Summer 2011 - Ontario

CONTRIBUTORSAnita Draycott has been a Toronto-based journalist andphotographer for more than 25 years. She is the managingeditor of GolfStyle, an upscale lifestyle publication for avidgolfers in Canada. She has chased dimpled white ballsover six continents, yet one of her favourite places is at theend of her friend’s dock in Muskoka, at sunset.See her story on page 58.Kate Pocock is a Toronto-based writer who specializesin family travel. In fact, she’s been travelling with herthree kids, as well as nine nieces and nephews, formore than 30 years across three continents. Despitethis, some of her favourite family travelling memorieshave been made right here on the beaches of LakeHuron and other great lakes in Ontario.See her stories on pages 40 and 48.No stranger to canoes, fly rods, float planes and hikingboots, James Smedley brings an enthusiasm to his workthat has earned him more than 40 national and internationalawards for writing and photography. James has a soft spotfor the hidden beaches and coves along the rugged coast ofLake Superior’s north shore. See his story on page 30.Margaret Swaine is the weekly wine columnist forthe National Post newspaper, the spa columnist forBest Health and writes the Global Gourmet columnfor Travel Industry Today. When Margaret’s nottravelling she spends her Saturdays at Toronto’sEvergreen Brick Works organic market to buy freshharvested produce. See her story on page 54.Two-time winner of Ontario Tourism’s award for best traveljournalism, Toronto writer Betty Zyvatkauskas is happiestexploring her own backyard. One of her guilty pleasures issneaking off to a Saturday matinee with a bag of popcornat The Fox, a legendary repertory cinema in Toronto’sBeaches neighbourhood. See her stories on pages 24and 52.Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation(OTMPC) Ontario Ministry of Tourism and CultureDesign and Layout: FUEL AdvertisingEDITORIAL ENQUIRIESFor editorial enquiries please contactNicole Leaper, Publications Manager, OTMPC416-314-7378 or editor@ontariotravel.netADVERTISING SALESPlease visit www.tourismpartners.com(click on partnership opportunities).Or call Nicole Papineau, OTMPC – SalesToll-free 1-888-365-4422 or 416-212-1886Email: otmp.sales@ontario.caADDITIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATIONFor additional travel information on Ontario, please call thefollowing numbers:From Toronto Calling AreaEnglish: 905-754-1962 French: 905-754-1963Teletypewriter – TTY/Telecommunications Devicefor the Deaf (TDD): 905-206-6755From Canada, Continental U.S.A. and HawaiiEnglish: 1-800-ONTARIO or 1-800-668-2746From Canada: French: 1-800-268-3736Teletypewriter – TTY/Telecommunications Devicefor the Deaf (TDD): 1-888-908-8825We provide information to assist travellers withdisabilities. Accessibility information is collected to addressa variety of special needs. Please call the toll-free line andcounsellors will assist you with the details you need to planand enjoy travel throughout Ontario.INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIESContact the appropriate Canadian embassy or overseasconsulate for information on Ontario.For more information, visit www.international.gc.ca/ciw-cdm/embassies-ambassades.aspxInternational visitors can also obtain information on Ontariothrough www.ontariotravel.netRENSEIGNEMENTS EN FRANÇAISNous sommes heureux de vous offrir un serviced’information touristique en français.Veuillez composer le 905 754-1963 et il nous fera plaisir devous aider.Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation acceptsno liability for errors or omissions.The information and services contained in this publicationare offered as a matter of interest and are believed to becorrect and accurate at the time of printing. The inclusionof any advertisement in this publication does not imply orconstitute an endorsement or acceptance by the Provinceof Ontario of any of the advertisers, products or servicesadvertised, and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture isnot responsible for errors or omissions or misrepresentationscontained in any advertisement. All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced in anyform without permission in writing from Ontario TourismMarketing Partnership Corporation.© Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2011.Produced by Ontario Tourism Marketing PartnershipCorporation (an agency of the Government of Ontario).Photos © Ontario Tourism, 2011, unless otherwise indicated.© 2011 Printed in CanadaPrinter: Transcontinental –RBW GraphicsE&OE 05-11-425M-016237Front Cover: HuntsvilleLion King atthe Princess ofWales TheatreApril 19–June 12CarassaugaJune 3–5Photo: Joan MarcusPhoto: Simon AnnandPhoto: Joan MarcusRogers CupAug. 6–14CNEAug.19–Sept. 5Billy Elliot theMusical at theCanon TheatreOn nowRailwayChildren at theRoundhouseTheatreBegins MayPhoto: Joan MarcusCalendar Girlsat the RoyalAlexandraTheatreApril 15–May 28Photo: Bruce MonkTD Jazz FestivalJune 24–July 3Pride WeekJune 24–July 3There’s so much to do in Toronto, you’ll want to update your friends every minute. Canada’s leading city for entertainmentand culture has everything from international festivals, theatre and arts to world-class shopping and talk-worthy sports. Call1-877-342-3333 to speak with a specialized booking agent or visit SeeTorontoNow.com to plan and book your trip today.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SeeTorontoNowLuminatoJune 10–19Plenty to tweethome about.Stay 2 nights,get the 3 rd free** Subject to availability. Conditions apply. See website for details. @Toronto Convention and VisitorAssociation. Produced in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture.ScotiabankBuskerfestAug. 25–28BeachesInternationalJazz FestivalJuly 15–24Donny & MarieLive at theFour SeasonsCentre for thePerforming ArtsJuly 5–17MississaugaWaterfrontFestivalJune 17–19Cirque du SoleilTotemAug.11–Sept. 2North byNortheastJune 13–19Taste of theDanforthAug. 5–7ScotiabankCaribanaJuly 14–Aug.12IIFAJune 23–25IIFA BuzzBrampton &MississaugaUntil June 26Honda IndyJuly 8–10TELUS MosaicJuly 8–106 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!

THE PLACE TO PLAYFor fans of fun, it doesn’t get any better than Horseshoe Resort’s new Adventure Park nearBarrie. Take a 632 m (2,075 ft.) flight back to earth on a zip flyer, roll down hills in a giant ballcalled an Ogo, or slip ’n slide down a tubing run! Daredevils will love trying each and everyone of the cool new activities, some of which are the first or only ones offered in Ontario.www.horseshoeresort.comNEW &NOTABLEHorseshoe Resort, Barrie.Photo: Richard RothWater, water, everywhereExplore Earth’s most precious resource atthe Royal Ontario Museum’s latest exhibit,Water: The Exhibition. This immersiveexperience features cool interactivedisplays and live animals like frogs, snakesand fish. Watch for the maple leaf symbolthroughout the exhibit to see specialCanadian content, like Canadian deep seacorals, endangered species and local waterprojects. Until September 5.www.rom.on.ca©Royal Ontario Museum, 2011. All rights reserved.THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS9

State of theArchitectureA stately Prime Minister’s villa, a livery stable turned restaurant,Canada’s First Capital building and a historic train station are onlya small sampling of the stunning and well preserved architecturein Kingston. Take a 50 minute Tour Trolley ride and see one ofCanada’s oldest cities portrayed in a variety of design styles!NEW & NOTABLEArrive & Thrive!Snap a SunsetCandlelight dining under the stars, an exceptionalevening of dinner, live entertainment and dancing.Thousand Islands cruising with live entertainment andcommentary on every departure aboard a magnificenttriple-decked paddlewheeler. Narrated 1.5 hourtours of the westerly islands and Kingston’s historicwaterfront. Private Charters & Group Rates available.Check in, get changed then make a b-line for the nearestpatio in our picturesque downtown and begin yourgetaway chill! Savour flavours from around the worldwithin a few short blocks! Pick up a couple of gourmet icecream cones and take an evening stroll by the water.MAKING WAVESJust 20 minutes outside of Ottawa,Calypso Theme Waterpark is makingyour summer the