Tourist information for York Region, Ontario

There is lots to see and do around in the York Region's various communities. Enjoy the watersports on Lake Simcoe. You can visit a museums, lots of parks and waterfront greenspace, and activities and sports to keep anybody busy (and happy). We even have a page that has tips on hundreds of things to do with kids.

There's lots to do, very nearby. Yo can explore therecreational trails in the region, some of which include the Bruce Trail, connecting Tobermory with Niagara Falls, and some are part of the Trans-Canada Trail system. You can also head south to Toronto, and the various FoundLocally sites that provide local information there.

There are many accommodation options in the area, from first class hotels, to motels, beds & breakfast, long-term accommodation, wilderness lodges and camping.

We even have lots of tips for getting away, including other countries' Online Travel Offices, links to travel guidebooks' web sites. We even have links to sites that can help you plan a honeymoon, eloped wedding, or romantic getaway. To round things out we have information about Canada & US Customs, a listing of Canadian embassies and consulates around the world, and an overview of our airport(s) and links to airports around the world (so you can check what to do during connections between flights)

2008 Beijing Olympics Information

We recogize that travel inherently uses a lot of energy and a lot of resources, since it involves moving us (and our luggage) large distances around the world. Here are a number of suggestions for reducing our impact as well as our "carbon footprint".