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Toronto Niagara Falls Ottawa Ottawa Valley Kingston Gananoque
SUMMER 2013
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Toronto
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
Ottawa Valley
Kingston
Gananoque
COUPONS
Bay of Quinte
Pages 29-30
Cornwall
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INDEX
OTTAWA
KINGSTON
Canada Agriculture Museum..............10
Canada Aviation Museum...................10
Canada Science & Technology
Museum..................................................10
Canadian Children’s Museum............10
Canadian Museum of Civilization.......10
Canadian Museum of Nature..............11
Canadian War Museum.......................11
Cumberland Heritage Village
Museum..................................................12
Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War
Museum..................................................12
National Gallery of Canada................12
Agnes Etherington Art Gallery..............20
Canada’s Penitentiary Museum.........20
MacLachlan Woodworking Museum.20
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes....20
Miller Museum of Geology &
Mineralogy.............................................20
Museum of Health Care........................20
Pump House Steam Museum...............21
MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS
ATTRACTIONS
Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bike Days........12
ByWard Market......................................12
Camp Fortune........................................12
Cosmic Adventures...............................13
Dows Lake Pavilion................................13
Fletcher Wildlife Garden.......................13
Fun Junction...........................................13
Gatineau Park........................................13
IMAX Theatre-Canadian Museum of
Civilization...............................................13
Kanata Wave Pool and Leisure
Centre.....................................................13
Karters Corners Go-Karts.......................14
Laser Quest.............................................14
Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo..........................14
Mont Cascades Resort Waterpark......14
National Arts Centre..............................14
National Capital Commission..............14
Ottawa Senators....................................14
Papanack Park Zoo..............................14
Parliament of Canada Tours................15
Pirate Adventures..................................15
Prescott & Russell Recreational Trail....15
Ray Friel Recreation Centre................15
Rideau Hall-Governor General’s
Residence...............................................15
RCMP Police Stable...............................16
Saunders Farm and Maze.....................16
Valleyview Little Animal Farm...............16
ACCOMMODATIONS
Cartier Place Suite Hotel.......................16
Days Inn Ottawa Airport Hotel.............16
WelcomINNS Ottawa............................16
OTTAWA VALLEY
ATTRACTIONS
Algonquin Provincial Park.....................17
Bonnechere Caves...............................17
Calabogie Peaks...................................17
Coulonges Falls Park.............................17
FrontierTrails.............................................17
Geocaching..........................................17
Logos Land Water Park &
Campground.........................................17
Mill of Kintail Conservation....................17
Owl Rafting Family Raft Trips.................17
Petroglyphs Provincial Park..................18
Rural Ramble Fall Colours....................18
Summer Music 2013..............................18
Taste of the Valley..................................18
Wilderness Tours Whitewater
AdventureResort....................................18
ATTRACTIONS
Bellevue House National Historic Site of
Canada..................................................21
Boiler Room Climbing Gym...................21
Bon Echo Provincial Park.......................21
Camping St. Lawrence Parks...............21
Confederation Tour Trolley...................21
Fort Henry National Historic Site............21
Frontenac Provincial Park.....................22
Fruition Farms..........................................22
Hell Holes Caves & Ravines...................22
Kingston Family Funworld Park.............22
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation
Area.........................................................22
Playtrium.................................................22
Sheep Dog Trials.....................................22
ACCOMMODATIONS
Ambassador Conference Resort
Kingston..................................................23
GANANOQUE
ATTRACTIONS
1000 Islands Parkway.............................24
1000 Islands Playhouse..........................24
Arthur Child Heritage Museum............24
Confederation Sculpture Park.............24
Gananoque BMX & Skateboard Park...24
Gananoque Boat Line
1000 Islands Cruises................................24
Gananoque Farmers Market...............24
Gananoque Pirate Days.......................24
Frontenac Arch Biosphere....................24
Joel Stone Beach...................................25
Landon Bay Centre...............................25
St. Lawrence Islands National Park.....25
Summer Music Band Stand Series........25
BAY OF QUINTE
ATTRACTIONS
29th Annual Belleville Waterfront &
Ethnic Festival.........................................26
Bayshore Trail..........................................26
Bon Echo Provincial Park.......................26
Corby Rose Garden in Belleville...........26
Hastings County Horse Ploughing
Match.....................................................26
Lake on the Mountain............................26
Lavender Festival...................................27
National Air Force Museum..................27
Presqu’ile Provincial Park......................27
Reid’s Dairy in Belleville..........................27
Riverside Park in Belleville......................27
Sandbanks Provincial Park...................27
Trenton Scottish Irish Festival.................27
CORNWALL
ATTRACTIONS
Cornwall Motor Speedway..................28
Cooper Marsh Conservation Area......28
Fort Wellington.......................................28
Glengarry Highland Games.................28
Prehistoric World....................................28
St. Lawrence Recreational Path..........28
Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary............28
Upper Canada Village..........................28
TORONTO
MUSEUMS
Bata Shoe Museum..................................4
Black Creek Pioneer Village...................4
Canadian Air & Space Museum............4
Historic Sites & Museums of Toronto.......4
Royal Ontario Museum............................4
Textile Museum of Canada....................4
ATTRACTIONS
Bowmanville Zoo.....................................4
Bronte Creek Provincial Park..................4
Canada’s Wonderland..........................4
Canadian National Exhibition................4
Casa Loma...............................................5
Centreville Amusement Park..................5
CN Tower..................................................5
Fantasy Fair...............................................5
Hockey Hall of Fame...............................5
Laser Quest...............................................5
Legoland Discovery Centre...................6
Ontario Science Centre..........................6
Planet Play................................................6
Playdium...................................................6
Putting Edge.............................................7
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada...............7
Rogers Centre Tour Experience.............7
Toronto Islands..........................................7
Toronto Zoo..............................................7
Wave (The)...............................................7
Wildwater Kingdom.................................7
NIAGARA REGION
ATTRACTIONS
Bird Kingdom............................................8
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Daredevil Hall of Fame...........................8
Falls Fireworks, Illumination &
Coke Cola Concert Series......................8
Fort George..............................................8
Great Wolf Lodge....................................9
Guinness World Book of Records...........9
Historic Fort Erie........................................9
IMAX Theatre............................................9
Jordan Historical Museum......................9
Journey Behind the Falls..........................9
Laura Secord Homestead......................9
Maid of the Mist Boat Ride......................9
Minolta Tower...........................................9
Movieland Wax Museum........................9
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.........9
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum.........9
Safari Niagara..........................................9
Sir Adam Beck 2 Power Station.............9
REGIONS
Toronto......................................................4
Niagara Region........................................8
Ottawa....................................................10
Ottawa Valley........................................17
Kingston...................................................20
Gananoque...........................................24
Quinte Region.........................................26
Cornwall.................................................28
COUPONS.......................................29-30
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TORONTO
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM
MUSEUMS
BATA
SHOE
MUSEUM
Weekend Family Fun at the Bata
Shoe Museum! Parents, the next
time you hear “There’s nothing to
do!” bring your children aged 3 to 9
over to the Museum for some family fun! Every Saturday and Sunday
there are “try on and shoe hunts”
in the galleries! Over 4,500 years of
footwear history at the museum.
327 Bloor St. West, in downtown Toronto. SW corner of Bloor Street West and
St. George Street.
416-979-7799
www.batashoemuseum.ca
BLACK CREEK PIONEER
VILLAGE Step into Canada’s
past and explore an authentically
re-created 1860’s Ontario country village. Enjoy more than 40
restored homes, tradeshops, farm
buildings, interpreters and artisans
in period dress, special events,
programs and demonstrations,
country dining, unique shopping
and village made crafts.
1000 Murray Ross Pkwy., Toronto
416-736-1733
www.blackcreek.ca
CANADIAN AIR & SPACE
MUSEUM Rare aircraft and
artefacts are displayed in at the
1929 aircraft factory of de Havilland Canada Ltd. where some of
Canada’s most famous aircraft
highlights include a 1943 DH 82C
Tiger Moth trainer, a 1944 Avro
Lancaster bomber under restoration, and a full-scale replica
of the famous Avro CF-105. Ask
about Flight Camp this summer.
65 Carl Hall Road, Downsview Park
416-638-6078
www.torontoaerospacemuseum.com
HISTORIC SITES &
MUSEUMS OF TORONTO
The City of Toronto operates many
historic museums including Fort
York, Gibson House, Montgomery’s
Inn, and more! We offer family
programming year-round, March
Break and Summer Day Camps,
and many special events.
Hours vary per museum/attraction
416-338-0338
Email: [email protected]
www.toronto.ca/museums
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The ROM is Canada’s largest museum of world cultures and natural
history. Explore Ancient Egypt, dig
for dinosaur bones, see the rare
white rhino and a live coral reef, or
become a medieval knight in our
CIBC Discovery Gallery. ROMkids
tional adventures in the galleries
and learning labs. Find tons of fun
and inspiring drop-in programs or
bunk down for the night at their
popular sleepovers. New to Canada? Join the new Canada Youth
Club, make new friends, practice
your English language skills.
Bloor Street West at Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario
St. George or Museum subway stops
416-586-8000
www.rom.on.ca
TEXTILE MUSEUM OF
CANADA The Textile Museum
of Canada is one of eight museums of its kind and the only museum in Canada solely dedicated
to the collection, exhibition and
documentation of textiles from
around the world. The collection
of more than 12,000 pieces represents over 200 countries and
regions. Participate in workshops
and family days.
55 Centre Avenue, Toronto,
416- 599-5321
www.textilemuseum.ca
ATTRACTIONS
BLUE WILLOW BUTTERFLIES & BLOOMS Visit our
beautiful indoor & outdoor gardens
and observe over 50 species of co "
ing on you or simply be amazed at
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enjoy restaurant on site.
340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON
Hours: April – Oct 2010
905-623-5655 or [email protected]
www.bowmanvillezoo.com
BRONTE CREEK
PROVINCIAL PARK
Enjoy
the great outdoors! You can
$
rollerblade, toboggan, skate and
cross-country ski. Meet the farm
animals at the Children’s Farm.
Year-round, daily 8am – dusk.
Children’s Farm: 9am-4pm Day-use
1219 Burloak Dr. at QEW 109, Oakville
Campground :3210 Upper Middle road
off Bronte exit 111
905-827-6911
www.brontecreek.org
Home to the most exhilarating collection of rides and roller coasters in
all of Canada! Test your level of thrill
being spun 360 degrees on Riptide,
free falling 230 feet on Drop Tower.
Dare to ride one of the biggest and
tallest roller coasters in the world:
Leviathan. FAST LANE - |Speed Past
the Lines on Some of Your Favourite
Rides! Make the most of your day
with a Fast Lane wristband that allows you to bypass the regular lines
on 17 rides and attractions. More
info online.
Between Hwy 400 and Jane St.,
Vaughan - Toronto
905- 832-7000 or 905-832-8131
www.canadaswonderland.com
CANADIAN NATIONAL
EXHIBITION Canada’s larg-
est fair and the 4th largest in
North America, the CNE offers a
wide variety of unique entertainment experiences including Kids’
World, and Horse Show. See website for updates on Family Events.