most splashtasticyet by adding 10 new waterslides!There are high-speed waterslideswith tubes and toboggans, familycoiled waterslides, and two thrillingAquaLoops – you start from astanding position and the floor dropsout from under you, blasting youinto a loop that exerts 2.5 g-forces onyour body.www.calypsopark.comCalypso Theme Waterpark, LimogesA SWEET ESCAPEIn Grey County, you’ll find lots of apple orchards – making it the perfect locationfor the Apple Pie Trail. It’s also the only region in Ontario to grow a tasty newtype of antioxidant-packed apple, the Red Prince. Check for the Apple Pie Trailcertification when buying apples, baked goods and restaurant items to ensurethey’re from the best locally grown fruit available.www.applepietrail.caBook yourKingstonexperienceNOW!Doors Open Kingston, Shoal TowerBEHIND THE SCENESTo celebrate the 10th anniversary ofDoors Open Ontario, cities and towns allover the province are opening heritagebuildings and sites to the public from Aprilto October. And it’s absolutely free! Checkthe dates online to find an event near you.www.doorsopenontario.on.caVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS13

JULYOttawaAUGUSTFergusJULY 1Canada Day CelebrationsOttawaJoin thousands – includingnewlywed royals Kate and William –in wishing Canada a happy 144thbirthday in the Capital Region.There’ll be lots of live performancesand fireworks to do it right.www.canadascapital.gc.caJULY 1 & 2Strawberry FestivalWhitchurch-StouffvilleTaste the excitement at this27th annual sweet event with over150 artisans and crafters – and abounty of beautiful berries.www.strawberryfestival.caJULY 1–3Cobourg Waterfront FestivalCobourgBring your family and be part of thefun: parades, live entertainmentand a fireworks spectacle are justthe beginning.www.waterfrontfestival.caJULY 7–10Fort William Historical Park:The Great RendezvousThunder BayJoin in a huge re-enactment atthe world’s largest reconstructedfur trade post – watch battles,try artisan skills and feast ontraditional foods.www.fwhp.caAUGUST 3–7Canadian Open Old TimeFiddle ChampionshipShelburneBreak out your dancing shoesand get ready for some funfiddling, celebrated with parades,competitions and pancakebreakfasts.www.shelburnefiddlecontest.on.caAUGUST 4–6Pembroke WaterfrontFestivalPembrokeFeaturing local talent, food andartwork, this festival brings out thebest the community has to offer.www.pembrokefestivals.comAUGUST 5–7Goderich Celtic Roots FestivalGoderichBreak out your dancing shoesand enjoy Celtic folk music from ahuge lineup of international andCanadian acts.www.celticfestival.caAUGUST 5–7Alliston Potato FestivalAllistonBuds of spuds, take note – thisfestival has a parade, midway, ATVmud bog, entertainers and more.www.allistonpotatofestival.comJULY 7–10, 15–17Rogers BayfestSarniaFamilies love live music festivals –hit the rock weekend first, then it’scountry music the next.www.sarniabayfest.comJULY 8–10Honda Indy TorontoToronto8www.hondaindytoronto.comSee your favourite pro driversrace through Toronto’s streets atthe 25th anniversary of this racingevent.1 7JULY 14–16Rotaryfest: The SaultSummer FestivalSault Ste. Marie14www.rotaryfest.comTons of fun awaits families at this88-years-young summer fest,including a parade, Playzone, waterfloor and car show.JULY 14 – AUGUST 12Scotiabank CaribanaTorontoFeel the heat of the streets andthe rhythm of steel drums atthe largest Caribbean festival inNorth America. Join the fun at thebig parade (July 30)!www.caribanafestival.com3AUGUST 12–14Fergus Scottish Festival andHighland GamesFergus412 18Put on your plaid and head outfor a highland fling like no other –dancing, storytelling, sword fightingand bagpipe heritage informationare just the beginning.www.fergusscottishfestival.comAUGUST 12–14International Busker FestivalSt. CatharinesThe first of its kind in Niagara, thisbuskerfest will feature stunts andentertainment from internationaland local street performers alike.www.lyndesfarnetheatreprojects.comAUGUST 18–21Havelock JamboreeHavelockRound up your little ones andpitch a tent at Canada’s largest livecountry music and camping festival.www.havelockjamboree.com5AUGUST 