Explore part 2 of a scenic Lake Erie coastal drive filled with beaches, state parks, wildlife preserves, lighthouses, vacation islands, quaint beach towns and villages. The western leg of this route travels west from Vermilion onto Marblehead, Port Clinton, Toledo and Waterville. Want to hop the border?  Sandusky has a US / Canada border crossing via car ferry to Pelee Island, Ontario. 

3 Cultures, 2 Provinces, 1 Lake. This route is the perfect tour for those who love water and small-town charm. The route wraps around beautiful Lake Temiskaming through Ontario and Quebec and includes picturesque towns, fascinating history, and one-of-a-kind eats.

Get off the highway and ON2 Lake Ontario’s summertime scenic route.  This route is packed with summer fun including off-the-beaten-track experiences, one-of-a-kind eats, and natural wonders only locals know about.  The western end of the route begins in the quaint towns of Clarington, Ontario and travels along the old King’s Highway (highway 2) to Lancaster - winding along the lake through quaint lakeside towns and cities filled with beaches, islands, farm stands, culinary delights, and natural wonders you have to see to believe. The route is curated with seasonal stops in spring, summer, fall and winter so be sure to get off the highway ON2 The Lake Route this summer.

3 Cultures, 2 Provinces, 1 Lake. This route is the perfect tour for those who love water, small-town charm, and lots of FOOD. The route wraps around beautiful Lake Temiskaming through Ontario and Quebec and focuses on one-of-a-kind eats.

It’s time to visit your neighbours and enjoy their uniqueness through our off-the-beaten-track experiences, one-of-a-kind eats and natural wonders only locals know about. Enter the St Lawrence Seaway and the Thousand Islands region, which is equally spectacular on both sides of the border.

Explore the Minnesota leg of the route and visit hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences only locals know about along the coastline of the largest freshwater lake in the world. Follow the route as it winds from Duluth to Grand Portage for 145 miles along the rugged Lake Superior coastline through National Parks, quaint towns, and villages – and even includes a border crossing into Ontario, Canada The Lake Superior Circle - Coastal Byway includes 4 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route around Lake Superior through Northern Ontario, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Explore the Wisconsin leg of the route and visit hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences only locals know about along the coastline of the largest freshwater lake in the world. Follow the route as it winds along the rugged Lake Superior coastline through National Parks, quaint towns, and villages – explore waterfalls and the 21 islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The Lake Superior Circle - Coastal Byway includes 4 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route around Lake Superior through Northern Ontario, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Discover the freshest apples, exciting farm experiences and sweetest treats in the Municipality of Clarington!

Explore the Michigan leg of the route and visit hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences only locals know about along the coastline of the largest freshwater lake in the world. Follow the route as it winds along the rugged Lake Superior coastline through National Parks, quaint towns, and villages of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – island hop down the coast to Mackinaw Island (#1 rated best island in the continental US - Travel & Leisure Magazine – 2022) The Lake Superior Circle - Coastal Byway includes 4 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route around Lake Superior through Northern Ontario, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Starting in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, the route explores unique hidden gems famous among locals. The route then crosses the border to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan beginning a scenic drive filled with off-the-beaten-track experiences down to your choice of ferry docks in St Ignace, or across the Straits of Mackinac via the famous Mackinac Bridge to Mackinaw City, where you will board a ferry and continue your journey to the #1 rated best island in the continental US (rated by Travel & Leisure Magazine – 2022). For centuries, visitors have come from around the world to experience Mackinac Island’s quaint town and gorgeous state park – there are no cars, only bikes and horse-drawn carriages travel the cobblestone streets past historic grand hotels and unique one-of-a-kind eats.

Lake Erie’s southern coastline offers you 2 spectacular Featured Routes (please also see Lake Erie’s Coastal Ohio Scenic Byway) this one beginning at the Ohio and Pennsylvania border. Explore the routes’ hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences loved by locals. Follow the Lake Erie coastline (and experience true beach life) from West Springfield, Presque Island, Erie along to North East, PA and the border of New York State. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail includes 5 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route all the way from Pennsylvania to the St Lawrence and 1000 Islands!

Explore routes hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences loved by locals. Follow the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario coastlines (and experience true beach life) as it leaves Pennsylvania and enters New York State in the town of Ripley Explore the beaches and history of Chautauqua, Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls all the way to Waterport. We’ll share with you the quaint lake towns, hidden beaches, natural wonders you have to see to believe - and the regional cuisine the locals are famous for! The Great Lakes Seaway Trail includes 5 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route all the way from Pennsylvania to the St Lawrence and 1000 Islands!

Explore the routes’ hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences only locals know about. Follow the Lake Ontario coastline and experience historic Rochester, through beach towns and state parks ending in the beautiful hamlet of Alton, and Sodus Point NY. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail includes 5 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route all the way from Pennsylvania to the St Lawrence and 1000 Islands!

Explore the routes’ hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences only locals know about. Follow the Lake Ontario coastline as the route winds through quaint beach towns and historic lakeside cities like Oswego – experience Sackets Harbor (take a quick detour for shopping in Watertown) and continue to idyllic Cape Vincent. Did you know Cape Vincent, NY has its very own ferry crossing to Kingston, Ontario via Wolfe Island? The Great Lakes Seaway Trail includes 5 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route all the way from Pennsylvania to the St Lawrence and 1000 Islands!

