First in North America. The Barber Mill Dynamo in Georgetown
Did you know that the Barber Mill Dynamo, built in 1888, was the first electrical generating plant in North America? Its ruins are still standing and can be accessed via ...
Old growth forest with over 250 year old at Scottsdale farm
The oldest living tree on earth is likely the North American long-lived pine, which is estimated to be 5,060 years old based on the number of rings. Giant sequoia trees ...
Rockwood. Limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes
Dolomite cliffs, caves and glacial potholes, including one of the largest in the world, are some of the natural photogenic wonders in Rockwood. You can explore the area on both ...
The Mennonites community of St. Jacobs has an interesting history
The community of St. Jacobs is located in southwest Ontario, just north of Waterloo in Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region. Mennonites are Christians who trace their beginnings to the Protestant Reformation, ...
The School´s Museum, a very old school classroom from 1898
The history of South Baymouth is of necessity bound up with the history of fishing along the south shore of Manitoulin. The original settlers moved from a finy fishing station ...
Oakville’s Community Museum at Erchless Estate
The museum holds a diverse collection of objects reflecting the history of Oakville from its establishment to the present day including costumes and textiles, fine and decorative arts, ethnological artifacts ...
Lucy Maud Montgomery spent nine years of her life in Norval
Lucy Maud Montgomery spent 9 years of her life in Norval together with her husband – the reverend at the local church. She was very active in Norval’s social life, ...
Cup and Saucer, Manitoulin Trail with dramatic 70m cliffs
Cup and Saucer is one of the most popular trails in Ontario with dramatic 70 metre cliffs and breathtaking views, up to 12km of hiking trails, and a 2km adventure ...
Killarney was once known Shebawenahning “safe canoe passage”
The village of Killarney can be found at the end of the peninsula, about 10 km from Killarney Provincial Park. It is made up of Killarney red granite, which is ...
The trail, where Philip Gosling marked the first blaze in 1962
When you go to Hilton Falls, make sure to visit the spot where Philip Gosling, one of the four “founders” of the Bruce Trail, marked the first blaze in July ...