23834 Hwy 48, Baldwin, ON
905-722-5849
www.bluewillowgarden.com
Exhibition Place, Toronto
Dates: Fri, Aug 16 to Mon, Sept 2, 2013.
Hours: Grounds open 10am to 10pm
416-393-6300
www.TheEx.com
BOWMANVILLE ZOO
CASA LOMA
Experience a close encounter of
the wild kind. Bowmanville Zoo is
an intimate and interactive zoo
with entertaining educational live
animal shows daily in the AnimaTheatre.. Bring a picnic lunch or
Canada’s majestic castle was built between
1911-1914 . It is complete with
decorated suites, secret passages and towers, a 243-metre (800’)
tunnel leading to a luxurious stable of mahogany and Spanish
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tile. From May to Oct visitors may
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1 Austin Terrace
416-923-1171
www.casaloma.org
CENTREVILLE AMUSEMENT
PARK A 20 acre family theme
park with over 30 rides and attractions on the Toronto Islands.
An old Ontario village main street
has lots of food, games, shops
and rides including an antique
gines, sky ride and pony rides.
Admission: check website for online discounted pricing
AN ADVENTURE AT EVERY LEVEL
SKY POD
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360 RESTAURANT
LOOK OUT
HORIZONS RESTAURANT
GLASS FLOOR
MOTION THEATRE RIDE & FILM
Located on Centre Island, Toronto Islands
416-203-0405
www.centreisland.ca
CN TOWER A national icon,
engineering wonder and a Toronto must-see! Rocket to the top
of the world in 58 seconds, aboard
the world’s #1 elevator ride and
enjoy breathtaking views from
three observation levels including,
Sky Pod the highest of all and the
world-famous Glass Floor with its
thrilling 1,122ft. / 342m view straight
down. See a movie at the Tower’s
state of the art theatre. Experience
Himalamazon the motion theatre
ride. The thrilling and unique EdgeWalk – world’s highest ‘hands-free’
walk, 356m/1168ft (116 storeys)
above ground.
See ad on this page and coupon on
page 29
301 Front Street West, Toronto
416-86-TOWER
www.cntower.ca
FANTASY FAIR Little ones will
love the bumper boats and the
play village while older children
can enjoy the bumper cars,
the spinner and the arcade. Of
course, everyone loves the train
and the carousel! Hold your next
unique birthday party with us, exclusive park rentals are available.
Location: Woodbine Shopping Centre
500 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke,
Customer Service: 416-674-5200
www.fantasyfair.ca
416-868-TOWER
CNTOWER.CA
HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
Experience over 60,000 sq. feet
of interactivity, including simulation games, multimedia, theatres, the greatest collection of
hockey artifacts anywhere in the
world and, best of all, hands-on
access to the Stanley Cup. NOW
PLAYING at Hockey Hall of Fame
- Stanley’s Game Seven (3D) –
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Toronto Hours: Fall/Winter/Spring:
Mon – Fri 10-5, Sat 9:30-6, Sun
10:30-5.
Summer/Christmas/March Break:
Mon – Sat 9:30–6, Sun 10-6. Admission: General Rate $17.50; Youth
(4yrs-13yrs) $11.00; Senior (65yrs+)
$13.00 Children 3 & under FREE
Info: 416-360-7765 or info@hhof.
com www.hhof.com
and dates to avoid disappointment.
Information is subject to change.
*EdgeWalk is seasonal
LASER QUEST Laser Quest is a
family entertainment venue combining the classic games of hideand-seek and tag with a high
tech twist. Our multi-level arenas
have specialty lighting, swirling
fog and energetic music to add
to the excitement for up to 30
or more players in each game,
good for all ages. Children and
adults play together on an equal
# < conditioned comfort.
4 locations in the GTA
Info: 905-456-9999
www.laserquest.com
Hockey Hall of Fame
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TORONTO
LEGOLAND DISCOVERY
CENTER Toronto’s newest fam-
ily destination to explore! It’s like
you’ve just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO bricks ever!
Over 3 million LEGO bricks under
one roof! Kingdom Quest – an
interactive LEGO laser ride; 4D
Cinema – feel part of the story
Master Model Builder – learn
LEGO secrets; Miniland - see your
favourite iconic landmarks! Birthday parties.
From Pong to Guitar Hero; the
OSC will host more than 150 playable games from across the history
of the medium - including pinball
games - as well as rarely-seen consoles, controllers and collectables.
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atre. Visit the website for details on
other family events.
770 Don Mills Road (corner of Don Mills
Rd, and Eglinton Ave. East)
416-696-3127
www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca
Welcome To
Vaughan’s Ultimate Family Entertainment Centre. Planet Play is
a 10,000 Sq.Ft Multi-Purpose Family Entertainment Venue which
caters to children and adults of
all ages. From the exhilarating
rush of playing in our 5,000 Sq.Ft
Lasertag Arena, to watching your
children fascinate themselves in
our 2,000 Sq.Ft Multi-Level Indoor
Playground, there is a place for
everyone here at Planet Play!
2501 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan, On
905 303-8393
www.planet-play.ca
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive/Vaughan
Info: 1-855-356-2150
www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/
toronto
PLAYDIUM
Put an Indy car
through its paces. Plunge into the
wild river. Experience the thrill of
ultimate movie rides. From virtual
racing, skiing and white water rafting, bumper cars to mini-golf and 2
go-kart tracks in an 11-acre indoor/
outdoor playground with more than
200 interactive attractions.
ONTARIO SCIENCE
CENTRE Explore the more than
600 interactive exhibits, daily
demonstrations and educational
programs. Ignite young imaginations at KidSpark, especially designed for toddlers and kids up to
8 years. New: Game On 2.0 Exhibition is on until - September 2nd.
PLANET PLAY
Toronto Zoo
99 Rathburn Road West, Mississauga,
Located across from Square One
A Whimsical Little
ABC Book !
To View Visit
www.crackercrumbsstudios.ca
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905-273-9000
www.playdium.com
PUTTING EDGE Be transport-
ed from the ocean depths to lush
rain forests, from medieval times
to the Aztec jungles, play the 18
hole Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
course, compete in the interactive Arcade games. Great for
birthday parties.
6 locations in the GTA
www.puttingedge.com
CANADA Ripley’s Aquarium
of Canada is located in the heart
of downtown Toronto, next door
to the iconic CN Tower and surrounded by landmarks including
the Rogers Centre, MTCC (Metro
Toronto Convention Centre) and
the Entertainment District. Featuring 450 species, the state-ofthe-art Aquarium will be home
to more than 13,500 inhabitants.
Ripley’s aquariums are known for
their shark exhibits that feature
10-foot sharks and two of the longest underwater tunnels in North
America. More details online.
Expected Opening Date: September 2013
288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto
Info: 647-351-3474
www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada
TORONTO ISLANDS
WILDWATER
Location: Ferries to the Toronto Islands
leave from the Ferrydocks at 9 Queen’s
Quay West which is located south of
Queen’s Quay between Yonge Street
and Bay Street.
www.toronto.ca/parks/island
7855 Finch Ave. West, Brampton
416-369-WILD or 1-866-794-WILD
Hours: June – September
Email: [email protected]
www.wildwaterkingdom.com
Recreation facilities include: volleyball nets, beaches, boat and
bike rentals, restaurants, cafes
and snack bars, wading pools,
tennis courts, softball diamonds,
disc golf course, and public boat
moorings, also Far Enough Farm
and Centreville.
TORONTO ZOO The Giant Panda Experience: the new
home of Er Shun and Da Mao,
is now open. Before you get up
close to this adorable new giant
panda pair, you will have the
chance to take in the new, stateof-the-art Panda Interpretive
Centre. Also visit the incredible
10-acre Tundra Trek featuring an
amazing 5-acre Polar bear habitat complete with underwater
viewing area and meet the new
polar bear cub. See the Gorilla
Rainforest home, the Great Barrier Reef, and Zellers Discovery
Zone* featuring Kids Zoo, Splash
Island and Waterside Theatre.
Scarborough- Hwy 410 at Meadowvale Rd
416-392-5929.
www.torontozoo.com
ROGERS CENTRE TOUR
EXPERIENCE Home of your WAVE (THE) Ride the wave at
Toronto Blue Jays and formerly
known as SkyDome. Guests are
taken behind-the-scenes to areas not usually accessible to the
general public, including the
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Blue Jays memorabilia suite and
dressing room (route may vary
due to event schedule).
Rogers Centre, Front & John Sts. Tour
entrance is between Gate 1 & 2
416-341-2770
www.rogerscentre.com
KINGDOM
Kids will have a blast with the daily jam-packed events calendar
and lifeguard supervised rides,
pools and games. Parents can
relax surrounded by turquoise
water, lush landscaping, all the
while listening to island rhythms
and enjoying a favourite cocktail
at the licensed Caribbean Cove.
SPECIAL OFFERS
COUPON NOTE: Toronto CityPASS
Visit 5 famous Toronto attractions
for one-low-price! $69.50 including tax, 45% less than the cost of
tickets purchased separately and
kids 4-12, $41.25 including tax
CityPASS is good for 9 days from
>$
purchased from the following
attractions. Includes tickets to:
Casa Loma, CN Tower, Ontario
Science Centre, Toronto Zoo and
Royal Ontario Museum. Please
visit website, prices subject to
change.
www.citypass.com
and dates to avoid disappointment.
Information is subject to change.
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water slide, splash in the shallow
area or simply relax in the sauna!
Birthday party packages offered
and wheelchair accessible.
Located in Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre
5 Hopkins Street, Richmond Hill,
905-508-WAVE (9283)
http://wave.sites.toronto.com
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NIAGARA
BIRD KINGDOM Four time win-
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Year”. Discover the world’s largest in- outside the conservatory to expe
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ƒ„„ # exotic birds from around the world, that attracts many of the 120 spenine specialty areas to explore. The ‚
Discovery Zone allows you to meet Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls,
ON. Follow Niagara parkway north to the
the handlers and learn about the Botanical Gardens.
reptiles and highly intelligent birds. Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371 0254
Children can search for treasures ext. 2
from the past in the Kids Archaeol- www.niagaraparks.com
ogy Dig and learn about Niagara in
the Historic Niagara Room.
DAREDEVIL HALL OF FAME
5651 River Road, Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-356-8888 ext. 232
www.birdkingdom.ca
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
A wide range of attractions from
around the world includes: Daredevil Hall of Fame (descriptions of
those that dared to plunge into the
Falls) and Hall of Dinosaurs. Mineralogical collection, Indian Lore gallery,
Zoological collection and more.
Open year-round, 9am - 10 pm
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5651 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
complete with water falls and Phone: 905-356-2151
pools. Take part in one of the educational programmes. Viewing
live specimens of eggs, caterpillars
and pupae enrich many of these
programmes. Observe the numer-
FALLS FIREWORKS, ILLUMINATION & COKE COLA
CONCERT SERIES
May 17 to Sept. 1, 2013
Find Fireworks schedule 2013 and
nightly Illumination Schedule. Prior
$ 
enjoy the Coca Cola Concert Series
on the Illumination Tower Stage in
Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls.
www.niagarafallstourism.com/plan/fireworks
FORT GEORGE Parks Canada
National Historic Site from the 1812
period. Games and activities abound
and children can play the same
games that their forefathers would
haveplayed in the early 1800’s.
Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Phone: 905- 468-4257
Email [email protected]
www.pc.gc.ca/fortgeorge
Book your next family getaway at greatwolf.com/niagara
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NIAGARA
GREAT WOLF LODGE
Enjoy
more than 100,000 sq. ft indoor water park with 13 huge water slides, a
giant wave pool, 4 swimming and
activity pools, a giant water fort, a
lazy river and 60,000-sq.-ft outdoor
water park (weather permitting).
Call about special family packages.
See ad on page 8
3950 Victoria Ave Niagara Falls,
Phone: 800-605-9653
Or 905.354.4888
www.greatwolf.com
GUINNESS WORLD BOOK
OF RECORDS Encounter the
world’s most extraordinary humans.
Discover the tallest, shortest, heaviest, fastest, loudest and thousands of
amazing facts and feats.
4943 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-356-2299
www.guinnessniagarafalls.com
HISTORIC FORT ERIE The year
is 1812. You’re far from home in the
unknown wilds of Upper Canada.
The place is Fort Erie and all around
are the sights and sounds of men
preparing for battle. Step back into
a time of red coats, black powder
and gray fortress walls.
350 Lakeshore Blvd, Fort Erie
Phone: 905-871-0540 or
1-877-NIA-PARK
www.niagaraparks.com
slates, pen and ink, and separate
entrances for boys and girls!
3800 Main Street Jordan, ON.
Phone: 905-562-5242
Email: [email protected]
www.lincoln.ca
JOURNEY BEHIND THE
FALLS At Journey Behind the Falls,
experience the awesome spec
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water crashing down to the basin
below. Elevators descend 150 feet
through bedrock to tunnels that
lead to the Cataract Portal and
the Great Falls Portal, which is one
third of the way behind the massive
sheet of water. Then you walk on to
the Upper and Lower Observation
Decks at the very foot of the Falls.
4848 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls,
Phone: 905-358-3061
www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/movieland
NIAGARA PARKS BOTANICAL GARDENS One hundred
acres of beautifully maintained gardens. Science & nature store on site.
Open year-round. Admission is Free
Follow the Niagara Parkway north, to the
Gardens. Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371-0254
ext. 2.
www.niagaraparks.com
LAURA SECORD HOMESTEAD Home of Canada’s Most
MUSEUM This museum is a col-
Famous Heroine during the war of
1812. Travel back in time to her lovingly restored homestead. Guided
tours. Light refreshments, ice cream,
Laura Secord chocolates and souvenirs are available.
IMAX THEATRE Get ready to
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takes you on a heart-pounding
ride over Niagara Falls. Travel
back in time to learn of its 12,000- MAID OF THE MIST BOAT
year history and experience the RIDE Thrilling boat ride to the base
death defying stunts performed of the thundering Falls. Journey
by daredevils who challenged through crashing waters surrounded
by massive rock formations. Wheel
the fury of Niagara Falls.
chair accessible.
6170 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls,
5920 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905- 358-5781
www.maidofthemist.com
MINOLTA TOWER A great
JORDAN HISTORICAL
view
of the Falls and river atop
MUSEUM The museum complex
features a pioneer home furnished
with original material, and a stone
schoolhouse. Join costumed interpreters for a guided tour of the Fry
House, which depicts the lifestyle
of a Mennonite family in the 1830’s,
then proceed to the one-room
School House which was built in
1859. Travel back to the world of
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vision and recording stars. Celebrities are displayed in authentic
recreations of the scenes which
made them famous. Kids will
love Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs, The Wizard of Oz…
Niagara Parks Commission
Niagara Falls, ON
905-354-1551
www.niagaraparks.com
29 Queenston St. in the Village of Queenston, Ontario, a 15-minute scenic drive
north of the Falls along the Niagara Parkway.
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371-0254
ext. 2.
www.niagaraparks.com
Phone: 905-358-3611
Or 866-405-IMAX (4629)
www.imaxniagara.com
MOVIELAND WAX
MUSEUM This museum features
the indoor and outdoor observation decks (525 ft. above Niagara
gorge). Also: Thrill Ride Simulator ( simulated roller coaster ride
through a volcano mine.)
6732 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-356-1501
www.niagaratower.com
lection of the strange, the odd, and
the unbelievable. Hundreds of exhibits and illusions.
4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
Phone: 905-356-2238
www.ripleys.com
SAFARI NIAGARA NEW white
lion exhibit now open! Safari Niagara features over 750 exotic and
domestic animals and birds; 150
acres of landscaped grounds; interactive shows and tours; feed stations
throughout the park; a Gator Express
tram Splashpad and playgrounds.
A gift shop, restaurant and picnic areas are on-site.
2821 Stevensville Rd, Stevensville, ON
(10 minutes from Niagara Falls)
Phone: 1-866-367-9669
www.safariniagara.com
SIR ADAM BECK 2
POWER STATION TOURS
Since 1958, Sir Adam Beck 2 Generating Station has captured that
potential energy in one of Ontario’s
largest hydroelectric facilities. It’s an
example of a natural, non-polluting
and reliable power source that has
worked in harmony with the beauty
of Niagara for over 4 decades.
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371-0254
ext. 2.
905 371-0254 ext. 2.
www.niagaraparks.com
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opportunity to marvel, enjoy and
let their imagination soar through
interactive workshops, demonstrations and more. Summer Day
camps, birthday parties and
sleepovers too. Special Exhibition
- STAR WARS™ Identities – Up to
Sept 2nd 2013. Explore the characters of Star Wars™ in this unique
travelling exhibition. Two hundred
original costumes, props, models,
and pieces of artwork are yours
to discover up close. Face-to-face
encounters with dozens of character costumes and props, as well
as original artwork and models, will
take you behind the scenes in the
movie-making process.
Located on Aviation and Rockcliffe Parkways (Rockcliffe Airport) Free Parking.
800-463-2038 or 613- 993-2010
www.aviation.technomuses.ca
CANADA
MUSEUM
AGRICULTURE
Learn all about
farm animals and how food is
grown, family activities and daily
demonstrations. Check out the
new Taking Care of Beesness and
the ever popular Tractors exhibition And Energy Park: Nature at
Work. Take a stroll through this
outdoor park and try your hand
at “harvesting” energy using our
solar interactive. Tally-Ho wagon
rides: Take a horse-drawn wagon
ride through the Central Experimental Farm. Weekends and holidays, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
weather permitting. Ice Cream
Festival July 21 Birthday parties
and summer camps are also offered. Free Parking.
CANADA SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM
Discover some of the most impor
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Climb aboard real trains, try your
hand at fascinating experiments,
and see for yourself how science
and technology affect our everyday lives. Experience the Virtual
Voyages simulator for yourself!
Check out our website about
sleepovers, birthday parties, and
family astronomy workshops too.
1867 St. Laurent Blvd at Lancaster Rd.,
Ottawa
613-991-3044
Toll Free: 1-866-442-4416
www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
MUSEUM The Great Adventure takes children on a worldwide trip to exciting locations,
where they’ll meet interesting
people and engage in entertaining educational activities. Whether it’s a trek through the desert to
a pyramid, a jaunt to the Port to
help unload a cargo ship, or a
stroll through the bustling Market
Bazaar, children will encounter
endless ways to learn about the
world and gain an understanding
of one another. Special Exhibition:
Mr. Potato Head. Until Jan 2014.
Join Mr. Potato Head for a series
of action-packed activities as he
transforms himself to suit different
occupations. Spudtacular fun for
the whole family! Great for kids 5
and under. See ad on back cover
Located within the Canadian Museum
of Civilization, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, Across the river from
Parliament Hill
Admission: see website for pricing.
Family passes available. Free on Thurs
from 4-8pm. Call or see website for
details.
819-776-7000 or 1-800-555-5621
www.civilization.cawww.civilization.ca
CANADIAN
MUSEUM
OF CIVILIZATION Discover
the wealth of Canada’s culture
as you travel across 1,000 years
of history through life-size reconstructions and admire an imposing collection of totem poles. Get
acquainted with the individuals
who have shaped our nation,
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613-991-3044 or Toll Free 1-866-442-4416
www.agriculture.technomuses.ca
CANADA AVIATION
MUSEUM The Museum houses
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aircraft. Families are offered the
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and explore the traditions and
achievements of its First Peoples.
From July 12 to Oct 25th 2013 - Illusionist and mentalist Frédéric
Clément will captivate you with
his exciting and colourful performance packed with amazing
new effects. He’s currently working on making the Parliament
Buildings vanish! In the meantime,
marvel as this master of the impossible makes people and vehicles appear and disappear or
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and boutique onsite. See ad on
back cover
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec
(across the river from Parliament Hill)
819-776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621
www.civilization.ca
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF
NATURE Experience the won-
ders of nature in a fully restored,
century-old Gothic-style cas
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and exhibitions will take you on
a journey of discovery, from tiny
insects to a complete blue whale
skeleton! Dazzling rocks and
minerals, aquariums and other
dinosaurs and a dizzying array
of fossils, astonishing birds and
majestic mammals will inspire
you like never before. Explore
planet Earth inside-out through
fun hands-on activities led by our
educators. With the help of nifty
things such as our goose-necked
magnifying camera and Activity
Boxes, you can make your own
wonderful discoveries!
240 McLeod St. at Metcalfe, Ottawa
613-566-4700
www.nature.ca
CANADIAN WAR
MUSEUM A place for
families
to share and learn together! With
its richly symbolic architecture,
the Canadian War Museum, provides a spectacular setting for
exhibitions that illustrate the way
‡ada and around the globe, has
changed the face of the world.
Discover the military history of
Canada through a vast collection of artifacts, moving personal
stories, works of art, and unforgettable photography, from ancient times to the contemporary
period. Until Jan 5, 2014: Peace
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ways Canadians have acted
for peace. Canada has been
shaped by people taking action
to make peace possible: by acting as skilled negotiators, providing humanitarian aid, shouldering
arms or demonstrating against
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wars and weapons.
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario
Info: (819) 776-8600 or 1 800 555-5621
www.warmuseum.ca
CUMBERLAND HERITAGE
VILLAGE MUSEUM The
Museum consists of 29 buildings
on 25 hectares in the village of
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residential and public buildings
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steam train ride. Visit a Canadian
National railway station and caboose, a working sawmill and an
Imperial garage. Many functioning old trades will be a delight for
many. See how things were done
during the 1920’s and 1930’s.
30 min east of downtown Ottawa
and 10 min. from Rockland.
2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland,
613-833-3059
ottawa.ca/museums
DIEFENBUNKER,
MUSEUM This 100,000 square
ft. underground bunker turned
museum unlocks the mysteries of
Canada, during the Cold War. Exhibits include the Bank of Canada
vault, the emergency government
situation centre and an authentic
CBC radio studio to be used had
there been a nuclear war.
3911 Carp Rd., Carp, Ontario
613-839-0007 or 1-800-409-1965 Reservations required for all tours
www.diefenbunker.ca
NATIONAL GALLERY OF
CANADA See the greatest col-
lection of art in the country. See web
for details. Artissimo! Activities for
children ages 3 to 12 accompanied
by an adult, included with Gallery
admission. No registration required.
Self-Guided Family Tours - Discover
the artworks at your own pace with
our family tours. Cafeteria on-site
and lunchroom. Birthday parties too.
