Your bucket list is about to get so much longer. There are so many places in Ontario with stunning natural wonders you never knew existed. When the warm arrives, there are so many outdoor locations to visit. Did you know you can hike to pictographs or cross a suspension bridge over a colossal gorge? Here are the secret gems you'll want to see at least once in your life. Editor's Choice: 11 Ontario Hikes That Are Waiting For You The Second It's Spring Topaz Lake Price: $10.84+ per vehicle Address: 960 ON-637, Killarney, ON Why You Need To Go: The crystal clear waters at this secret gem look like something you'd find in the Caribbean. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aki (@aki.pastelmauve) Website Agawa Rock Pictographs Price: $10.84+ per vehicle When: From mid-May to mid-September Address: 96 Broadway Ave., Wawa, ON Why You Need To Go: It is an outdoor paradise with lakes, waterfalls, and cliffs to visit. While here, make sure to hike to the 35 red ochre pictographs and swim at the beach. View this post on Instagram A post shared by nati punto p (@elphabalovegood) Website Greig’s Caves Price: $10.00 per person When: From May to Thanksgiving Address: 407 Scenic Caves Rd, Lion's Head, ON Why You Need To Go: You won't believe your eyes as you explore the surreal limestone caves. View this post on Instagram Conquered #greigscaves today! It was epic. Little me in the middle for scale. #nofilter #ohcanada A post shared by tara mason (@thetaramason) on Oct 3, 2016 at 7:18pm PDT Website Sand Hill Park Price: $10.00 per person When: May 1 to Thanksgiving Address: 930 Lakeshore Rd., Port Burwell, ON Why You Need To Go: You can climb the sandhill to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Lake Erie. While here, you can also go for a swim at the sandy beach. View this post on Instagram All that I seek is already within me 🙏🏼🏝🌊 . . . .#vegansofig#photography#summer#ootd#beach#beautyofnature#love#outdoor#travel#inspiration#igcanada#instagramer#happy#justvegan#ontario#קנדה#longhair#plantbased#fun#טיבעונית#יוגה#yogi#travelgram#naturelovers#healthyliving A post shared by 🎀Hana avraham (@hana_avraham) on Jul 8, 2018 at 6:12pm PDT Website Ouimet Canyon Price: $10.84+ per vehicle When: May 21 to October 31 Address: Greenwich Lake Road, Pass Lake, ON Why You Need To Go: From the suspension bridge, you can enjoy a specular view of the 150-metre-wide gorge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janice (@_myjanjan) Website Smokey Hollow Waterfall Price: Free Address: 80 Mill St. S., Waterdown, ON Why You Need To Go: You can go for a 3.5-kilometre to see this impressive 10-metre tall fall up-close. View this post on Instagram A post shared by S (@sonrayss) Website Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve Price: Free Address: Southwood Road, Gravenhurst, ON Why You Need To Go: Far away from light pollution, you can see the Milky Way like you never have before. If you head here between the summer and early fall, you might even see the northern lights. View this post on Instagram Let's go star Gazing this weekend! Bring your tent and make it a night to remember! Did you know that the best time to shoot Stars is when it is a new moon or basically no moon visible in the sky for the best star gazing and Milky Way Photos! ✨🌕 ° One more important fact is that you must find a good spot that is a dark sky. Meaning look for somewhere far away from any city lights or town. This was shot at a natural dark sky Preserve just 2 H away from Toronto! Where will you be shooting your milky way photos this Weekend? #milkyway #nightphotography #milkywayphotography #milkyway_nightscapes #nightphotography_exclusive #astrology #stars #skyfullofstars #astrophotography #constellations #torrancebarrens #darksky #darkskypreserve #nightsky #nightphotographer #discoverontario #explorecanada #exploreontario #ontario #muskoka #muskokatourism A post shared by Stephanie Wand (@flywithsteph) on Jul 17, 2020 at 6:17am PDT Website Bonnechere Caves Price: $19.00 per person When: From May 22 Address: 1247 Fourth Chute Rd, Eganville, ON Why You Need To Go: You can go on a guided tour of the cave system and see fossils. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cissie De Guzman (@cissiedg) Website McGinnis Lake Price: $10.84+ per vehicle When: May 14 to October 11 Address: 2249 Northey's Bay Rd., Woodview, ON Why You Need To Go: It is one of the few meromictic lakes in Canada and has water so bright turquoise it almost looks photoshopped. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tamara Simpson (@tamara_simpson) Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
