Outdoor adrenaline

If an adrenaline rush is what you’re after, Ontario delivers unmatched, pulse-racing, year-round adventure.

Discover amazing ice scaling, rock climbing, caving and bouldering, from beginner level to challenges for avid climbers. Get your fill of thrills with whitewater rafting, ziplining or treetop trekking. Feed your love of heights on swinging suspension bridges or on a skydiving plunge.

Rock climbing and ice climbing

Whitewater rafting

Ziplining and treetop trekking

Articles and itineraries

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Ultimate Schitt’s Creek road trip guide

Celebrate one of Canada’s most beloved shows on a country escape to Schitt’s Creek filming locations, with fun stops along the way.

Best indoor rock climbing gyms in Ontario

Learn the ropes, literally, at these indoor climbing facilities so you can build up the skill to take on some of Ontario’s challenging outdoor climbs.

Helicopter, aircraft and hot air balloon tours

The sky’s the limit on these airborne adventures that will have you feeling like you’re in a dream.

Beginner’s guide to surfing in Ontario

Wind and weather patterns across the Great Lakes are powerful enough to create awesome waves, especially in the cooler months, from late summer...

Where to go skydiving in Ontario

Whether you’re after a one-time thrill of a lifetime or you want to become a certified skydiver for life, skydiving in Ontario is epic.

Guide to ice climbing in Ontario

Ice climbing in Ontario is a bucket list adventure, so set the bar high this year on a towering curtain of ice.

Ontario bucket list travel experiences

Whether you’re kickstarting your New Year’s travel goals or crafting the perfect life list, Ontario delivers the extraordinary at every turn.

Best whitewater rafting in Ontario

Just west of Ottawa, you’ll find the best whitewater rafting in Ontario on the Ottawa River and the Madawaska River.

Go ziplining, treetop trekking and more at Ontario’s aerial adventure parks

Get your adrenaline flowing on an exciting zipline adventure or a challenging aerial park course in Ontario.

Guide to scuba diving in Ontario

Whether you’re a beginner or an avid diver, you’ll love the unique scuba diving experiences in Ontario.

6-7-day Ontario road trip: Toronto to Ottawa highlight reel

Experience the best of Canada’s largest city and the national capital and the charming towns in between. START: Toronto…

Unique ice-based experiences in Ontario

Winter activities heat up when Ontario’s waterways freeze, paving the way for exciting ice-based activities such as skating and ice climbing.

Experience whitewater paddling Ontario

Experience some of Ontario’s most exciting canoe routes by becoming a whitewater paddler.

Best outdoor rock climbing experiences in Ontario

There’s nothing like the thrill and sense of accomplishment from rock climbing outside.

Where to go dog sledding in Ontario

Experience the exhilaration of running a team of sled dogs along winding trails under a snow-laden forest canopy.

Specific spots

Ready to dive into a specific spot known for great outdoor adrenaline opportunities? Here are some specific things to do.

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area is a biodiverse natural attraction known for stunning views, forest trails and established rock climbing routes.

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures

Award-winning nature and adventure park with caves to explore, hiking trails, suspension bridge and ziplines, cross-country skiing and more.

One Axe Pursuits

Channel your favourite superhero as you climb rocks, rappel down walls, or soar over the Elora’s Grand River on a zipline.

Interzip Rogers

Making history, this unique attraction allows you to cross between Ottawa and Gatineau like never before.

Ascent Aerial Park

Climb beginner, intermediate, and advanced routes at this entertaining adventure park in Sauble Beach.

ARC Climbing & Yoga Fitness

Northern Ontario’s premier indoor rock-climbing gym, yoga studio and fitness facility that will transform the way you move.

OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River

Family-oriented riverside resort with world-class food, rafting and whitewater!

Grand Bend Parasail

Grand Bend Parasail offers an exhilarating aerial adventure over Lake Huron, providing breathtaking views of Grand Bend’s shoreline from high...

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures

One Axe Pursuits

Interzip Rogers

Ascent Aerial Park

ARC Climbing & Yoga Fitness

OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River

Grand Bend Parasail

Last updated: March 26, 2025

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