16 FAMOUS AND SECRET WEEKEND TRIPS FROM TORONTO

Whether you're visiting the GTA or living in the city, there are surprisingly a lot of options when it comes to weekend trips from Toronto.

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In this guide, you'll find both popular and hidden secret Toronto getaways that can be done in the spring, summer, fall, or winter whether for a day or the full weekend.

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Hilton Falls

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Dundas Valley

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Wasaga Beach

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Niagara-On-The-Lake

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Prince Edward County

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