subject: The Best Drives In Toronto, On [print this page] These days driving is more of a stressful task than a stress reliever. With people concerned about gas prices, fuel economy, traffic, and cars that have the best gas mileage, taking a family drive has fallen down the list of things to do with the family on the weekend.
As a result, the family Sunday drive has become a thing of the past for many. In the past, mom and dad would pack the kids into the car and go for a drive to take a look at the local sights. It was something to look forward to and a great way to get out of the house and enjoy your afternoon.
While things have changed greatly across Ontario over the past few decades, there are still many great sites and routes in Toronto and the GTA that offer scenic drives that the whole family can enjoy.
Whether you are looking for a great park, a beach or simply just want to go for a ride in the car, these are some of the best drives in Toronto. Pick a day and take one of these routes:
Oakville Lakeshore: With great shopping and fine dining along the lakeshore, driving along the water in Oakville is a nice drive that gives you the feeling that you are in a small town.
The Gardiner Express Way at Night: If you wait until the traffic dies down on a weeknight, driving the Gardiner Expressway at night gives you a beautiful view of the city, especially if you are driving east into the city.
Niagara on the Lake: If you want to venture outside of the city a bit consider taking the QEW and heading to Niagara on the Lake. A beautiful town, with lots of wineries and nature, there is no shortage of things to see in this area.
Port Credit: Driving along Port Credit and along the lakeshore in Mississauga is a nice drive that is not too far out of the city.
The Harbour front: Take a drive along Queens Quay and see what the harbour front has to offer. With lots of places to stop for food or for entertainment, there is no shortage of things to do, especially in the summer when festivals are being held.
Polson Pier: Why not kill two birds with one stone and treat your family for a drive and to a night at the movies. The Polson Pier is an entertainment complex that offers a number of golfing attractions and features North Americas largest drive-in movie screen.
Take a tour: If you dont want to do the driving yourself, there are many different city bus tours that you can enjoy with the whole family. See all that Toronto has to offer from downtown attractions, the harbour front and even Toronto Island all in one.
Next time you are looking for something to do to pass the time, consider taking a drive to any one of these locations. It is a great way to experience something new and even catch up on old news with your friends and family.
