A new study commissioned by online tour operator and software company Bókun ranks some of the best 'hidden gem' destinations around the world.
The study analyzed Tripadvisor review data from over 1,000 local destinations in cities around the world, identifying reviews containing the phrase 'hidden gem' to pick out the best among such sites. Ontario locations claimed three of the top eight spots on the ranking, including the fourth-overall best 'hidden gem' in Canada and the top such destination in the province: Martello Alley in Kingston.A total of 26 reviews called this spot a hidden gem, representing 6.7 per cent of reviewers holding that opinion of the destination.
One tourist review hailed the outdoor alley and art gallery on Wellington Street in downtown Kingston as"an absolutely unique and charming discovery!"Joining Martello Alley on the ranking of best Canadian 'hidden gems' are Ontario destinations Rattray Marsh Conservation Area in Mississauga, ranked in sixth place, and Parkwood National Historical Site in Oshawa, sitting in eighth place.The study crowned Sunken Gardens Park in Prince Rupert, B.C., as the top hidden gem in Canada.