Underground paid parking.
380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa downtown
Admission: check website for details but
Free admission Thurs after 5 pm (NGC Permanent Collection only)
613-990-1985 or 800-319-ARTS
www.national.gallery.ca
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ATTRACTIONS
BIKING
Into mountain biking?
Gatineau Park offers over 90 kilometres of trails open for mountain
biking from mid-May through the
end of November.
Sundays Bike Days: On Sunday
mornings from late May through
Labour Day, Ottawa’s River Parkway, Colonel By Drive, Rockcliffe
Parkway and Gatineau Park’s
Champlain and Fortune park# Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays.
1 800 465-1867
TTY: 1 -866- 661-3530
www.canadascapital.gc.ca
BYWARD MARKET
The Byward Market offers one-of-a-kind
artisan shops and boutiques, over
80 restaurants and cafés and
Canada’s oldest continuously
operating farmers’ market. Year
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of fresh fruits and vegetables,
crafts arranged around and in
the historic.
(613) 562-3325
www.byward-market.com
CAMP FORTUNE
Come experience the thrill and excitement
of Fortune Aerial Experience! You
will be traipsing through the tree
tops challenging yourself on a
course of aerial steel wires, rope
bridges, suspended walkways
and net gangways. The threehour trek culminates with the ultimate thrill of soaring down the
giant zip lines. This adventure will
leave you breathless! Camp Fortune is conveniently located in the
heart of the Gatineau Park, just 15
minutes from downtown Ottawa.
Licensed patio, BBQ services,
snacks and refreshments on site.
We also offer affordable ski and
snowboard packages during the
winter months.
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Chelsea, Quebec
Phone: May-Oct: 819-827-5517 / NovApril: 819-827-1717
www.campfortune.com
FLETCHER WILDLIFE
GARDEN If you want to learn how
to successfully design a wildlife gar
and other wildlife, visit the www.
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Garden. In addition the Macoun
Field Club is a nature club for youth
ages 8 to 18. Sponsored by the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, it has
been providing a fun way for youth
to experience natural sciences.
www.ofnc.ca
FUN JUNCTION Fun Junction is
COSMIC
ADVENTURES
The larger than life play-spaces
encourage kids to crawl, bounce,
swing and slide through the multilevel soft-play structure which feature ball pits, obstacle courses with
plenty of padding and no sharp
corners. Even toddlers have their
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Restaurant on site.
Gatineau’s newest fun centre. This
12,000 sq. ft facility offers jungle gym
for the little ones a state-of-the-art
lazer tag system, a glow in the dark
9-hole mini putt course. Fun Junction also has a variety of simulator
video games, like Daytona 500. We
have a spacious, 100-seat newly
renovated FJ Pizzeria offering, pizza,
sandwiches, burgers, calzones and
buffet menu for large groups.
1373 Ogilvie Rd., Just off St.Laurent Blvd.
613-742-8989
www.cosmicadventures.ca
779 Maloney est (12 min. from Downtown
Ottawa) Gatineau, Quebec
Phone: 819-893-5683 FAX: 819-893-3597
www.funjunction.ca
DOWS LAKE PAVILION
GATINEAU PARK
Dows Lake Pavilion is a yearround recreational centre on
the Rideau Canal. In summer,
they offer bikes, in-line skates,
pedal boats, canoes and kayaks for rent. You can dine in one
of the two restaurants overlooking the lake, or bring a picnic.
In the winter, the Rideau Canal
becomes the world’s longest outdoor skating rink, with over 7km
of groomed ice. Rentals of skates
and sleds available.
1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr., Ottawa.
Near Carling & Preston Ave.
Admission: Free
613-232-1001
www.dowslake.com
Canadian Museum of Nature
In summer
choose from swimming at one of the
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beaches and one beach reserved
for campers: Smith Beach) canoe $
and biking on trails. Rent boats,
mountain bikes and snowshoes at
rental booths. Open daylight hours
Located in Quebec, 20 minute drive from
downtown Ottawa
819-827-2020
www.canadascapital.gc.ca
HULL WAKEFIELD STEAM
TRAIN Take an unforgettable fam-
ily trip into the past aboard a real
old-time steam train and give your
children a taste of Canadian railway
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required. Check out Fall Foliage tour
and other special tours.
Hull Train Station, 165 Deveault St., Gatineau, Quebec
819-778-7246 or 1-800-871-7246
www.steamtrain.ca
IMAX® THEATRE
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unique journey through history,
culture, adventure and nature
and inspire. Located at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
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woolly mammoth, the over-sized
star of this entertaining and en
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a frozen landscape with exotic,
now-extinct animals such as sabre-toothed cats, giant sloths and
majestic mammoths. The Last
Reef- 3D – New underwater technology takes us into the heart of
the reef, revealing a habitat more
diverse and more colourful than
ever imagined.
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec
Info: (819) 776-7010 or 1 800 555-5621
www.civilization.ca/imax
KANATA LEISURE CENTRE
& WAVE POOL Catch the
excitement as you swim and surf
in the ocean-like waves in the
40-metre wave pool or shoot
down the waterslide. Relax pool
side while the children splash in
the kiddies’ pool. A waterfall,
Kanata Wave Pool and Leisure Centre
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NATIONAL
CAPITAL
COMMISSION (NCC) The
spray fountains and beach toys
provide hours of enjoyment. The
facility provides a family change
room, snack bar, observation
area, free parking and is wheelchair accessible. Bring your own
towel and lock.
Location: 70 Aird Place, Ottawa. Exit
Hwy 417 Westbound at Castlefrank Rd.
and left on Aird Place.
Info: 613-591-9283
KARTERS CORNER GO- MONT CASCADES The
KARTS Karters Corner has 48 go- mountain Waterpark experience!
karts including, two seat go-karts,
in which younger children can
ride with parents or kiddy karts for
kids under 54”tall. Enjoy the 18-hole
mini golf. For teen night you get 10
laps on the go-karts, 1 round of
mini golf, one hot dog, one soft
drink, one bag of chips, and unlimited beach volleyball and basketball. See website for pricing.
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613-831-2828
www.karterskorner.com
LASER QUEST Laser Quest is a
great activity for a family reunion,
church groups, scouts, and team
activities as it is good for all ages.
Children and adults play together
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1800 St. Laurent Blvd, south of Hwy 417,
across from McDonald’s Restaurant.
Locations also in Toronto, see Toronto
section for details.
613-526-4000
www.laserquest.com
Ottawa’s only Reptile Zoo and
Insectarium with over 80 displays,
housing more than 250 animals.
Little Ray’s allows you to get up
close and personal with the animals. The emphasis is hands-on
interactive education, which will
guarantee you a zoological experience like no other. The zoo is
completely indoors and weather
permitting our outdoor pens is
open from June to August. Hands
on presentations and feeding
demonstrations throughout the
day. Ask about birthday party
packages and summer camp.
Wheelchair accessible.
5305 Bank St. Ottawa
613-822-8924 or 877-522-8440
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Discover great, clean family fun
all summer long. World class water rides, water play areas and
full food and beverage services
make Mont Cascades MOUNTAIN Waterpark a great place for
the family to cool down and
have fun. Introducing Splash
Water Forest for the ultimate in
WATER PLAY!!! This combines all
the excitement of our world’s
best slides with the new “activewaterplay” structure packed with
water cannons, climbing nets
and the“SplashForest” versions of
our favorite slides.
Located: 20 min. Drive from downtown
Ottawa/Hull in Cantley, Québec. MacDonald Cartier Bridge, onto Hwy. 5,
take exit to Hwy. 50 (Gatineau), take
exit 138 (1st one) and turn right at the
lights onto Hwy. 307 for 15 km and turn
left onto Mont Cascades Rd.
Hours: Daily at 10am from Jun 9th to
Sept 2, 2013
Admission: One Rate $16.99 pp
Kids 2 years and under have free admission.
819- 827-0301 or Toll Free 1-888-2822722
www.montcascades.ca
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
Located in the heart of downtown
next to the Rideau Canal, the National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s premier showcase of the performing arts. The NAC presents full
seasons of English Theatre, French
Theatre, Dance and Orchestra. In
addition to in-house productions,
the Centre plays host to variety
and Broadway programming plus
special festivals.
53 Elgin Street, at Confederation
Square – downtown Ottawa
613-947-7000
Toll-free: 1-866-850-ARTS
www.nac-cna.ca
NCC is dedicated to making the
Capital accessible to all Canadians and endeavours to support
learning in young Canadians
about the richness of Canada’s
Capital, through various activities
and resources. Visit the Capital Infocentre (across from Parliament
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range of services to help you
plan your visit according to your
needs. Whether you’re looking
for information by phone or in
person, we can help.
Capital Info-centre – across from Parliament Hill
1 800 465-1867
TTY: 1 -866- 661-3530
www.canadascapital.gc.ca
OTTAWA SENATORS NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
The Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) play
a full season of games at Ottawa’s Scotiabank Place in west Ottawa, in Kanata, about a 20-minute drive from downtown. Shuttle
buses to games from downtown
are provided by Ottawa’s public
transit - OC Transpo.
1000 Palladium Drive
613-599-0250
www.senators.nhl.com
PAPANACK PARK ZOO A
great day full of fun and surprises
is waiting for you at Papanack
Park Zoo, just 35 minutes east of
downtown Ottawa. Lions, Tigers,
Wolves, Bears, Cougars, Snow
Leopards and Monkeys are
just some of the many animals
waiting to meet you. Look and
Learn, when you join the keepers
throughout the day as they feed
the animals in their care, and be
sure to meet our new mascot and
get your photo taken at 12:30 pm
daily, during July and August. Enjoy the picnic area, snack bar,
and gift Shop
150 County Rd 19, Wendover, ON. Hwy
174. East to Wendover, turn south on
County Rd 19, 1 km on the left.
613-673-7275
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PIRATE ADVENTURES
PARLIAMENT OF CANADA
- TOURS The Parliament build-
ings are often described as one
of the most beautiful government
centers in the world. The buildings are home to among other
things, the House of Commons,
the Library of Parliament, the Hall
of Honour, the Senate and the impressive Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber. Summer on the hill
features the Changing the Guard
Ceremony. Schedules and tour
routes are subject to change or
cancellation without notice due
to parliamentary activity.
613-996-0896
Email: [email protected]
www.parl.gc.ca/vis
Fun
and interactive aquatic adventures transform children into
pirates with face painting, tattoos, and costumes. The 50-foot
ship navigates the “seas” for 75
minutes, offering non-stop piratethemed activities including discovering treasure maps, recovering sunken treasure, defending
the ship with water cannons,
singing, and dancing. Six sailings
daily May through August and on
weekends in September.
88 Hogs Back Road, Across from Canoe
Club, North of Mooney’s Bay Beach
613-859-5199
www.pirateadventures.ca
PRESCOTT AND RUSSELL
RECREATIONAL TRAIL Dis-
cover 72km of peaceful country
landscapes. Built on a converted
railway, the soft terrain is easily
accessible to all cyclists. The surface is stone dust, with four 2km
paved sections. A link between
Ottawa and Montreal for cyclists.
