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Ontario Town & City Reviews
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Town & City Reviews in Ontario, Canada.
Barrie may appear as the bashful kid sister peeking out from behind her celebrity
siblings – the southern megatropolis of Toronto
and northwest Georgian Bay communities. In reality, Barrie
gives a stellar performance in the areas of culture, recreation and scenery.
With a bounty of activities in and around the area, a soaring population growth
and economic expansion, Barrie does not hide in the shadows – the spotlight
shines directly on it.
Described as the 'sixth
Great Lake', the Georgian Bay is separated from Lake Huron by Manitoulin
Island and the Bruce Peninsula. Almost the size of Lake Ontario, the
Bay has a combination of terrains. The west shore is limestone, the northeastern
shores consist of rock from the Precambrian shield (some of the oldest rocks
in the world) and the south is an array of smooth, sandy beaches. It lies halfway
between Toronto and Sault
Ste. Marie
A major centre for Canadian industry, Hamilton, Ontario is also known as ‘Steel Town’. But despite its industrial reputation, this city has much to offer travellers. Hamilton has an excellent location on the western edge of Lake Ontario and, halfway between Toronto and Niagara Falls, it is within close distance to major visitor destinations. However, Hamilton has a lot of interesting sights and attractions within its own boundaries. In 2001, Hamilton absorbed some five other local communities to make it an even larger centre, the city now has a population of almost a half million people.
This seemingly innocuous urban district of approximately 120,000 people surprises many with its momentous yesterday, vivacious today and progressive tomorrow. Kingston is situated on the southern terminus of the Rideau Canal, the oldest continuously established canal in North America.
Kitchener – Waterloo is located one hour southwest of Toronto in the countryside of Ontario. These twin cities enjoy the prosperity of a strong and diverse economy. With a combined population of 300,000 people, and home to two leading universities and a symphony orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo offers the benefits of vibrant city life. As a centre to the surrounding Mennonite religious farming communities, the twin cities also have a special country flare.
The first thing that most visitors find striking about the attractive
city of London, Ontario is the number of trees. Originally the
community was quite isolated, plunked in the middle of a forest, and
thus earned the nickname "The Forest City". Today Londoners remain
fiercely proud of the city's earthy beginnings, and has undertaken
the policy of planting at least 1,000 trees on an annual basis. As well as a strong industrial and commercial base, London is home to the University of Western Ontario, a renowned centre of academics and research—particularly in the field of medicine. In addition to the numerous trees, London is full of parks, pathways and green space that offer year round opportunities for leisure activities and relaxation.
Mississauga is perhaps not first, second, or many rankings down on most people's list of
tourist destinations. However, the chances of being in this 'over 600,000 and
still growing' city are greater than one may conceive.
Most would conclude it is
due to Mississauga's top attraction, Toronto
Pearson International Airport. Canada's biggest and busiest airport
is a portal to roughly 25 million passengers each year. Ranked in the top 10
largest cities in Canada, Mississauga is quickly becoming prosperous in business
and gaining in residents. This is largely due to its location: west of Toronto,
approximately 90 minutes from the United
States border and on the shores of Lake Ontario.
In autumn, as the sun sets on the granite rocks of the Canadian Shield, the
earth glows red. This is the Muskoka Lakes Region, which loosely translated
from the Algonquin native language means "the land of red earth." Muskoka is
one of Canada's greatest treasures, lying just two hours north of Toronto, Ontario.
Muskoka has been a popular summer vacation destination for over a century. The
area is spotted with dozens of resorts, lodges, cottages and private summer residences,
as well as tourist attractions and recreation.
Niagara Falls is, undoubtedly, one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. It receives 20 million visitors annually. More camera film is sold here than anywhere else in the world. Niagara Falls is a natural phenomenon but its commercial attractions make it much more than that. It is a unique combination of nature at its finest and intriguing man-made creations. It caters to all tastes, and that is the key to its success as a tourist attraction.
Stunning scenery, 19th-century architecture, and an assortment of unique experiences make Niagara-on-the-Lake a necessary place to visit when in the Niagara region. The quiet township has seen a lot since the land was purchased from the Mississaugas in 1781. Named the capital of Upper Canada in 1792, burned to the ground during the war of 1812, and rebuilt as a prosperous commercial centre after that, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a community renowned for its beauty and history.
A concern for the environment has always played an important role in the growth of Ottawa, Canada's Federal Capital. This has resulted in a city with all the benefits of urban life, and yet because it is a centre of government and service, Ottawa lacks the industrialization so common in most cities of the same size.
Parry Sound, Ontario is a nature wonderland. Located in the province's northeast, Parry Sound sits on
the coast overlooking the Georgian Bay, near the Muskoka region. The myriad of colours in the area are striking – the pink granite of the Canadian Shield, the blue of the lakes, bays and rivers, the canopy of green trees in the forest area, the taupe sand. The brilliant shades in fall, from the numerous birches, maples and oaks, have inspired artists and left others awestruck.
'Land of Shining Waters',
the aboriginal meaning of Kawartha, aptly describes this region of gleaming
lakes, lustrous rivers and iridescent streams. The area is situated close enough
to Toronto for a quick
getaway, yet far enough to escape the urban crunch. Gently rolling hills and
flatlands support thick oak and pine forests, flourishing farmland, and inhabited
marshes. Inviting villages and towns are scattered throughout the Kawarthas,
yet a touch of city verve exists in the core of this tranquility with the City
of Peterborough.
Many people think Stratford, Ontario
has Much Ado About Nothing but theatre. The truth is, however, that although
this quaint Southwestern Ontario city is most known for its long-running Shakespearian
festival, the largest in North America, this is only one piece (albeit large
piece) of fabric in Stratford's colourful quilt. Stratford is a cultural haven
defined by the galleries, theatres, live music and eclectic shops found in abundance
throughout the city. Those who visit Stratford are lucky enough to experience
the kind of hospitality and charm that only proud citizens can provide.
Thirty years ago, Sudbury,
Ontario was a far cry from its English namesake located in England's
Suffolk country. Suffolk's version is defined by colourful meadows and scenic
appeal. Decades of mining left Ontario's Sudbury looking quite the opposite:
barren and brown. At one time, many people were content to write the city off
as an industrial wasteland whose economic stature was its only redeeming quality.
For those who have lost sight of this booming Ontario
city, a second look is definitely warranted. Major environmental improvements,
which have garnished international attention and have left the city lush, green
and littered with a plethora of natural areas, will surprise even the most pessimistic
of travellers.
In a province that boasts about the brilliance of its many colours, Thunder
Bay remains proud of its arctic white reputation. Winter’s scenery is reminiscent
of the most sparkling of greeting cards. The sub-zero days are brisk and sunny,
with no lack of people exuberant about the snow and ice. Even the night sky
occasionally exhibits the wonders of the season with illuminations of the Aurora
Borealis, commonly know as Northern Lights.
It's been called everything from “Hogtown” to “Hollywood North” to “Toronto
the Good”, and with one of North America's liveliest nightlifes, a concentration
of world class attractions and a large multicultural population with the flavour
to match, the only thing Toronto cannot be called is mediocre.
Windsor Ontario lies directly across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan. Encompassing 120 square kilometres, or 46 square miles, Windsor is home
to over 208,000 people. Its residents are predominantly English speaking, but Windsor is truly a multicultural city, playing host to people from all over the world.
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