Enjoy the Great Out ‘Doors’ with the Ontario Heritage Trust’s "Digital Doors Open Ontario"

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Spending time outdoors is said to be one of the fastest ways to increase one’s mood and happiness levels. Now, more than ever, people are actively looking for safe ways to spend time outside. Ontario Heritage Trust’s Digital Doors Open Ontario wants to help Canadians not only spend time outdoors, but also discover remarkable historic Ontario destinations such as Warsaw Caves and the Elora Gorge, all while following physical distancing guidelines.

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See below for five destinations that offer in-person experiences that are perfect for day trips, adventures and mini-getaways - all available to visit now. To learn more about each destination’s physical distancing protocols and operating schedule, check out their websites.

  • Warsaw Caves are located near Peterborough and were created by glacial activity at the end of the last ice age over 10,000 years ago. This conservation area is filled with trails, and great for camping and canoeing.

  • Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is a massive lakeside park near Thunder Bay that offers breathtaking views of Lake Superior. This majestic beauty was appropriately named for its resemblance to a sleeping giant.

  • Elora Gorge is a spectacular natural area, located in the Grand River Valley and just north of Guelph. These scenic, riverside trails overlook views of the water below where kayakers and canoeists make their way through the rapids.

  • Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, known both for its scenic beauty and its immense force (which generates an enormous amount of hydro-electric power). In fact, over 700,000 gallons of water travel down Niagara Falls every second! 

  • Tommy Thompson Park is Toronto’s secret park and just minutes from downtown. This unique urban wilderness offers some of the best bird watching in the city – with more than 300 species.

All Canadians can also explore the best of Ontario’s outdoor destinations, free of charge through Digital Doors Open, by navigating to DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca/digital (EN) or DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca/enligne (FR). Here, adventure-seekers can see photos, virtual tours, videos, searchable collections, online games, activities, and much more from impressive destinations across the province.