Explore the Great Lakes

National lakeshore · Bayfield

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

An island-rich national lakeshore known for sea caves, historic light stations, paddling and cold-water conditions.

National park · Tobermory

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Cliffs, forest and clear Georgian Bay water along the Niagara Escarpment at the head of the Bruce Peninsula.

National park · Honey Harbour

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

Boat-access islands of granite, wetlands and wind-shaped pine in the world's largest freshwater archipelago.

National park · Porter

Indiana Dunes National Park

Fifteen miles of Lake Michigan beaches alongside dunes, wetlands, woods and an extensive trail network.

National park · Leamington

Point Pelee National Park

Marsh, forest and beaches at the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland, renowned for migration seasons.

State park · Erie

Presque Isle State Park

A curved Lake Erie peninsula with beaches, lagoons, trails and a 13-mile recreation loop.

National park · Marathon

Pukaskwa National Park

Remote Lake Superior wilderness with rugged shoreline, boreal forest and demanding backcountry routes.

Provincial park · Prince Edward County

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Broad Lake Ontario beaches and dune systems in Prince Edward County.

National lakeshore · Empire

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Towering dunes, Lake Michigan overlooks, beaches, forests and historic coastal landscapes.

National park · Mallorytown

Thousand Islands National Park

Granite islands, sheltered channels and mainland trails at the eastern gateway of Lake Ontario.

Attractions

Great Lakes Aquarium

Duluth · Lake Superior

A nonprofit freshwater aquarium on Duluth's waterfront, focused on Great Lakes habitats and other freshwater ecosystems.

Restaurants & food

Milwaukee Public Market

Milwaukee · Lake Michigan

A year-round Historic Third Ward market bringing together independent food vendors, local goods and cooking events.

Restaurants & food

Split Rail Brewing Co.

Gore Bay · Lake Huron

An independent Manitoulin brewery with a year-round taproom and seasonal harbour-view patio.

Shopping

St. Lawrence Market

Toronto · Lake Ontario

A City of Toronto public market district with more than 60 specialty vendors in the South Market and a Saturday farmers' market.

Shopping

West Side Market

Cleveland · Lake Erie

Cleveland's historic public market, home to food vendors serving local and international traditions.