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The Sharbot Lake area is less than 300 miles from Niagara Falls. Since my interest is geology, I'd be headed there for another look at the metamorphic rocks in the Grenville Province of the Canadian Shield. Haven't crawled over those for about 40 years now.

A couple days in Toronto on the way there or on the way back, I love to visit Toronto and find it easy to explore on my own (using public transporation), like Chicago, NYC or most European capitals.

What are your interests? Where you should go depends on what you find interesting.

750 miles is a huge radius, even for this part of Canada. It will get you to most of the well populated parts of Ontario or Quebec, into the Maritimes (barely) or all the way to the north shore of Lake Superior, although some of the better routes to some places might be back through the U.S.

We enjoyed the town of Lockport, NY fairly near Niagara Falls. There's a boat ride, tow paths, and a visitor center with info about the Erie Canal. There are several recently-restored locks there. Made me want to take a longer boat ride on the Erie Canal or drive it from town to town.

750 Miles gives you tons of options from provincial parks to major cities. Just remember that if you decide to go anywhere east of Toronto to plan to avoid going through during rush hours. Even avoid weekdays if you can. If you are near Toronto and want to sight see in the city definitely take the commuter service in rather than driving. GO Transit

Toronto also has an excellent transit system Toronto Transit Commission but there is lots to see and do within walking distance of the train station.

Not knowing your interests here are just a few suggestions;
1. CN Tower
2. Take in a Blue Jays baseball game.
3. Hockey Hall of Fame.
4. Eaton Center, (Major indoor shopping mall)
5. Roundhouse Park (Toronto Railway Museum & Steam Whistle Brewery)
6. There are several live theater venues.

The Niagara Wine region is outstanding, If you like wine, try the Ice wine, interesting how they are made. Lots of great ones in the region. Toronto is a fantastic city, If you enjoy Ice Hockey at all there is the Hockey Hall of Fame, love that place, at least my pic is in there! wish I was a member though. Enjoy your trip! Canada is a wonderful country to explore.

Wow, thanks for all the info. That is exactly what I was looking for.

Thousand Islands on The Canadian side has lots of small towns and Campgrounds.
Boat tours of the thousand Islands including two castles both with guided tours.
Kingston home to the international Hockey hall of fame, Rideau canal an entirely hand operated (except for one lock)canal form Kingston to Ottawa. The lock near Kingston has an interpretive center with restored fortifications from the era around the war of 1812Gananogue has a nice Casino
Beautiful drive along the river from Kingston to Brockville with both private and public CG. One has a waterpark with it.
Gananogue has a nice Casino and is a great old town to walk around you can board the two hour international boat tour here orwatch the boats go by.

First off do not be concerned about not speaking French when you come to Canada. Only Quebec Province has a large French speaking population and most people can communicate in English.

From Niagara Falls, you might consider spending a day at Niagara on the Lake, a nice tourist town that is pleasant to stroll around - maybe take a horse drawn carriage ride. There are hundreds of wineries in the area and many offer tours (free) and tastings (usually a price).

The Welland Canal is about 25 miles away and at Lock 3 is a viewing platform where you can watch the ships go through a lock. Interesting if you have never experienced this.

Continuing on towards Toronto there is a very nice c.g. on Lake Ontario near Hamilton. It is called Fifty Point Conservation Area. The sites are the biggest you will ever see (in the old area) with lots of nice shade trees,
birds galore, nice short walks to a lovely marina, fishing pond, beach.
Prices are $50 for full hook-ups but with your Am. $ that will be about $40 for you.. From there you could do several day trips.

The Royal Botanical Gardens are in the area - a world class facility. You could spend a leisurely day there - restaurants and tea house on premises and a very nice reception building with gift items and art selections.

Also a day in Burlington - visit their art gallery (free admission). A beautiful building to wander around and check out the various guilds and solarium. The Performing Arts Centre has a big variety of live entertainment and theatre productions as well as known entertainers.
There is a nice waterfront area with walks along Lake Ontario and several restaurants.

A day trip to Brantford and history pertaining to Alexander Graham Bell
(telephone). Some lovely walks, gardens and casino in the downtown area.

A day trip to Toronto might be of interest. Take the commuter train into the downtown area if you do not wish to drive (you don't).
Leaving this area, what about heading West to cross back into US at Windsor/Detroit and stopping at the Henry Ford Museum and Village before picking up I-75 and going south to home.

Also between Hamilton and Windsor there are lots of nice little town along Lake Erie.

Hope this is of some help.

Take a train ride to Toronto and then a tour. Toronto is great if you aren't doing the driving. I will be driving through myself on Thursday. The train trip is great by itself and there are so many things to see there. Casa Loma itself is worth the ride. You young kids enjoy yourself. I can still remember when I was only in the 60's so you will get some great memories. French is nothing. When I went to an ATM I got a choice of 6 languages.

check out http://www.gananoque.com/things.htm id head this way given what you describe. lots out less adventurous things to do. for more rugged outdoorsy adventure id head north west. Algonquin and on to Georgian bay/perry sound area

In addition to the 'Falls', there are multiple things to do in the Niagara area, from Niagara on the Lake (Lake Ontario) to Fort Erie (Lake Erie).
Lots of history from the War of 1812, to casinos, the Welland Ship Canal and more.
Toronto could be a day trip from your base in Niagara, lots of people commute daily from Niagara to Toronto.

Niagara Parks start here

Ken