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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.
Surf Office was amazing to work with - from the initial introductory call to the final day of our corporate retreat! They are well-organised, transparent, super reliable and the communication throughout the planning and execution phase was prompt and clear. We are looking forward to working with them for future company retreats.
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Elke and Álvaro to plan our onsite, and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, they were incredibly friendly, responsive, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping us create a great event. Elke was so thoughtful and organized, always making sure every little detail was covered and keeping everything running smoothly. She brought such a positive energy to the process — she was super approachable and made collaboration easy and fun. Throughout the entire planning period, they both went above and beyond to support us. I really appreciated how proactive they were in anticipating our needs, and how enjoyable every interaction was. It truly felt like working with partners who cared as much about the success of our onsite as we did. Thank you, Elke and Álvaro, for being such a joy to work with! I’d happily work with you both again any time.
It's our second year working with Surf Office for our company offsite (30 pax first year, and 42 pax second year), and we're super happy! This year our offsite was a huge success, with direct impact on our employees' satisfaction, company culture, and alignment with our mission. The week they put together for us was perfect on all fronts: venue selection, logistics, activities, last-minute changes - everything was super well executed. Couldn't recommend them more! And... I know whom we're working with next year!
Working with Surf Office was a great experience from start to finish. Communication was smooth, the planning was thoughtful, and the platform made coordination easy. We really appreciated the well-curated suggestions for locations, activities, and restaurants – everything felt carefully considered. Beyond that, the setup created a great team atmosphere, making it easy to connect and enjoy our time together. We would definitely recommend Surf Office to any team looking for a well-organized and inspiring retreat.
Danielle, Giselle and the SurfOffice team were extremely cooperative, understanding and flexible to support my team’s 80-person offsite in Belgrade, Serbia. From being patient with our company’s lengthy vendor due diligence and procurement process, to responding swiftly when an attendee misplaced her passport - everything went really smoothly. Working with them took a huge load off our shoulders and their relationships with hotels/activities/venues also helped us secure good deals. Would definitely recommend their services to any company who’s looking to plan for an enjoyable team offsite.
We recently organized our company offsite with SurfOffice, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning: The location selection and contract negotiations with Giselle, to the actual planning and execution of the offsite together with Elke, everything was handled exceptionally well. Working with Elke was truly outstanding. She was incredibly proactive, always thinking several steps ahead, and responded extremely quickly to every question or change. She managed to get fast answers from all providers: from transport companies to hotels and local activity partners- and did so with a consistently friendly and professional attitude. Thanks to her dedication, we had little organizational workload on our side, and we always felt fully supported. The offsite turned out to be an amazing experience for our whole team, and we’re certain we couldn’t have organized something like this on our own. SurfOffice played a huge role in making our offsite in Kemer such a success, and we can wholeheartedly recommend them to any company planning an offsite for a larger group.
Sara was fantastic in organising our company trip to Istanbul - she was quick to reply, offered great solutions to issues, and made the trip itself seamless and enjoyable. Already looking forward to the next one!
Expertise and competence in service. Friendly, helpful, and respectful communication. Comfortable, welcoming, and inspiring surroundings.
This was our second year working with Surf to plan our annual company retreat, and once again, they smashed it. We had a beautiful, restorative and fun retreat just outside of Barcelona that the whole team loved. It was so lovely to have the team's support in planning such a complex event, and they did a great job at helping us stay within budget. Great experience overall.
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.
