The Great Lakes | Toronto, Niagara Falls & Ottawa | Watersports

Niagara Falls

The beauty of Niagara Falls has made it the world’s most popular honeymoon destination. Plus, at only 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, it’s really easy to get to.

Plenty of directors have been inspired to feature majestic Niagara Falls on the silver screen, and as a result, it is one of the most famous and best-known waterfalls in the world.

While the falls are the main attraction, the area’s allure doesn’t end there. There are plenty of other top things to do at Niagara Falls such as the Journey Behind The Falls experience, a Niagara Falls helicopter tour, the Skylon Tower, the Aquarium of Niagara and the Niagara Falls History Museum, all of which we can happily book for you.

CN Tower

The CN Tower is the crown jewel of Toronto’s skyline and is one of the world’s most recognisable buildings. It’s a favourite attraction on a Toronto city break.

Although no longer the world’s tallest building, it still offers the best views over this magnificent city, which is why more than 1.5 million people visit it every single year.

During your trip to the tower you can enjoy a fine dining experience at the revolving 360 Restaurant and thrill-seekers can try the vertigo-inducing EdgeWalk experience.

Parliament Hill

In downtown Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, you can explore the political heart of the city by visiting Parliament Hill. Admire the Gothic-inspired architecture of the parliament buildings and then sit at the top of the hill for a moment to enjoy unrivalled views of the Ottawa River.

As politicians debate within the building, you can join a free guided tour to see the architecture. Parliament Hill is also a hub for Canada’s biggest celebrations, so see if you can visit at a time when a huge event takes place. Events such as the Sound & Light Show and the Christmas Lights Across Canada are two of the biggest you can visit at Parliament Hill.

Rideau Canal

Staying in Canada’s capital city, the Rideau Canal is one of Ottawa’s most iconic attractions and it draws people from all over the world.

In the summer, the best way to see the canal is on a leisurely canal boat ride, enjoying the city’s sights along the way. During the winter the canal transforms into the “world’s longest ice rink” as it completely freezes over.

You’ll never forget the sight of commuters skating to work along the canal, which is over four miles long and stretches from Ottawa’s downtown core to Dows Lake. There are huts selling soup, hot chocolate and other food and drink pitched right up on the ice during the winter.

Algonquin Provincial Park

One of Canada’s most spectacular wilderness regions, Algonquin Provincial Park is a pristine backcountry filled with rocky ridges, fragrant maples and thousands of lakes.

In all, there are 2,000 lakes and over 600 miles of river to be explored. It goes without saying that one of the best ways to experience this stunning wilderness is to take to its waters. There are lots of places where you can hire canoes and the park offers easy paddling through calm waters.

The dense forests are packed with wildlife and if you hire a canoe, you can glide silently through the water to see moose, deer, beavers and birds up close without disturbing them. If you’re looking for more of an adrenaline rush, then the Madawaska River is the place to head to as it offers perfect conditions for white water rafting.

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