Province guide
Retiring in Ontario
Start with the 4 places we’ve profiled so far. Each guide covers everyday life, what to consider and retirement residences to explore.
Eastern Ontario, Lake Ontario shoreline
Kingston
Kingston pairs a Lake Ontario waterfront with markets and cultural outings. Compare the walkable downtown experience with life at your prospective address.
Southern Georgian Bay
Collingwood
Bay walks and nearby Blue Mountain outings give Collingwood a strong outdoor draw. Try the ordinary weekday version before choosing a home.
Southwestern Ontario
Stratford
Theatre, Avon River walks and a walkable downtown give Stratford a pleasingly full afternoon. Think through winter routines and transport to performances.
Niagara Region
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake offers theatre, wineries and historic streets, with practical retirement housing in Virgil. Explore the whole municipality.
Photo credits
- Kingston: Waterfront, Kingston, East view 20170416 1.jpg by Daniel Vorndran / DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2017. Cropped.
- Collingwood: Sunset Point Hoarfrost, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.jpg by Ken Eckert, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2019. Cropped.
- Stratford: Downtown Stratford, Ontario (21813068896).jpg by Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped.
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Clock Tower, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Northwest view 20170418 1.jpg by Daniel Vorndran / DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2017. Cropped.
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