Toronto is the fourth largest city in North America, a dynamic and culturally rich metropolis that hugs the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The cosmopolitan foodie scene is a major attraction, and the city boasts some excellent museums and galleries. Toronto is also just two hours from Niagara Falls, and serves as a jumping off point for cruises around the Great Lakes.

The little town of Parry Sound is situated within the Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, sheltered behind 30,000 tiny islands that make up the world’s largest freshwater archipelago. It’s a laid back and tranquil place, surrounded by conifer forests and sandy beaches.

Little Current is the main town on Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world, which sits at the northern end of Lake Huron. The town is connected to the mainland by the unique Swing Bridge, built in 1913, and the main activities here include hiking and horse-riding around the island.

Sault Ste. Marie is one of the oldest cities in the USA, and is separated from its Canadian sister city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario by the St Marys river. The city is famous for its locks, which date back over 160 years and allow ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.

The charming, car-free Mackinac Island is situated on the straits between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, and played a key role in the Great Lakes fur trade. The island was the site of several battles between the British and Americans, and is home to some elegant Victorian-style architecture.