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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.

54 things to do in Ontario

Canada’s Wonderland

late April/early May–October Activity

If your life needs a bit more thrill, the rollercoasters of Canada's Wonderland are perfect for you!

Canada Day

July 1 Event

This national holiday is a great occasion to see Torontonians paint the town red, the city-wide firework party and fireworks start after dusk

Nuit Blanche Toronto

October 5, 2024 Event

Free all-night contemporary art festival

Rideau Canal Skating Season

January–February Activity

Let yourself skate along the largest naturally frozen ice rink in the world

Flowerpot Island

April–September Nature

Visit a unique tiny island with peculiar rock formations reminding flower pots

The Big Nickel

early March–late September Activity

An Ontario landmark–a huge coin–draws crowds of tourists

The Grotto, Bruce Peninsula National Park

April 30–October 31 Nature

A Turquoise pool and intricate cave structures attract hundreds of thousands every year

Taste of the Danforth

August 11–13, 2023 Event

Enjoy the flavour of Greece at Canada's largest street festival

NXNE Festival

June 13–18, 2023 Event

One of the largest summer festivals in Toronto showcases emerging artists and major-label headliners

Toronto Light Festival

January 17–March 1, 2020 Event

The largest art festival in Toronto brightens up winter

Markham Fair

October 3-6, 2024 Event

One of the oldest and largest fairs in Canada

ImportFest

July 13, 2024 Event

The largest car show in Canada and a must-see for all automotive enthusiasts

Toronto After Dark Film Festival

October 16–20, 2024 Event

A showcase of horror, sci-fi, thriller, action and cult cinema

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

June 19–23, 2024 Event

Celebration of Inuit, First Nations and Métis heritage

Canadian International AutoShow

February 14-23, 2025 Event

Canada's largest and most popular car event

Canadian National Exhibition

August 16-September 2, 2024 Event

The fifth largest fair in North America provides lots of traditional entertainment

The Distillery Winter Village (Toronto Christmas Market)

November 13, 2024–January 5, 2025 Event

Get in a festive mood and shop for gifts at a beautiful outdoor Christmas market in Toronto

Toronto Fringe Festival

July 3–14, 2024 Event

The largest theatre and performance festival in Ontario

Canadian Music Week

June 2-8, 2024 Event

A seven-day experience for industry professionals, artists, and music fans

Toronto's Festival of Beer

July 26-28, 2024 Event

Take three days off to discover your favorite beer

Dreams Festival

June 29–30, 2019 Event

Dance to the beats of electronic music on the shores of the Lake Ontario

Christmas Lights in London, Ontario

mid-November–early January Event

Some impressive light installations to get into the holiday spirit

Canada Day Fireworks

July 1 Event

Canada Day in the capital city is marked by the greatest firework display of the year

Canadian Tulip Festival

May 10–20, 2024 Event

One of the largest tulip festivals in the world

Niagara Icewine Festival

January 12–28, 2024 (on weekends) Event

Celebrate winter in wine country showcasing the best drinks and culinary delights

Lumière: The Art of Light (Winter Light Exhibition)

March 12-April 20, 2024 Event

A free festival celebrating illuminated exhibits at Trillium Park of Ontario Place

Barrie Winterfest (Hello Winter Festival)

February–March 2024 Event

One of the most popular winter events in Ontario

Winterlude

February 2-February 19, 2024 Event

Check out the ice on the largest skating rink in the world along with other fun winter activities

Thunder Bay Parade of Lights

December 2, 2023 Event

The Christmas season starts after decorated trucks roll through the city

Northern Lights in Ontario

September–March Nature

Although Ontario is one of Canada's southerly provinces, you might be lucky to see aurora borealis here in the depth of winter

Rugged Maniac Kitchener

May 28, 2022 Event

A wild obstacle race not far from Toronto

Reebok Ragnar Niagara

May 28–29, 2021 Event

This 300-kilometer relay will take you through the most beautiful places along the Lake Ontario shoreline

Cherry Blossom

late April–early May Nature

The most beautiful time in Toronto's biggest park

Easter

March 29–31, 2024 Event

To mark the feast, Toronto hosts a huge Passion Play, the world's largest Easter parade, and countless egg hunts

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

September 27–October 19, 2024 Event

The best and the largest Canadian Bavarian festival

Art Toronto

October 24-27, 2024 Event

The only international fair for modern and contemporary art in Canada

Beaches Jazz Festival

July 5–28, 2024 Event

One of Canada's largest free festivals featuring diverse music genres

Royal Canadian Henley Regatta

July 28-August 4, 2024 Event

The most prestigious rowing race in Ontario

Fireflies

late June–early July Nature

The lightning bugs illuminate the summer evenings in the wilds of Southern Ontario

Winter Birds

mid-November–February Nature

Every winter, the Niagara River becomes a shelter for countless gulls, canvasback, ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl

Ice Tsunami

mid-February–late March Nature

Surreal walls of broken ice occasionally pile up on lake shores

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Choose Ontario to celebrate the most awaited event of winter!

Chinese New Year

February 2024 Event

Niagara hosts a range of Chinese New Year events worth checking out

Baltimore Oriole

April–September Nature

Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens

Ottawa Comiccon

September 6-8, 2024 Event

The premier popular culture convention in Ontario

Aurora Ribfest

August 23–25, 2024 Event

Calm your hunger with juicy ribs & beer at this craft rib fest

Richmond Fair

September 19-22, 2024 Event

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Fall Colors

mid-September–late October Nature

Treat yourself to some of the most spectacular natural displays in the world!

Terra Lumina Lights Festival

early August–late October 2024 Event

Take a walk down this enchanted lights path

Burlington Festival of Lights

late November 2024-early January 2025 Event

Come and visit this celebration of the holiday spirit in Burlington

Wings Over Water

September 27–29, 2024 Event

A new beach air show on the shores of Lake Eerie

Airshow London-SkyDrive

September 13-15, 2024 Event

Visit North America's best and most massive airshow!

Almonte Celtfest

July 5-7, 2024 Event

The festival that whisks you away on a magical Celtic retreat

Keene Pumpkin Festival

October 19, 2024 Event

Antique car and truck show and lots of pumpkins

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