Fun for the Whole Family in Ontario

The Province of Ontario is a vast and diverse area with something to offer every visitor. Although most of the population of Ontario is concentrated in the Greater Toronto Area and Golden Horseshoe area just south of it, there is much for visitors to enjoy to the east, west and north as well. Best of all, many establishments in Ontario,  are widely accepted. 

 The Greater Toronto Area spans more than 50 miles east-west and 20 miles north-south along the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It is home to more than eight million people and offers a wide variety of cultural, entertainment, sports, dining and other venues. A family seeking the full tourist experience can look at the world from more than 500 feet above the ground from the downtown Toronto CN Tower, enjoy a baseball or football game at a major domed stadium (still often called "Skydome" by locals because of its former name), watch premium-run films at several IMAX theatres, take in children's plays at the many intimate live performance venues, and find more than 100 different ethnic styles of cooking among Toronto's many restaurants. Most such establishments accept a credit card for payment.

 On the northwest edge of the city lies the world-renowned Toronto Zoo, one of the largest and best-stocked on the continent. To the north is Black Creek Pioneer Village, which recreates the historical environment of 19th century Canada in a mock village suitable for enjoyment by children. During the summer, the Canadian National Exposition (locally termed the Canadian National Exhibition and referred to by locals as "the Ex" for many decades) runs for eleven weeks until just before the start of school, offering a wide variety of thrill rides, innovative entertainment options and shopping venues. Canada's Wonderland to the north of central Toronto specializes in the latest and most entertaining thrill rides for both tweens and teens.

Ottawa, to the northeast, is Canada's capital and replete with history, such as its Parliament Buildings, Rideau Hall (the official residence of Canada's chief executive) and several musea and art galleries. The Golden Horseshoe to the south features spectacular Niagara Falls, the world's most volumninous waterfall split into two cascading drops, one on the Canadian side of the border. The City of Niagara Falls is a major tourist destination with loads of entertainment. 

To the east, north and west are high quality public campgrounds for the natural experience, a number offering access to natural beaches and special programs for children.