Four convenient access points
to the trail are located (east to
west) in Hammond, Bourget,
Plantagenet, Vankleek Hill and
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$ing, picnic tables, an information
stand and toilets.
See website for details.
800-361-7439
www.prescott-russell.on.ca/tourism
RAY FRIEL RECREATION
CENTRE Try out the tropical
themed wave pool, with great
features like the shallow lagoon
area providing gently sloped and
easy access to the pool (great for
kids/parents & seniors). Kids play
areas include a mushroom waterfall machine, spraying clown
heads and the spurting red rock,
as well as the sauna and whirlpool. Summer camps too. Free
parking. Food and beverage facilities . Ask about birthday parties
and summer camps.
1585 Tenth Line Road, Orleans, ON
613-830-2747
www.rayfriel.com www.rayfriel.com
RIDEAU HALL
The historic residence and workplace of Canada’s Governor General is buzzing
with activity this summer. Come
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Visitor Centre for a Time out for
art or to build an inuksuk. Come
witness the pageantry, precision and colour of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall. In this
much-loved ceremony, sentries,
led by a piper, march to their
posts at Sussex Gate and in front
of the Residence. July and August: Daily, hourly, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grounds open from 8am to one
hour before sunset, all family activities are offered daily, from Jun
27th to Sept 5th 2011.
1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Admission: FREE
1-866-842-ggca (4422)
www.gg.ca
ROYAL CANADIAN
MOUNTED POLICE
STABLE Rain or shine, this event
runs nightly from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. at the home of the Musical
Ride - the RCMP Stables at the
Canadian Police College.Bring a
blanket or lawn chair and enjoy
the show! Admission and public
parking are both free; however,
donation boxes will be set up.
Guided Tours are available all
year-round.
North end of St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa
Hours: Open all year-round
Admission: By Donation
613-998-8199
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mr-ce/sunsetcrepuscule-eng.htm
SAUNDERS FARM Explore
11 hedge Mazes, tree forts, play
areas, gardens, picnic areas
and wagon rides on a 100-acre
farm. Cool off and get wet in their
water spray attraction. Also open
for a Spooktacular time in Ottawa for Halloween. Check website
for details.
7893 Bleeks Rd., Munster
613-838-5440
www.saundersfarm.com
VALLEYVIEW LITTLE ANIMAL FARM Children and
adults alike will enjoy seeing a
wide variety of animals and birds
up close, from alpacas to zebus,
goats to geese. Ride the Valleyview Express and play in our
creative farm playgrounds. Explore Bill’s Old Farm Museum to
learn about our agricultural past.
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Watch the singing chicken show
and a puppet show. Children’s
birthday party room is available
by reservation. Have lunch or
$ `
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and browse in Robyn’s Nest Gift
Shop. New babies in the spring, to
pumpkin harvest in the fall. Come
and spend a day in the country
at Valleyview Little Animal Farm.
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Hours: Spring/Fall, 9:30 - 3 Tues- Fri; 10 - 4
Sat & Sun
July and August: 9:30 - 4, Tues - Sun
Closed Mondays, Open all Holiday
Mondays
Admission: $8.00 per person (tax included), Adults and Children (ages 2
and up)
613-591-1126
www.ValleyviewLittleAnimalFarm.com
ACCOMMODATIONS
CARTIER PLACE SUITE
HOTEL TripAdvisor recommend-
ed hotel. We offer 250 spacious
studio, one and two bedroom
luxurious family suites complete
with full kitchens and private
balconies. Enjoy the indoor pool,
whirlpool, sauna, Jacuzzi, exercise room and games room. The
garden patio features a children’s playground complete with
‡
* ment card, complimentary toys
and games, cribs, high chairs,
and baby-sitting services are
available. Bring the whole family, we are Pet Friendly! Located
downtown between the Rideau
Canal and trendy Elgin Street.
Children 16 and under stay free
with parents. Ask about our special family suites and packages.
complimentary bottled water, microwaves and refrigerators. The
Days Inn – Ottawa Airport is a non
smoking hotel. See ad on page 12
366 Hunt Club Rd., Ottawa, K1V 1C1
613-739-7555
Toll – Free: 1-866-468-4442
www.daysinnottawa.com
WELCOMINNS OTTAWA
The WelcomINNS-Ottawa is the
eler who wants comfort, quality services and amenities at
an affordable price. The WelcomINNS- Ottawa conveniently
located minutes from Downtown
Ottawa and adjacent to great
shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. The WelcomINNSOttawa offers 100% smoke free
newly renovated double, queen
or king bed rooms with free wireless internet, DVD players, fridges,
and free cribs/play pens. Guests
Œ# area, new meeting room (great
for group bookings), breakfast
‘cuzzi rooms with king size beds
including 32” LCD TV’s. Children
under the age of 18 stay FREE.
1220 Michael Street, Ottawa
Info:613-748-7800
www.welcominns.com
TOURISM INFO
NATIONAL CAPITAL
COMMISSION
Located: 202-40 Elgin St, Ottawa
613-239-5000 or 1-800-465-1867
www.canadascapital.gc.ca
INFOCENTRE
See ad on page 11 and coupon on
page 29
180 Cooper St. Downtown Ottawa
613-236-5000 or 800-236-8399
www.suitedreams.com
90 Wellington St, across from
Parliament Hill
www.capcan.ca
DAYS INN-OTTAWA AIRPORT Easy access to the Ot-
Ottawa
Valley is located less than an hour
from Ottawa and Montreal. The
region offers a variety of agrotourism activities, attractions,
festivals and Bed and Breakfasts,
making it a great family destination for a day trip or an overnight
stay. For a free copy of the tourism guide, call:
tawa Airport, and many popular
attractions, offering all the amenities popular among travelers
today plus much more. Complimentary continental breakfast, heated indoor swimming
parking and high speed internet
access. Our large clean, attractive rooms have in room coffee,
PRESCOTT-RUSSELL
TOURISM The lower
613-675-4661 / 1-800-667-6307
www.prescott-russell.on.ca
WWW.TRAVELWITHKIDS101.COM
OTTAWA VALLEY
ATTRACTIONS &
MUSEUMS
ALGONQUIN
PROVINCIAL PARK Algonquin Park
stretches across 7,725 square kilometres of wild and beautiful lakes
and forests - a canoeist’s and
camper’s paradise. Hear the call
of a loon; enjoy the sight of a majestic moose browsing. Kids’ summer programs offered. Also visit
the Algonquin Logging Museum .
HWY #60 runs through the south end
of Algonquin Park. The East Gate is located just west of the town of Whitney.
The West Gate is located just east of
the town of Dwight.
Camping Reservations - 1-888-Ont-Park
705-633-5572
www.algonquinpark.on.ca
BONNECHERE CAVES
Millions of years in the making, lying
under a hill of limestone thought
by geologists to have been the
bottom of a tropical sea before
the age of the dinosaurs. Stalactites hang from the ceiling. The
handiwork of nature is enhanced
with colourful electric lights. See
fossils of coral and sea creatures. There is a set of stairs leading you into the Caves and one
that takes you out of the Caves.
A beautiful trail that passes a sink
hole will bring you back. Lowheeled shoes are recommended.
For pictures underground, don’t
# Picnic tables are provided. See
website for details.
Located in Eganville, Ontario
613-628-CAVE (2283) or 1-800-469-2283
www.bonnecherecaves.com
CALABOGIE PEAKS
Located just a scenic drive down the
road from Ottawa, in the heart of
the Ottawa Valley, is Calabogie
Peaks Resort - Ontario’s premier
mountain, lake and wilderness resort. Close to the city but far from
distractions, unlimited opportunities await for families, friends, adventure seekers and those wanting to “get away from it all”.
Resort summer activities include:
hiking, biking, golf, tennis, boat $#$ & volleyball. Enjoy the beach and
lake, pool and outdoor hot tub.
one hour west of Ottawa. Take Hwy
#17 west; turn left onto Hwy #508 to
Calabogie.
1-800-669-4861
www.calabogie.com
COULONGES FALLS PARK
A breathtaking adventure experience awaits you at Coulonges
Falls Park, in the heart of Pontiac
County. For the thrill seekers there
is a children’s aerial obstacle
course, zip lines and the VIA FERRATA; a rock climbing route 500m
+ long in the canyon over white
water. For the land lovers, there
is an incredible 48m waterfall,
762m ragged canyon, 1920’s
log slide , 2 suspension bridges,
lookouts, old growth pines, walking trails with artefacts of the log
drive, and picnic areas.
100, Promenade du Parc des Chutes
Fort-Coulonges, QC
819-683-2770
www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca
FRONTIER
TRAILS Frontier
Trails Camp activities include:
horse back riding, waterfront,
music, archery, canoeing, kayaking, climbing wall, mountain biking, water trampoline and music
lessons, overnight canoe and trail
rides, whitewater rafting, sports
& games etc, 100 acres of scenic trails, on the beautiful Bonnechere River.
10545 Highway 60 Eganville
613-625-2416 or 888-605-2549
www.frontiertrailscamp.com
LOGOS
LAND
WATER PARK AND CAMPGROUND Logos Land is a
family focused water play land
and a full service vacation campground. Kids and adults enjoy giant (and kiddie) waterslides, water trampolines, paddle boats, a
wading beach, mini golf, a petting farm and a trackless train!
Our championship 18 hole golf
course is one of the prettiest in the
Ottawa Valley. Beach front cabins and RV’s available for nightly
and weekly rental. Ask about
birthday parties.
1 hour west of Ottawa on hwy 17 (just 2
miles east of Cobden)
1-877-816-6605 or 613-646-9765
Email: [email protected]
www.logosland.com
MILL OF KINTAIL
CONSERVATION
This familyoriented destination, home to
the R. Tait McKenzie Memorial
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forest along the Indian River in
Mississippi Mills. Explore this natural treasure year round along the
seven km trail network. Play structure and picnic area complete
this great way to spend the day.
Museum opens daily, May 1 to Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
8 km northwest of Almonte
2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Mississippi
Mills, ON,
613.256.3610 (Apr to Oct)
613-259-2421 (Nov to Mar)
www.mvc.on.ca
GEOCACHING FOR THE OWL RAFTING
FAMILY Pack your GPS units FAMILY RAFT TRIPS
and head to the scenic Ottawa
Valley in Renfrew County. This
region has become a popular
geocaching destination with
over 300 caches sites scattered
throughout the area. Geocaching promotes the wise use of trails
and leaves no ecological footprint. It is fun for the whole family
and all ages and is a great way to
explore the great outdoors. The
Ottawa Valley Tourist Association
has units available for rent (free
of charge) GPS coordinates for
cache sites can be found by visiting www.geocaching.com
An Affordable Family Getaway ... Experience the beauty of the River
and the Excitement of Whitewater! The Ottawa River Raft Trip
covers 6 km of thrilling whitewater rapids interspersed with
quiet pools and sandy beaches
- returning to the OWL Centre
aboard our unique Pontoon
613-732-4364
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Boat complete with a BBQ meal.
This Full-Day Trip, is designed to
appeal to parents, grandparents
& children 50 lbs or more. Daycare
is available for younger children,
as well as overnight camping
or cabin packages. The 2-hour
Madawaska River Raft Trip winds
its way through beautiful scenery
and tumbling whitewater in the
Algonquin Park area. You’ll bodysurf through rolling waves and
take a spin in some of the River’s
natural Jacuzzis.
