All aboard! If you’re someone who lives to explore and loves a good view but you’re not the biggest fan of hiking, then we’ve got just the thing. There are so many Ontario scenic train rides for you to choo-choo-choose from and they’re one of the best ways to experience the province's natural beauty. Whether you’re chugging through a quaint lakeside village or soaring past incredible granite rock formations and rushing waterfalls, the sights from these locomotives are hard to beat. Some of these trains will let you get off and explore the surrounding area a little further as well. One open-air train in the Cambridge area will even take you past huge Asian elephants and reindeer. Now, that’s not something you see every day. At least, not in Ontario that is. Odds are you’ve taken a TTC streetcar at least once in your life, but have you ever taken one through a lush forest? Well, now you can. So take a peek at our list below and get ready to start planning those scenic day trips ASAP. Your train car chariot awaits! Agawa Canyon Train Tour Price: Starting at $54.87 Address: 129 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON Why You Need To Go: You can travel deep into the wilderness on this one-day adventure. From the train, you'll see plenty of northern lakes and rivers, granite rock formations, and lush sections of the Canadian Shield. You can even hop off the train for 30 minutes and walk to stunning nearby waterfalls. Wow! View this post on Instagram 📍Agawa Canyon. This snow/ sleet/ freezing rain has me dreaming of warm temperatures, green grass, and blue water- preferably near the fairytale like #AgawaCanyon 🚂 A post shared by 📍Explore Ontario (@explore.ontario) on Apr 15, 2018 at 12:23pm PDT Website South Simcoe Railway Price: $15 Address: 28 Mill St. W., Tottenham, ON Why You Need To Go: This one-hour scenic ride from Tottenham to Beeton, Ont. offers beautiful views of the rolling countryside. The adventure doubles as a fun history lesson complete with Conductor and vintage train coaches restored from the 1920s. View this post on Instagram All aboard 🚂😉 A post shared by Anastasia (@anastasia_renpenning) on Oct 14, 2018 at 12:34pm PDT Website York Durham Heritage Railway Price: Starting at $20 Address: 19 Railway St., Uxbridge, ON Why You Need To Go: From the open-door baggage car you can soak in gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. And from the caboose to the snack car, there's plenty of fun to be had on this locomotive. Plus, they frequently host themed events for something a little different! View this post on Instagram Jaw line so strong it could cut the tension #weirdflexbutok #nofilter A post shared by Elizabeth Varghis (@elizabethvarghis) on Oct 29, 2018 at 2:35pm PDT Website Waterloo Central Railway Price: Starting at $19.99 Address: 50 Isabella St., St. Jacobs, ON Why You Need To Go: You can ride a passenger train from Northfield Drive in Waterloo to the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, giving you a chance to admire beautiful views of Southern Ontario along the way. You can expect plenty of themed rides throughout the year as well, including the popular Polar Express train. View this post on Instagram Autumn🍁🍂 . #rain#fall#downtowntoronto#torontolifestyle#torontophoto#torontophotographer#toronto_insta#yyz#6ix#torontoigers#canada#instagram#instago#instagood#instapic#instaphoto#canadasworld#ilovecanada#canada🇨🇦#ca#canadian#queen#blogto #blogto#love#instapic #instagood #picoftheday #awesome#instagood #instagram#waterloo#instapic#toronto#riyets A post shared by Sibel (@seyahattutkunu) on Oct 23, 2019 at 10:02am PDT Website Halton County Radial Railway Price: $16 Address: 13629 Guelph Line, Campbellville, ON Why You Need To Go: It's not every day you see an old Toronto streetcar in the forest. And while there's lots of nature to admire along the way, the best part of this ride is the destination. That's right, you can ride this little gem straight to an ice cream shop. Yum! View this post on Instagram Vintage with a beautiful fall season backdrop 🚂🚉 | . . . . . . ——— #wanderlust #travel #igtravel #streetcar #dundas #toronto #yyz #train #haltoncountyradialrailway #fall A post shared by @ junki33 on Oct 15, 2018 at 6:14am PDT Website Portage Flyer Train Price: $6.30 Address: 88 Brunel Rd., Huntsville, ON Why You Need To Go: This 30-minute ride along the Muskoka River is truly a sight to see. And with wide-open train cars, your ride will be easy and breezy. View this post on Instagram Where are you traveling to next? Where’s your dream destination? 🙏🏽 * Would love to go back to #Europe but the cold makes me want to back the #Caribbean. * But first... to the mall for #departmentstoreday and maybe #apple since it’s #stevejobs day! Also #worldfoodday, #bossday and #dictionary day! * DON’T FORGET... #Halloween at #saundersfarm and @frightfestcan! We've got PROMO CODE for YOU to save you 10% off! * Use HS2914 when you buy your tickets online @saunderfarmfun! 🎃 * This fully functional train can be found at the Muskoka Heritage Place - home of the Muskoka Museum, #Muskoka Pioneer Village and the Portage Flyer Train. 🚂 * P.s. Do be stylish and comfy when you go! We LOVE @skechers.canada. Lots of Instagram worthy places. 💙 * * * * * Sent via @planoly. A post shared by 20YS Media: #Ottawa #Blogger (@20ys) on Oct 16, 2018 at 8:23am PDT Website Nature Boy Scenic Railway Price: Starting at $33.95 Address: 1386 Cooper Rd., Cambridge, ON Why You Need To Go: It turns out you don't need to travel to Africa to enjoy a safari ride. From this little train, you can see birds, elephants, reindeer, and more. View this post on Instagram If you cannot find a good companion to walk with, walk alone, like an elephant roaming the jungle. It is better to be alone than to be with those who will hinder your progress - Buddha . If you didn’t know elephants are my favorite, if I could adopt one I would 🐘💜 . What’s your favorite animal? A post shared by A S H L E Y ♡ (@ashleylorraiine) on Sep 22, 2019 at 2:21pm PDT Website Port Stanley Terminal Rail Price: $15 Address: 309 Bridge St., Port Stanley, ON Why You Need To Go: This train travels across the tracks of one of Canada's oldest railways and offers up stunning views of the lakeside village of Port Stanley. View this post on Instagram Port Stanley Terminal Rail Pumpkin Train Ride🚂🧡🚃 #portstanley #trainride #portstanleyterminalrail #pumpkintrain #october #sundayafternoon #familyfun A post shared by Heather (@artseelady) on Oct 21, 2019 at 1:51pm PDT Website We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment.