Get off the highway and ON2 Lake Ontario’s springtime scenic route. This route is packed with springtime fun including off-the-beaten-track experiences, one-of-a-kind eats, and natural wonders only locals know about. The western end of the route begins in the quaint towns of Clarington, Ontario and travels along the old King’s Highway (highway 2) to Lancaster - winding along the lake through quaint lakeside towns and cities filled with maple sugar shacks, tree farms, islands, culinary delights, and natural wonders you have to see to believe. The route is curated with seasonal stops in spring, summer, fall and winter so be sure to get off the highway ON2 The Lake Route this spring.

Explore the routes’ hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences only locals know about. Follow the Lake Ontario coastline as the route winds through quaint beach towns and historic lakeside towns like Clayton, Alexandria Bay, Ogdensburg along the shores of the St Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands ending in a quintessential upstate New York town, Massena, and Rooseveltown. Did you know you can access border crossings into Canada at Collins Landing, Ogdensburg, and Rooseveltown? The Great Lakes Seaway Trail includes 5 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route all the way from Pennsylvania to the St Lawrence and 1000 Islands!

Enjoy the glimpses of nature that Clarington has to offer on this route that will get you outdoors this summer. Grab a sweet treat, get up close and personal with some friendly farm animals, and stop to smell the roses.

Explore a scenic (and historic) Lake Ontario coastal drive with easy access to both sides of the Canada / US border via car ferry at Cape Vincent, NY to Kingston - or via the Thousand Island Bridge from Alexandria Bay, NY to Ivy Lea. Explore the rich history of larger cities Rochester, Oswego, Clayton, Kingston - and the beach vibes, hidden gems, natural wonders, and one-of-a-kind eats only locals know about in the quaint towns and villages that make up the rest of this beachy route.

Explore part 1 of a scenic Lake Erie coastal drive filled with beaches, state parks, wildlife preserves, lighthouses, vacation islands, quaint beach towns and villages. The eastern leg of this route begins in Conneaut and travels west to Lorain. The western leg then travels onto Marblehead, Port Clinton, Toledo and Waterville. There is also a US / Canada border crossing via car ferry from Sandusky to Pelee Island, Ontario.

Get off the highway and ON2 Lake Ontario’s fall scenic route. This route is packed with fall fun including off-the-beaten-track experiences, one-of-a-kind eats, and natural wonders only locals know about. The western end of the route begins in the quaint towns of Clarington, Ontario and travels along the old King’s Highway (highway 2) to Lancaster - winding along the lake through quaint lakeside towns and cities filled with corn mazes, pumpkin patches, orchards, wineries, cideries, breweries, islands, culinary delights, and natural wonders you have to see to believe. The route is curated with seasonal stops in spring, summer, fall and winter so be sure to get off the highway ON2 The Lake Route this fall.

Bay of Quinte Adventurer Club members and the TWR editorial team have partnered up to review the top lakeside patios, locally adored pizzerias, and the perfect places to rent a kayak, boat, or sea-doo to get out onto Lake Ontario and explore the small islands of the Bay.

Get off the highway and ON2 Lake Ontario’s winter scenic route.  This route is packed with winter fun including off-the-beaten-track experiences, one-of-a-kind eats, and natural wonders only locals know about.  The western end of the route begins in the quaint towns of Clarington, Ontario and travels along the old King’s Highway (highway 2) to Lancaster - winding along the lake through quaint lakeside towns and cities filled with alpine and x-country ski trails, wineries, cideries, breweries, culinary delights, and natural wonders you have to see to believe. The route is curated with seasonal stops in spring, summer, fall and winter so be sure to get off the highway ON2 The Lake Route this winter.

Explore the route's hidden gems, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-track experiences only locals know about. Follow the Lake Superior coastline on a route rated a ‘7 Best Road Trip in Canada’ by Lonely Planet. The route winds along the Lake Superior coastline through National and Provincial Parks and includes border crossings at each into Michigan or Minnesota. The Lake Superior Circle - Coastal Byway includes 4 interconnected Featured Routes – enjoy a continuous coastal route around Lake Superior through Northern Ontario, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Explore the historic Trent Severn Waterway and the quaint towns and villages the river runs through. The route is filled with incredible nature and landscapes, off-the-beaten-track experiences, and one-of-a-kind eats only locals know about. Follow the river by car, boat, or bike as it travels from Lakefield, Ontario down through Peterborough, Campbellford, Hastings and winds up in the beautiful Bay of Quinte in Trenton where the waterway enters Lake Ontario. Did you know the Bay of Quinte sits at the top of Prince Edward County? Take the bridge from Belleville across to PEC where the route joins our Featured Route ‘Scenic Border Towns of Lake Ontario – East’.

Not only do the lakeside cities and towns hug the coastline of Lake Ontario, but it also sits on top of Prince Edward County. Come experience the region through their renowned antique store, thrift shop and farmers' market scene - and cap the visit off with a margarita on your choice of lakeside patios. While you're in the Bay of Quinte, be sure to check out our Featured Route ‘Pizza, Paddling, and Patios in BoQ’

Step into the rich history of Clarington and visit our Historic Downtowns, antique stores, and second hand shops. Along the way, grab a quick bite at one of our many incredible food trucks and make a full day out of this vintage adventure.