Starting just outside Toronto - Canada's largest city - and following the curve of Lake Ontario's shoreline, is an area that offers everything from urban sophistication to rural charm. And a natural beauty that carries through from spring's bursting blossoms to fall's blazing glory. Visit museums and galleries featuring paintings by the uniquely Canadian Group of Seven artists. Hike hills that lead you from valley river forks to lofty lookouts. Tee up for a round on any of the area's more than 200 golf courses. Shop for bargains and treasures at antique stalls and sprawling malls. Stroll through gorgeous gardens and historic estates. Just toss a golden horseshoe visit into your plans. |
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With such a diversity of things to see, do and enjoy, everyone can have a great vacation. From roses to roller coasters, historic homes to halls of fame, art to wildlife - here are a few golden highlights:- View one of the largest selections of paintings by Canada's famous Group of Seven at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg.
- Hike along Canada's largest network of hiking trails - the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail and the Bruce Trail, recently connected within the Ontario Greenbelt or make tracks through Vaughan's Kortright Centre for Conservation or Crawford Lake in Campbellville to enjoy wildlife marsh, lush meadows, forests, hiking and captivating learning programs.
- Take an impressive tour of Parkwood Estate in Oshawa - a magnificent 55-room, 19th-century mansion complete with lavish original furnishings and fabulous gardens.
- Golfers of all levels will enjoy the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum at Oakville's Glen Abbey Golf Course, where the pros come to play.
- Money burning a hole in your pocket? Plan a shopping spree in Mississauga at either Square One Shopping Centre or at Erin Mills Town Centre.
- Burlington's magnetic hill, just four kilometres from downtown on King Road, can 'pull' a car over its crest when set in neutral.
- From fresh-picked produce to antiques to sporting goods, the Stouffville Country Market is a farmers', flea and country market all in one.
- There's theme park fun for everyone at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan with over 60 rides, live entertainment and the world's greatest variety of roller coasters.
- Be entertained by a wide variety of events from sports and concerts to conventions and motion-picture films at the Copps Coliseum, a world-class entertainment venue, and home of the Hamilton Bulldogs.
- Admire our nation's artistic heritage at the recently renovated, 8000-piece Art Gallery of Hamilton, which is the third largest of its kind in Ontario.
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Did you know?
The world's largest lilac festival is held at Burlington's Royal Botanical Gardens where more than 800 varieties of lilacs bloom.
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