One Day Trips - Kingston

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Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park & Glenora Ferry Lookout: Mysterious Lake and Scenic View of Bay of Quinte

Perched high above Bay of Quinte, the Lake on the Mountain is an enchanting natural wonder. Located just a ten-minute drive from Picton, above the Glenora ferry… Read more »

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Summer Adventures at Silent Lake Provincial Park

When in search of somewhere quiet, maybe a bit more remote, or simply peaceful to visit this summer, Eastern Ontario has a lot to offer. The St…. Read more »

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Endless Summer Fun at Wasaga Beach: Adventures, Festivals and Relaxation

There is incredible natural beauty to uncover all across this great Ontario Beach. The Georgian Bay’s Wasaga Beach is the world’s longest freshwater beach. It gives visitors… Read more »

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Bonnechere Caves: Discover 500-Million-Year-Old Secrets at Ottawa Valley’s Underground Cave System

Within the Ottawa Valley is an incredible opportunity to travel underground, through a large cave system, and see multiple large fossils around the caves. This is also… Read more »

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14 of the Best Ontario Towns and Cities For a Beach Vacation This Summer

It might be difficult to pick your next beach destination in Ontario. Between Ontario’s interior lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes of Ontario, Huron, or Erie, this… Read more »

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Lavender Farms in Ontario For a Day Trip

Summer brings warm sunny days and lavender blooms! So hit the road to enjoy a calming, meditative walks amongst these purple flowers.
Do yoga, propose, get married, or stay at some these farms, though not necessarily in this order!

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14 of the Best Islands to Visit in Ontario This Summer – Activities, Tours & Adventures

Between all of the Great Lakes and rivers in Ontario, there are “thousands” of islands across this large province. These include inhabited and uninhabited islands, as well… Read more »

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10 U-Pick Flower Farms For a Day Trip in Ontario

This spring and summer, escape the city limits and find yourself on a beautiful farm amidst wild and colourful petals. If you enjoy picking flowers directly off a farm, visit one of these U-Pick flower farms in Ontario.

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Visit Ontario Parks for Free This Summer with Day-Use Passes From These Ontario Public Libraries

In 2021, Ontario Parks announced a program through which you can visit Ontario parks for free by borrowing day-use permits from participating Ontario libraries. The next year, Ontario… Read more »

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Road Trip From Ottawa to Kingston: Drive the Rideau Canal National Historic Site

The Rideau Canal offers a fascinating drive between Kingston and Ottawa, traversing some of Ontario’s prettiest towns, going along lakes, rivers and 19 kilometres of canals cut… Read more »

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Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Opens 2025 Season on Easter Weekend with Island Queen’s Golden Jubilee

Kingston’s Island Queen III, a triple-deck paddle-wheeler operated by Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, is celebrating 50 years in service. The 300-passenger vessel, built in Summerstown, Ontario, in… Read more »

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15 Picturesque Small Towns For a Weekend Trip in Eastern Ontario

The eastern part of Ontario is dotted with lakes and full of charming little towns, each with its own personality and unique attractions. If you’re looking for… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southeastern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse

The 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday will brush past the southeastern side of Ontario. More specifically, the eclipse’s path of totality will be over a small portion… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southwestern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse

For those looking to view the solar eclipse from southwestern Ontario this April 8th, you’ll have the option of almost the entire Lake Erie shoreline. Along Lake… Read more »

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25 Outdoor Adventures Between Ottawa & Toronto Near Highway 401

Travelling between Toronto and Ottawa, and want to add a bit more excitement to your trip? Then, here are 25 adventures for your road trip between Toronto and Ottawa that is way better than pit stops at ONRoute.

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2023 Summer Swim: List of Ontario’s Blue Flag Certified Beaches & Marinas

When beaches in Ontario have that distinct blue flag flying above, it gives the beach’s community a unique sense of pride because they know that the water… Read more »

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Buckle Up For a Roller Coaster Ride of Fun at Canada’s Wonderland This Year – 2023

Attention all thrill-seekers, Canada’s Wonderland is gearing up for an exciting 2023 season with the addition of two thrilling rides that will surely make your heart race…. Read more »

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You Can Now Reserve Day Visits to 57 Popular Ontario Parks in Advance

Ontario Parks is expanding its advance day-use reservation service to 20 additional parks, bringing the total to 57. The move aims to reduce overcrowding and provide visitors… Read more »

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25 Ideas For a Thrilling Summer Adventure With Your Teen in Ontario

School’s out and summer is here; treat your adventurous teenager to exciting thrills, exercise and nature. Whether they have a skill they would like to develop or… Read more »

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5 Easter Weekend Getaways in Ontario

5 ideas for a last-minute day trip or a weekend getaway for this Easter Weekend in Ontario.

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12 of the Best Spa Getaways in Ontario

A nearby spa getaway is a perfect way to unwind and enjoy a day away from the buzzing day-to-day life. Luckily, several relaxing spas are dotted around… Read more »

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25 Summer Adventures and Activities in Leeds & Grenville

Nestled between the St. Lawrence River and the Rideau Canal, with lots of lakes in between, many of the activities suggested are based on enjoying or admiring the water or the creatures that live in it. Hinging on the communities of Kemptville, Gananoque, Brockville and Prescott, Leeds & Grenville offers bountiful outdoor recreation to soak up the summer months.

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24 Things to Do This Summer in Greater Napanee – Lennox and Addington County

Stretching from Napanee, through Kaladar and up to Denbigh, the county of Lennox and Addington packs a lot of action into its woods and lakes. It has some great tourist attractions for families looking to play, swim, hike or hand out with bees, birds or even rescued farm animals. There is much to explore from its tip to its tail.

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25 Summer Adventures and Activities in Hastings County

Hastings County is the second-largest in Ontario, reaching from Lake Ontario near Belleville to the southern boundary of Algonquin Park near Barry’s Bay. In between, you will… Read more »