Raft down a natural lazy river
Price: $33+ depending on the route
When: Until October
Address: Different starting points depending on the trip
Why You Need To Go: Grand River Rafting offers five different floating trips with nine types of watercraft to choose from. You can enjoy a 5-kilometre beginner float on the Five Oaks Trips or take the Cambridge Trip for the longest route of 17 kilometres.
Pick a bouquet of sunflowers
Price: $15 per adult, $10 per child
When: Open now until August 28, 2022
Address: 17650 Strathmore Rd., Monkland, ON
Why You Need To Go: While there are many sunflower farms in Ontario, Fields of Gold is 40 acres large and full of fun photo stops. There is a pick-your-own garden where you'll find a range of flowers that you can cut for a personal bouquet.
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Kayak through hidden islands
Price: $95+ for an adult half-day tour
When: Daily until October 10, 2022
Address: 110 Kate St., Gananoque, ON
Why You Need To Go: There are hidden islands, shipwrecks and chapels on the water to be discovered with 1000 Islands Kayaking. You can adventure on your own with kayak rentals or choose between a half-day, full-day or overnight camping tour to get a guided experience and see the highlights.
Float in a hidden swimming hole
Price: Free
Address: Bridal Veil Falls, Billings, (Manitoulin Island) ON
Why You Need To Go: Bridal Veil Falls is a stunning cascade hidden on a large freshwater island and it flows into a pool you can swim in. You'll think you've travelled to a tropical destination as you float in a dreamy swimming hole.
Spend the night at a beach motel
Price: $189+/night
Address: 40 Main St. E., Grand Bend, ON
Why You Need To Go: Grand Bend, the Ontario beach town, recently got a new motel near the strip and it's a tropical-themed dream. The Kiwi Motel is only one kilometre from the sandy shore and they plan on opening an outdoor pool and firepit soon.
Have drinks on a beachside patio
Spacious tropical patio next to Constance Bay Beach near Ottawa.
Price: 💸 - 💸💸
When: Restaurant open year-round
Address: 346 Bayview Dr., Woodlawn, ON
Why You Need To Go: There are a number of beachside patios in Ontario and Bikini Beach Bar is a spacious oasis that was just added to Constance Bay Beach this year. You can enjoy pub fare and fruity cocktails just steps away from a sandy shore.
Splash around an inflatable waterpark
Price: $25 in Barrie and $20 in Orillia
When: Now until August 31, 2022
Address: 55 Lakeshore Dr., Barrie, and 450 Atherley Rd., Orillia, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can spend the day running, bouncing and splashing into the water as you challenge your friends on a floating obstacle course. Splash ON is the largest inflatable waterpark in Ontario and it boasts two locations on Lake Simcoe.
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