Speaking of lakes, Ontario is a water lover’s paradise with the province boasting a whopping 250,000 lakes, including four of the five Great Lakes; Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario. This staggering amount of lakes combined makes up approximately 20% of the entire world’s fresh water supply. If that wasn’t enough there are also over 100,000 kilometers of rivers. Now, we can’t mention Ontario’s enchanting water destinations without highlighting the world-famous Niagara Falls. This is one of Canada’s most impressive landforms and people travel from all over the globe to visit these dramatic falls. Made up of the 790 meter Horseshoe Falls and the 320 meter American Falls, Niagara Falls sits right between Ontario and the US state of New York.
Host to over 40 million eager visitors every year, Toronto, is Canada's largest city and runs along the beautiful Lake Ontario’s western shore. Voted the world’s fourth most liveable city, the diverse city is home to residents from many different cultures and nationalities. With locals from all around the world, the city is a breathtaking blend of different flavours, customs, traditions and celebrations. The city is a foodie’s paradise. The city is known as a multicultural gem in the gastronomic world and receives a huge amount of international recognition. From Pakistani to Japanese, Greek to Vietnamese, there is no shortage of delicious cuisines to be devoured in Toronto.
About a four-hour drive from northeast of Toronto is Canada’s capital, Ottawa, sitting right on the bank of the Ottawa River and acting as the border of Quebec and Ontario. Flowing from the Ottawa River the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River cut through the city. The park-lined waterways are filled with boats during summer and are popular ice-skating destinations in the winter months. Ottawa is also home to various world-class galleries and museums including the National Gallery of Canada, boasting important collections of indigenous and other Canadian art, the Canadian Museum of History, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canadian Museum of Nature to name a few. If you happen to know friends or family visiting or living in the beautiful province of Ontario, Gifting Owl is inundated with priceless real world experiences that your special giftee will never forget.
Ditch the lousy annual gifts and make your giftee’s day extra special with a Gifting Owl experience. No matter who you are buying for, Gifting Owl will have an Ontario experience that is perfectly tailored to whoever you have in mind. If they are travelling through Canada’s capital city of Ottawa look no further than the Ottawa Canada 150 Plus Tour. This fantastic introductory tour will have guests visiting all the iconic and beloved sights of Ottawa as well as the city’s best kept secrets. An expert tour guide armed with vital insider knowledge will have your giftee speaking like a local by the end of the tour!
Alternatively, for a fantastic introduction to the city of Toronto, consider the Cool Toronto With Queen Street West Tour for your giftee. Once the epicentre of youth culture in the 80’s, Queen Street West was recently voted one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world with a thriving food scene and vibrant street culture! This affordable tour was designed in partnership with the New York Times to bring a personal expertly guided experience to visitors. From trying their luck at street art murals to talking with a local leading chef about Canadian cuisine and of course grabbing a drink at the best spots in town. This tour will have your giftee falling head over heels in love with Toronto!
Another authentic tour that skips the generic tourist traps is the Kensington Market & Chinatown Tour In Toronto. This walking tour will introduce your giftee to two of the city’s most colourful and multicultural towns. Visitors adore experiencing the rich history, vibrant cultures, and iconic uniqueness both Chinatown and Kensington Market are known for.
Leave your worries behind this year when planning gifts this year. Gifting Owl has got you covered for unforgettable Ontario experiences no matter what kind of giftee you are buying for. All Gifting Owl vouchers are fully interchangeable so your gift can't go wrong. Happy gifting!
