Destinations | Great Lakes Guide

Destinations
in the Great Lakes region

Whether you want to spend an afternoon in the great outdoors, or head out on a multi-day adventure, the Great Lakes are the place to be.

 

Oshawa

Originally called Skae’s Corners, Oshawa (incorporated as a city in 1924) sits...

Vaughan

A city only incorporated in 1991, Vaughan is located 40 km northwest of Toronto...

Markham

Markham sits at the edge of the dynamic city of Toronto. It is in the traditional...

Brampton

Brampton was originally known as Buffy’s Corners, but was subsequently renamed...

St. Catharines

St. Catharines is the largest city in the Niagara region, located in South-Central...

Hamilton

Hamilton has been a major Canadian Great Lakes port city since the 1800s. It...

Mississauga

Mississauga is the largest city west of Toronto. It is in the traditional territory...

Toronto

Often considered the most culturally diverse city in the world, there are over...

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park

Visit this state park for its beach, as well as its 395 acres of mature woods,...

Wilson Tuscarora

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park encompasses 476.5 acres of woods, meadows and marshland....

Wilson's Bay

Wilson's Bay is located in Cape Vincent, New York and faces Lake Ontario. Cape...

Windmill Point Park and Campground

Windmill Point Park and Campground is home to Quarry Beach and offers a lifeguard-sup...