Best time to visit Ontario
Best time of year to visit Ontario
When it comes to beautiful weather and access to the main attractions, May through September is regarded to be the best time to visit Ontario. It will steal your heart with long sunny days, balmy temps, and a lot of things to do. May and June can be rainy, but also full of music events like Dream or NXNE Festival. July and August are usually scorching and busy with higher rates. However, cooling down at the Toronto Festival of Beer is always a great idea. The leaves start changing color in September, and this is also a lovely time to explore Ontario. October unfolds the peak of the foliage glory and captures the heart and mind with amazing events like Nuit Blanche in Toronto and Toronto After Dark Film Festival. November marks the start of a cold and snowy winter that continues into April. But if you dress for the weather, you can have a wonderful time skating along Rideau Canal in Ottawa.
6 THINGS TO DO IN ONTARIO (MAY 12 - MAY 21)
Cherry Blossom
The most beautiful time in Toronto's biggest park
Canadian Tulip Festival
One of the largest tulip festivals in the world
Canada’s Wonderland
If your life needs a bit more thrill, the rollercoasters of Canada's Wonderland are perfect for you!
Baltimore Oriole
Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
Flowerpot Island
Visit a unique tiny island with peculiar rock formations reminding flower pots
The Big Nickel
An Ontario landmark–a huge coin–draws crowds of tourists
48 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Northern Lights
out of rangeAlthough Ontario is one of Canada's southerly provinces, you might be lucky to see aurora borealis here in the depth of winter
The Distillery Winter Village (Toronto Christmas Market)
out of rangeGet in a festive mood and shop for gifts at a beautiful outdoor Christmas market in Toronto
Canada Day Fireworks
out of rangeCanada Day in the capital city is marked by the greatest firework display of the year
Canadian National Exhibition
out of rangeThe fifth largest fair in North America provides lots of traditional entertainment
Winterlude
out of rangeCheck out the ice on the largest skating rink in the world along with other fun winter activities
Markham Fair
out of rangeOne of the oldest and largest fairs in Canada
Canadian International AutoShow
out of rangeCanada's largest and most popular car event
Thunder Bay Parade of Lights
out of rangeThe Christmas season starts after decorated trucks roll through the city
Fall Colors
out of rangeTreat yourself to some of the most spectacular natural displays in the world!
Beaches Jazz Festival
out of rangeOne of Canada's largest free festivals featuring diverse music genres
Canada Day
out of rangeThis national holiday is a great occasion to see Torontonians paint the town red, the city-wide firework party and fireworks start after dusk
Niagara Icewine Festival
out of rangeCelebrate winter in wine country showcasing the best drinks and culinary delights
Nuit Blanche Toronto
out of rangeFree all-night contemporary art festival
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
unconfirmedCelebration of Inuit, First Nations and Métis heritage
Christmas Lights in London, Ontario
out of rangeSome impressive light installations to get into the holiday spirit
Barrie Winterfest (Hello Winter Festival)
unconfirmedOne of the most popular winter events in Ontario
ImportFest
out of rangeThe largest car show in Canada and a must-see for all automotive enthusiasts
Art Toronto
out of rangeThe only international fair for modern and contemporary art in Canada
Fireflies
out of rangeThe lightning bugs illuminate the summer evenings in the wilds of Southern Ontario
Taste of the Danforth
out of rangeEnjoy the flavour of Greece at Canada's largest street festival
Rideau Canal Skating Season
out of rangeLet yourself skate along the largest naturally frozen ice rink in the world
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
out of rangeThe best and the largest Canadian Bavarian festival
Toronto Light Festival
on holdThe largest art festival in Toronto brightens up winter
NXNE Festival
out of rangeOne of the largest summer festivals in Toronto showcases emerging artists and major-label headliners
Dreams Festival
on holdDance to the beats of electronic music on the shores of the Lake Ontario
Aurora Ribfest
out of rangeCalm your hunger with juicy ribs & beer at this craft rib fest
New Year's Eve
out of rangeChoose Ontario to celebrate the most awaited event of winter!
Terra Lumina Lights Festival
unconfirmedTake a walk down this enchanted lights path
Easter
out of rangeTo mark the feast, Toronto hosts a huge Passion Play, the world's largest Easter parade, and countless egg hunts
Airshow London-SkyDrive
out of rangeVisit North America's best and most massive airshow!
Toronto's Festival of Beer
out of rangeTake three days off to discover your favorite beer
Toronto Fringe Festival
out of rangeThe largest theatre and performance festival in Ontario
Ice Tsunami
out of rangeSurreal walls of broken ice occasionally pile up on lake shores
Richmond Fest
out of rangeDo you want to have fun? Read this article and pack your things
Burlington Festival of Lights
out of rangeCome and visit this celebration of the holiday spirit in Burlington
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
out of rangeThe most prestigious rowing race in Ontario
The Grotto, Bruce Peninsula National Park
out of rangeA Turquoise pool and intricate cave structures attract hundreds of thousands every year
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
out of rangeA showcase of horror, sci-fi, thriller, action and cult cinema
Lumière: The Art of Light (Winter Light Exhibition)
out of rangeA free festival celebrating illuminated exhibits at Trillium Park of Ontario Place
Rugged Maniac Kitchener
overA wild obstacle race not far from Toronto
Winter Birds
out of rangeEvery winter, the Niagara River becomes a shelter for countless gulls, canvasback, ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl
Reebok Ragnar Niagara
on holdThis 300-kilometer relay will take you through the most beautiful places along the Lake Ontario shoreline
Almonte Celtfest
out of rangeThe festival that whisks you away on a magical Celtic retreat
Chinese New Year
out of rangeNiagara hosts a range of Chinese New Year events worth checking out
Ottawa Comiccon
out of rangeThe premier popular culture convention in Ontario
Keene Pumpkin Festival
out of rangeAntique car and truck show and lots of pumpkins
Wings Over Water
out of rangeA new beach air show on the shores of Lake Eerie
Canadian Music Week
out of rangeA seven-day experience for industry professionals, artists, and music fans
