Great Lakes road trips: Take the scenic route.
Circle tours and coastal drives with day-by-day stops. Start with a lake, follow the shoreline and leave room for the unplanned stop.
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A view of Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario road trip
New York's Lake Ontario Shore
Rochester's harbor district, eroded bluffs and eastward beach-country stops.
Pace3-4 days
BestLate spring to early fall
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Toronto West Humber Bay Mimico Stonegate, Lake Ontario Waterfront.jpg by ImagePerson · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; display crops vary.
A view of Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario road trip
Toronto to Prince Edward County & Kingston
An Ontario waterfront journey from city promenades to dunes and limestone streets.
Pace4-6 days
BestLate spring to fall
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Toronto West Humber Bay Mimico Stonegate, Lake Ontario Waterfront.jpg by ImagePerson · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; display crops vary.
Leave room for ferry schedules, park reservations and border waits. Use the planning guide before turning an idea into an itinerary.