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How to Plan the Ultimate Ontario Road Trip (& Money-Saving Tips)

Are you trying to plan the ultimate Ontario road trip? There is no need to try to do it alone. We're here to help. You can head to your local CAA Store or use TripTiks® online to determine all the stops.

Plus, we have helpful tips to help you stay on budget. Below you'll find ways to save on fuel at Shell, hotels, attractions, and restaurants.

Travel & Accommodations

Once you've picked the destination, it is time to start planning. The first step is booking your accommodations and transportation. Next, you'll need to figure out what attractions and sights you'll visit.

But there is no need to map out your travel plans alone. Instead, you can head to your local CAA store for expert help, and Member-exclusive offers.

  • CAA Stores – Map out your road trip by visiting a CAA Store near you. Grab maps, luggage, travel accessories and more.
  • Luggage & Travel Accessories - Save on hundreds of items from popular brands like Samsonite, Baggallini, Travelon, and more! Members SAVE up to 20% on luggage and travel accessories at CAA Stores.
  • Shell (NEW CAA MEMBER BENEFIT) - Members SAVE 3¢/L on fuel, SAVE 10% on car washes and SAVE 10% in-store at participating Shell locations.
  • CAA Travel Insurance - Whatever your plans this season, talk with a CAA Travel Consultant about CAA Travel Insurance to make sure you're covered. Members SAVE up to 20% on Travel Insurance
  • Best Western Hotel & Resorts - Members SAVE up to 15% and EARN 10% bonus Best Western Rewards® points when booking CAA rates.
  • Marriott Hotels and Resorts - Members SAVE 5% or more and earn Marriott Bonvoy™ points when booking CAA rates.
  • Enterprise - Members SAVE 5% or more on car rentals and EARN up to 10 CAA Dollars when you present your CAA card and book through an approved reservation channel.
  • VIA Rail - Members SAVE up to 20% on the best available fares. Rates depend on fares and destination selected.
  • CanaDream - Members receive one FREE night when you book 5 nights or more with PROMO CODE CAANIGHT. Offer available on new bookings made from Feb 1 to May 30 for RV pick-ups between Feb 1 and May 31, 2022 at the following locations: Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

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Dining

One of the best parts about going on vacation is eating out. But there is no need to break the bank to enjoy a mouth-watering meal. One money-saving tip is to take advantage of your CAA Membership. Members save at hundreds of restaurant locations across Canada.

  • Montana’s - Members SAVE 10% off when they dine in or online at montanas.ca or Montana's mobile app pick up orders.
  • Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Members SAVE 10% off their Kelseys order when they dine in or order ahead take out online at kelseys.ca or via mobile app.
  • Harvey’s - Members SAVE 10% on regular priced menu items when you order take out, drive thru, dine-in or via mobile app.
  • Swiss Chalet - SAVE 10% off on your order ahead pick up and delivery orders through swisschalet.com, the Swiss Chalet Mobile App, or by phone. Plus, Members get a FREE appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two adult entrees, when you dine-in, walk-in to order take-out or drive-thru.
  • East Side Mario’s - Members SAVE 10% off all online and mobile app orders and in-restaurant dining purchases.
  • New York Fries - Members SAVE 10% on their order in-store.

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Local Attractions

You don't need to drive for hours to have a fun-filled vacation. Instead, keep it local, and plan an unforgettable staycation. There is something for everyone, from a biking tour to hidden gems to an adventure park where you can challenge your family to an action-packed game of paintball.

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Toronto Area Attractions

There is no shortage of fantastic attractions in Toronto. Not only is there the iconic CN Tower, but you can spend the day riding rollercoasters at Canada's Wonderland. Two other not-to-miss sights are the adorable animals at the Toronto Zoo and colourful fish at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada.

  • CN Tower - Members SAVE 10% off a General Admission ticket when you show your membership card at the gate.
  • Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada - Members SAVE 20% off Timed Ticket admission when you purchase tickets online.
  • Ripley’s Believe it or Not Niagara Falls - Members SAVE 25% on single admission tickets online.
  • Ripley’s Moving Theatre - Members SAVE 25% on single admission tickets online.
  • Toronto Zoo - SAVE 10% on regular-priced admission at the Toronto Zoo when you show your CAA Membership card at the gate.
  • Canada’s Wonderland - Members SAVE up to $20 on single day admission prices until July 1, 2022.

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