World Country Guide

Accommodation

Accommodation
Most of the accommodation is in the southern spur of the province where the majority of the population is located.

Hotels
Hotel costs vary according to class. Both Ottawa and Toronto have international-standard hotels. For further information, contact Ontario Accommodation Association, 347 Pido Road, Unit 2, RR6 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X7 (tel: (705) 745 4982 or (800) 461 1972 (toll-free in the USA, the UK and Canada); fax: (705) 745 4983; e-mail: info@ontarioaccommodation.com; website: www.ontarioaccommodation.com). 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 1000 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 as follows: 5-star: Provides deluxe accommodation. Marked superiority in extent and quality of facilities, amenities and guest services; 4-star: Provides superior quality furnishings and a complete range of facilities, amenities and guest services; 3-star: Provides better quality furnishings and a more extensive range of facilities, amenities and guest services; 2-star: Provides more furnishings and some facilities, amenities and guest services; 1-star: Provides basic furnishings and very limited or no facilities, amenities and guest services. Just over 75 per cent of participating hotels are in the 3- or 4-star category.

Bed & Breakfast
For help with bed & breakfast accommodation, contact the Federation of Ontario Bed & Breakfast Accommodation (FOBBA), PO Box 437, 253 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1R5 (tel: (416) 515 1293; e-mail: info@fobba.com; website: www.fobba.com).

Self-catering
Furnished cottages are available throughout the region.

Camping/Caravanning
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. Full details can be obtained from Ontario Tourism (see Contact Addresses section) or Ontario Private Campground Association, RR5 Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N7 (tel: (519) 371 3393; fax: (519) 371 0080; e-mail: opca@campgrounds.org; website: www.campgrounds.org).

Resorts
For information on Ontario’s many and varied resorts, contact Resorts Ontario, 29 Albert Street North, Orillia, Ontario L3V 5J9 (tel: (705) 325 9115 or (800) 363 7227 (toll-free in USA and Canada); fax: (705) 325 7999; e-mail: escapes@resorts-ontario.com; website: www.resorts-ontario.com).