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Ontario

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Ontario.

Destinations within Ontario

Hotel guides

Travel videos

Hey Nadine

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Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora, covering real destinations, practical travel advice, and travel vlogs.

The video offers a well-rounded Ontario travel overview, connecting Ottawa, Kingston, Niagara, and other stops into a helpful look at the province.

Celine ♡

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Celine ♡ is a YouTube creator channel with a concise channel description and travel-related personal video content.

This short travel video gives a bright summer glimpse of an Ontario road trip, highlighting Tobermory and Lion's Head for quick destination inspiration.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Its Ontario guide provides a well-rounded planning overview of the Canadian province, including when to visit and places to go.

Lonely Planet: Ontario

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/canada/ontario.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/canada/ontario

Ciao Bambino
Travel guide

Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with a family travel blog and destination-planning resources. Their Ontario collection page is useful for family trip planning, gathering expert posts and child-friendly travel ideas across the province.

Ciao Bambino: Ontario

Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/canada/ontario.

ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/canada/ontario

A Broken Backpack
Travel guide

A Broken Backpack is a practical travel blog covering destinations, travel tips, long-term travel, and living abroad. Their Ontario tourist guide offers a practical broad overview for visitors who want an accessible introduction to the province.

A Broken Backpack: Tourist Guide Ontario

Read the guide at abrokenbackpack.com/tourist-guide-ontario/.

abrokenbackpack.com/tourist-guide-ontario/

The Broke Backpacker
Travel guide

The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and independent trips. Their Ontario day-trips article is a good resource for short-trip ideas, from beaches and scenic towns to wine tours and other ways to explore the province.

The Broke Backpacker: Day Trips In Ontario Canada

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/day-trips-in-ontario-canada/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/day-trips-in-ontario-canada/

Solo Traveler
Travel guide

Solo Traveler is a specialist digital publication focused entirely on advice and inspiration for people who travel alone. Their Lake Huron road-trip article gives solo travelers a thoughtful Ontario route focused on views, food, and the atmosphere of central Canada.

Solo Traveler: Road Trip Ontario

Read the guide at solotravelerworld.com/road-trip-ontario/.

solotravelerworld.com/road-trip-ontario/

Practical Wanderlust
Travel guide

Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast with detailed guides, road trips, and practical travel advice. Their Ontario winter getaways guide is a strong seasonal resource, covering markets, lights, ski areas, sleigh rides, ice wine, frozen waterfalls, and towns across the province.

Practical Wanderlust: Winter Getaways Ontario

Read the guide at practicalwanderlust.com/winter-getaways-ontario/.

practicalwanderlust.com/winter-getaways-ontario/

Breathedreamgo
Travel guide

Breathedreamgo is a transformational travel site with strong coverage of responsible travel, cultural immersion, and solo female travel. Their Ontario camping article highlights five outdoor-focused places, with helpful context for wilderness experiences, canoeing, hiking, stargazing, and related activities.

Breathedreamgo: 5 Amazing Places For Camping In Ontario Canada

Read the guide at breathedreamgo.com/5-amazing-places-for-camping-in-ontario-canada/.

breathedreamgo.com/5-amazing-places-for-camping-in-ontario-canada/

The Planet D
Travel guide

The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Ontario dog-sledding article is a useful winter activity guide, pairing places to try it with broader snowy-season travel context in the province.

The Planet D: Dog Sledding In Ontario

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/dog-sledding-in-ontario/.

theplanetd.com/dog-sledding-in-ontario/

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