Top Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site

Casa Loma: Experience the elegance and splendour of the Edwardian era at Toronto's majestic castle estate - Casa Loma! Explore the former home of Sir Henry Pellatt featuring unique architecture, beautifully furnished rooms, secret passages, towers and an 800 foot tunnel to luxurious stables. www.casaloma.ca 

 Art Gallery of Hamilton: Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is the oldest and largest public art gallery in southwestern Ontario. Its permanent collection, which is focused on historical Canadian, 19th-century European, and International and Contemporary art, numbers more than 10,000 works and is recognized as one of Canada’s finest. The AGH is a vital creative hub and centre of lifelong learning that enables people of all ages to enrich their lives by gaining a deeper understanding of art. www.artgalleryofhamilton.com 

ROM: Opened in 1914, ROM showcases art, culture and nature from around the world and across the ages. Among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America, Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum is home to a world-class collection of 13 million art objects and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings, ROM plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of the artistic, cultural, and natural world. Combining its original heritage architecture with the contemporary Daniel Libeskind-designed Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, ROM serves as a national landmark, and a dynamic cultural destination in the heart of Toronto for all to enjoy. Visit ROM.CA to learn more. 

 Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum: The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario featuring two indoor galleries and a 60 acre living history exhibit called Doon Heritage Village. Located in the picturesque area of Doon in Kitchener, Ontario, the museum is a cultural hub and event space for community members, offering programming for all ages and backgrounds. www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca 

The McMichael is home to iconic Canadian art, nestled in the woodland setting that inspired the Group of Seven. Inside, see renowned works of art, including celebrated paintings by the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson, Indigenous, and contemporary art. Outside, explore art in nature, wander through the Sculpture Garden, and hike on 100 acres of stunning forested land. Located just 20 minutes north of Toronto. Start your trip at www.mcmichael.com today.