5 Places Where You Can Take Amazing Instagram Selfies Near Mississauga
Published May 16, 2019 at 8:31 pm
Many of you probably know how take the perfect selfie – look up to the camera, find the best natural lighting and get your best angle. However, the background of the selfie is just as important as the way you look when taking the picture. If you are in need of a new Instagram picture, look no further and plan a road trip to one of these adventurous destinations.
Here are five places to take an amazing Instagram selfie close to your city.
5. Bonnechere Caves
Eganville, Ontario
Whether you choose to take pictures in the dark caves or by the white waters of the waterfall, visitors can be assured that they will have the perfect background to any selfie. Bonnechere Caves is Ontario’s natural underground wonder and a family owned site. The owners have guided tours that will lead you through trails, past sinkholes and obviously inside the caves. You won’t want to put your phones down!
Stratford, Ontario
This park has many different flowers, herbs and shrubs that are named in Shakespeare’s plays.
A bust of William Shakespeare sits in the rose garden, nestled along the banks of the Avon River beside a double-arch stone bridge, stone walls and iron benches. So, whether you take a selfie by the rose garden or the river bank, this park will make the best background to any Instagram selfie.
Stratford also has four other parks, which are connected by the Avon River.
Photo is courtesy of the Stratford Tourism Alliance.
3. Flowerpot Island
Georgian Bay, Ontario
The Flowerpot Island probably got its name after the founders saw the big natural rock pillars that are shaped similar to flowerpots. Many adventurers can take selfies by the lake with the rock pillars behind them. They can also take some good pictures of the rare flowers on the island. The island also has caves and a historic light station to explore. They also make for the perfect background to a good selfie.
2. Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin, Ontario
Algonquin is the top spot for all tourists, so it was an obvious choice to be on the list of the best places to take a selfie. Many people love this provincial park to take pictures of themselves and the scenery. Algonquin Provincial Park has a garden, lake, museum and hiking trail, which all make for the perfect background.
1. Terre Bleu Lavender Farms
Campbellville, Ontario
Located in a small town called Campbellville, Terre Bleu is Ontario’s largest lavender farm. People can take selfies in the stunning lavender fields while taking in the beautiful freshness of the air. The fields will make the perfect background to your nonchalant but posed pictures. While you are there, you can also check out their beauty products, essential oils, teas and their infamous teddy bear, Milton.
Cover photo courtesy of Terre Bleu Lavender Farm.
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