The Covid pandemic has changed travel plans for many families.
For now, we are holding off on beach vacation down south and travel adventures to foreign continents.
However, if there is one thing to be grateful for when planning a getaway in pandemic times, it's the fact that Ontario and Canada have countless beautiful travel destinations for the whole family to enjoy
I am a planner and map addict. I love browsing brochures, mapping cities, attractions, and road trips.
The anticipation and planning add to the excitement of discovering a new place, park or city.
Furthermore, you might learn little insider secrets about your destination, like finding cheap and great restaurants, worthwhile smaller attractions and the best/worst times to visit.
Planning trips will help you to make the most of your time and resources and hopefully make your next adventure stress-free. (Speaking of which, please also read my article travelling with kids and keeping your sanity)
FREE Ontario Travel Resources
If you are living in Ontario or planning a vacation or getaway, you will enjoy the list of free resources below. There are some great free maps and guides available for Tourists and Visitors to Ontario.
OntarioTravel.net
The best ones to get started are found on the official Ontario Travel website.
Click on the Plan Your Trip tab in the menu and access information like
- events calendar with festivals and events
- road trip packages with suggestions for hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts etc
- free travel guides
- Best of Ontario Mag: Discover Ontario’s Highlights and top things to do and to see
- information on the regional and national airlines, railways, bus routes and ferries.
Get these FREE publications on the Ontario, Yours To Discover website at www.ontariotravel.net
You may even request a free copy mailed to your home. Simply add the guides you wish to receive to the cart and then check out.
Attractions Ontario
has you covered with savings for the most popular Attractions.
Get discount coupons for everything from museums, cruises to zoos, rafting and more. There are over $1,500 worth of coupons.
Find out more about the Attractions Ontario savings and discounts here
Official Road Map of Ontario
This Map is published on Discover Ontario site and is a MUST for anyone.
You can order a free copy of this Road map or proceed to download a pdf version. Need a quick glance to map out a route? view it online now! The map is divided into Northern and Southern Ontario
CYCLING IN ONTARIO
Biking is becoming increasingly popular and with many new scenic bike trails added every year, there are some great options to explore local cities, conservation areas and roads.
The cycling map includes trail for new and experienced cyclists and mountain bikers.
see Ontario by Bike
DOORS OPEN ONTARIO
The Doors Open Ontario Guide is one of the newer travel publications and it has a list of cities and dates for the free admission sites.
Get a behind-the-scenes look and discover over 1,000 unique historical sites.
Update: this year you may explore virtual tours
Do you have a favourite map, resource or guide to share?
I would love to hear it. Please leave a comment below.
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