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9 Ontario Churches You Can Road Trip To If You Want A Disney Princess Kind Of Day

These gorgeous buildings will leave you breathless!
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Grab your tiaras and call the carriage. If you’re looking for enchanting road trip ideas in Ontario then you need to pay a visit to these stunning churches that look like castles. The immaculate buildings are sure to have you feeling like a real-life Disney princess in no time.

Ontario is home to some pretty magical places that look like the set of your favourite fairytale, and these almost-castles are no exception.

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From the stunning architecture to the gorgeous stained glass, these historic churches are beautiful inside and out.

Not to mention the beautifully tall staircases, statues, and green space that often surrounds these buildings.

And whether you’re in Toronto, Ottawa, Guelph, Kingston, London, or some small town in between, you’re sure to find one of these gems.

So if you want to have some affordable fun with your favourite person, why not venture out to an Ontario church for your next road trip?

You can snap something royally cute for the ‘gram and explore your surroundings when you’re done.

Just grab your glass slippers and let us show you the world.

Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate

Price: Free

Address: 28 Norfolk St., Guelph, ON

Why You Need To Go: This church in Guelph is covered in intricate details that add to its undeniable beauty. 

St. Mary's Cathedral 

Price: Free

Address: 279 Johnson St., Kingston, ON

Why You Need To Go: This towering Roman Catholic church will make you feel as small as Tinkerbell when you stand next to it.

St Peter's Cathedral Basilica

Price: Free

Address: 196 Dufferin Ave., London, ON

Why You Need To Go: This gorgeous church has a beautifully designed exterior and you can go inside for a self-guided tour on select dates as well.

Martyrs' Shrine

Price: Free

Address: 16163 ON-12, Midland, ON

Why You Need To Go: The lush green surroundings at this castle-like church only add to the fairytale vibes.

St. James Cathedral 

Price: Free

Address: 106 King St. E., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can walk the beautiful grounds and admire this stunning Toronto church.

Paris Presbyterian Church

Price: Free

Address: 164 Grand River St. N., Paris, ON

Why You Need To Go: Paris is widely considered one of the prettiest towns in Ontario and this little church fits right in.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Price: Free

Address: 61 Claireville Dr., Etobicoke, ON

Why You Need To Go: The inside of this breathtaking spot might be closed right now, but even from the outside, you'll feel the Disney vibes.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

Price: Guided tour prices vary

Address: 385 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: Inside and out, this Ottawa spot is truly beautiful. You can admire it for free from outside, but guided tours will cost you a fee.

St Mark's Anglican Church

Price: Free

Address: 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: This sweet and simple spot in NOTL is full of charm. Once you admire the spot from outside, you can go and enjoy a day filled with Niagara fun.

  • Amber Van Wort was a writer at Narcity Canada. She studied journalism at Durham College in Oshawa and holds a special place in her heart for the Toronto Maple Leafs. She continues to be published in the Chicago Tribune, Best Reviews, and previously, The Belleville Intelligencer, totaling up to 9+ years of experience.

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