There’s plenty to love about Toronto. From residents to visitors alike, everyone who has at least been to the city can attest to all the magic within city limits. Whether it’s the history, the sports teams, or the restaurants, Toronto is able to draw in every type of person. Thanks to its strong job market, people from all around Canada and the world look to move there so they can have the best life imaginable.
Even those who have achieved that dream might still need a break after a while. The big city stress is eventually going to get to everyone. When that finally happens, there are plenty of nearby options for that perfect weekend trip so you’ll be ready to go and recharged by Monday. Unsure what your options are? Here are a few of the best that’ll feel right around the corner from Toronto.
Halton Region
For those newer to Ontario, the Halton Region sits right outside of Toronto and comprises municipalities such as Burlington, Oakville, and other local towns. Given one is new to Toronto, this might be the perfect weekend getaway as there won’t be much travel at all, and that means fewer things for you to have to stress about.
Once you’re there, there’s going to be plenty to explore from ample shopping to amazing restaurants and bars. Outside of dining and boutiques, guests to the area will have acres and acres of nature to explore so make sure not to forget your hiking boots. For those who need that immediate getaway in their back pockets, it might even be worth looking around at Halton Real Estate so you can have that home away from home whenever the city becomes too much.
Niagara Falls
There are few better ingredients for melting the stress away than seeing what is literally one of the most beautiful sights on the planet. It’s not an exaggeration to see making a trip to Niagara Falls as a sort of rite of passage for Canadians. So whether you are new to the country, or simply new to Ontario, it’s a sight you won’t regret centering your trip around.
Don’t feel like once you’ve seen the falls that’s all there is to do in town. There’s plenty to see and experience at all hours of the night. The town itself might feel a little on the touristy side but sometimes that might just be the perfect thing to melt the stress away. From the Niagara Wax Museum of History and the Evel Knievel Daredevil Museum to the endless amounts of restaurants, there’s plenty here to put a smile on your face.
Collingwood
If the perfect stress relief is hitting the slopes, Collingwood is the place to stay for the weekend. Nearby will be Blue Mountain Ski Resort which is a tenured favorite among long-term Ontario residents. With that in mind, there’s no need to feel like Collingwood is only worth seeing in the winter. In fact, it’s the perfect four-season getaway for those looking to do anything at all outside.
During the warmer months, there’s obviously not the option to snowboard or ski but there’s still plenty of hiking and mountain biking for those absolutely craving an active weekend getaway. This area is also the perfect spot for those planning a weekend trip purely to see the leaves change as the winter starts to creep in once again.
