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Ontario is located in east-central Canada and borders the United States and the Great Lakes. You can visit sunflower farms and fields, over 330 Provincial Parks, and white sandy beaches. Or you could go apple picking, hiking, or fishing. All these amazing things make Ontario an amazing spot to have your next company retreat.
There are so many tourist attractions to enjoy in Ontario including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, Toronto Islands, High Park, Canada’s Wonderland, and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. You can also find four of the five Great Lakes in Ontario.
Ottawa and Toronto have an abundance of team-building activities like ax throwing or an escape room. These kinds of activities can make your team more successful, more productive, and more effective in the workplace. Make Ontario your next destination for an amazing team retreat.
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We've put together this list of team-building activities in
Ontario
to help you get the most out of your visit.
With mural sessions in Graffiti Alley, skyline dinners by the harbour and late evenings inside converted brick warehouses, this retreat agenda leans into Toronto’s artistic and waterfront side.
We had an unforgettable company offsite in Panama with 19 team members, and everything from start to finish was exceptional. The food was incredible, authentic, fresh, and consistently delicious throughout the trip. Our hotel stay was fantastic, especially the strong air conditioning, which was a huge plus in the tropical heat! Surf Office did an outstanding job managing everything. As a small team, using them was a huge help to ensure we hit deadlines, found team-building activities, and had a good selection of food choices. They were professional, highly organized, and incredibly on top of every detail, making the experience smooth and stress-free for everyone involved. From scheduling to coordination and on-the-ground support, they handled it all flawlessly. Transportation during the event was well-organized and reliable, making it easy to move between activities without a hitch. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend this destination and working with Surf Office for any team looking to recharge, connect, and be inspired in a beautiful location. We will absolutely be using them again for our next company off site!
I had a great experience working with Surf Office! Elke and Alvaro were extremely helpful throughout the process and I always felt confident our retreat planning was in good hands. We've held 2 retreats working Surf Office and would recommend them to anyone looking for help planning a company retreat.
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We recently partnered with Surf Office to organize our company retreat in Osaka, Japan, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the outset, Surf Office showed exceptional ability to coordinate across time zones, manage the language barriers, and handling the logistical complexity of a group of 100+ people with ease and professionalism. The team from Surf Office were flexible, communicative, and proactive every step of the way. They helped us plan everything, from the event scheduling to restaurant reservations, hotel reservations for 100+ people, team activities, and last-minute changes They ensured the entire retreat was seamless, memorable, and highly energizing for our team. Thanks to their support we were able to focus on what mattered most: connecting as a team, exploring a new culture, and building lasting memories We highly recommend Surf Office to any company looking to run a world-class team offsite, especially in international destinations.
We went to Lisbon with 31 employees from all over the world. The event had been organised by SurfOffice/Elke. The hotel was top, the activities were top and the food was top. The communication with Surf O. was very good too, and it helped that Elke is a Dutch woman living in Lisbon. The coda app was not very handy at first, but turned out to be useful at the end/towards the event. We look back at a very successful All Company Meeting in Lisbon!
We can highly recommend Surfoffice for company retreats! From the very first contact until the end of our trip, everything went smoothly. Communication was consistently fast, reliable, and highly professional. A special thanks goes to Stef, who supported us throughout the entire organization process. She was always available, answered all our questions, and made the planning process extremely pleasant with her friendly and helpful approach. Lola also did an excellent job in finding the perfect accommodation for our group — her quick and competent assistance was invaluable. The accommodation itself was beautiful, with an incredibly kind host who took great care of our group and prepared delicious meals for us. Surfoffice provided us with a perfectly organized company trip — efficient planning, outstanding support, and a wonderful experience for the entire team. We are already looking forward to our next trip with Surfoffice!
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Yes, Ontario works especially well for teams that want a mix of major-city energy, lakeside nature, and easy travel logistics. A corporate retreat in Ontario can combine strategy sessions in Toronto with outdoor activities, winery visits, cottage stays, or waterfront team dinners.
Ontario stands out because teams can experience large international cities, thousands of lakes, forest retreats, wine regions, and outdoor adventure within relatively short travel distances. In our experience hosting teams, Ontario is particularly strong for groups that want both productive work time and nature-based downtime.
Toronto is best for international access, restaurants, nightlife, and urban activities. Muskoka works well for lakefront retreats and cottage-style experiences, Niagara-on-the-Lake suits wine-focused offsites, while Ottawa is ideal for culture, museums, and quieter corporate retreat venues in Ontario.
Most international teams arrive through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which is around 30–45 minutes from downtown Toronto. Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is practical for eastern Ontario retreats, and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is convenient for short domestic flights directly into central Toronto.
The most popular months are May through October, when temperatures are milder and outdoor activities are easier to organize. September and early October are especially popular for company offsites in Ontario because of autumn colors and comfortable weather.
Yes, Ontario is one of Canada’s strongest regions for outdoor retreats. Teams can organize canoe trips, hiking, lake activities, ziplining, winery tours, cycling routes, and bonfire evenings depending on the season and location.
Most teams plan 3 to 4 days for an Ontario retreat. This gives enough time for workshops, social activities, and day trips without making travel feel rushed.
Popular activities include:
Ontario offers one of the most diverse food scenes in Canada. Teams often organize group dinners featuring international cuisine in Toronto, winery lunches in Niagara, waterfront restaurants, brewery tours, and seasonal farm-to-table experiences in Prince Edward County.
Yes, teams do not need to travel far from Toronto to find quieter retreat settings. Muskoka is around 2–3 hours north, Niagara-on-the-Lake is roughly 1.5 hours away, and Prince Edward County can be reached in about 2.5–3 hours depending on traffic.
