Category Archives: Ontario Outdoors

One of the best aspects of life in Ontario is the weather. As the southernmost of all the provinces and territories in Canada, Ontario gets some spectacular summers and winters that don’t reach the frigid temperatures of many of our northern neighbours. It also, however, means that people in Ontario often miss out on one […]

The fall season is here. The air is crisp and every breath out carries the chance of mist. Autumn in Ontario draws people from around the world who want to take in the magical fall colours that line back roads and fill our parks. And this year, thanks to travel restrictions, we have them all […]

As cool nights come around and the fall slowly creeps its way closer and closer, ideas of hot apple cider and warm apple pie might come to mind. If you’re searching for where to go apple picking in Ottawa, or at least near Ottawa, then you’ve come to the right place. There are many apple […]

We here at Ultimate Ontario know that adventure activities are never far away in this province. But sometimes we feel like stepping up our game and getting a little craaaaazy! One of our favourite ways to shake off the every-day is by experiencing one of the great destinations for treetop trekking in Toronto. After all, […]

The end of July can bring mixed emotions. “Where has July gone?!”, “The days are getting shorter!”, “I think I need a sweater tonight!”; “SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER!” Fear not. Just as the days are beginning to get a little shorter, the happiest and sunniest of flowers comes out to shine bright. That’s right, I’m […]

Few things capture the imagination more than staring up at the night sky. The view of the stars glimmering endlessly into the distance is awe-inspiring. Luckily for those in this province, stargazing in Ontario is booming. New Ontario dark sky preserves are popping up around the province a couple of times per decade. With the […]

Ontario has some of the most varied landscapes in Canada. From the hard granite of the Canadian shield to the mossy ferns of Canada’s southernmost tip, this province is an outdoor-lovers paradise. And when trying to narrow down the most beautiful hikes in Ontario, there is a huge swath of territory to consider. Luckily the […]

Ontario isn’t a province that has been blessed with extreme verticals or righteous powder. Yet despite that, downhill skiing in Ontario is something that remains incredibly popular. With our northern climate and the long winters that come with it, people in Ontario are dying to get outside to shake off those winter blues. And there […]

Ice Fishing is as Canadian as Tim Hortons (well, at least before they got purchased by a Brazilian company). It’s quintessential to our northern identity here in Ontario. The timeless adventure of huddling in the warmth of a shelter sharing laughs, drinks, and stories is a classic Ontario experience. And it’s something that everyone in […]