Are you obsessed with movies like Star Trek and Star Wars, and wish you could explore other planets, too? Though you might not be able to fly off into space, there are lots of otherworldly places in Ontario where you can discover the final frontier in person. Plus, you won't need to survive astronaut training. Ever wondered where to go in Ontario for these unique space-themed attractions?
Within the province, there are actually tons of bizarre attractions. You can find a giant UFO, a spaceship you can sleep in, and even get an up-close view of the Milky Way.
Here, we've compiled six spots in Ontario that will take you out of this world:
Cheltenham Badlands
Price: General admission is $6.50 per hour per car
Address: 1739 Olde Base Line Rd., Caledon, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: Seeing the surreal red surface of the Cheltenham Badlands will make you feel like you're on Mars!
Moonbeam UFO Monument
Price: Free
Address: 66 Leonard Ave., Moonbeam, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: In front of the Moonbeam visitor center, there's a giant UFO monument!
Best Western Fireside Inn Kingston
Price: Varies, depending on the date
Address: 1217 Princess St., Kingston, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: You can experience your own lunar landing in this insane hotel room! The entire room is space-themed, complete with your bed being inside a spaceship!
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Price: Free
Address: Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve, Southwood Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: Enjoy panoramic views of the Milky Way overhead. Even without a telescope at this remote spot in Ontario, you can enjoy the view of the stars.
Canadian Museum Of Nature
Price: General admission is $15 per person; free on Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.
Address: 240 McLeod St., Ottawa, Ontario
When: Until Oct. 25, 2019
Why You Need To Go: Right now, there's a giant floating moon at the Canadian Museum Of Nature to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
CTRL V
Price: $24.99 per hour
Address: 820 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: These virtual reality games will literally make you feel like you've stepped into a completely new world!