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What are the fun places in the province? Ontario travel guide

Toronto

Toronto is located in the northwest of Lake Ontario. It is the capital of Ontario, the largest city in Canada, and an international capital of finance, industry and commerce

The city of Toronto is also composed of 5 cities and 1 borough. "Toronto" means "where people gather" in Indian. You can see various elk statues in Toronto. There are about 300 of them, with different sizes and shapes, giving Toronto the reputation of "City of Elks".

Ottawa has many museums. The most famous part of the Royal Ontario Museum is its collection of ancient China and ancient Egypt; the Art Gallery of Ontario has at least 20,000 precious works of art and is world-famous for its collection of more than 900 works by the British sculptor Henry Moore; Bata The Footwear Museum has a collection of more than 10,000 shoes, from Siberian reindeer boots to flat boots worn by Elton John.

The CN Tower in Toronto is the third tallest tower in the world. It only takes 58 seconds to take the elevator to overlook Lake Ontario and Toronto; for shopping, Toronto has Eaton Department Store and Simpsons and other large department stores; in terms of culture and education, there are 11 universities and colleges alone, and the University of Toronto is the largest institution of higher learning in the country; Toronto's Chinatown is a gathering place for Chinese, and there are five or six Chinese cinemas in the city; The largest wildlife park, the 18th-century Royal Military Academy, the European-style honeymoon resort of Victoria Town and the French winery with unique brewing technology; in addition, there is the most famous Niagara Falls.

Ottawa

Ottawa, which rises above the Ottawa River, is the capital of Canada and one of the coldest capitals in the world. It has the ancient Rideau Canal, the world's largest Ice rink. Ottawa is an important city for culture and scientific research in the country. The highest universities, such as the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, and famous academies of science and research centers are located here. There are also many museums in the city such as the National Arts Centre, the National Gallery, the National Museum of Civilization, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the National Museum of Science and Technology, the National Military Museum, the National Aviation Museum, the Postal Museum, the National Library, and the Royal Mint. At the RCMP Musical Equestrian Show Centre, you can watch the Royal Mounted Police riding some of the best horses in Canada. Wangmaxi Street near the center of the city is a concentrated area for Chinese shops.

This three bronze-plated Gothic building located on Parliament Hill in Ottawa offers a bird's eye view of the entire city, where the changing of the guard ceremony is held every day.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is also known as "Horseshoe Falls". Visitors can take the "Maid of the Mist" yacht to the foot of the falls. Participate in the "Adventure Behind the Falls" or stand at the Stone Table Scenic Area to enjoy the rare wonder of the waterfall from a few feet away. You can also get a bird's-eye view of the Falls via Sloan Tower, Niagara Jet Boat, Konica Minolta Tower, or by helicopter. Walking along the whitewater path downstream of the falls, you can enjoy the spectacular sight of hundreds of millions of gallons of water pouring into the Niagara River below. Beautifully landscaped gardens line the Niagara Parkway.

In the small town not far from the waterfall, there are many entertainment attractions, including a six-story wide-screen three-dimensional cinema and the Dellford Pavilion, which collects a large number of precious historical materials. Clifton Hill is home to attractions such as the Louis Tussot Wax Works, the Guinness World Records Museum, and the MGM Films Center. In addition, there are places to visit such as the Marineland and the huge butterfly greenhouse.

Algonquin Provincial Park

Algonquin Provincial Park is the largest, oldest, and most famous country park in Ontario. It is located 350 kilometers north of Toronto. It is an important wildlife reserve in the province. This park located in the small town of Whitney has nearly a thousand lakes and large areas of dense forest.

When autumn comes every year, this place becomes a sea of ??maple leaves, with red, yellow and brown colors all over the mountains and plains. Visitors can also kayak and undertake more than 1,650 kilometers of canoe tours. The park covers an area of ??7,600 square kilometers and is a game reserve. Visitors can see herds of elk, hares, bears and other rare animals, as well as Canada’s national treasure, the beaver, known as the architect of the animal world.