The Royal Ontario Museum features ethnological and archaeological material of this region and has displays on the natural history, art and culture as well. A must-see is the CN Tower in Toronto, the tallest building in the world. Visit Chinatown and Little Italy in Toronto. The Basilica of Notre Dame in Ottawa, a nineteenth-century construction, has a beautiful edifice with stained glass. Also worth visiting is the Fort Henry National Historic Site in Kingston, which houses a museum of British-Canadian military history.

The largest and the most famous waterfalls in the world, Niagara Falls are the highlight of a trip to Ontario. The ‘Maid of the Mist’ tour boat takes visitors right to the foot of the Falls. Point Pelee National Park and Bruce Peninsula National Park are popular tourist destinations for their many recreational facilities and nature reserves. For a unique experience, visit 1000 Islands, a stretch in St Lawrence dotted with tiny islands of scenic beauty.

Revel in authentic Shakespearean drama at the world-famous Stratford Festival or attend the Toronto International Film Festival, the second largest in the world. Discover the colourful traditions of the indigenous peoples through the Canadian Aboriginal Festival.