16 Towns and Cities in Ontario – From Niagara Falls in the south west, to Cobourg in the east, Ontario has the loveliest towns to visit.
1 – Grand Bend, Ontario
Grand Bend has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s best beach towns. It is a community located on the shores of Lake Huron in Southwestern Ontario.
2 – Cambridge, Ontario
Cambridge is a city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, located at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers. It is a modern, thriving community that has small town charm.
3 – Turkey Point, Ontario
Turkey Point is a beach town with over 3 km of sandy beach. It got its name because of the large amount of waterfowl that frequented the area. Turkey Point is also home to a large, well-managed provincial park.
4 – Long Point, Ontario
Long Point is located along the north shore of Lake Erie and extends 40 km into Lake Erie. It is a beach town with some of the finest sandy beaches. It is also one of the top bird-watching destinations in North America.
5 – Port Rowan, Ontario
Port Rowan is very close to Long Point. It was named in 1825 after Colonel William Rowan, a Military & Civil Secretary to Sir John Colborne. It used to be a thriving fishing town, but today it’s a charming tourist town.
6 – Lincoln, Ontario
Lincoln is a little town on Lake Ontario in the Niagara Region. It became a town in 1970, and today it has many orchards and wineries.
7 – Port Colborne, Ontario
Port Colborne is on the north shore of Lake Erie. It was originally known as Gravelly Bay, but later named after Sir John Colborne. There is a lovely beach area, as well the Welland Canal Lock #8 is in Port Colborne.
8 – Crystal Beach, Ontario
Crystal Beach is a lakefront community, and a popular summer destination. It was named for it’s crystal clear water and has an upgraded beach area on the shores of Lake Erie.
9 – Fort Erie, Ontario
Fort Erie is a town on the Niagara River, directly across from Buffalo, NY. It is linked to Buffalo by the International Railway bridge, as well as the Peace Bridge. There is much history here as it was the locat site of the War of 1812.
10 – Niagara Falls, Ontario
Home of the famous waterfalls, and linked to the U.S. by the Rainbow International Bridge.
11 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
This town is on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of Niagara River. It’s known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival.
12 – Goodwood, Ontario
Goodwood is a very quiet little town, north of Toronto. It became the backdrop for the successful sitcom ‘Schitt’s Creek’, and was a popular tourist attraction while the show was filming.
13 – Port Perry, Ontario
Port Perry is a town northeast of Toronto that’s quiet off-season, and very popular during the summers.
14 – Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough is east of Toronto located on the Otonabee River. It is home to the highest hydraulic lock in the world. It was named after Peter Robinson who oversaw the first major immigration to the area.
15 – Port Hope, Ontario
Port Hope is a picturesque community located along the shore of Lake Ontario. It’s nationally acclaimed for having the best-preserved main street in Ontario, and beautifully restored 19th century homes.
16 – Cobourg, Ontario
Cobourg is a lakeside community on the north shore of Lake Ontario. It has been recognized as One of Canada’s Best Places to Live.
There are many more lovely town in Ontario. Another list with more picturesque towns is coming soon!
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