Road Trips in Ontario

Take a break from the hot car and go for a dip in the water near Flesherton in the Grey Highlands. Hoggs and Eugenia Falls are two popular waterfalls near the Flesherton area, and you can easily spend an afternoon swimming in Eugenia Lake, popular with boaters, swimmers, and local fishers. This region has some of the most scenic road trips in Ontario: consider checking out Bowles Hill, Grey Road 13 between Eugenia and Thornbury, or the Grey County Road 7 from Kimberley to Meaford, offering plenty of lovely lookouts for a breather and photo opportunities.

Go for a refreshing dip at Crystal Beach in Fort Erie, a popular destination in the summer months. Entry to the beach is free, as is the parking, so there's no reason not to see the crystal clear waters that gave the sparkling beaches its name. Drink a waterside cocktail or do some shopping at one of the various boutique stores that line the shore.

Visit a winery and take a tour of a vineyard while passing through Harrow, Ontario. Sample the area's finest wines at Cooper's Hawk Vineyards, a 70-acre estate winery just east of Harrow. There are plenty of options around here - Oxley Estate Winery offers a full-service restaurant, retail and event space, so you can make the most of your time here. Make sure you give yourself time to sober up before you get back to your adventures on your road trip in Ontario. Consider staying the night in a cabin to explore more of the local area.

You can't say you've gone on the coolest road trips in Ontario without visiting Tobermory. Here you can scuba dive to see sunken shipwrecks, explore caves, or just absorb the natural beauty of the area. Hike along the Bruce Trail, where you'll find easy-to-challenging hikes, all of which offer stunning views of the shoreline. You can canoe, kayak, even hop on a cruise to Flower Pot Island if you feel like changing your preferred mode of transport for a few hours. Mae sure to sample the tasty local whitefish before continuing on your road trip in Ontario.