Welcome to the Ontario Road Trip Guides featured by Road Trippin Kel! I’m so glad you’re coming along with me to explore the many treasurers found in Ontario’s backroads.
Before we buckle up and hit the road, I want to share a little bit about my Province that I call home.
First off, I was born and raised in Ontario. I’ve been road tripping across this vast Province for over 60 years and I still haven’t discovered it all. I’m excited that we’ll be making some discoveries together!
Fun Facts About Ontario
- Ontario is home to the Butter Tart Trail, a sweet route through Wellington North, featuring bakeries and cafes specializing in Canada’s iconic dessert—the butter tart. It’s a delicious adventure for your taste buds!
- A road trip to Point Pelee National Park takes you to the southernmost tip of mainland Canada.
- You don’t have to go to the Arctic to see the Northern Lights! Some road trips to Northern Ontario, especially around Manitoulin Island or Lake Superior Provincial Park, might reward you with a spectacular aurora borealis show.
- The Agawa Canyon Tour Train begins near Sault Ste. Marie and runs parallel to some of Ontario’s most scenic drives. Autumn is a magical time to explore this area, with vibrant fall foliage.
- Spanning over 7,800 km across Canada, the Trans-Canada Highway passes through Ontario, offering everything from towering cliffs along Lake Superior to charming towns like Kenora and Thunder Bay.
Road trips along the backroads of Ontario will take you through some stunning landscapes, charming small towns, and hidden gems. This is the spot where you want to be to learn all of the insider info needed for an epic Ontario road trip adventure.
A road trip in Ontario isn’t complete without experiencing some exciting adventures along the way. Wherever you travel in Ontario, there will always be activities and attractions to keep you awake at the wheel.
Ontario is a humungous Province that’s impossible to explore in a short period of time. If you’re looking for a place to lay your head for a night or two, I’m always recommending relaxing, fun, and quirky places to stay
What’s an Ontario road trip without some wine, and yes food. Ontario has always been known for it’s wine region in Niagara, but you’ll be surprised to learn other wine areas have been popping up throughout the Province
Anyone who knows me, knows that in addition to road trippin through Ontario’s backroads, I’m also in love with nature, the outdoors, and hiking. This is the spot that you’ll find some great Ontario hiking spots, together with tips for hiking the trails in Ontario
With this blog, it’s my goal not only to provide readers with great backroad road trips, but the greatest road trips possible. This is where you’ll find common sense tips, as well as insider tips for your perfect Ontario road trip..
Bonus Tip: Quirky Roadside Attractions in Ontario
- Keep an eye out for Ontario’s giant roadside attractions, like:
- The Big Nickel in Sudbury.
- The Wawa Goose in Wawa.
- The Muskoka Chair in Gravenhurst.
Search For Ontario Accommodations, Activities, Restaurants, and Insurance
Are you in the midst of planning a vacation in Ontario, Canada? Let me help you out. As a life-long resident, the following are the platforms that I generally use when I’m road tripping around my beautiful Province:
🏡 Rentals: Ontario has every style of accommodation rental imaginable, to suit every budget and travel style. For my vacation rentals, I use VRBO. This platform provides a wide variety of accommodations for every budget.
🏢 Hotels: Sometimes, I prefer to stay at a hotel, especially if I’m just staying in the area for a night or two. My go-to platform for booking hotels in Ontario is always Booking.com
🚴♀️ Activities: Ontario has so many activities to offer that it’s often difficult to choose. My favourite platform to find activities in each area of Ontario is Get Your Guide
🚗 Car Rentals: Ontario is so massive that’s it’s literally impossible to explore everything without a vehicle. Although I do have my own car, there have been times that I’ve rented a vehicle – especially for longer road trips. When in doubt, I’ve used Booking.com to find the best deal on rentals.
💰 Insurance: When travelling abroad, I purchase my medical insurance through Advisor Max, as well as my cancellation and trip-interruption insurance. Advisor Max is also the ideal company for visitors to Ontario, or any part of Canada, to purchase their travel insurance.
