8 Mesmerizing Rainbow Spots In Ontario That Will Brighten Your Whole Life

Including a village of rainbow cottages! 🌈
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We all need a pop of colour to brighten things up every now and again.

Luckily, there are plenty of colourful places in Ontario where you can admire every shade of the rainbow.

From old rail tunnels filled with bright lights to secret alleyways decked out with colourful paintings, there are tons of vibrant gems for you to discover.

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In Grimsby, you can make your way to a beach filled with incredibly whimsical historic cottages.

And in Sudbury, you can marvel at an abandoned hospital that’s been painted in beautiful neon colours.

So forget about waterfalls for a moment, because it’s time to go chasing rainbows.

Downtown Beamsville Alley

Price: Free

Address: Lincoln, ON

Why You Need To Go: A once regular alleyway recently got the glow up of a lifetime and now it's covered in colourful paintings and twinkling lights. 

Historic Grimsby Beach

Price: Free

Address: Grimsby, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can admire a whole small village of unique cottages painted every colour you can imagine.

South Lancaster Wharf

Price: Free

Address: South Lancaster, ON

Why You Need To Go: Cute painted boathouses line this wharf so you can enjoy a pop of colour while you spend some time by the water.

Moccasin Trail Park

Price: Free

Address: 55 Green Belt Dr., Toronto, ON 

Why You Need To Go: If you're looking for easy beginner hiking spots, this trail is perfect. You can wander through the rainbow tunnel and enjoy easy-to-navigate paths.

Mermaid In Elora

Price: Prices vary

Address: 105 Metcalfe St., Elora, ON

Why You Need To Go: The entire town of Elora is filled with colourful spots, but this little gift shop stands out. You can find unique treasures here, or simply admire how colourful the building is from the outside.

Martello Alley

Price: Free

Address: 203 B Wellington St., Kingston, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you're in Europe when you visit this hidden art gallery in Kingston. Located in an alley, you can admire colourful works from local artists at this quirky spot.

Blue Mountain Village

Price: Prices vary

Address: 156 Jozo Weider Blvd., The Blue Mountains, ON

Why You Need To Go: Whether you're attending a light festival, walking under a gorgeous floral canopy, or just wandering around the village, you'll be basking in colours here.

Sudbury Hospital

Price: Free

Address: 28 Paris St., Sudbury, ON

Why You Need To Go: This might be one of the most beautiful abandoned buildings you can find in Ontario. The old Sudbury hospital is sure to fill you with joy when you see how bright it is in real life.

  • 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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