CANADA EAST - Charming Ontario

The main highlights of the Toronto visit include the financial district, the old and new City Halls, the Parliament of Ontario, University Avenue with its most important hospitals and traditional institutions, the distinctive Yorkville district with its elegant shops, Chinatown (the second largest in Canada), and the CN Tower—the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere at 553.33 meters, visited by more than 2 million people every year.

Barrie is a city in Ontario set on the shores of Lake Simcoe, a short distance from Toronto, in a position that makes it a popular holiday destination and a convenient base for exploring the region. Its waterfront, with the long Centennial Beach, marina and lakeside parks, is the heart of the city's summer life, lively with water activities and walks. In winter, its proximity to the ski areas of Horseshoe Valley and the Blue Mountain hills makes it a starting point for snow sports. The city offers a charming centre, festivals and events throughout the year. Positioned between the lake and the Ontario countryside, Barrie combines lakeside relaxation and outdoor activities. Lively and facing the water, it is a pleasant stop for those travelling in the heart of southern Ontario.

North Bay is a town in northern Ontario, stretched between the shores of the great Lake Nipissing and the small Trout Lake, at a historically important point along the old fur-trade routes. Nicknamed the gateway to the north, it is a pleasant base for exploring the region's wilderness, among forests, lakes and fish-rich rivers. The waters of Lake Nipissing, with their spectacular sunsets, invite boating, fishing and swimming, while the surrounding trails offer hikes immersed in the woods. The town preserves a pleasant waterfront with a historic carousel. The surroundings were famous for the birth of the Dionne quintuplets. Between lakes, forests and sunsets, North Bay embodies the authentic charm of northern Ontario.

Killarney is a charming and remote Ontario village, set along the northern coast of Georgian Bay at the entrance to the magnificent Killarney Provincial Park. An old fishing village reachable only by water for centuries, it preserves an authentic and isolated atmosphere, famous for its historic fish and chips stand facing the lighthouse. The surrounding park is famous for its spectacular white quartzite hills, the La Cloche Mountains, and for the crystalline turquoise lakes set in the wilderness, a paradise for canoeing and hiking. The landscapes inspired the famous painters of the Group of Seven. Between turquoise waters, white hills and calm, Killarney embodies the wild, pristine beauty of northern Ontario.

Collingwood spreads along the shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario, at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment and the slopes of Blue Mountain, the province's leading ski resort. A realm of skiing and snowboarding in winter, in summer it offers hiking, cycling, sailing and bay beaches. The historic downtown, the Scenic Caves and the Bruce Trail complete the picture. Collingwood is a lively year-round destination between mountain and water.