Both Ottawa and Toronto have international-standard hotels.

Grading: Accommodation is graded on an entirely voluntary basis by Tourism Ontario, a private non-profitmaking federation of food service, accommodation, recreation and travel associations and businesses. There are over 1,000 participating members (there are also several other associations of a less general nature). Tourism Ontario grades hotels in Ontario according to a 5-star system, ranging from 5-star (deluxe) to 1-star (basic). Just over 75% of participating hotels are in the 3- or 4-star category.

For help with bed & breakfast accommodation, contact the Federation of Ontario Bed & Breakfast Accommodation (FOBBA) (see Accommodation Information below).

Furnished cottages are available throughout the region.

The best way to explore the wilderness of the north with its lakes and forestry is to hire a motorhome or camper. A number of companies can arrange rentals of fully-equipped vehicles.

Ontario Accommodation Association
347 Pido Road, Unit 2, RR6 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X7, Canada
Tel: (705) 745 4982 or 1 800 461 1972 (toll-free in the USA, the UK and Canada).
Website: www.ontarioaccommodation.com

Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association (NOTO) (Information on lodges)
386 Algonquin Avenue, North Bay, Ontario P1B 4W3, Canada
Tel: (705) 472 5552.
Website: www.noto.net

Federation of Ontario Bed & Breakfast Accommodation (FOBBA)
95 King Street West, Gananoque, Ontario K7G 2G2, Canada
Website: www.fobba.com

Ontario Private Campground Association
RR5 Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7, Canada
Tel: (519) 371 3393.
Website: www.campgrounds.org

Resorts Ontario
29 Albert Street North, Orillia, Ontario L3V 5J9, Canada
Tel: (705) 325 9115 or 1 800 363 7227.
Website: www.resorts-ontario.com