It is particularly well known for canoeing , and has more canoe routes than any other region in the world - more than 930 miles of routes in northern Ontario alone. Good locations for canoeing include Kilarney and Algonquin Provincial Parks in the south of Ontario near Lake Huron, the latter being within three hours drive of Toronto. There are excellent facilities for all other types of watersports . Horseriding, hiking and cycling can also be easily arranged. Hiking is particularly good on the Bruce Peninsula on Lake Huron, where the views are spectacular.
Diving is popular on the peninsula, owing to the many wrecks in the lake.
Favourite cycling destinations include the Bruce Peninsula and the wine route on the Niagara Peninsula , which takes in several wineries. There are ample opportunities to observe wildlife in the parks and the less populated areas. Among the wildlife unique to Ontario are the monarch butterflies which stop off at Point Pelee on Lake Erie in September during their annual migration. These colourful insects cover the trees, providing an amazing spectacle. Polar bears can be seen in Polar Bear Provincial Park in northern Ontario, only accessible by light aircraft in summer.