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Hi,
I will land in toronto on the 21st sept evening and leaving on the 23rd evening.
Could someone please recommend a good bed and breakfast near or in front of some quite and serene lake.
My second question is that are there clearwater lakes around/within toronto. which one is the most unfrquented and peacful?
thanks
IAN
The area around Toronto (within an hour or more driving distance) is quite urban with a fairly high population density. The lakes that are close to Toronto (Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe) are not quiet or serene. In general, even "cottage country" up past Barrie or into Halliburton or Muskoka will have people with power boats and personal watercraft on them, although at the time of year you are looking at things will have quietened down quite a bit.
The idyllic lakes you are looking for will be found in Northern or Eastern Ontario, which will be outside of driving range for the few days you are in town.
Oakville old town (Greater Toronto Area) is very pleasant and is approximately 20 minutes distant from Pearson Airport (if that is how you are arriving).
Lakeshire Drive East/Trafalgar Road is a good reference point if you look at the maps/images. In this area, Lakeshore Drive itself is pleasant with good restaurants/shops although busy. The streets to the south, between Lakeshore and the lake itself, consist of some lovely old homes and gardens and this area is nice for walking. It's a fairly small, quiet area especially during the week.
There are parks and pathways along by the lake that lead to the piers and marina (accessible on both sides of Sixteen Mile Creek). This is a popular place on weekends for people who live around Toronto.
Bed and breakfasts -
http://www.bbcanada.com/ontario/greater_toronto_area/oakville.
If you want to be out of Toronto, then Niagara-by-the-Lake might be of interest to you. Although the central area is fairly busy, especially on weekends, there are many quiet, pretty areas by the lake and along the Niagara Parkway.
I hope this helps.
All good and valid (and realistic) suggestions July2, except they are still urban solutions that do not meet the "unfrequented, quite and serene lakes" scenario the writer is asking about. I don't remember any of those conditions being met when I lived in Toronto, and things haven't gotten any better in the intervening years. Algonquin Park and beyond (to the north and east), yes, but I don't think a 5 hour drive each way is what the writer has in mind.
True, GrumpyDiver.
At a push I'd also suggest (if you have transportation) Brighton which is about 2 hours east of Toronto. Presq'ile Provincial Park is very close and may afford the peace and quiet you seek now that most of the summer visitors/campers have left. It's large and there are a variety of areas to wander through. I recall B&B's were easy to find but you won't be on the water in Brighton.
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There is actually a lot to see and do in Toronto, depending on what you are interested in of course. There's the most common attractions such as the CN Tower (amazing views from the top), the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) and ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), for those looking for a little culture, and of course the Eaton Center for the shoppers in us all (although personally I don't recommend the Eaton Center, it's overhyped and overcrowded all the time, I say skip it). If shopping is your thing I would go down to Queen St. West which is the place to be, especially in the warmer months. Sit on a patio, have a pint and watch the people go by. It's lined with bars, pubs, restaurants and a million stores of all kinds: music, clothing, furniture and home decor, jewellery, shoes, books, and so on and so forth. For the those with a little more money to burn there's Yorkville. Great bars and restaurants and all the designer shops you could ever dream of.
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The Canadian National Exhibition, or in short "The Ex", is a major event held once a year at the end of August. It is one of the largest annual Fairs in North America. When you are in the city that time of the year it might be fun to pay it a visit. The fair is held annually for the 18 days prior to and including Labour Day. Hahaha, I don't know even where to begin to describe the EX, it has so many different things to see and do. There are stands about farming, animals, country exhibitions, kitchen appliances, garden show, a huge food court.... go there! yummie! See my restaurant tips :-))).... music, dance, firework show, and a big fair with roller coaster, and anything else you can think of.
The admission in 2003 is $10.00, Parking will be $15 and $17.
The Canadian National Exhibition is located near the heart of downtown Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario. Take the Toronto bound Queen Elizabeth Way or Lakeshore Boulevard and follow the signs to the CNE/Exhibition Place.
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