Ontario is one of the best attractions and camping sites in Canada. However, it experiences rainfall all year even though the intensity varies. Some of its parts, like those near the Great Lakes may experience more rainfall than the inland areas during the rainy season.
Will light or heavy showers make you spend the entire day indoors? No, you can visit various sites and enjoy indoor activities. This article will explore Ontario’s best indoor activities you can try during the rainy season.
Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough
The Canadian Canoe Museum has the world’s largest collection of paddled watercraft, canoes and kayaks. This museum was founded as the Kanawa Museum before it was renamed to Kanawa International Collection of Canoes and finally the Canadian Canoe Museum.
This site is ideal for those who love water sports and all the history associated with water travels. The museum is located on 2077 Ashburnham Drive and is open daily from 10 am until 5 pm.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto is one of the biggest museums in North America. You will get many collections that show natural history, world cultures and art. This facility is among the most-visited in Canada as it attracts more than one million visitors annually.
The museum has over 40 gallery and exhibition spaces that host over 18 million artworks, natural history specimens and cultural objects. You can also visit the Chinese Art Gallery and view a collection of Chinese artifacts, textiles and ceramics.
Scandinave Spa, Blue Mountain
Did you just have a busy day? You can relax in the Scandinave Spa, Blue Mountain and enjoy what it has to offer. The thermal baths are to die for as you can enjoy cold and hot baths or even take a dip in the sauna or steam rooms to relax your mind and body.
Visit the massage room and let the attendants work on your body with their magic hands. Afterward, you can head to the cafe to enjoy food and drinks or relax as you play live casino Ontario while enjoying the stunning city views.
Muskoka Brewery, Bracebridge
Muskoka Brewery is a favourite destination for beer lovers looking for an indoor experience. You can enjoy a variety of Muskoka Brewery’s classic tastes as well as new entrants. You can book to have a guided tour and learn how the company brews its beer right from the preparation of the ingredients to packaging,
You can also enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. Promote the brewery by purchasing its beer to carry back to your hotel room or even get merchandise.
Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque
The Thousand Islands Playhouse is located along the St. Lawrence River and has been in existence since 1902. It was originally created as a canoe club but was later transformed into a theater that hosts some of the best live shows in the region.
The facility has two sections; The Firehall Theatre and The Springer Theatre. The latter is a restored 1909 building that has a beautiful waterfront view and is known for musicals and contemporary plays. The Firehall Theatre is on the renovated Heritage Firehall and hosts experimental and innovative performances.
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Toronto
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is a good place for those who want to learn about Canadian art. The facility houses over ninety-five thousand pieces of art collected over many centuries. You will get different art forms from paintings to photographs, sculptures to contemporary installations.
Huntsville Pioneer Village, Huntsville
Huntsville Pioneer Village is a good site for those who want to learn the history of 19th-century life in Ontario’s Muskoka region. You will come across restored artifacts, buildings, and exhibits that reflect the early way of life of the early inhabitants. You can book a guided tour to enjoy all that the Huntsville Pioneer Village has to offer.
Your visit to Ontario does not have to be boring just because it is a rainy day. You don’t have to spend the entire day at your camping site on a rainy day as you can explore museums and learn about history, art, and culture, enjoy sightseeing, or even dine in some of the best restaurants in the city.
