Best Weekend Getaways From Toronto
Toronto is within a couple of hours of Niagara wine country, cottage country and some of Ontario's most charming small towns. These are the best weekend getaways from Toronto — with drive times, where to stay and a suggested two-day plan for each.
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Why goThundering falls, Niagara wine country and a walkable Clifton Hill make this Ontario's most popular short escape from Toronto.
Things to doSee the falls from Table Rock, ride the Hornblower cruise, tour Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, walk the Niagara Glen.
Where to stayFalls-view towers for the iconic vista, or quiet Niagara-on-the-Lake inns for wine country charm.
Recommended hotelSheraton Fallsview — falls-view rooms a short walk from the brink.
Day 1: arrive, Hornblower cruise, dinner with a falls view. Day 2: Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, drive home via the Niagara Parkway.
Why goCottage country of pine-scented lakes, classic wooden docks and some of Ontario's best fall colour.
Things to doCanoe the lakes, hike Hardy Lake, visit Gravenhurst and Bracebridge, drive the Muskoka fall colour route.
Where to stayWaterfront lodges and cabins around Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville.
Recommended hotelDeerhurst Resort — lakeside resort with activities on site.
Day 1: arrive, canoe and dock-side dinner. Day 2: Hardy Lake hike, lunch in Huntsville, drive home.
Why goTheatre-festival town on the Avon River — Victorian streets, great dining and world-class stage productions.
Things to doCatch a Stratford Festival play, walk the Avon, browse the river-side galleries and cheese tastings.
Where to stayWalkable downtown inns and boutique B&Bs near the festival theatres.
Recommended hotelThe Bruce Hotel — boutique stay in the theatre district.
Day 1: matinee play, dinner downtown. Day 2: riverside walk, gallery browsing, drive home.
Why goOntario's four-season resort village — skiing in winter, hiking and biking in summer, and a pedestrian village of restaurants.
Things to doSki or snowboard, ride the ridge runner coaster, hike the Bruce Trail, explore the village.
Where to staySlopeside condos in the pedestrian village.
Recommended hotelBlue Mountain Inn — steps from the lifts.
Day 1: arrive, ski or hike, village dinner. Day 2: morning on the hill, lunch with a view, drive home.
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