Ulysses Ontario

This is an informative and in-depth guide to Canada's richest and most populous province. It provides readers with expert information on all Ontario's top attractions - from walking along the St. Lawrence River to the shores of the Great Lakes, and from discovering charming 19th century villages to the vibrant city of Toronto. Ontario also highlights the province's magnificent natural beauty, including the majestic Niagara Falls, the idyllic beaches on Lake Huron, and the untamed landscapes of the Canadian Shield. This spectacular volume also provides an inside scoop on the best places to stay, eat, visit to get the very best from your trip to one of Canada's best loved regions.


Table of Contents
List of Maps 4
List of In-Depth Articles 5
Map Symbols 6
Symbols Used In This Guide 6
Ontario in Due Time 8
Ontario À La Carte 8
Where is Ontario in the World? 10
Portrait 11
Geography 12
Fauna 13
History 15
Politics 23
Economy 24
Architecture 25
The Arts 27
Practical Information 33
Entrance Formalities 34
Getting There and Getting Around 34
Useful Information, from A to Z 37
Outdoors 47
Parks 48
Summer Activities 50
Winter Activities 53
Ottawa 55
Getting There and Getting Around 57
Useful Information 58
Exploring 59
Outdoor Activities 76
Accommodations 78
Restaurants 83
Entertainment 89
Shopping 91
Eastern Ontario 95
Getting There and Getting Around 96
Useful Information 98
Exploring 98
Outdoor Activities 113
Accommodations 116
Restaurants 122
Entertainment 125
Shopping 126
South-Central Ontario 129
Getting There and Getting Around 130
Useful Information 131
Exploring 131
Outdoor Activities 140
Accommodations 142
Restaurants 147
Entertainment 151
Shopping 151
Toronto 153
Getting There and Getting Around 157
Useful Information 161
Exploring 161
Parks 196
Outdoor Activities 196
Accommodations 198
Restaurants 208
Entertainment 218
Shopping 222
The Lakelands 227
Getting There and Getting Around 228
Useful Information 230
Exploring 230
Outdoor Activities 241
Accommodations 243
Restaurants 249
Entertainment 253
Shopping 253
The Niagara Peninsula
and Surroundings 255
Getting There and Getting Around 256
Useful Information 258
Exploring 258
Outdoor Activities 279
Accommodations 281
Restaurants 292
Entertainment 298
Shopping 298
Southwestern Ontario 301
Getting There and Getting Around 302
Useful Information 304
Exploring 304
Outdoor Activities 314
Accommodations 316
Restaurants 322
Entertainment 325
Shopping 326
Northeastern Ontario 329
Getting There and Getting Around 330
Useful Information 332
Exploring 333
Outdoor Activities 346
Accommodations 350
Restaurants 356
Entertainment 358
Shopping 359
Northwestern Ontario 361
Getting There and Getting Around 362
Useful Information 362
Exploring 362
Outdoor Activities 370
Accommodations 373
Restaurants 376
Entertainment 376
Shopping 377
Appendix 379
Index 380
Our Guides 391
Contact Us 393
Write to Us 393
Notes 394
Table of Distances 399
Weights and Measures 399
Map Symbols 400
Symbols Used In This Guide 400