Adventure awaits! Make the most of this summer by heading on a road trip. Now that the weather is finally getting warm, it is the perfect time to call up your friends and explore some of the beautiful spots in Ontario. Only a short drive from Toronto there is tons to do and see. You can cool off at a beautiful beach or swimming hole, see a gorgeous field of flowers or have fun on a floating water park. The next time you find yourself with nothing to do, make the most of your day and explore somewhere new. Here are 13 spots that would be perfect for a spontaneous day trip, and are less 3 hours away from Toronto. Pirate Ship Cove View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pirate Ship Cove (@pirateshipcoveniagara) on Jun 26, 2018 at 9:51am PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 10 minutes A perfect way to spend a sunny day in the summer is to head to be on the water. In Niagara, there is a huge floating water park called Pirate Ship Cove that would make for the ultimate spot to go to with your friends. Website Terre Bleu Lavender Farm View this post on Instagram LAVENDER FIELD (5/6) . . . . #travel #canada #wonderful #journey #ontario #summer #lavender #iphoneonly #instagood #instatravel #travelgram #wanderlust #ilovetravel #instatravelling #instavacation #traveldeeper #igtravel #getaway #travelblog #travelpics #wanderer #travelphoto #travelingram #mytravelgram #iphone7plus #travelphotography #iphonephotography #naturephotography #nature A post shared by ๐ซ ๐ ๐พ ๐ ๐ธ ๐ ๐ ๐ (@princesspitch_) on Sep 7, 2018 at 3:44pm PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour Only an hour away you can find a truly stunning lavender field. Terre Bleu Lavender Farm is just an hour outside of Toronto. This farm is a relaxing spot to stroll through the fields of flowers and make a cute spot to take photos for Instagram. They also offer yoga classes in the lavender fields. Website White Water Walk View this post on Instagram hold back the river ๐ A post shared by giadaminiussi (@da_gia) on Mar 29, 2019 at 9:12am PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 20 minutes Get up close to white water rapids at White Water Walk. Here the trail will lead you a viewing platform where you will get to see the strength of the powerful rapids that move at 48 km/hr! Website Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge View this post on Instagram Be our own kind of beautiful ๐ค A post shared by rriicchheelleeeee (@lulalulaluv8888) on Jun 14, 2018 at 1:42pm PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 50 minutes Enjoy the picturesque views by walking across a 300-foot long suspension bridge. The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is in Ferris Provincial Park and makes for an easy hike where you can enjoy the views of Ranney Gorge. Website Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve View this post on Instagram @photographically_inclined 27-06-17 A post shared by Adam Pascal (@adamxpascal) on Aug 30, 2017 at 6:26pm PDT Distance from Toronto: 2 hours and 10 minutes Escape the city to enjoy a stunning view of the stars at Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve! It is the perfect spot to enjoy the views of the Milky Way and to capture photographs of the stars. Website Edwards Farms View this post on Instagram ๐ป A post shared by nicole (@_nicolecooke_) on Aug 8, 2018 at 8:58am PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 10 minutes You need to see this huge sunflower field just over an hour from Toronto! Edwards Farm makes a beautiful stop to get photos of the beautiful yellow flowers that bloom late in the summer. Website Elora Quarry View this post on Instagram throwback with @hoaka_swimwearโ๏ธ A post shared by Jessica Sole (@jessicasole_) on Jun 22, 2018 at 3:07pm PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 20 minutes Cool down this summer by heading to this beautiful swimming hole just outside of Toronto. Elora Quarry popular natural swimming hole that also has a sandy beach. Website Cheltenham Badlands View this post on Instagram Paradise view ๐ A post shared by M-C Parent (@marieclaudep92) on Aug 6, 2017 at 4:30pm PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour Can you believe this spot is in Toronto? Spend an afternoon going for a hike on the trails in the Cheltenham Badlands. Website Butterfly Conservatory View this post on Instagram Stood there for so long and no ๐ฆ came to me A post shared by Elva L (@ttinparadise) on Feb 17, 2019 at 6:09pm PST Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 20 minutes See thousands of butterflies up close in a tropical garden. At the Butterfly Conservatory, you'll want to have your camera as there are over 2000 butterflies that flutter around the lush garden. It makes for a peaceful spot to see plants and colourful butterflies. Website Wildplay's Whirlpool Adventure Course View this post on Instagram Happy birthday ๐ to more adventures together๐ฏโโ๏ธ A post shared by Dani B (@danielleb_08) on Jul 12, 2018 at 5:49pm PDT Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 20 minutes For a thrilling afternoon head to this fun aerial park. Wildplay's Whirlpool Adventure Course has an aerial obstacle course, swinging games and ziplines that you can do next to the Niagara River. Website Prince Edward County View this post on Instagram No ifs, just good butts A post shared by Lauren Straw (@lauren_straw) on Apr 14, 2019 at 11:49am PDT Distance from Toronto: 2 hours and 20 minutes Spend the day going wine tasting in Prince Edward County. It is one of the best wine growing areas in Ontario, and here you can spend the day doing winery tours of all the different vineyards. Some not to miss vineyards include Huff Estates Winery, Hinterland Wine Company, Sandbanks Winery and Trail Estate Winery. Website African Lion Safari View this post on Instagram Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from (some of) our herd, to yours! A post shared by African Lion Safari (@africanlionsafari) on Dec 25, 2018 at 9:09am PST Distance from Toronto: 1 hour and 10 minutes Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon seeing African animals like lions, elephants and zebras. At the park, you can drive through either in your car, or one of the tour buses so you can get up close to the animals to take some stunning photos. Website Sauble Beach View this post on Instagram Pick a spot โฑ A post shared by 44 North Media (@44nmedia) on Jul 4, 2018 at 9:51pm PDT Distance from Toronto: 2 hours and 40 minutes It is hard to believe this long stretch of beach is actually in Ontario! Sauble Beach is 11km of sandy beaches and is the second longest freshwater beach in Canada. Head here for a laid back afternoon of soaking in the sun and splashing in the water. Website