See ad page and coupon on page
Ottawa River Family Rafting
1-Day: Adults $80, Children (12 +under) $ 60, includes a Pontoon luncheon
cruise
2-Day: start from $105
Madawaska River Family Rafting
2-hour Trip: Adults $ 45, Children (12
+under) $ 35
www.owlrafting.com
PETROGLYPHS
PROVINCIAL PARK
Deep
within a forest northeast of Peterborough is the largest known
concentration of Aboriginal rock
carvings in Canada. Carved
into the white marble rock face
hundreds of years ago, the 900
petroglyphs depict turtles, snakes,
birds, humans and other images.
Hiking trails meander through surrounding forests, wetlands and
rocky ridges. Explore The Learn-
ing Place interpretive centre.
Campsites available. Kids check
out Campsite 24 online activities www.
campsite24.ca/cp24kids
1-888-ONTPARK (1-888-668-7275) for campsite
reservations.
Call Centre hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
www.OntarioParks.com
Choir program includes beginner
instrumental classes in addition to
choral singing, with a list of twelve
different beginner instruments to
choose from.
33110 Highway 417, Deep River
613-584-1110
www.summermusic.ca
RURAL RAMBLE - FALL
TASTE OF THE VALLEY This is
COLOURS The Rural Ramble an event that is fun for the whole
is a celebration of rural living at
its best. Every year thousands
$ bask in the glow of the brilliant fall
colours and experience the Ot 
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Rural Ramble will be a free online
event, running from September
1st to October 31st, allowing Rural
Ramblers’ to customize their fall
touring experience!
Ottawa Valley Tourist Association
1-800-757-6580 or 613-732-4364
E-mail: mcillfaterick@countyofrenfrew.
on.ca
www.theruralramble.ca
SUMMER MUSIC 2013
July 15 to 26, 2013. Summer Mu # young musicians ages 5 to 18. Instrumentalists of all levels, singers,
and pianists with a curiosity to try
something new are all welcome;
two different levels for experienced Woodwind, Brass, and Orchestral String players. The Junior
family. Lots of wholesome local
foods will be available for sampling and purchase and visitors
will be able to source organic
and natural produce, meats and
baking mixes. There will be readyto-eat baked treats and coffee
for snacks, and garden fresh vegetables. This is a great opportunity
to sample and purchase all sorts
of foods produced here in the
Ottawa Valley along with many
different types of arts and crafts.
Please see website for details of
special upcoming events held
throughout the Valley.
613-732-4364 or 1-800-757-6580
www.ottawavalley.travel/Things_to_Do/
Special_Events/Taste_of_the_Valley
WILDERNESS TOURS WHITEWATER ADVENTURE
RESORT Don’t miss the family
experience of a lifetime! Enjoy allinclusive family vacations at our
full service Ottawa River Adven-
FAMILY
RAFTING
TRIPS
MADAWASKA RIVER
Barry’s Bay | 1-888-652-5268
2-Hour Raft Trips Monday to Thursday
OTTAWA RIVER
Forester’s Falls | 1-800-461-7238
1- & 2-Day Packages 7 days a week
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ture Resort. Professional guides
lead you down the beautiful
Middle Channel of the Ottawa
River on our Gentle Family Rafting
trip. The 6 hour trip includes body — # ™ ing whitewater and a hearty BBQ
lunch served beside a spectacular waterfall. Select our one-day
trip as outlined above or enjoy
our two-day Mini-Vacation Pack
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Week...rafting, kayaking, catch
#$
more! High Adventure rafting for
teens and adults available plus our
very popular Teen Resident Kayak
Camp! Camping or cozy cabins at
our Adventure Resort along with;
evening kids program, beach
# lounges, beach, kayaks, pedal
boats and mountain bike trails. Recently named “Canada’s Best” by
Globe & Mail! See ad on page 19 and
Foresters Falls, Ontario. Follow signs from
Highway 17, just over an hour west of
Ottawa.
Adults from:$84; Children (7-12) from:$64
1-888-RAFT-NOW
www.wildernesstours.com
coupon page 29
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KINGSTON
MUSEUMS
with beach nearby.
AGNES
ETHERINGTON
ART CENTRE Eight beautiful
galleries showcase contemporary, Canadian, European, and
African art. Thursday Tours/Free
tours of current exhibitions start
at 12:15 pm
Summer SmARTs
enters its second year offering
Kingston’s youth engaging art
experiences with instruction from
local artists. This year’s programs
include: Mixed Media Course:
Finding a Subject for 13 - 16 yearolds; Art Day Camp for 8 - 12
year-olds.
University Ave. at Bader Lane, Queen’s
University, Kingston.
613-533-2190
www.aeac.ca/programs/family
MUSEUM The exhibits try to
portray life in prison as it was in
the 19th-century to present day. It
isn’t just about crime and punishment. Learn about the forwardthinking entertainment and art
programs introduced in the 1950s
as you wander through the eight
display rooms at your own pace.
See our unparalleled collection
of penitentiary-related artefacts
and photographs. The museum
grounds offer a breath-taking
view over Portsmouth Olympic
Harbour and Lake Ontario. In
2003 the Museum won the “Rand
McNally Best of the Road” Award.
One of only 27 sites in North America to do so!
Corner of Sir. John A. Macdonald &
King St. W Kingston
Hours: May to Oct, Daily,
Admission: Cost is by donation
613-530-3122
www.penitentiarymuseum.ca
MACLACHLAN WOODWORKING MUSEUM The
Museum highlights the history of
woodworking in Canada and in
2013 celebrations are planned
to mark 30 years! In celebration,
The museum features an 1853 log
house and seasonal blacksmithing, woodworking, and shake
making demonstrations. See
website for dates for children’s
drop in programs. The site is situated at beautiful Grass Creek Park
20
2993 Hwy 2 East of Kingston, Exit 632
from Hwy 401.
www.woodworkingmuseum.ca
MILLER MUSEUM OF
GEOLOGY & MINERALOGY
Minerals from around the world
are on display in an extensive
gallery. Featured: local fossil and
geology exhibits and a dinosaur
skull from western Canada.
Miller Hall, 36 Union
St., Queen’s University, Kingston
Weekdays, 8:30am-4:30pm
Free admission-self guided tour
613-533-6767
www.geol.queensu.ca/museum
MARINE MUSEUM OF
THE GREAT LAKES Explore
the Museum’s four galleries which
tell the story about the history
of the Great Lakes and see ship
models and underwater artefacts.. Tour the 3-ton ice-breaker
museum
ship, bed & breakfast, The Alexander Henry.
55 Ontario St., Kingston
613-542-2261
www.marmuseum.ca
MUSEUM OF HEALTH
CARE During the summer
months: KGHistory for Kids! Suitable for ages 6-12, this 30-minute outdoor activity includes:
scavenger hunts, revelations
of plagues, politicians, prisoners, doctors, new immigrants, a
nobleman and nurses, and spans
nearly 100 years! Activities takes
place mostly outside, on the picturesque grounds of KGH. NEW:
Try some hands-on activities in
the Children’s Gallery Exhibition:
Cost is free.
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1165 Division St. - PlayPlace 24 Hours
533 Gardiner’s Rd. - PlayPlace 24 Hours
1130 Midland Ave. - in Wal-Mart
33 Niagara Park Dr. - CFB Kingston, near Fort Henry
285 Princess St. - Downtown Kingston 24 Hours
2658 Princess St. - at Midland Ave. 24 Hours
670 King St. East - Gananoque
WWW.TRAVELWITHKIDS101.COM
KINGSTON
32 George Street, Ann Baillie Building
National Historic Site
613-548-2419 or e-mail [email protected].
www.museumofhealthcare.ca
Centre, provides a background
on the early settlement of our
played by the St. Lawrence River.
See state-of-the-art interactive
exhibits, historical images and artefacts on display
PUMP HOUSE STEAM
MUSEUM Step back in time at
the Pump House Steam Museum
to discover the original steam en
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water pumping station. Children
of all ages will love to explore
the Gordon C. Leitch Discovery
Centre’s hands-on children’s science. Explore the building blocks
of science and technology in
demonstrations such as air pressure, pulleys, gears, levers and
their historical uses in the 19th and
20th centuries. Free daily online
science experiments for kids to try
out. Every Saturday until Aug 31st
is Animated Saturdays - activities
for families!
23 Ontario St, Kingston
613-546-4291 ext 1666
ATTRACTIONS
BELLEVUE HOUSE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
OF CANADA Home of Can-
ada’s First Prime Minister and Father of Confederation, Sir John A.
Macdonald. The house is restored
to the 1840’s. Staff is dressed in
period costume working within
the house and on the grounds,
they demonstrate tasks of the period. Also check out Parks Canada “The Youth Zone”
http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendrelearn/jeunes-youths/intro_e.asp
35 Centre St., Kingston
613-545-8666
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/index.aspx
BOILER ROOM
CLIMBING GYM
Check out
this state-of-the-art indoor wall
climbing facility. With 35 routes,
2 caves and 100 ft. tall chimney
- Canada’s highest indoor climb.
Children under 14 must be accompanied. Summer Camp Walls And Waves/ for ages 6-13
Located: The Woolen Mill Bldg.
4 Cataraqui St. Kingston
Admission: prices vary – family discounts too
613-549-0520
www.boilerroom.ca
613-543-3254
www.stlawrenceparks.com
BON ECHO PROVINCIAL
PARK The park has one of the
deepest lakes in Ontario, and features over 260 native pictographs
- the largest visible collection in
Canada. Spend a day or plan
overnight adventures in this hiking
and canoeing paradise of deep,
blue lakes, sandy beaches, granite outcrops and lush green forests.
Campsites available. Some summer events include: Sciensational
Sssnakes interative presentations;
Join songwriter & children’s entertainer David Archibald; Learn
to take better nature photos with
Bill Bickle, 2012 Canadian Wildlife
Photographer of the year.
(613) 336-2228.
Camping reservations, call 1-888-6687275
www.OntarioParks.com
CONFEDERATION TOUR
TROLLEY A 50-minute fun and
educational tour highlighting
Kingston’s historic sites, museums
and attractions.
Located: 209 Ontario St., downtown,
across from City Hall
613-548-4453
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
FORT HENRY NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE Time travel
back to the 1860’s at one of Eastern Ontario’s premier National
Historic Sites - Fort Henry. Follow
costumed interpreters on an
Hell Holes
Nature Trails
Caves & Ravines
CAMPING ST. LAWRENCE
PARKS COMMISSION Rec-
reational
Equipment
Rentals
available: Bicycles, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards,
paddle boats—take your pick;
they are all available to rent at
the marina. Programming (movie/interpretation nights) will be
expanded and offered in most
campgrounds and children’s
programming will also be offered
Wed through Sun during Jul and
Aug. Making Camping Campers
can take advantage of 40% off
admission to our heritage attractions Upper Canada Village and
Fort Henry. New – the Discovery
NATURE TRAILS
MINI GOLF
PICNIC AREA
PLAYGROUND
SNACK BAR
CENTREVILLE, ON
SEE OUR LISTING ON PAGE 19
FOR MORE INFO
614-388-2284
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hour long tour through limestone
tefacts and the tools used to live
life in the 19th-century. Watch the
Fort Henry Guard perform intricate military drill. Your kids can join
the ranks of the Fort Henry Guard
in the daily Military Muster Parade
or attend a Victorian style school.
