How To Choose Where To Propose In Ontario?
There are so many places to choose from across this beautiful province when you are trying to choose where to propose in Ontario, but how do you choose where? There are 5 things you should take into consideration before choosing a spot!
Backdrop
- Do you have a specific backdrop that you have in mind for your proposal?
- Is there a spot that has a special meaning to the two of you?
- What kind of view / backdrop would you like to have while proposing?
- What kind of landscape would you love to be surrounded by during your proposal?
What Season Will You Propose In?
- Do you have a time of year you had in mind to propose?
- Is there a date you that has a special meaning to the two of you?
- Are you planning on doing your proposal indoor our outdoors?
- If you choose outdoor are you okay if it rains, snows, etc.?
Privacy
- How private do you want your propose to be?
- Are you comfortable possibly proposing in front of a few other peoples if you are in a public space?
- Would you be willing to propose at early or later times in the day to avoid crowds if you are outdoors in a public space?
Activity
- Is there a specific kind of activity you had in mind to be doing during your proposal?
- Is there an activity that is meaningful to the two of you?
- Do you have something on your bucket list that would create a unique once in a lifetime experience for this moment?
Guests
- Is having family or friends present for your proposal important?
Now that you have begun to answer all of the questions above it is time to start thinking about where this magical moment could all take place!
Here are the Top Places To Propose in Ontario!
Northern Ontario
01 Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay has so many incredible places to hike, boat to or cottages you can rent that make the perfect backdrop for a proposal. There are endless opportunities for exploring here from the beautiful remote islands, secluded waterfalls, hiking the Canadian Shield, watching the sunset over Georgian Bay and warming up next to a roaring bonfire. There are so many incredible options for a proposal on Georgian Bay.
Check out this incredible spot that is perfect for a proposal here.
02 Cottage / Airbnb
Ontario is home to so many beautiful cottages and is a place where many head north every spring through fall to relax, take in the beauty of our province and create memories. Whether you own a cottage or just enjoy spending time at friends cottages or rentals proposing at a cottage is an incredible idea! You can rent a cottage in your favourite area or a new spot on Airbnb or head to your family cottage if you have one and propose in your favourite space, at sunrise, on a canoe or boat - your opportunities are endless!
03 Muskoka
Muskoka, very similarly to Georgian Bay is filled with so many hidden gems, incredible cottages to rent, secret waterfalls, hiking trails along the Canadian Shield with amazing view points and so much more. This area is perfect for those that love to be on the water and surround themselves in nature. You truly cannot go wrong when you choose to propose in Muskoka.
04 Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park is a popular wilderness park that people both locally and from afar come to visit. From the incredible wildlife, backcountry camping, endless canoe routes, epic hiking and the true feeling of being in nature Algonquin is an outdoor lovers dream. If you love adventure and nature then Algonquin is the perfect place to propose.
05 Killarney
Killarney is a nature lover and adventure enthusiasts dream. From the peace and quiet you get in northern Ontario, the stunning white La Cloche Mountains, the hiking trails that go on for days in Killarney Provincial Park, incredible canoeing routes, the quiet town of Killarney it is truly an incredible place to propose. If the outdoors is a place you both love you cannot go wrong with proposing in Killarney!
06 Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island is home to some of the most underrated, epic landscapes! It is, for the most part, a hidden gem. There is a wide variety of landscapes to choose from when planning your proposal. We have lush waterfalls, natural sand dunes, and rocky cliffs. If you're choosing to propose here, you really can't go wrong. It is the outdoor adventure enthusiast's dream come true!
07 On the Beach
Is there anything more romantic that walking down the beach to a perfectly set up picnic filled with your favourite flowers, a tasty charcuterie boards, candles flicker as the sun sets over the lake, a bottle of champagne and the lake gentle lapping up onto the sandy beach? I can't think of anything! A beach proposal is such an incredible option for when you are thinking about asking your partner to marry you! Want some hidden gems that offer private beaches in Ontario for your proposal? Get in touch with me and I would be happy to help you plan the perfect beach proposal in Ontario!
08 Hardy Lake Provincial Park
A proposal at Hardy Lake Provincial Park is one of my favourite spots! This bridge is tucked far off in the forest but is well worth the hike. It is a floating bridge that sits over Hardy Lake in Muskoka that connects the main land to a little island with the best views of the lake. Whether it is summer, fall or winter you cannot go wrong with a proposal in Muskoka at Hardy Lake Provincial Park!
Eastern Ontario
09 Prince Edward County
Prince Edward Country sits along the coastline of Lake Ontario and is filled with so many amazing little gems. From the popular Sandbanks Provincial Park, the many wineries, the cozy towns there truly is so much to choose from in PEC if you are thinking about proposing here!
10 Bon Echo Provincial Park
Bon Echo Provincial Park is home to the seventh deepest lake in Ontario (Mazinaw Lake) and one of its defining features is the 100 metre high Mazinaw Rock that has over 260 Indigenous pictographs. With amazing white sand beaches, cozy campsites and incredible hiking Bon Echo is an incredible place to propose. Check out this incredible Bon Echo Float Plane Proposal here!
