There's an abundance of four hour getaways from Toronto, ranging from northern camping adventures to cultural experiences in our nation's capital. This is the distance when you start to feel like you're going on a real road trip, where a mere overnight stay would be a waste of time behind the wheel. Prepare to spend the whole weekend exploring when you head four hours out of the city; there's a ton out there.
Here are my picks for the top weekend getaways four hours from Toronto.
Live the island life on Wolfe Island
Ditch the mainland and spend a weekend on this island, which sits right where Lake Ontario ends and the St. Lawrence River begins. This is a great place for cycling, fishing and camping, and there's even the Wolfe Island Music Festival on August 7-8 (Hayden will be there!).
Get spooked by Tobermory's 20 shipwrecks
Head to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula and explore the rugged landscape and the area's many shipwrecks. You can rent your own boat and snorkel or scuba dive, or take a glass-bottomed ferry ride to enjoy the spooky sites. There are lots of campsites, cabins and B&Bs to stay at.
Feel really Canadian in Ottawa
Every Canadian's bucket list should include a road trip to our capital city. Make the tourist stops - at the Parliament Buildings, the Rideau Canal, the War Museum - but also make sure to check out the ByWard Market, a farmers' market by day and party hub by night.
Stay in a Mongolian Yurt in Mattawa
This secluded corner of Ontario offers nature lovers a chance to stay in a Shamayim Cabin, Ma'ayan Chalet, Mongolian Yurt or to even try glamping (glam-camping).
Head stateside and check out the Finger Lakes
Looking to get out of Ontario? One of your best bets four hours away is the Finger Lakes region. You can tour the area's many wineries, some of which turn out top notch Riesling, but also just take in the splendour of the landscape. Rolling hills provide spectacular lake vistas, and there's an abundance of waterfalls to explore. Skip staying in Ithaca for lakeside accommodations.
Thanks to the Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek for sponsoring our weekend getaway adventures.
What did I miss? Add your suggestions to the comments. Photo by Bun Thouen Pein
by Amanda Storey via blogTO
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