{"id":1617,"date":"2018-05-17T17:49:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T17:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2021-09-26T09:08:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T09:08:51","slug":"25-things-to-do-on-a-summer-long-weekend-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/25-things-to-do-on-a-summer-long-weekend-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Things to do on a summer long weekend in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h1>25 summer long weekend activities in Ontario.<\/h1>\n<p>Summer long weekends here in Ontario are highly anticipated by everyone. Not only do we need a break from our normal routines but we also need the warm weather &amp; sunny skies to help us get over our loooong winters. Here are a few suggestions for things to do on a summer long weekend, but trust us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca<\/a> has so many more!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1618 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-17-at-1.21.35-PM-300x159.png\" alt=\"1000 Islands | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-17-at-1.21.35-PM-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-17-at-1.21.35-PM.png 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Visit the islands \u2013 the 1000 Islands!<\/h2>\n<p>When we think of places to visit in Ontario, Toronto and Ottawa often come to mind first. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/brockville-1000-islands-tourism.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brockville and the 1000 Islands<\/a> region is a gorgeous place to visit, especially once the weather turns warm. See Boldt Castle and breathtaking views of the beautiful 1000 Islands from the air with an exciting ride aboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/1000-islands-helicopter-tours.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1000 Islands Helicopter Tours<\/a> or climb 400\u2019 up and look down from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.1000islandstower.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1000 Islands Observation Tower<\/a>. Prefer to keep your feet on the ground? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/aquatarium.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aquatarium\u2019s<\/a> Aquarium &amp; Discovery Centre is worth a visit or check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/canada-s-first-railway-tunnel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canada\u2019s First Railway tunnel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/article2_may172018.jpg\" alt=\"Fort William Historical Park | Summer Fun Guide\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Go North Young (wo)Man!<\/h2>\n<p>There is really cool stuff to see and do in Ontario\u2019s Northern Region. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/fort-william-historical-park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort William Historical Park<\/a> is one of N. America\u2019s largest living history attractions &amp; the world\u2019s largest fur trade post, with 57 heritage &amp; modern buildings on 250 acres. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/thunder-bay-art-gallery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thunder Bay Art Gallery<\/a> is the only public Gallery between Sault Ste Marie and Winnipeg, with a focus on the contemporary art of Indigenous &amp; NW Ontario artists. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitthunderbay.com\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Thunder Bay<\/a> has loads to offer with the world\u2019s largest fresh water lake at its doorstep, the Sleeping Giant, and lots more! Northern Ontario is still one of the best places in the world to go fishing: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/sudbury-aviation-outdoor-adventure-camps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sudbury Aviation Fishing Adventures<\/a> has fly in fishing outposts where you can experience the remoteness of a wilderness retreat that is unforgettable &amp; lots of other fishing adventures can be found here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/fishing-and-hunting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/fishing-and-hunting.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-17-at-1.31.41-PM-300x230.png\" alt=\"Ontario farmers' markets\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-17-at-1.31.41-PM-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-17-at-1.31.41-PM.png 522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Visit a Farmer&#8217;s Market in Ontario<\/h2>\n<p>Many of the fruit and vegetable markets open in May \u2013 you can see many market options here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/fun-farms-u-pick-markets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/fun-farms-u-pick-markets.html<\/a>. However, some are actually open year round, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitemeadowsfarms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">White Meadows Farms<\/a>\u00a0 in St Catharines which lets you enjoy maple&#8230;year round! And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/covent-garden-market.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covent Garden Market<\/a> &amp; Outdoor Farmers\u2019 Market in London which not only has market items, but entertainment too. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orillia.ca\/en\/city-hall\/ofm---home-page.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Orillia Farmers&#8217; Market<\/a>\u00a0 which is one of Ontario\u2019s longest running farmers&#8217; markets. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/welland-farmers-market.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Welland Farmers&#8217; Market<\/a> &#8211; open Saturdays 6am-12pm (yr round) since 1907. And don\u2019t forget about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/400-market-and-antique-hall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">400 Market<\/a> which has 105,000 sq ft with &gt;500 vendors inside &amp; more outside. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/aberfoyle-antique-market.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aberfoyle Antique Market<\/a>\u00a0 in Guelph is Canada\u2019s oldest antique market.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/article4_may172018.jpg\" alt=\"Rec Room Toronto\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Bad Weather? Enjoy indoor fun!<\/h2>\n<p>If the weather isn\u2019t good, Ontario has lots of indoor options to keep you busy. Visit one of Ontario\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/museums-galleries-historical-sites.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museums and Galleries<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/attractions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attractions<\/a>. Or how about an indoor amusement centre? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/rec-room-toronto.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Rec Room<\/a> in Toronto (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/rec-room-london-opening-soon-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">also London<\/a>) has games, eats &amp; entertainment, under one roof! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/the-factory-opening-spring-2018.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Factory<\/a> in London is Canada\u2019s biggest indoor adventure park. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/wave-pool-the.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wave Pool<\/a> is Richmond Hill\u2019s indoor wave pool. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/playdium.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playdium<\/a> has games, batting cages, bumper cars &amp; more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midwayfunpark.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Midway Family Fun Park<\/a> is Ottawa\u2019s largest indoor amusement park. <a href=\"http:\/\/k1speed.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">K1 Speed Toronto<\/a> is Canada&#8217;s Premiere indoor electric karting centre.<br \/>\nOf course, you don&#8217;t really have to go anywhere to enjoy a long weekend in Ontario. Just venture outside and explore the nearest park or trail, catch a festival (check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/events.html\">SFG Event Calendar<\/a>) or relax at home. If you&#8217;re looking for a quick weekend getaway, browse the Ontario resorts here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/accommodations-resorts-spas.html\">https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/accommodations-resorts-spas.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you decide, we hope you enjoy your summer long weekend!<\/p>\n<p>Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/\">Things to do on a summer long weekend in Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shari &amp; Elisa, Publishers &#8211; Summer Fun Guide<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>25 summer long weekend activities in Ontario. Summer long weekends here in Ontario are highly anticipated by everyone. Not only do we need a break from our normal routines but we also need the warm weather &amp; sunny skies to help us get over our loooong winters. 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