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Northbound Tours.

Toronto-based day trips and camping tours to Ontario's parks, dark skies, and natural landmarks year-round.

Northbound Tours
01 — About

The brief.

Northbound Tours runs guided day trips and multi-day camping excursions from the Toronto area into Ontario's parks and wild places. Their trips reach Algonquin Park, the Bruce Peninsula, Killarney, Sleeping Giant, and the Torrance Barrens dark-sky reserve, mixing hiking, stargazing, camping, and stops at landmarks like Niagara Falls and Ragged Falls. The company aims to help locals, tourists, and students connect with Canadian nature regardless of season, and acknowledges operating on traditional Indigenous territories. Offerings range from single-day outings to a seven-day camping trip, plus private group and charter options. Departures center on North York, with transport, guiding, and itineraries arranged through the operator.

02 — Programs

10. ways in.

  1. 01

    Under the Stars - Torrance Barrens

    For: Stargazers and casual nature seekers

    An evening day trip to the Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Reserve in Muskoka for stargazing away from city light pollution.

    $60

  2. 02

    Algonquin Park + Ragged Falls

    For: Active adventurers and hikers

    A day trip combining a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park with a stop at the cascading Ragged Falls.

    $159

  3. 03

    Bruce Peninsula Day Trip

    For: Hikers and scenery seekers

    A day trip to the Bruce Peninsula, known for its limestone cliffs, trails, and Georgian Bay shoreline.

    $159

  4. 04

    Camping in Bruce Peninsula

    For: Campers

    A multi-day camping trip exploring the Bruce Peninsula's coastline, trails, and overnight wilderness sites.

    $299

  5. 05

    Niagara Falls + Wine Tasting

    For: Wine enthusiasts and sightseers

    A day trip pairing a visit to Niagara Falls with wine tasting in the surrounding wine region.

    $129

  6. 06

    Mystery Trip

    For: Travelers open to surprises

    A day trip to an undisclosed destination, with the itinerary revealed only once underway.

    $60

  7. 07

    Sleeping Giant - 7 Day Camping

    For: Experienced campers

    A seven-day camping expedition to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park on the north shore of Lake Superior.

    $899

  8. 08

    Camping in Algonquin Park

    For: Campers

    An overnight camping trip in Algonquin Provincial Park with guided access to lakes and trails.

    $299, 1 night

  9. 09

    Killarney - Hike the Crack

    For: Hikers

    A day trip to Killarney Provincial Park to hike The Crack, a rugged ridge trail with panoramic views.

    $129

  10. 10

    Camping in Pinery

    For: Campers

    A multi-day camping trip to Pinery Provincial Park on the shores of Lake Huron.

    $299

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Based in North York, Ontario, in the Toronto areaSource ↗
  2. 02Offers guided day trips and multi-day camping tours to Ontario parks and landmarksSource ↗
  3. 03Trips include Algonquin Park, Bruce Peninsula, Killarney, Sleeping Giant, and the Torrance Barrens dark-sky reserveSource ↗
  4. 04Provides private group and charter optionsSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

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04 — Visit

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Address
173 Old Sheppard Avenue, North York, Ontario, M2J 3M2
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AER’s guide to Northbound Tours · Compiled from northboundtours.comLast verified 2026-06-01