Ontario
Looking for the best photography in Ontario? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Ontario. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Photography Spots in and near Ontario
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Unorganized Thunder Bay District, Ontario
Camp at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
4.7We drove into Marie Louise Lake Campground in the afternoon of the off season and found the campground office closed. Luckily for us, there is a pay kiosk that takes credit cards (bonus) so after we drove around to find a walk-up site we came back to pay for one night and then planned to talk to ...Read more -
Burlington, Ontario
Hike the Mount Nemo Conservation Area Loop
5.01.6 miThis is probably one of my all-time favorite short hikes to do in Ontario during the fall. The hikes takes you to a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Niagara Escarpment that is blazed with fall colors. This family-friendly lookout trail should provide a very little challenge for older family me...Read more -
Kakabeka Falls, Ontario
Explore Kakabeka Falls
3.00.5 miLocated a short distance from the entrance of Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, Kakabeka Falls plunges 131 feet over sheer cliffs and is part of the Kaministiquia River. The gorge in which the falls cascade over host some of the oldest fossils in existence. The area was used centuries ago by Voyag...Read more -
Torrance, Ontario
Hike the Torrance Barrens Main Trail
4.01.9 miThe Torrance Barrens is a great half day hike and a very unique spot in the Muskokas. Different landscape than the typical 'Muskoka woods and lakes', the barrens are mostly scraped back to the bedrock with less trees and more fen mats and low vegetation.The trail head has a great parking pad off ...Read more -
Unorganized Thunder Bay District, Ontario
Backpack the Coastal Hiking Trail in Pukaskwa NP
4.05 miPukuskwa Canadian National Park is located near the town of Marathon in northern Ontario. The only road to access the park is at the north end near Hattie Cove. The park is home to the Coastal Hiking Trail as well as a paddling route and other various water activities. All trails are open May 1st...Read more -
Killarney, Ontario
Hike the Granite Ridge Trail
1.2 miThe Granite Ridge Trail is part of Killarney Provincial Park. In order to hike this trail you need to purchase a park permit. The trailhead is across the highway on the opposite side from the Killarney Provincial Park Office. It's well marked and you can park either outside the Park Office or cho...Read more -
Toronto, Ontario
Photograph the Toronto Skyline from Polson Pier
5.0Polson Pier has a small park at the very end near the nightclub that is ideal for taking dawn/dusk and night photos of the city. There is no parking along the street leading to it, so park at the T&T Supermarket on Cherry St., then walk down Polson st.Read more -
Kingston, Ontario
Swim at Big Sandy Bay
5.06.9 mi / 55.8 ft gainFor a few years, my friends and I made this a yearly tradition; grabbing the ferry across the St. Lawrence River and biking across Wolfe Island to Big Sandy Bay, where we'd swim, have lunch and watch the sun go down. I'm not sure if we'll get the chance again so I'm passing it on to you.Big Sandy...Read more -
Buckhorn, Ontario
Canoe Camp the Mississauga River
5.0We start the trip with a stop at the take-out spot, at the bottom . If we can, we will leave a car at the take-out. There is a nice toilet at the take-out, and a detailed map showing the route. https://goo.gl/maps/r3Zm51ueYhK2We then drive the other car ~20minutes or so, to the top put-in locat...Read more -
Rainy River, Unorganized, Ontario
Canoe the Sturgeon Lake Loop in Quetico Provincial Park
50 miQuetico Provincial Park, just north of Minnesota in southern Ontario, is the Canadian portion of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). Truly a wilderness area, the 1.2 million acre park has no roads, few trails, and allows in just a tenth of the visitors that canoe the BWCA to the sou...Read more -
Unorganized Thunder Bay District, Ontario
Hike to the White River Suspension Bridge in Pukaswka National Park
11.2 miWe chose to day hike to the White River Suspension Bridge from our backcountry site at Playter Harbour, but for a challenging hike you could start from the Hattie Cove Visitor Center and go out and back in one day. Total round trip distance is 18 km or about 11 miles.The trail to the waterfall an...Read more -
Unorganized Thunder Bay District, Ontario
Hike to the Sea Lion of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
5.01.3 mi / 0 ft gainPrior to the 1900s, this landmark a lion sitting on its haunches looking out to Perry Bay. The former shape of this natural arch inspired its name the Sea Lion. The lions head has fallen of but the name still continues. The softer sedimentary rock will continue to erode. The "arch" of the sea lio...Read more -
Parry Sound, Ontario
Canoe to Georgian Bay in The Massasauga
The Massasauga Provincial Park covers the islands and coastline south of Parry Sound, forming part of the globally significant Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It preserves the unique landscape of eastern Georgian Bay; clear blue water, towering pine trees and ever-present Canadian Shield b...Read more -
Ayr, Ontario
Hike the Walter Bean Grand River Trail (Section 1-2)
4.04.3 mi / 100 ft gainStart by parking in the lot just off of Highway 42, and check out the trail map. There is a maintained trail perfect for biking or walking, or a forest trail for intermediate walkers. A good way to do this trail is start by heading to the waterfall, then back up and follow the forest trail north ...Read more -
Bracebridge, Ontario
Hike to Wilson's Falls
1.9 miWilson's Falls is a beautiful hiking trail located right in the heart of Muskoka. This trail provides many different access points for stunning views of the waterfalls. Most of the trail guides you along the river bank in unique forest terrain. If you're an adventure seeker, with summer's lower w...Read more -
Killarney, Ontario
Paddle to the Devil's Door on the French River
3.0French River Provincial Park is known for backcountry camping through its winding waterways and near-complete seclusion. There is lots of wildlife, great fishing, and stunning night skies to boot. Set your GPS to the Hartley Bay Marina where you can park your car and pick up (or unload) your can...Read more