Many people will tell you that Toronto is a great place to visit. But if you want the best experience, it’s not enough to stick around in the city. You have to get out there and explore! Luckily for us, there are many amazing day trips near Toronto that we can take for an outdoor adventure. After all, Canada has plenty of natural beauties and history just waiting to be explored. Niagara Falls offers breathtaking views every few steps you take, Algonquin Park is home to an incredible variety of landscapes and wildlife. Blue Mountain is a perfect resort-style getaway. If you’re looking for one or two days outside of the city but still within driving distance from Toronto, these three spots should make your list!
Take a day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is one of the best day trips from Toronto. Niagara Falls is less than two hours away, and you can explore it all in one day! Niagara Falls has something for everyone; whether you’re travelling with the family, a significant other, or solo. Niagara Falls offers gorgeous views at every turn and an abundance of activities like a boat tour, mini-golf, wine tasting, a casino and more.
Getting to Niagara Falls
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You’ll be able to explore the major attractions of Niagara Falls in one day. Getting to Niagara Falls from Toronto is possible by public transit, private shuttle or by driving. Most tourists prefer taking a guided Niagara Falls day trip from Toronto because they take care of transportation and the itinerary. If you have an extra few days and want to explore on your own, you could consider other transit options and plan your own itinerary.
What to do in Niagara Falls
The top item on your list, if you’re visiting in the summer, is the Niagara Cruises boat tour. You’ll ride the boat deep into the waterfalls. Prepare to get wet as you take the boat ride under the waterfalls!
Another attraction you can check out in Niagara Falls is Journey Behind the Falls. You’ll head deep under the main Niagara Falls strip to the tunnels where you can view the waterfalls up close.
Although there is a ton more to do in Niagara Falls, you should consider visiting a winery on your day trip. Niagara Falls is known for its wine and you can’t leave without tasting some of it! Especially the famous Ice wine that only comes from the Niagara region.
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Take a day trip from Toronto to Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park is a provincial park in Eastern Ontario, Canada. The park is located about 270 kilometres north of Toronto. It’s one of the largest parks in Canada. The park consists of 7,653 square kilometres and approximately 22% of it is forested with white pine and other hardwoods. Algonquin Park features over 1500 lakes, including ones where you can go canoeing and fishing. You’ll find many campgrounds for camping, both front-country and back-country, abundant wildlife including black bear, moose, deer, coyote, beaver and 272 recorded species of birds.
Getting to Algonquin Park
At 3 hours driving distance, Algonquin Park can easily be a day trip or a multi-day trip from Toronto. Make sure you leave early to allow enough time for the drive and a day full of activities. If you don’t have access to a car, you should rent one for this trip. You could consider a trip in either summer or winter, but make sure you do your research prior to renting a car, especially in the winter.
What to do in Algonquin Park
As you can imagine, Algonquin Park is gorgeous – and you should definitely consider visiting. It’s a long drive (around 3 hours). By leaving early and planning an itinerary in advance, you’ll be able to make it a day trip. You could also consider staying for multiple days in a campground. A perfect trip to Algonquin Park will include hiking, renting a canoe and trying a local restaurant.
Take a day trip from Toronto to Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain is a resort town in Southern Ontario, Canada. It’s about 2 hours away from Toronto, but since it’s a larger town, you’ll be able to find tons of attractions all year. In the winter, Blue Mountain Resort is a world-class ski resort that offers year-round skiing and snowboarding on four mountains. In the summer it’s a vacation destination for those seeking to explore waterfalls, lush forests and beautiful lakes.
Getting to Blue Mountain
Planning a day trip or multi-day trip to Blue Mountain is possible either with a car or by taking a shuttle from Downtown Toronto or Mississauga. The trip will take about 2 hours.
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What to do in Blue Mountain
The winter is the most popular time to visit Blue Mountain. With over 42 trails, Blue Mountain Resort offers something for skiers, snowboarders and others who enjoy winter activities. Beginners can learn on one of nine trails; intermediates will enjoy a full range of trails to practice and improve skills, and experts will find a challenge on the largest mountains. In the summer you’ll find waterfalls, lush forests and beautiful lakes. There are tons of hiking and biking trails that you can explore. There are also great dining options in the town, and you can head to Blue Mountain Village where there are restaurants, shops and bars with live entertainment. No matter what time of year you visit Blue Mountain Resort it will be an experience worth repeating!
Enjoy your day trips from Toronto!
Planning a day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls, Algonquin Park or Blue Mountain is possible with enough time and planning. These trips are very popular so make sure to plan your transportation and attractions in advance.