks, conservation areas and historic sites offers many activities year round including canoeing, white water rafting, horse back riding, hot air balloon flights, hiking, camping, cross country skiing and much, much more. The Ottawa Region is a twelve month holiday destination for the young and old alike.
 Northern Ontario
From Kenora to North Bay, Northern Ontario presents visitors with a vast array of rugged terrain, breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, canoeing and in the winter, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Take a ride on the Polar Bear Express to the James Bay lowlands in the Arctic or venture into the world's largest game preserve to observe magnificent wildlife like moose and caribou roaming freely. Northern Ontario has it all.
Cities: Kenora, North Bay, Rainy River Area, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury Area, Thunder Bay Area, Timiskaming Area, Timmins
 Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario has several major towns and small villages, and has been called the heartland of Ontario's live, professional theatre (Stratford Festival, Huron Country Playhouse, Victoria Playhouse, Blythe Festival and the Grand Theatre). Catch a world-class theatre performance in Stratford, indulge in the culture and nightlife offered by university towns like London, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery all four seasons of the year.

 Bruce County Government  -  Exlpore the Bruce [ Tourism ]
Explore the Bruce and you can hike the Bruce Trail along the rugged Georgian Bay shoreline, set sail from Tobermory aboard the Chi-Cheemaun, tour our lighthouses, visit Flowerpot Island, all within our World Biosphere Reserve. Paddle a canoe or kayak down the mighty Saugeen River and cast a line. Tour the rolling rural landscape and quiet back roads on your road bike and for the adrenaline junkie, check out some wicked mountain biking on our newly designed trails. For the auto enthusiast, several driving tours are sure to put a grin on your face. In the winter, bring your snowmobile and experience some of Ontario's best trails and snow.With over 2400 km (1500 mi) of coastline, they have the beaches for you including the number one ranked Sauble Beach.
Bruce Peninsula, Lake Huron, Saugeen Country, Grey County, Owen Sound, Manitoulin Island

 Hamilton  -  City of Hamilton
On January 1, 2001, the Towns Ancaster, Dundas, and Flamborough, the Township of Glanbrook and the Cities of Hamilton and Stoney Creek were amalgamated and became the new City of Hamilton.
The city of Hamilton between Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake is a good centre for touring the Niagara area.
 London  -  City of London  -  Tourism  -  London Tourism
In 1793, Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe first surveyed the Forks of the Thames and proposed to build "New London" here as the capital of Upper Canada. Although the capital was eventually built elsewhere, London has grown into the largest city in Southwestern Ontario, and one of the loveliest cities in Canada. With miles of beautiful pathways and acres of rolling parkland, London truly is the Forest City.
 Niagara Falls  -  City of Niagara Falls
 Ottawa  -  City of Ottawa  -  national capital of Canada
 Stratford  -  City of Stratford
Stratford and surrounding Perth County is filled with history, worldclass theatre and natural beauty. It is an area made rich by the talents of artists and farmers, tradespeople and professionals all working together over the past 160 years.
 Thunder Bay  -  City of Thunderbay
IThe city in Northwestern Ontario is a place for all seasons, whith fun for all ages, all year round. Nature and history have formed many of its traditional tourist attractions.

 Attractions Ontario
 CN Tower Toronto  -  Canada's wonder of the world and Toronto's number one attraction
 Let's go Boating
Whether your dream is to get away from it all, spend time with your family, escape the city, or... Whether your dream is to find a peaceful cove where you can anchor, enjoy nature, swim, catch a great wind, water ski or fish...
 Niagara Parks  -  The Authentic Falls Experience
 Parliament Hill in Ottawa 
From Barrack Hill to Parliament Hill, learn how Canada's most famous historic site grew into the splendid setting it is today. See photos and more in this information-packed section.
Embark on an extraordinary virtual tour - complete with 360-degree views of the exteriors and interiors of Canada's architectural treasures on Parliament Hill.
 Resorts Ontario  -  more than 200 Ontario resort vacation properties
You will find beautiful waterfront resort settings and the pristine lake regions of Ontario are known for rugged character, canopied forests and friendly people. Whether you are looking for a relaxing romantic weekend getaway or a family vacation full of adventure and exciting activities you are likely to find the perfect match for your vacation in our portfolio of Ontario resort destinations.
 Snow Resorts Ontario
 X-Country Resorts | Alpine Resorts | Snow Conditions | Road Reports

