Sample Tours: Central Canada

After picking up your RV,  head north on Hwy 400.  Plan to travel only a short distance today and stay at a campground within an hour of our location to enable you to become familiar with the RV .   We suggest travelling as far as Vaughan, Bradford or Barrie.  En route you may wish to stop at Vaughan Mills Shopping Mall to stock up on any last minute items before you continue your vacation.  Vaughan Mills is a CanaDream Club partner and offers CanaDream guests a free welcome pack when you show your CanaDream keytag to their customer service centre.

Overnight in Bradford or Barrie.  Check your Ontario Campground Guide for campgrounds in these areas.

CanaDream Club partners on today's itinerary are:

Vaughan Mills

Take Hwy 400 to the junction of Hwy 5 and turn off onto Honey Harbour Road, taking this road until it ends.  Allow at least two hours to reach Honey Harbour.  The “Day Tripper” boat to Beausoleil Island departs at 11.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm daily throughout the Summer giving you four hours to spend on the island.  Please call 705-526-8907 for more information and reservations. 

Overnight in Honey Harbour 

Parry Sound has a rich history to explore that includes Ojibway Indian settlements and pioneer homesteads and is revered for water activities that include sailing, cruising, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.  In late July the city hosts the Festival of the Sound, a series of classical voice and instrumental concerts featuring music from around the world.

For an appreciation of the history, art and culture of the West Parry Sound District we recommend you visit the Museum on Tower Hill.  There is a small admission fee.  Outdoor adventure abounds in Parry Sound and there’s something to suit all tastes.  How about an ATV Adventure with Bear Claw Tours or a scenic flight over Georgian Bay with Georgian Bay Airways.  For something a little more sedentary, check out one of the two cruise companies offering  2-3 hour cruises through the wild and rugged 30,000 Islands.   Kayaking enthusiasts can rent equipment at various locations in the Georgian Bay area.

Overnight in Parry Sound.  There’s a provincial park with limited facilities 8km south of Parry Sound at Oastler Lake or you can stay at one of the private campgrounds in the area.

CanaDream Club partners on today’s itinerary are:

Bear Claw Tours
Georgian Bay Airways 

Head south on Hwy 11 to Gravenhurst and then back up Highway 169 through Hardy Lake Provincial Park.  Here the road back to Parry Sound will leave you with a number of choices – check your  iPad or printed map for the route which best suits your interests.

Overnight in Parry Sound

Here you will enjoy views of the French River gorge as you wander across the suspension bridge on your way to Recollet Falls.  Continue on to Killarney.  If you didn’t get your fill of Georgian Bay whitefish last night, be sure to check out the amazing fish & chips at Herbert Fisheries Mr. Perch right on the dock!

There are a limited number of private campgrounds in the area along with a provincial park campground at Killarney Provincial Park.  Advance reservations are essential for this park, particularly during July and August.  Visit http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/reservations.html  for more information.  If you can't find a camping spot in the park and still want to stay close-by, try the better than average overflow camping offered by Killarney Outfitters.  You can even ask them for a CanaDream Club discount off your overnight camping fee.  Killarney Outfitters also offer canoe and kayak hire should you feel the urge to take a paddle in the Bay.

CanaDream Club partners on today's itinerary are:

Killarney Outfitters

Take a Motor Cruise to Baie Fine Fjord or visit George Lake at the Park’s main access point for a paddle or a hike. 

After visiting Science North, take a 80km return side trip up Highway 144 to Onaping and the A.Y. Jackson Lookout.  The lookout offers a scenic view of High Falls as it plunges 55 metres (150 feet) into the Sudbury basin.  From Onaping, take Highway 144 south to the junction of the Trans Canada (Hwy 17) and head east to Espanola.

Overnight in Espanola. 

Built in 1913, it still swings 15 minutes on the hour to allow marine traffic to pass.  Once on the Island, head to Kagawong (Hwy 540 West), for a walk and some sightseeing at Bridal Veil Falls.  Take a dip, pull up a picnic table, and then follow the trails to the Bay.  If you’re traveling with your bike, be sure to take advantage of the limited traffic and magnificent scenic views by cycling Manitoulin’s backroads.  

