{"id":469,"date":"2013-10-02T16:29:03","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T16:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=469"},"modified":"2021-09-25T07:00:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T07:00:44","slug":"grab-your-camera-the-best-views-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/grab-your-camera-the-best-views-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Grab Your Camera! The Best Views 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<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">Whether you\u2019re a professional photographer wanting to take some amazing shots, or you simply want some unforgettable memories of your Ontario vacation, packing a camera in your suitcase is an absolute must when you\u2019re planning on spending some time in the area. Ontario quite simply has some of the best views in the entire world, whether that\u2019s\u00a0at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/03\/parks-trails-beaches-gardens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beach<\/a>, in the mountains, or in the historic towns and modern cities. Capturing these spectacular views is a wonderful way to make memories for your family. Of course, it\u2019s impossible to list every single spectacular view in Ontario, but here are some of the best that just can\u2019t be missed: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><b>Niagara Falls <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">There really can\u2019t be a list of great Ontario views without mention of Niagara Falls. It\u2019s one of the most popular tourist destinations in North America, with an estimated <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtc.gov.on.ca\/en\/research\/studies\/profile_americans_interested_in_visiting_niagara_falls.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">43 percent\u00a0<\/a> of all Americans interested in visiting the falls. It\u2019s impossible to truly understand t<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Niagara.Falls_.74_12rr.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-473\" alt=\"Niagara.Falls.74_12rr\" src=\"\/\/summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Niagara.Falls_.74_12rr.jpg\" width=\"162\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">he magnitude of the falls without having been there, but a good photograph is certainly a start. The best place to capture the gushing waters is by getting up close and personal with a trip on the Hornblower from Summer 2014, but don\u2019t forget to make sure your\u00a0photography equipment is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quotezone.co.uk\/camera-insurance.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">covered<\/a> in case of accidental water damage! Be warned &#8211; you can get very wet! If you\u2019d rather you and your camera stay dry and would like to capture the falls from dry land, consider booking into one of the local hotels with Falls-facing rooms. You can get some really great views from places like the Marriott Fallsview and the Niagara Tower Hotel. If you do decide to stay over, be sure to take a wander around the city. You\u2019ll get some great photographs strolling up and down Clifton Hill with its bright lights and Hollywood-style craziness. <br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><b>Algonquin Provincial Park<br \/> <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">The Algonquin Provincial Park is beautiful whatever time of year you visit, but if you\u2019re around at the start of fall when the leaves are just beginning to change from green to orange, it\u2019s even more astonishing and is definitely worthy of some photographs. There\u2019s also some great opportunities for spotting\u00a0 native wildlife, particularly black bears. It\u2019s difficult to say where you\u2019ll get the best views as the entire park has something different to offer, but one place that does stand out is that Hardwood Lookout hiking trail, that take you on a relatively easy walk through the hardwood forest, before introducing you to a fine viewpoint overlooking Smoke Lake. There are plenty of other trails you may like to try too, so consider staying for a few days for optimal photography opportunities. The Mew Lake Campground welcomes visitors all year round, so it\u2019s an excellent choice, especially if you\u2019re visiting during the colder months.<br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><b>Sandbanks Provincial Park<br \/> <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">Who\u2019d have thought that Ontario could offer white sand beaches, gorgeous weather, and a range of watersports to rival California? While vacationing at Sandbanks Provincial Park, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a tropical paradise. Boasting two beache<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/sandbanks_background.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-479 alignright\" alt=\"sandbanks_background\" src=\"\/\/summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/sandbanks_background-300x103.jpg\" width=\"257\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/sandbanks_background-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/sandbanks_background-1024x353.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/sandbanks_background.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">s and one of the best swimming spots in the whole country, this area is a complete contrast from the snowy mountains and forested paths that Canada is often renowned for, so it\u2019s a excellent and somewhat unique place for taking great photographs. As well as taking photogra<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">phs of the sand and the clear blue Lake Ontario, there\u2019s also a wide range of fish and bird species just waiting to say \u2018cheese\u2019! If you\u2019re feeling brave, wade out into the lake before turning around and photographing the sand dunes &#8211; this really is the best vantage point!<br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><b>French River<br \/> <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">The French River is beautiful, but as it runs for almost 70 miles, it can be difficult to know where you\u2019ll find the best photo opportunity. If you\u2019re close to Sudbury, you should definitely stop in<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Screen-shot-2013-10-02-at-12.08.33-PM.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-481\" alt=\"Screen shot 2013-10-02 at 12.08.33 PM\" src=\"\/\/summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Screen-shot-2013-10-02-at-12.08.33-PM-300x123.png\" width=\"230\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Screen-shot-2013-10-02-at-12.08.33-PM-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Screen-shot-2013-10-02-at-12.08.33-PM.png 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"> at the French River Visitor Centre. You\u2019ll learn a lot about both the history of the river and how it contributes to Ontario life today, acting as a recreational area for canoeists, but the best part is the bridge across the river from where you can take wonderful photographs. Stand in just the right place, and you\u2019ll be able to capture both the tree-lined canyon faces as well as the winding river itself. It\u2019s at its most beautiful on a sunny day, so try to visit when the sun is shining for the ultimate vacation photograph.<br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><b>Photogenic Canada<br \/> <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\">If there\u2019s one thing Ontario can teach even the most seasoned of photographers, it\u2019s that the country is incredibly photogenic, and incredibly varied. There are really not that many other places in the world where you can travel from one town to the next and take photographs of such contrasting scenery that you\u2019d think you\u2019d been transported to a different continent. If you\u2019re planning a vacation to Ontario, please don\u2019t forget your camera &#8211; it\u2019s the most important thing you can pack!<br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"><br \/> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Written by: Melissa Taylor<\/span><\/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>Whether you\u2019re a professional photographer wanting to take some amazing shots, or you simply want some unforgettable memories of your Ontario vacation, packing a camera in your suitcase is an absolute must when you\u2019re planning on spending some time in the area. 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