Cuisine - Canadian cooking

 Country Hosts  -  Recipes

 Canadian Bison Association  -  A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
 Recipe Source - Canadian Recipes
 American French Genealogical Society - French-Canadian Recipes

History of Ontario / Ontarians

 Ontario's History  -  Wikipedia
Before the arrival of the Europeans, the region was inhabited both by Algonquian (Ojibwa, Cree and Algonquin) and Iroquoian (Iroquois and Huron) tribes. The French explorer Étienne Brûlé explored part of the area in 1610-12. The English explorer Henry Hudson sailed into Hudson Bay in 1611 and claimed the area for England, but Samuel de Champlain ...

 Ontario Heritage Foundation  -  see a.o. heritage links
The Ontario Heritage Foundation is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's rich and varied heritage
Exploring Old Montreal: A Opinionated Guide to the Streets, Churches and Historic Landmarks of the Old City 
By Alan Hustak
Paperback 94 pages (April 1, 2003); Publisher: Vehicule Press
Rocco Perri: The Story of Canada's Most Notorious Bootlegger -  by Antonio Nicaso
The story of a legend and an era, and the beginning of organized crime in Canada. From a remote village in Italy to becoming one of the most powerful and notorious criminal bosses of his time with links to the leaders of the American mafia and the Kennedy family, Rocco Perri's story isn't merely the tale of a criminal mastermind. It is an account of the complex life and times of a natural leader, a visionary, a survivor who battled against prejudice, marginalization, and oppression. Immigrating to Hamilton, Ontario, Perri lived in an environment of social change in the early decades of the 20th century. He was one of the first to see the importance of organizing criminal activity, structuring gangs, and forging ties with the lucrative trade in the US underworld. Using new research, never--before--published photographs, and information from interviews with Perri's descendants, the author provides an historic perspective on the era of Prohibition, the status of immigrants to Canada, and a portrait of one of the most colourful bootleggers of the Roaring Twenties.
Paperback 240 pages (October 28, 2004); Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Music & Culture

 Festivals & Events Ontario
 Festival Seeker 

 Culture.ca  -  Canada's Cultural Gateway
Explore, find, share the creativity and diversity of Canadian culture on-line
The riches of Canada's museums, galleries, archives and libraries | Thousands of links, articles and testimonials related to Canada's culture and heritage | First-rate reference collections such as the Canadian Encyclopedia Online | News of cultural events happening across Canada |The National Library of Canada's on -line reference service.
 Canadian Encyclopedia

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Centralontario.com
 Get 2 Toronto
 Municipalities of Ontario  -  counties, districts, cities, towns
 Ontario Outdoor
A blanket of snow is all it takes to transform Ontario into a perfect winter playground. Come and experience exciting outdoor getaways like snowshoeing, ice climbing, skiing, tubing and dog sledding. Winter in Ontario is a breath of fresh air!
 Ontario WorldWeb Travel Guide
This travel and tourism guide for Ontario, featuring accommodations, maps, events, shopping, tours, attractions and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the province of Ontario, Canada.
 Snowmobile Paradise  -  a white carpet throughout Snow Belt Ontario
Ontario has the playground to fulfill any snowmobiler's fantasy. It offers over 40,000 km (25,000 mi.) of groomed, interconnected, uncongested trails. It's the longest network of recreational trails in the world.
 Toronto.com  -  online guide / Visiting the city, discovering the city and getting out
Toronto's historic sites: Montgomery's Inn | Mackenzie House | Black Creek Pioneer Village | Historic Fort York | Spadina Historic House | Colborne Lodge | Gibson House Museum | Todmorden Mills | Scarborough Historic Museum | Casa Loma

 Telephone Guide Canada
 Travelcanada.ca 
 Yellow Pages Canada / Canadian Yellow pages


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