The Best Road Trips To Go On From Every Ontario University This Fall
Temporary escapes from school work.

It's only the second week of school and several students are already feeling the stress. Assignments, essays and group projects are quickly piling up, and in no time it'll already be midterm season.
But as a student, it's still important to maintain a good balance between school work and leisure. A good way to do that is by going on quick road trips to places nearby your campus with your friends; to temporarily escape the wrath of your academic duties.
Below are the best road trips to go on from every Ontario university this fall. All of the destinations are approximately three-hours away or less, making them perfect for a day or weekend trip:
Algoma University
Destination: Charlevoix, MI (United States)
Travel Time: 2 h 24 min
About: A resort town by Lake Michigan known for its beautiful scenery, charming beaches and vibrant arts culture.
Brock University
Destination: Buffalo, NY (United States)
Travel Time: 40 min
About: An industrial capital in New York with parks, museums and historic sites to explore.
Carleton University
Destination: Mont Tremblant, QC (Canada)
Travel Time: 2 h 7 min
About: A four-season holiday ski resort located in the heart of Quebec's iconic Laurentian Mountains.
Lakehead University
Destination: The Blue Mountains, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h 21 min
About: A cozy town centred around an award-winning ski resort with a community village and Scandinavian spa.
Laurentian University
Destination: Manitoulin Island, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 2 h 25 min
About: The world's largest freshwater island, consisting of a plethora of outdoor hotspots from lakes, waterfalls and boreal hiking trails.
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McMaster University
Destination: Port Colborne, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h 10 min
About: A quaint community by the lake that offers relaxation via outdoor recreation, entertainment and shopping opportunities.
OCAD University
Destination: Port Perry, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h 15 min
About: A lakeside town known for its vibrant community and fun outdoor festivals.
Queen's University
Destination: Ausable Chasm, NY (United States)
Travel Time: 3 h 48 min
About: An adventure park set in a large canyon in the Adirondack region of New York.
Ryerson University
Destination: Belfountain Conservation Area
Travel Time: 1 h 9 min
About: An outdoor green space filled with suspension bridges, waterfalls and stone staircases.
Trent University
Destination: Presqu'ile, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h 10 min
About: A provincial park that features waterside campgrounds, woodland trails, and a beautiful 1-km marsh boardwalk.
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University of Guelph
Destination: Penetanguishene, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 2 h 10 min
About: A town by the Georgian Bay that offers great outdoor trails, community festivals, museums and seafood restaurants.
University of Hearst
Destination: Cochrane, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 2 h 30 min
About: Home of Ontario's famous Polar Bear Express train the Northern Lights and the world's only polar bear habitat.
UOIT
Destination: Prince Edward County, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h 48 min
About: The 'Gastronomic Capital of Ontario" known for its exceptional restaurants and wineries.
University of Ottawa
Destination: Montreal, QC (Canada)
Travel Time: 2 h 5 min
About: A standard destination for Ottawa students that offers some of the best nightlife and urban attractions in the country.
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University of Toronto
Destination: Niagara Falls, ON (Canada)
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About: A classic destination for Torontonians that is constantly evolving with new and exciting attractions.
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University of Waterloo
Destination: Goderich, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h 10 min
About: A rustic, arts-centric community that once held the title of "Canada's prettiest town".
University of Windsor
Destination: Cleveland, OH (United States)
Travel Time: 3 h
About: Historically a cultural hub for American heritage and rock and roll, presently a tour de force in the basketball universe.
Western University
Destination: Detroit, MI (United States)
Travel Time: 2 h 22 min
About: A hipster city full of murals, outdoor markets, urban green spaces, distilleries and plenty of amazing restaurants.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Destination: Saugeen Shores, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h 58 min
About: An outdoorsy town that offers cottages, campgrounds, beaches and scenic trails.
York University
Destination: Horseshoe Valley, ON (Canada)
Travel Time: 1 h
About: A family-friendly golf and ski resort that offers fun activities for each season of the year.