Ontario summer getaway ideas for families

Southern Ontario

Hit the beaches along Ontario’s West Coast

The soft sandy beaches, endless lake views and myriad of water-based adventures on Lake Huron make for the perfect summer destination for beach-loving families.

Check out family-friendly accommodations like Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend, featuring an indoor pool and onsite golf just a frisbee throw away from the beach. Nearby, Bonnie Doone Manor-on-the-Beach and Ipperwash Beach Club also provide family-friendly beachside accommodations. A breezy, beachy vibe sets the tone at The Beach Motel in Southampton.

Find family fun in Niagara Falls

There’s no shortage of things to do with kids in Niagara Falls.

Aside from the obvious awe of the majestic falls, families are drawn to games and entertainment in Clifton Hill, one of the largest glass-enclosed butterfly conservatories in North America, thrilling zipline adventure, indoor waterparks and amazing kid-friendly resorts and hotels.

Indigenous experiences at Chiefswood Park Six Nations

Experience authentic Haudenosaunee culture of the Six Nations of the Grand River through guided cultural and outdoor tours at Chiefswood Park Six Nations.

Open year-round, the park also features a boat ramp, playground, canoe and kayak rentals, campgrounds and over a dozen super cozy cabins.

Adventures around the Grand River

Live out your fantasy of being a family of adventurers around the Grand River in the Heart of Ontario.

African Lion Safari’s Wake Up the Wild experience gives you access to the park before it opens to the public and a personal guided tour.

Just west of the park, embark on a thrilling rafting journey down the Grand River with Grand Experiences or Grand River Rafting.

Family getaway in Toronto

From exciting sports and cultural and scientific wonders to treats and eats that everyone can enjoy, Toronto has amazing attractions your kids won’t want to miss.

Plan your family getaway in Toronto and save money and time using the TO CityPass to five top attractions.

Theme park thrills in York and Durham

For larger-than-life fun, choose from a selection of theme parks and outdoor adventures just north of Toronto including Canada's Wonderland, Jungle Cat World, LEGOLAND, Treetop Trekking and The Roc Adventure Park.

Georgian Bay family getaway

Find family fun along the Bruce Peninsula and the southern coast of Georgian Bay.

Choose from waterfront resorts like Miller’s Family Camp or recreation resorts like Blue Mountain.

Explore natural wonders of Bruce Peninsula National Park and the Niagara Escarpment. 

Find outdoor adventure at Scenic Caves or Kickin Back Alpaca Ranch and visit some of Ontario’s more iconic beaches, including Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world or Sauble Beach on Lake Huron, which boasts an aerial park for the climbers in your family.

Brighton beaches and The Big Apple

Take a road trip in Northumberland to over 60 kilometres of farm-fresh produce, apple country magic, pristine beaches, an art gallery, a few museums and even a theatre in a barn.

Inspire young engineers and architects at the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival.

Make time for some extra stops along the area’s famous Butter Tart Tour. 

And don’t miss the region’s signature roadside attraction, The Big Apple.

Family fun in Kingston and Brockville

Canada’s first capital city is brimming with history and culture, plus so much more!

Family fun in Kingston includes cruising in the 1,000 Islands, witnessing the Sunset Ceremonies at Fort Henry, enjoying splash parks, treetop trekking, unique museums, watersports and, some might argue, the best pizza you’ll ever have.

Just an hour east of Kingston, the Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing will delight your family with fascinating and fun exhibits.

Explore Ottawa with the family

Experience family-friendly summer vibes with this three-day Ottawa itinerary.

From the downtown core to the countryside, Canada’s capital is full of family-fun attractions, tours, rafting and museums. Check out the string of lovely St.Lawrence Parks beaches, followed by a unique overnight at Robin’s Roost Treehouse.

Add an extra day to splash, play and cool off at Calypso Waterpark just outside the city. Or experience epic adventure with Ottawa City Rafting.

Getaway to the Country

Unplug and rediscover family-friendly adventures in Lennox & Addington, just east of Kingston.

Enjoy fishing, camping, farm visits, hiking and cycling trails, a day at the beach and unbelievably beautiful starry night skies.

Central Ontario

Family glamping in Ontario’s Highlands

After a getaway to Four Corners Algonquin in Whitney, you’ll have discovered your new favourite family tradition.

Designed to help you reconnect with nature and with each other, experience family-friendly glamping, camping or tiny house accommodations and enjoy access to Algonquin Park during the day and crackling campfires at night.

Go resorting in Muskoka

From lakeside lodges to cozy cabins to the themed entertainment at Santa’s Village, Muskoka has served up unforgettable family vacations for generations.

Shamrock Lodge is one of Muskoka’s many lakefront gems where kids can enjoy endless hours tubing, swimming and paddling on the water.

Find the perfect Muskoka family resort for your summer getaway.

Conquer the waves in Madawaska

Become paddling experts with the Zero to Hero program on the Madawaska River. Madawaska Kanu Centre offers a full day intro to rafting, canoeing or kayaking, starting on flatwater and moving into the river current. Accommodations vary from wooded campsites to private cabanas.

Set out on a river tubing adventure on one of Ontario’s scenic waterways.

Setting sail in the Kawarthas

Combine the comforts of the cottage with the thrill of exploring on the heritage Trent Severn waterways.

Chart your own course and set your own schedule; drop anchor at one of the many locks, find secluded fishing and swimming spots and share in the awe of magnificent summer sunsets.

Treat your skippers and pirates to a houseboating excursion with:

• Egan Houseboat Rentals
• R&R Houseboats
• H20 Getaways
• Find more houseboating operators in Ontario.

Northern Ontario

A family fun weekend in Sudbury

If you’re wondering how to spend an ideal weekend in Sudbury with kids, this itinerary has the inside scoop with outdoor adventures, fascinating museums including Science North, sunny beaches and yummy food.

Algoma’s road trip attractions

If you're looking for the best places to grab the cutest photo ops of you and your family, look no further than this Algoma itinerary. And explore the best of Algoma Country along the way.

An hour and 15-minute drive from Algoma, you can explore Batchawana Bay, a warm, shallow beach on Lake Superior with all the basic facilities you’d need for a day of surf and sand.

Family fishing trip in Sunset Country

In addition to amazing sunsets, Sunset Country is famous for its incredible fishing. Customize your next family fishing adventure starting with one of Northeastern Ontario’s many fishing lodges, resort, camps and even houseboat rentals. Get started planning with:

• Ontario family fishing vacations
• Family fishing lodges in Ontario
• How to safely catch and release a fish

Wherever you find yourselves in the middle-to-end of June, be sure to have your fishing rods ready for Ontario Family Fishing Week.

This event is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card.

The Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year as license-free, and June has one of them.

Visit Resorts Ontario for stay-and-play focused packages, specials and more summer getaway ideas.

Have a fun and safe family vacation in Ontario!