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Re: Niagra Falls to Sault Ste Marie Ontario
I recommend Bronte Provincial Park for visiting Toronto, because you want to stay on the West side of the city and then head north on hwy 400. Be aware that traffic in Toronto rivals that of any North American city - not enough freeways. If you need a nice overnight stop between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, I recommend Chutes Provincial Park in Massey. It's just off the highway and the sites are beautiful. Nice hike along the river with several waterfalls and a swimming hole. The Niagara area, besides the falls, is known for wine and fruit farming, so plan to fill up on fresh produce at one of many road side stands rather than in the grocery store. Besides the tourist "traps" there are scenic hikes in the Niagara Gorge, botanical gardens, Forts, great paved bicycle trails and historical sites. The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is completely different from Niagara Falls. It is the home of a first class live theatre festival, (Shaw Festival), and is teeming with restaurants, gift shops and wineries. Going North, you might consider spending a few days in Muskoka, Ontario's premiere cottage coutry. There you can sail Lake Muskoka on the steamship Seguin out of Gravenhurst, or stroll around Huntsville and count the many murals that reproduce famous paintings by Group of Seven artists. You will be passing along the Eastern side of Georgian Bay, which is one of the most beautiful places in the world, but you really have to get out on the water to experience it. If you are paddlers, you could kayak or canoe in Massassaga Provincial Park; otherwise a boat cruise on the Georgian Queen out of Parry Sound would be a great option. North of Parry Sound you cross the French River, which is worth a stop. The visitor's center has a parking/picnic area big enough for large rvs to turn around and this makes a great place to stretch your legs or have lunch.281Views0likes0Comments
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