Last-minute Labour Day getaways from Toronto can be frustrating to plan given that it seems as though every single resort and small town in Ontario is completely booked on the last long weekend of summer. You can always try one of the many day trips from the city, but if you have your heart set on getting away overnight, there are still some places where you can make that happen.
Here are 5 last-minute Labour Day weekend getaways from Toronto.
Camp out on Crown land
You don't need to book at a provincial park to go camping in an around Toronto. You just need to know where to find some scenic Crown Land, where you're allowed to set up shop for up to 21 days. One of the best bets is the Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve near Gravenhurst. It's a gorgeous stretch of land, and there's no need for reservations!
Lounge on the Beach in Cobourg
There aren't many beach weekends left this year, so why not spend your days on the sandy shores of Lake Ontario? Cobourg has one of the nicest beaches near Toronto, and plenty of accommodations to choose from. You can also stay overnight in nearby in Port Hope and soak up its small town charm. If you can't find a hotel, this one can also be done as a day trip.
Bid goodbye to summer in wine country
It might be predictable, but if you're hankering to get away at the last minute, a trip to Niagara is hard to beat. The inventory of hotel and motel rooms is never completely full (though prices are higher on long weekends), and you don't even need to do all the kitschy stuff. Stay overnight at the Falls and drive around wine country during the day.
Use Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph as a home base to explore Southern Ontario
The problem with last minute getaways is finding decent overnight accommodations. Popular small towns like Elora and Fergus tend to get all booked up quite early, but if you head to a larger town like Kitchener-Waterloo or Guelph, you can then use it as a home base for exploring an entire region, which is arguably more fun anyway.
Ditch Muskoka for a true northern adventure
Vacation destinations near Toronto like Muskoka are an absolutely zoo on Labour Day weekend, and you're not likely to find a single room available for an overnight stay. If, however, you head further north to North Bay, finding a hotel/motel is easy, and the landscape is even more stunning. Day trips to numerous beaches and northern Algonquin Park are fun and easy from here.
What did I miss? Add your suggestions in the comments.
Photo by Will on Flickr.
by Derek Flack via blogTO
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