Unforgettable Detours: Free Family Road Trip Guide (40+ WOW Stops in Ontario)

Watercolor illustration of the Flowerpot Island sea stack and tour boat in clear blue water, with rocky shoreline and green pines in the background. Hero image for a family travel guide to Ontario roadside attractions.

Why this Guide?

Family road trips are about more than just getting from A to B — they’re about the little detours along the way. Get ready to turn every highway pull‑off into a memory‑making family adventure. Our printable guide is organized by the regions of Ontario, with whimsical illustrations and day trip planning inspiration. From retro playgrounds to giant statues and fairy forests, and from pirate ships to magnetic hills, these 40+ wild and wonderful roadside stops across Ontario are anything but ordinary.




Unforgettable Detours

What you’ll get inside:

  • 40+ unforgettable roadside attractions across Ontario
  • Kid-approved stops that make the journey as fun as the destination
  • Illustrated pages with easy-to-follow details for parents
  • A simple way to add more wow (and fewer “are we there yets?”) to your journey


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