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Accessible & Inclusive Destinations

Destinations making travel more accessible and inclusive for everyone

CANADA

Blue beach access mats stretch across a sandy beach toward calm blue water, with a historic paddlewheeler boat docked along the shore.

Penticton, British Columbia

Accessible Penticton highlights the city’s commitment to creating more inclusive travel experiences for visitors of different abilities. Accessible pathways, parks, beaches, transportation and community facilities support greater participation, while local accessibility initiatives continue to improve the visitor experience. Penticton combines outdoor recreation, lakeside experiences, wineries, dining and cultural attractions in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

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A man using a motorized wheelchair pauses along a dirt forest trail near a river in Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Thunder Bay, Ontario, offers accessible and inclusive experiences surrounded by the landscapes of Lake Superior. Visitors can experience accessible attractions, outdoor spaces, cultural sites and community events, alongside a growing commitment to inclusion. The city celebrates diversity while continuing efforts to improve accessibility and create welcoming travel experiences for visitors of different identities, ages and abilities.

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A large, white three-dimensional "OTTAWA" sign stands in a city square in front of historic stone buildings under a clear blue sky.

Ottawa

Canada’s capital offers accessible ways to experience its museums, cultural attractions, parks and public spaces. Accessible public transit, pathways and entrances support visitors with a range of mobility needs. Many major attractions provide accessibility information, services and accommodations, while ongoing accessibility initiatives help create more inclusive experiences for travellers with mobility, sensory, cognitive and other accessibility requirements.

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