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Water destinations in Ontario
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Greater Toronto Area
1 destination
Algonquin, Muskoka & Parry Sound
9 destinations
Georgian Bay & 30,000 Islands
Island-hopping, cruises, paddling and guided adventures in the 30,000 Islands.
Muskoka
Iconic cottage-country boating, rentals, cruises and lake adventures.
Lake of Bays
Clear water, quiet bays, paddling and boating around Huntsville's north Muskoka.
Gravenhurst
Historic Muskoka Wharf, Lake Muskoka cruises and waterfront stays.
Parry Sound
Gateway to Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands and island-hopping adventures.
Bracebridge
Muskoka River access, lake days and nearby water experiences.
Huntsville
Muskoka River access, lake rentals and cottage-country adventures.
Lake Joseph
Tranquil bays, boating and cottage-country water activities.
Lake Rosseau
Classic Muskoka lake experiences, boating and island exploration.
Kawarthas & Northumberland
4 destinations
Kawartha Lakes
Connected lakes, rentals, fishing and Trent-Severn adventures.
Trent-Severn Waterway
Cruising, houseboating, paddling and lock-to-lock exploration.
Lake Scugog & Port Perry
Fishing, boating and waterfront experiences close to Durham and the Kawarthas.
Rice Lake
Fishing, paddling and family-friendly lake recreation.
Southeastern Ontario
4 destinations
Kingston & the 1000 Islands
Harbour cruises, island tours, sailing and fishing around Kingston and the Islands.
Bay of Quinte
Fishing, boating and waterfront experiences across the Bay of Quinte.
Prince Edward County
Lake Ontario beaches, paddling, sailing and waterfront escapes.
Rideau Canal & Rideau Lakes
Cruising, paddling, fishing and lockside waterfront stays.
York, Durham & Headwaters
2 destinations
Hamilton, Halton & Brant
1 destination
Huron, Perth, Waterloo & Wellington
1 destination
Southwestern Ontario
2 destinations
Northwestern Ontario
4 destinations
Lake of the Woods & Kenora
Houseboating, fishing, island cabins and guided lake experiences.
Eagle, Wabigoon, Lac Seul & Red Lake
Remote fishing, fly-in access and inland lake adventures.
Lake Superior North Shore
Lake Superior paddling, sightseeing, fishing and coastal adventures.
Rainy Lake & Rainy River
Fishing, boating and border-lake adventures in Ontario's west.
Niagara Region
1 destination
Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma
2 destinations
Ottawa Region
1 destination
Bruce, Grey & Simcoe
2 destinations
Northeastern Ontario
4 destinations
Lake Nipissing & French River
Fishing, paddling, boating and lodge-based lake experiences.
James Bay & Moosonee
Far-north river and coastal experiences around the Moose River and James Bay.
Lake Temagami
Remote island country, canoe routes, fishing and guided lake trips.
Lake Temiskaming
Long-lake boating, paddling, fishing and northern shoreline discovery.
Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley
3 destinations
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