North American Driving Holidays: Ontario West Around Georgian Bay

Duration: 13 nights
Distance (approx): 1209 miles
When to visit: May - Sep
Price: Call for info

Ontario West Around Georgian Bay

Head west from Toronto to the north shore of Lake Erie where there is a string of small ports and country towns as well as long sandy beaches. Continue on to Windsor via Point Pelee and then follow the coast of Lake Huron to Goderich a charming little town over looking the Lake. Then drive up the Bruce Peninsula dividing Georgian Bay from Lake Huron to Tobermory. Cross on the Chi Cheeman ferry to Manitoulin Island and on to Little Current. The route then continues west to Sault Ste Marie, from where you can explore the north shore of Lake Superior or the wilderness surrounding the town. Retrace the route east and continue around Georgian Bay to Parry Sound, tucked away on an inlet among 30,000 Islands. Return south to Toronto before returning home.

Additional accomodation

Pillar and Post

Niagara-on -the-Lake, Ontario

Itinerary

137 miles to Port Stanley,

2 Nts Kettle Creek Inn

110 miles to Windsor,
1 Nt Inn on the River

161 miles to Goderich,
2 Nts Benmiller Inn & Spa

194 miles to Little Current,
2 Nts West View B&B

179 miles to Sault Ste Marie,
2 Nts Brockwell Chambers

286 miles to Parry Sound,
2 nts 40 Bay Street B&B

142 miles to Toronto,
2 Nts Delta Chelsea Hotel

Highlights

Toronto

Toronto is a truly cosmopolitan city with much to engage all visitors, from the dominant CN Tower to side-walk cafes.

Windsor

Downtown has lively bars and riverside walkway. The surrounding region is very rural including several vineyards.

Georgian Bay

The blue waters of Georgian Bay are dotted with thousands of islands and inlets.

Agawa Canyon Rail Tour

Scenic all-day rail journey north of Sault Ste Marie through dense forests and over ravines to the spectacular Agawa Canyon.

Manatoulin Island 1st Nation/Aboriginal Heritage

The world’s largest freshwater island in Lake Huron. 1st Nations attractions and tours.

Point Pelee

The most southerly point of mainland Canada, a mecca for migratory birds in spring and autumn and with an array of habitat.

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