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Mount Hope (www.warplane.com) and the
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage
Village in Kingsville.
ENJOY WATERFRONT VIEWS
When Ontarians say “cottage country,” they
generally mean any of a number of rural
regions dotted with clear lakes perfect for
canoeing, kayaking, swimming, waterskiing or
just admiring from the shore while ensconced
in a comfortable hammock. Bring your camera
and binoculars, as you may well spot deer,
loons or coyotes. Popular cottage areas include
Muskoka (www.discovermuskoka.ca),
Peterborough and the Kawarthas (www.the
kawarthas.ca) and Ontario’s Highlands
(www.comewander.ca). Pamper yourself
with a restful weekend at one of Ontario’s
summer resorts (www.resortsofontario.com).
WHAT’S NEW?
In Niagara Falls, get ready to soar! Niagara
Parks is taking thrills to new heights with a
state-of-the-art Flying Theatre, launching in
summer 2025. Say farewell to Niagara’s Fury
and buckle up for a breathtaking aerial
adventure. Glide over swirling rapids,
championship golf courses, and right into
the mist of Horseshoe Falls—a not-to-be-
missed epic, high-flying journey
(www.niagaraparks.com).
Brace yourself, thrill-seekers. Canada’s
Wonderland is unleashing AlpenFury in
spring 2025—the country’s longest, tallest,
and fastest launch coaster. Blast off inside
Wonder Mountain, soar sky-high, then dive
into a whirlwind of nine inversions—the
most of any launch coaster in North
America. Get ready for pure adrenaline-
fueled mayhem at jaw-dropping speeds
(www.canadaswonderland.com).
Paddlers and history buffs, take note—The
Canadian Canoe Museum has a stunning
new home on the shores of Little Lake. This
world-class space now showcases its entire
600-strong canoe and kayak collection,
including gems like a birchbark beauty
crafted by Anishinaabe artisans. Don’t miss
the hands-on canoe-building studio or the
lakeside launch for on-water adventures
(www.canoemuseum.ca).
Ontario’s first lakefront Nordic spa is
making a splash. Opened this year, Wander
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The Spa in Prince Edward County delivers
ultimate relaxation with steamy saunas, hot
soak pools, an icy plunge, and a fireside
lounge overlooking West Lake. Unwind with
Reiki, soothing massages, or even an
invigorating Aufguss sauna ritual—pure
bliss by the water (www.wanderthe
resort.com/spa).
Get ready, little adventurers! The London
Children’s Museum has a brand-new home.
Head to the city’s iconic former Kellogg’s
factory for this playful paradise that promises
hands-on fun, mind-expanding exhibits,
and endless giggles for curious kids and
families alike (www.londonchildrens
museum.ca).
CITY LIGHTS
Toronto is a magnet for cosmopolitan
travellers. Browse for merchandise in
flagship international stores along Bloor
Street and luxurious shops in Yorkville
(www.bloor-yorkville.com), or unique
boutiques and galleries in the restored
Victorian-era buildings of the Distillery
District (www.thedistillerydistrict.com).
Teeter 116 storeys above the city on the CN