11 Port Severn
Port Severn has a ton of beautiful options when thinking about a great place to propose in Ontario. One of them is this cascading waterfall that changes its water flow depending on the season and how much rain has happened recently. Here you can hike on the Canadian Shield, swim in the waterfall or the surrounding lakes, explore through the thick forests, have a bonfire or a picnic and watch the sunset and so much more!
Golden Horseshoe (Greater Toronto Area & Niagara)
12 Toronto
Toronto is a very popular place to propose and its easy to see why! From cute bistros, the incredible waterfront, Toronto Island and some of the many great city viewpoints there are so many options jam packed into the city you cannot go wrong if you choose to propose in Toronto.
13 Rattlesnake Point
Rattlesnake Point is the famous spot of Shitt's Creek David and Patrick and is also a popular hiking spot for those that live in the Burlington area. It gets some of the best sunsets in the area and you can see as far as Lake Ontario from the point. It is not too far of a walk from the parking lot making it an easy hike to get there. It would be the perfect place to propose at sunset!
14 Hamilton Waterfalls
One of the most popular places to visit not only in the Hamilton area but in the Golden Horseshoe is the many waterfalls that can be found throughout the Hamilton area. From multi-tiered waterfalls to dramatic tall ribbon waterfalls plunging over the Niagara Escarpment. Though this is a popular spot, ask me how to best avoids crowds here to ensure a private moment when planning your perfect proposal. This area is available year round and the falls look absolutely beautiful frozen as well.
15 Casa Loma
Who wouldn't want to get proposed to in a castle? This incredible castle that sits in the heart of Toronto is a perfect spot for a proposal! There are so many different and unique views throughout Casa Loma there are almost too many incredible options. From the stunning rooms to the perfectly groomed grounds with the towering castle in the background. Looking for the perfect time to avoid the crowds? Reach out to me and we can plan your perfect proposal here and make sure you get some privacy for your amazing moment.
16 Kelso Conservation Area
All the mountains feels with an incredible hiking and view points, but on a smaller more manageable scale. Kelso Conservation is often overlooked by locals and tourists alike, making it the perfect place to propose on top of the Niagara Escarpment with incredible views and stunning sunsets.
17 David Dunlap Observatory
If you love the night sky and watching the stars then the David Dunlap Observatory is the perfect place for a proposal. Setting up a little night time picnic with your telescope or going on a tour of the observatory is the perfect way to make this incredible proposal one to remember.
South Western Ontario
18 Grand Bend
Grand Bend is a great place to visit in the warmer months to swim, relax in the sand and make some incredible memories! If your partner loves the white sand beaches, the rolling sand dunes and the water then Grand Bend Beach is the perfect place to propose. The beaches can be crowded on weekends, but get in touch with me to help plan a quiet, intimate proposal on this incredible beach. Check out this super romantic beach proposal here!
19 Collingwood
Collingwood is a fairly quiet and private town that is a great place for a weekend getaway. Whether you are looking for a relaxing time away or more adventurous time Collingwood offers both. From the amazing Blue Mountain Village or the seasonal ski hills and skating loop there is lots of activities to do. If you are looking for an adventurous place to propose make sure to check out Scenic Caves that has natural caves and caverns or Ontario's longest suspension bridge. If you are looking for a relaxing weekend away the Scandinave Spa is the perfect place to treat yourselves to some R&R and celebrate your proposal.
20 Tobermory
Tobermory is one of the jewels of Ontario and a true outdoor lovers perfect place to explore. Home to Bruce Peninsula National, Fathom Five National Marine Park and so many other amazing places this is an incredible place to propose. From the popular Grotto, one of the many day hikes in the national park, at Flower Pot Island, on a helicopter tour over Georgian Bay, sitting under the stars at one of the many lighthouses in the areas your options are truly endless for proposing in Tobermory.
21 Port Elgin
Port Elgin is filled with beautiful walking trails and has nabbed the number two spot for the best sunset location in Canada. It is not hard to see with so much variety so close together, why it is one of the best locations to propose to that special someone. Enjoy a walk in the woods that leads to a romantic cobblestone beach and watch the sun go down with your best friend.
22 Pinery Provincial Park
Pinery Provincial Park is an Ontario provincial park located on Lake Huron near Grand Bend, Ontario. With a perfect mix of the water, sand dunes, forest, winding boardwalks and so much more it offers a great backdrop for a proposal in Ontario! Plan a picnic on the beach, camp overnight at one of the 1000+ campsites at the park, watch the sunset on Lake Huron and so much more.
Alternative Options
23 In Your Home
They say home is where the heart is! It is also a place you have created a lot of special memories together, had many date nights and where you truly feel comfortable. So why not consider your own home as a place to propose? You could plan a cozy date night in with your favourite movie, candles, flowers anything you both love that would truly make the day one to remember!
24 Where You First Met / First Date Spot
Head back to the place it all began! This would be an amazing spot to start the next chapter in your lives at the place you first met or the place you had your first date. This place already holds meaning to the two of you as it is the place you began your relationship why not continue to make it a special place.
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