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1. Algonquin Provincial Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Algonquin Provincial Park
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2. Royal Ontario Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Royal Ontario Museum
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3. Bruce Peninsula National Park

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Bruce Peninsula National Park
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4. Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland
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5. Casa Loma

Casa Loma
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6. CN Tower

CN Tower
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7. Distillery District

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Distillery District
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8. EdgeWalk at the CN Tower

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EdgeWalk at the CN Tower
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9. Skylon Tower

Skylon Tower
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10. Flowerpot Island

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Flowerpot Island
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11. Georgian Bay

Georgian Bay
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12. Hockey Hall of Fame

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Hockey Hall of Fame
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13. Horseshoe Falls

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Horseshoe Falls
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14. Kensington Market

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Kensington Market
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15. National Gallery of Canada

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National Gallery of Canada
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16. Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

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Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
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17. Rideau Canal

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Rideau Canal
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18. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
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19. Art Gallery of Ontario

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Art Gallery of Ontario
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20. St Lawrence Market South

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St Lawrence Market South
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21. Toronto Eaton Centre

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Toronto Eaton Centre
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22. Toronto Islands

Romantic Islands
Toronto Islands
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23. Toronto Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Toronto Zoo
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24. Blue Mountain Resort

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Blue Mountain Resort
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Ontario sits along the shared Canada/U.S. border near the Great Lakes. Nearly half of Canada’s population calls this province home, and with its vast wilderness and cosmopolitan cities, it’s easy to understand why. With attractions like Niagara Falls, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Toronto CN Tower, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, visitors will find plenty to keep them busy.

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