Every Wednesday evening from
July to end of August Finale plan
to attend Fort Henry’s Sunset Ceremonies, 1-1/2 hour long military
music & drill presentation, com
$le. New for 2013 announcing The
Trade Square. Kingston’s newest
shopping district inside the walls
of the historic Fort. Shoppers enter the Upper Fort free of charge,
shop the rooms & outdoor stalls as
well as enjoy lunch or dinner on
Kingston’s newest outdoor patio
overlooking the beautiful city.
Hwy 2 at the junction of Hwy 15 in Kingston
613-542-7388 or 1-800-437-2233
www.forthenry.com
FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL
PARK A wonderful place to
camp, backpack, hike, canoe,
camp and observe nature. The
Wilderness Skills Program teaches valuable outdoor skills. www.
frontenacpark.ca/pages/WildernessSkills.html Skills Training Programs offered.
Highway 401 east to Kingston. Then
take Exit 613 - Sydenham Road - go
north.
613 376-3489
www.frontenacpark.ca
FRUITION FARM Acres of
strawberries and more! Fruition
Farm is located just 10 minutes
from downtown Kingston. Pickyour-own strawberries, raspberries
and other fruits and vegetables in
season. Our Corn Maze and pickyour-own Pumpkin Patch open in
early Fall and continue until Halloween.
Located: 3208 Hughes Rd, Off Hwy 15.
Kingston
Hours: Open June to October
Admission: Free farm admission; Pay for
fruit / purchases; Corn Maze extra cost
613-548-3378
www.fruition.ca
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HELL HOLES CAVES &
RAVINES Take a self-guided
tour on a marked trail to several
natural points of interest, like Devil’s Horsestable Cave. Descend
7.5 metres to the depths of the
Hell Hole that widens into a cav
— ™ ‡ natural stone bridge. Adventure
downward below the bridge
and notice the atmosphere of a
miniature-like rainforest. You may
even hear about the tale of the
headless horseman seen in this locality! Accessible by foot only. Also
available: mini-golf, snack bar and
picnic area. See ad page 21
From Hwy 401, exit #579 north on County Rd 41 for 10.7 km, turn right at Centreville Rd, continue 5.5 km
following signs.
Hours: Victoria Day to Father’s Day weekends only, 10 am - 5 pm; Father’s
Day to Labour Day, daily, 10am-5pm;
after Labour Day weekends only, 10
am - 4 pm
Weekdays by appointment only.
Admission: Adults $7.00; Youth (5-15)
$5.00
613-388-2284
www.ruralroutes.com/hellholes
KINGSTON FAMILY
FUNWORLD PARK 3-screen
movies, 1/4 mile Go-Kart track,
6-man batting tent, 18-hole mini
putt, Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, merrygo-round, bumper boats, Safari
train, kiddie cars, scrambler, Octopus, kiddie planes, kiddie coaster,
Giant slide, all this fun at one location. Ask about birthday parties.
1533 McAdoo’s Lane, Kingston
613 -530 -2707
Email: [email protected]
www.funworldpark.com
camps, many trails. The Outdoor
Centre programs for families resume in the Fall.
2 km N of Hwy 401 on Division St, Kingston
Hours: Outdoor Centre: Mon -Fri, 8:30
am-4:30 pm during summer months,
closed for weekends & holidays.
Entry fees during July and Aug, are reduced to $5.00 per car.
613-546-4228
www.cataraquiregion.on.ca
PLAYTRIUM An indoor 12,000
square feet play facility of bright
and colourful multi-level climbing
structures, interactive games and
climbing wall. Half Price Thursdays
– see website for details. Birthday
parties and group packages.
Summer Camps. Socks are mandatory for everyone. Restaurant
on site.
541 Days Rd. at Bath Rd.
613- 389-5553
www.playtrium.ca
SHEEP DOG TRIALS
August 9, 10, 11, 2013
Kingston Sheep Dog Trials is on the
2008 list of Top 100 Ontario Festivals
and Events! Enjoy three full days of
competition, which pit North America’s top handlers and their dogs
against each other in Canada’s
largest Sheep Dog Trials. Enjoy a
variety of interactive side attractions, such as the popular craft and
artisans fair, ongoing sheep shearing
demonstrations, spinning and craft
demonstrations, a Sheep to Shawl
competition, dog training seminars,
a children’s play area, pony rides, a
petting zoo and so much more.
Grass Creek Park, Hwy. #2 east,
Hours: 8am to 6pm daily,
613-546-4291 ext 1700.
http://tourism.kingstoncanada.com/en/
makeaconnection/sheepdogtrials.asp
LITTLE CATARAQUI CREEK
CONSERVATION AREA A
wonderful area to appreciate
the outdoors and enjoy a picnic.
Summer programs include, Day
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ACCOMMODATIONS
AMBASSADOR CONFERENCE RESORT
KINGSTON Extensively renovated, the Ambas-
sador is centrally located just minutes from the waterfront and boutiques, attractions & restaurants
of downtown Kingston. Indoor Water Park features Pool, 100’ Waterslide, Interactive Splash Pad,
Games Room and Electronic Arcade, Whirlpool Tub
Spas, Eucalyptus Steam Room, European Dry Sauna
and themed party rooms. Kids eat at half price at
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buffets including weekend breakfast buffets, awardwinning customer favourites and Private Room. Kids
stay free (in parent’s room). Free WiFi. Free parking.
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GANANOQUE
1000 ISLANDS PARKWAY
Rollerblading and cycling are popular along the 37 km paved trail,
which is parallel to the 1000 Islands
Parkway, between Gananoque
and Brockville and also forms a
section of the Waterfront Trail. There
is no fee to ride the path. Points of
interest along the way include the
St. Lawrence Islands National Park &
the Landon Bay Centre which also
has trails, beautiful gardens & a phenomenal natural lookout over the
river. A map can be downloaded
from website.
www.waterfronttrail.org
www.1000islandsgananoque.com/
bike-trail
interpret the rich geological and
cultural heritage of the 1000 Islands region from the glaciers to
the mid-1900’s. Admission is by
donation. Open daily May to Oct
and weekends only in Nov – Dec.
6 Water St, Gananoque
Info: 888-717-4837 or 613- 382-2144
www. ganboatline.com
125 Water St, Gananoque
Info: 877-217-7391or 613-382-2535
www.1000islandsheritagemuseum.com
GANANOQUE FARMERS
MARKET Fresh locally grown
CONFEDERATION SCULPTURE PARK Ontario’s largest
outdoor art gallery is located
adjacent to the picturesque Gananoque Town Hall. Note that on
Thursday nights in July and August
you can enjoy a series of free outdoor concerts in the town park.
www.gananoque.ca/community-services/parks-and-recreation/sculpture-park
GANANOQUE BMX AND
1000
ISLANDS
PLAY- SKATEBOARD PARK
HOUSE The Thousand Islands www.gananoque.ca/community-
Playhouse 2013 season opens at services/parks-and-recreation/skatethe Springer Theatre with Suds, board-park
The Rocking 60s Musical Soap
Opera from May 24 – June 22. This
$** # dozens of your favourite charttopping songs from the 60s that
will make you want to “Shout”
and do the “Loco-Motion”. See
website for season schedule.
185 South St., Gananoque
Info: 613-382-7020
www.1000islandsplayhouse.com
ARTHUR CHILD HERITAGE
MUSEUM The Museum will host GANANOQUE BOAT LINE
The Four Wars of 1812 from the
1000 ISLANDS CRUISES
Canadian War Museum. In ad-
Daily 1 hour and 2.5 hour and
dition the Museum showcases
Boldt Castle stopover cruises,
authentic 1812 period artifacts
featuring the 2.5 hour Lost Ships
from a private collector. The perCruise. Theme cruises throughout
ˆ summer, from Pirate Dinner Cruise
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live music from the bandstand.
Town Hall Park, 30 King Street East
Hours: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
www.gananoque.ca
GANANOQUE PIRATE DAYS
Thur, July 11th to Sun, July 14th Gananoque goes to the Pirates with a
Captain Jack Sparrow look-a-like
contest, children’s activities in Town
Hall Park and at the Gananoque
Boat Line docks. Join in the fun as the
Pirates parade invades downtown
Gananoque. Saturday evening
climb aboard for a Pirate Cruise of
the 1000 Islands. Festival at a glance:
Thursday night is movie night in the
park with 2 movies. Captain Jack,
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dinner with the families if they wish
to eat at the waterfront that night
as well he will be around all evening
during the movies. Pirate parade Friday evening, also kids’ games and
prizes in the pirates’ village, pirate
performers, puppet show, buskers,
bands, and storytellers .
Admission $5 for children for the 4 days. $10
for adults or $5 adults for one day.
www.gananoque.ca/events/2013-07-11/
gananoque-pirate-days
FRONTENAC ARCH BIOSPHERE Gananoque is also part
of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere
# by National Geographic as the
world’s ninth Geotourism Regions.
The Biosphere is exceptionally rich
in its numbers and variety of trails
and experiences. Explore The
Arch networks features and trails
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of one of the world’s great natural and heritage landscapes.
FAB Reserve, 19 Reynolds Road, Lansdowne
613-659-4824
www.explorethearch.ca
JOEL STONE BEACH The
beautiful Joel Stone beach lies on
the shore of the St. Lawrence with
a deep water swim dock, sandy
beach and Splash Pad. An easy
way to enjoy an afternoon, take
a swim or just relax and enjoy the
beauty of the river and the view of
the Thousand Islands. Located: at
the end of Water Street, just up from
the Arthur Child Heritage Museum.
www.gananoque.ca/communityservices/parks-and-recreation/waterfront-beaches
LANDON
BAY
ST. LAWRENCE ISLANDS
NATIONAL PARK First na-
the historic Town Park Bandstand.
Free concerts held in Town Park
each Thursday evening starting
June 27th to Aug 29th. The Music
will begin between 7:15pm and
7:30pm until 8:30pm!!
2 County Road 5, Mallorytown
Info: 613- 923-5261
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/lawren
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tional park east of the Rockies,
works to promote sustainable
recreation. The park is a key regional partner in the Frontenac
Arch Biosphere Reserve. The park
consists of 20 islands between
Kingston and Brockville. Activities
include: Camping, hiking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating, boat tours, scuba diving,
bicycling, interpretive programs,
nature camps for children.
SUMMER MUSIC BAND
STAND SERIES Gananoque’s
unique outdoor concert series
offers an opportunity to experience a variety of music from
Jazz to Gospel. Bring your lawn
chair and listen to great music
in wonderful outdoor settings at
CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GANANOQUE
30 King Street East
Gananoque, Ontario K7G 2T6
613-382-2149
www.gananoque.ca
CENTRE
The Landon Bay Centre is a 225
acre Ecological Reserve within
the Frontenac Arch Biosphere
Reserve close to the Town of
Gananoque. The Centre is dedicated to protecting the environment and a special haven for the
abundant bird and animal life.
The Centre offers opportunities for
environmental education, with
an extensive network of walking
trails, a scenic look-out, a large
meeting hall, and a family campground that is pet friendly.