Overnight in South Baymouth.  Our recommended CanaDream Club partner here is Southbay Resort, only 1km from the ferry.  Advance reservations are recommended. 

CanaDream Club partners on today's itinerary are:

Southbay Resort

Some authentic aboriginal experiences include traditional craft, art tours, museums, drumming, nature hikes, traditional cooking and golfing.  More information about these experiences are available from the Great Spirit Circle Trail office in M’Chigeeng.

Overnight in South Baymouth at Southbay Resort.  Don't forget to make reservations for the Chi-Cheemaun for tomorrow's sailing. 

Once you dock in Tobermory, enjoy some time wandering the streets of this picturesque fishing village while you await your boarding on a Flower Pot Island excursion.  Whilst on the island, wander the trail to the former lightkeeper’s house.  Back ashore, check into your campground for the night.  If you’re planning on spending another day in Tobermory, we suggest you find a campground close to the town otherwise head south to Summer House Park, a CanaDream Club partner campground close to the Bruce Peninsula National Park. 

CanaDream Club partners on today's itinerary are:

Summer House Park

When you’ve finished exploring, carry on down the Bruce Peninsula (Hwy 6 south), into Owen Sound, stopping at Inglis Falls for a breathtaking view as the Sydenham River cascades over the limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment.  If you’re up for a walk, take the Pines Loop through the forest.  If it’s a more energetic hike you’re looking for, take the trail to Harrison Park.

Overnight in Owen Sound. 

Whatever way you get there (by car or by foot), be sure not to miss this opportunity to explore the labyrinth of caves and crevices.  Before leaving the Caves, venture cross Ontario’s Longest Suspension Footbridge, for a view while suspended above the world!  If you’re travelling with bikes, cycle the Georgian Trail, a rail trail running between Meaford and Collingwood.

Overnight in Wasaga Beach.

CanaDream Club partners on today's itinerary are: 

Wasaga Pines Family Campground

A trip along the Blueberry Trail will take you to Ontario’s largest parabolic sand dunes for bird watching opportunities.   Next find your way to Midland (Cty Rd 92 East to Elmvale, Left on Cty Rd 27, then Left on Cty Rd 93), and the Wye Marsh,  a designated “Important Bird Area”.  Allow 1-2 hours for your visit.  An admission fee is payable.  If you have time, you may like to take a drive up to Awenda Provincial Park.  Here you’ll find opportunities to fish, canoe, boat, swim and view wildlife, in particular white tailed deer, porcupine, raccoon and squirrels.  There are six campgrounds in this park.

Overnight at Awenda Provincial Park or in a private campground near Midland. 

There’s lots to do in downtown Toronto and you’ll have no difficulty filling in the day.  We have a number of CanaDream Club partners in the area who will offer you discounts on attractions when you book through CanaDream.  How about an evening show at Medieval Times, a boat cruise on Lake Ontario, a guided city tour, overlooking the city in a helicopter or from the top or CN Tower or a visit to historic Casa Loma?    If you have children, you may like to take a short trip out to the African Lion Safari between Kitchener and Hamilton.  Check your CanaDream Club Passport to Savings Guide for details of discounts available and booking instructions.

Overnight at your chosen Toronto campground.

CanaDream Club partners on today’s itinerary are:

Medieval Times
Mariposa Cruises
Toronto Tours
Gray Line of Toronto
The Helicopter Company
Casa Loma
African Lion Safari
CN Tower

If you are planning to stay in the area longer, we are happy to recommend a hotel for you to stay in.  We’ll even drop you off at a Toronto airport hotel for free.  If you’re flying out today from Toronto airport, let our staff know when you have to be there and they’ll provide you with a courtesy shuttle.  If you enjoyed this tour, please check out our other tours at www.canadream.com/tripplanning.

CanaDream hotel partners in the Toronto area are:

Best Western Plus Toronto Airport Hotel
Doubletree by Hilton, Toronto Airport
Best Western Plus Travel Hotel Toronto Airport
 

Reservations for most Ontario Parks campgrounds can be made online at https://reservations.ontarioparks.com

Georgian Bay Coastal Route
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