{"id":1657,"date":"2018-06-04T17:35:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T17:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2021-09-26T09:09:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T09:09:00","slug":"17-places-to-ride-the-rails-or-cruise-the-waters-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/17-places-to-ride-the-rails-or-cruise-the-waters-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Places to ride the Rails or Cruise the Waters 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>17 Train Rides &amp; Boat Cruises in Ontario.<\/h1>\n<p>There are loads of ways to see our wonderful province &#8211; by car, on foot, by plane\u2026but 2 great ways are by boat and by train. Both move quickly enough that you get to see a fair amount, but slowly enough that you REALLY get to see and enjoy (and also, someone else is driving so you can look around). Both also let you see the province from a slightly different vantage point and let you go places that cars and feet can\u2019t take you. We recommend both highly! Check out our online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/boat-train-excursions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boat &amp; Train excursions<\/a> list too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/article1_may312018.jpg\" alt=\"cruise in muskoka\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>CENTRAL &amp; NORTHERN ONTARIO CRUISES &amp; TRAINS<\/h2>\n<p>With all of the gorgeous lakes in Central &amp; Northern Ontario, you can cruise to your heart\u2019s content! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/boat-cruises-barrie-midland.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boat Cruises on Georgian Bay<\/a> offers cruises from Midland, Penetanguishine &amp; Port Severn to discover Georgian Bay. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/ss-bigwin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SS Bigwin Steamship Cruises<\/a> explores Lake of Bays on a majestic wooden hybrid vessel. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/sunset-cruises.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunset Cruises<\/a> offers the &#8220;Muskoka Experience&#8221; &#8211; a cruise on the big 3 Muskoka Lakes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/muskoka-boat-heritage-centre.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Muskoka Steamships &amp; Discovery Centre<\/a> offers tours of Muskoka\u2019s lakes aboard RMS Segwun or Wenonah II steam ships \u2013 visit the Discovery Centre to learn the history of ships\/ boats, aboriginal and early settlers too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/island-queen-cruise.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Island Queen Cruise<\/a> has daily tours of Georgian Bay\u2019s 30,000 Islands. Most offer scheduled tours and private charters and many have sunset or dinner cruises too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/article2_may312018.jpg\" alt=\"1000 Islands Cuises\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>BOAT CRUISES in EASTERN ONTARIO<\/h2>\n<p>The 1000 Islands region is spectacular from the water, with views of Boldt Castle and luxurious cottages on many routes. Early owners of some of those \u201ccottages\u201d were people like the Pullmans, the inventor of the railway Pullman car, John Jacob Astor, a NYC financier, and Helena Rubenstein, from the cosmetic company. The first sightseeing tours were by a mail boat owner who took people on tours as a sideline to delivering mail to the islands. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/1000-islands-seaway-cruises-brockville.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1000 Islands &amp; Seaway Cruises<\/a> \u2013 Brockville passes by both Boldt &amp; Singer Castles and has both a fast tour boat and a traditional one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/1000-islands-cruises-gananoque-boat-line.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gananoque Boat Line<\/a> Ltd. lets you discover legends &amp; lore on a &#8220;Lost Ships&#8221; cruise in addition to its regular sightseeing tours. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/1000-islands-cruises-rockport.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1000 Islands Rockport Cruises<\/a> has Sightseeing, Castle Tours or Dining Cruises to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/article3_may312018.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas the Train rides\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>BOAT CRUISES &amp; TRAIN RIDES IN TORONTO<\/h2>\n<p>The GTA region has more trains than boats, although there are excellent tours of Lake Ontario operating out of the Harbourfront area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/mariposa-cruises.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mariposa Cruises<\/a> lets you enjoy Toronto\u2019s iconic skyline &amp; harbour with both its sightseeing and dining\/event cruises. If you like to ride the rails, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/york-durham-heritage-railway.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">York Durham Heritage Railway<\/a> offers heritage train rides through the Oak Ridges Moraine. They also have a Day Out with Thomas in August. So fun! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/halton-county-radial-railway-streetcar-museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halton County Radial Railway<\/a> &amp; Streetcar Museum in Milton is a museum with a full-size operating electric railway. They offer unlimited rides, and have a historic Railway Station.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/article4_may312018.jpg\" alt=\"South Simcoe Railway\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO CRUISES &amp; TRAINS<\/h2>\n<p>Southwestern Ontario has a variety of options \u2013 both on the rails and on the waters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/south-simcoe-railway.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Simcoe Railway<\/a> in Tottenham, is Ontario\u2019s First Steam Heritage Railway &amp; offers scenic, narrated excursions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/grand-river-dinner-cruises.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grand River Dinner Cruises<\/a>, Caledonia is known for its scenic boat cruise on the Grand River with food, entertainment &amp; fascinating narrative. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/waterloo-central-railway-steam-train-excursions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waterloo Central Railway<\/a> (St Jacob, Woolwich)\u00a0 has both Day Trains &amp; Themed Trains, like Easter Trains, Great Train Robberies, Pizza Trains and more! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/chi-cheemaun-ferry-owen-sound-transportation-company-limited-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chi-Cheemaun Ferry <\/a>(Owen Sound Transportation Company) in Tobermory travels to Manitoulin Island to experience Aboriginal heritage &amp; natural beauty. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/windsor-river-cruises-ltd.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windsor River Cruises Limited<\/a> cruises down the historic Detroit River with historical commentated Sightseeing, Day Trips to Amherstburg, &amp; other cruises and events.<\/p>\n<p>The nice thing about train rides is that you can often do them all year (or almost all year) long. In addition to\u00a0 summer excursions, they offer great opportunities to see the stunning fall colours we are lucky enough to experience in Ontario. Whenever you go, and whatever you do, have fun. Please let us know if we&#8217;ve missed a cruise or train ride you think we should include.<\/p>\n<p>Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/\">Things to do &amp; Places to stay in Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shari &amp; Elisa, Publishers \u2013 Summer Fun Guide<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/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>17 Train Rides &amp; Boat Cruises in Ontario. There are loads of ways to see our wonderful province &#8211; by car, on foot, by plane\u2026but 2 great ways are by boat and by train. 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