302 Thousand Islands Parkway, Lansdowne
Info: 613-382-2719
www.landonbay.org
and dates to avoid disappointment.
Information is subject to change.
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BAY OF QUINTE
ATTRACTIONS
29TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE
WATERFRONT & ETHNIC
FESTIVAL July 11th – 14th
Full Midway, Ultimate Air Dogs
Competitions, Meet & Greets with
Thomas The Tank Engine, SpongeBob & Patrick, Ironman, Angelina Ballerina & Dora the Explorer,
Children’s Village attractions and
entertainment, Vendor Exposition,
Tribute Band concerts including Shania Twain, ABBA, The Bee
Gees and The Beach Boys, Ethnic
Food Village,
Admission is FREE, $2 parking,
W Zwick’s Park, Hwy #62 South, Belleville
Info: 1-888-852-9992 OR 613-962-4597
www.bellevillewaterfrontfestival.com
BAYSHORE
TRAIL
Running beside the Moira River on
a former rail line, this trail passes
through downtown Belleville and
allows access to shopping and
various restaurants. Benches, gazebos, kiosks, and lookouts also
make it a very pleasant route.
Lenght: 4.4 Km.
Enroute are
public washrooms, seasonal can-
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teen and children’s playground.
Watch for turtles, ducks and
geese in the inlets and lagoons of
the Bayshore Trail.
www.bayofquinte.com/directory/belleville-riverfront-trail
BON ECHO PROVINCIAL
PARK Camp at one of 528
campsites, hike to a cliff top lookout, swim and picnic by the shore
or paddle across the First Nations
People painted scores of mysterious images on Bon Echo Rock.
Hwy 41, 30 km N or Hwy 7 near town
of Cloyne.
Info: 613-336-2228 or 888-668-7275
www.ontarioparks.com
CORBY ROSE GARDEN
IN BELLEVILLE There are over
2,000 roses, annuals and perennials in Belleville’s Corby Rose Garden. This unique East Hill park, with
 a legacy of the distillery-related
Corby Family.
210 Anne St. Belleville
Info: 613-966-4632
www.bayofquinte.com/directory/corby-park-rose-garden
HASTINGS COUNTY HORSE
PLOUGHING MATCH Aug
22nd to Aug 23rd, 2013
Come to Quinte West to help us
celebrate our 25th year as Eastern Ontario’s Premiere Agricultural event! There will be plowing
competitions, machinery demonstrations, an antique tractor parade and more. For more info, visit
www.hastingsfarmshow.com
LAKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Lake On The Mountain is a unique
geological phenomenon. Most
intriguing is a lake perched on
a bluff 200 ft. above the level of
Lake Ontario, overlooking Glenora below. It has provided the setting for Indian legends and it was
Sir John A. Macdonald’s father
mill at the toe of the steep bluff. A
spectacular view to enjoy while
bicycling or stopping for a picnic.
Glenora, 1 mile before Glenora Ferry
Hours: Daylight hours
Info: 613-962-4597 (Chamber of Commerce)
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BAY OF QUINTE
LAVENDER FESTIVAL IN
HILLIERJuly 6 to 7, 2013
Reid’s produces a wide variety of
fresh dairy products, milk, creams,
ice cream, juices and the famous
Loonie Milkshakes, (shakes for a
loonie). Next door is an ice cream
parlour. Outside there is a playground, the Loonie Ranch Petting
Zoo and covered picnic area.
222 Bell, Belleville
Info: 613-967-1970
www.reidsdairy.com
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Admission: $5.00 per person - Children Skateboard Park at Riverside Park
under 12 are Free
Time: From 10:00am to 5:00pm
732 Closson Road, Hillier / Prince Edward
County
Info: 613-399-1855 or Toll Free 1-800-343-0841
www.peclavender.com
NATIONAL AIR FORCE
MUSEUM OF CANADA
The National Air Force Museum
of Canada formerly known as
the RCAF Memorial Museum, is
an aviation museum dedicated
to preserving the history of the
Royal Canadian Air Force and is
located on the west side of CFB
Trenton in Trenton, Ontario. The
Museum holds the largest number
of aircraft on static display and the
most skilled team of restoration volunteers of any military museum in
the country.
220 RCAF Rd., Trenton
Info: 613-965-7223
www.airforcemuseum.ca
PARK Located on the north
259 North Park Street, Belleville
SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL
PARK Grab your bathing suits
and picnic basket and head out
to one of the largest sand bar
and dune systems in the world.
The long stretches of clean, wide
beaches with shallow waters
are ideal for children and draw
thousands of people each year.
Camping facilities and children’s
activities are offered.
Location: past town of Picton
Hours: daily, 8am- to 10pm
Info: 613-393-3319
www.ontarioparks.com
TRENTON SCOTTISH IRISH
FESTIVAL: SEPT 6 – 7, 2013
A festival and celebration of
the Celtic ancestry of the Bay of
Quinte Region through traditional
fare, music, strongman challenges, and games. Revel with fellow
festival-goers to the professional
pipers and drummers and endof-the-day ceilidhs.
SHOPPING
QUINTE MALL With more
than 125 stores including, Toys R’
Us, Sears, Famous Players, Sport
Chek, Chapters, Starbucks, Montana’s, Boston Pizza, Petcetra,
LCBO, Denny’s, GoodLife Fitness
and Winners and wonderful services like strollers, wheelchairs,
lockers, security, a full food court
and a climate controlled environment, Quinte Mall is the ideal
place to stop, shop and stretch
your legs! Quinte Mall is Belleville’s
premier shopping centre and is
conveniently located at HWY 401
close to several hotels.
390 North Front St, Belleville, ON K8P
3E1, Hwy 401 at Belleville, exit 543 at
junction of North Front St. and Bell Blvd.
Info: 613-968-3571
www.quintemall.com
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BAY OF QUINTE TOURIST
COUNCIL Bay of Quinte Coun-
try includes the cities of Belleville
and Quinte West, the County of
Prince Edward, Napanee, Deseronto, Tweed, Trent Hills, Brighton,
Colborne and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory as a family vacation destination. Call for free information brochures.
Location: PO box 726, Belleville,
ON K8N 5B3
Info: 1-888-852-9992 or 613-962-4597
www.tourism.bayofquinte.ca
shore of Lake Ontario, the park is
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renowned for its unique habitats.
Book one of Presqu’ile’s almost
400 campsites (group camping
too!), swim at the Park’s long
sandy beach. Hike the Boardwalk
to see marsh birds and spawning
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birds: waterfowl, warblers and
shorebirds and a staging point for
migrating Monarchs.
328 Presqu’ile Parkway, Brighton
613-475-4324
www.ontarioparks.com/english/pres
Prince Edward County – Special Events
www.prince-edward-county.com/
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CORNWALL
PREHISTORIC
ATTRACTIONS
WORLD
Imagine full-sized reproductions
of prehistoric animals displayed
CORNWALL MOTOR
SPEEDWAY One of Cornwall’s in a realistic, natural setting and
largest spectator attractions, view you’re in Prehistoric World. Visi$
tors can stroll at their own pace
late models, duke stock and rookie. along a 1 km nature trail and exCornwall Speedway JR. Fan Club is amine the sculptures arranged to
represent various stages of evoluoffered. Handicap facilities.
Location: Cornwall Centre Rd. near tion. Over 50 full-size exhibits have
Power Dam Dr.
been completed. Picnic tables
Info: 613-938-3945
are available.
www.cornwallspeedway.com
COOPER MARSH CONSERVATION AREA & VISITOR CENTRE Walking along
Morrisburg, Hwy 401 exit #758 south
613-543-2503
East end of Cornwall Island
UPPER CANADA VILLAGE
South Lancaster - along old Hwy 2,
across from Heritage Golf Course
Admission: Free
613-347-1332
www.rrca.on.ca
FORT WELLINGTON
Hwy 2, East. Prescott
613-925-2896
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/wellington
GLENGARRY HIGHAND
GAMES Be Scottish for a day! Re-
joice in the Scottish heritage of Glengarry County at the annual Highland Games; concerts, massed pipe
bands, pre-games tattoo, dance
and heavy weight events.
Dates: August 2 – 3, 2013
Fairgrounds in Maxville, ON
613-527-2876 or 1-888-298-1666
www.glengarryhighlandgames.com
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BIRD
better
place but in the middle of nature
to learn about the environment,
natural habitats and birds. The kids
will love the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Visit the Interpretive Centre or climb the lookout
tower. See wildlife up close, catch
a glimpse of whitetail deer and
over 200 bird species on 8 km of
nature trails. Plus there’s over 30 km
of bike path for your cycling pleasure! Call for a schedule of events
and programs, camping.
Off County Rd. 2, 11 km east of Morrisburg,
Hwy 401 Exit 758, or 770
1-800-437-2233 or 613-543-4328
boardwalks and trails, visitors can
observe that the marsh is home to
a variety of illusive species, including the American bittem, Virginia
Rail, Sora and the Great White
Egret. The visitor centre provides
accessible facilities and picnic
areas on site.
Built
during the War of 1812 as a British sentinel on the St. Lawrence
River, Fort Wellington National Historic Park is restored to the 1840’s.
The fort’s costumed interpretive
staff will transport you back to the
mid-19th century. Experience Kids
Heritage Day Camp –Tue. to Sat.
(July 8 12, 2013) and (August 19 to
23) and Fort Kids, Every Tuesday
from July 9 to August 13, children
become “time travelers” to the
War of 1812 and 1840 Rebellion
periods of the fort’s past.
UPPER CANADA
SANCTUARY What
ST. LAWRENCE
RECREATIONAL PATH CORNWALL TO IROQUOIS:
For the outdoor enthusiast this recreational path stretches over 75
kms, the majority of which follows
the shoreline of the St. Lawrence
River. The path begins in Lancaster
travelling along the shoreline to
Gray’s Creek, and then travels
through Cornwall to continue
winding through the rolling terrain
toward Long Sault. The path follows the island causeway of the
Long Sault Parkway and continues
to the Upper Canada Migratory
Bird Sanctuary in Ingleside, then
arriving at Upper Canada Village
Heritage Park. From the Village,
the path continues into the village
of Morrisburg, with a section also
completed in Iroquois.
613-938-4748
or
1-800-937-4748
www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/stlawrence-recreational-path
Upper Canada Village is an
award-winning historical attraction where you can visit over 40
heritage buildings from the 19th
century, including farms, mills,
trade shops, factories, churches,
homes and even a one-room
school house. Learn all about
the 1860’s from the blacksmith,
tinsmith, shoemaker, cooper,
broommaker, cabinetmaker, miller, cheesemaker, baker, printer,
gardeners and farm families, all
eager to share the tricks of their
trades. You’ll see lots of farm animals on site too. Tours on a horsedrawn wagon or boat are free
with admission. A Family Activity
Centre is open in July and August
where children of all ages can
try some hands-on historical fun.
Restaurants and shopping are
available on site.
13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg
1-800-437-2233 or locally (613) 543-4328
www.uppercanadavillage.com
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CORNWALL & SEAWAY
VALLEY TOURISM
11 Water St. West, Cornwall
1-800-937-4748 OR 613-938-4748
www.visit.cornwall.on.ca
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