18–21Vankleek Hill Agricultural FairVankleek HillHave lots of fun at one of theoldest agricultural fairs in Ontario,with events like the demolitionderby and the fair parade. Don’tforget to check out the antiquetractors!www.vankleekhillfair.caJULY 15–17Canal Railway & ChocolateFestivalSmiths Falls15Eat your fill at chocolate contestsand have a ball at this fun-packedfestival – featuring live music,juggling, magic, parades and more!www.canalrailwayfest.comJULY 21–24Lumberjack Heritage FestivalKapuskasing21 22Little loggers love playing in thekid zone, watching professionallumberjacks compete, and dancingto live musical performances.www.kaplumberjack.com/main.htmlJULY 21–24Collingwood Elvis FestivalCollingwoodThis annual tribute to the King ofRock features live music, retro funand pompadour hairstyles.www.collingwoodelvisfestival.comJULY 22–24Norseman Floatplane FestivalRed LakeClimb aboard a float plane or ridethe Norseman Express – kids willbe flying high at this fest.www.norsemanfestival.on.caAUGUST 19 – SEPTEMBER 5Canadian National ExhibitionTorontoJULY 28–3148th Annual RockhoundGemboreeBancroft28 29 31www.bancroft-ontario.comPan for gold and swap gems at thisannual festival in Canada’s mineralcapital.JULY 29 – AUGUST 1Nipigon AnnualBlueberry BlastNipigonPick a pail of delicious blueberriesand join the berry fun activities,like the teddy bear picnic, pettingzoo and crafts.www.nipigon.netJULY 31 – AUGUST 13Kincardine Summer MusicFestivalKincardineThis festival shares music with all –not only will you see student andprofessional performances, but youcan learn how to play an instrumentat the fair!www.ksmf.caWEDNESDAYSIN JULY & AUGUSTFort Henry: Sunset CeremoniesKingstonExcitement will rise as the FortRegiment performs drills and gunsalutes while the military musicbuilds – and ends in an explosionof colourful fireworks!www.forthenry.com19 20 25A mainstay of the summer scene,this 132-year-old event has it all:cool rides, live entertainment,vendors and a huge variety of food.www.theex.comAUGUST 20Bracebridge Highland GamesBracebridgeWitness feats of strength at thehighland and bagpipe competitions,then dance a highland fling.www.bracebridgehighlandgames.comAUGUST 20Pawlooza: London’s Festivalfor DogsLondonBring your four-legged friends tothis dog-crazy festival – you canget advice on dog tricks, visit a petpsychic and much more!www.pawlooza.comAUGUST 25–28Scotiabank TorontoBuskerfestTorontoOne of the largest of its kind inNorth America, this wacky festbrings together hundreds ofperformers from around the globe.www.torontobuskerfest.comAUGUST 25–28Tecumseh Corn FestivalTecumsehThe whole family will have a greattime at this festival featuring liveentertainment, fun activities and ofcourse, hot buttery corn.www.tecumseh.caAUGUST 26–28Winona Peach FestivalWinona26www.winonapeach.comEverything peachy-keen at thisfestival is dedicated to the softskinnedfruit.AUGUST 26–28Canadian Wakeboard OpenKawarthasWatch great wakeboarding andwakeskating tricks, or groove to thelive bands on stage.www.kawarthafest.caGO ONLINEFOR MOREFESTIVALSANDEVENTSTHERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! 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Right in the heart of Ottawa, the FestivalFranco-Ontarien sets the stage for oneweekend of rocking fun. Enjoy francophonemusicians playing live music, and join in thehuge street parade, filled with extravagantcostumes and dancing. June 16–18.www.ffo.caThe Franco-Fête is Toronto’s largest socialand cultural gathering of the francophonecommunity. Listen to musicians froma variety of genres, attend cookingdemonstrations, play games with your kidsand more – all conveniently located on theshores of Lake Ontario at the HarbourfrontCentre. June 24–26.www.franco-fete.caFestival de la Curd, St. Albert.Photo: Sylvain Marier.Franco families love St. Albert’s Festival de la Curd, and with good reason. There’s plentyof activities for everyone: bouncy castles, a gigantic corn maze, face painting and entertainerskeep the kids happy, while live bands and a tasting market treat the senses of young andold alike. August 17–21.www.curdfestival.comJOIE DEVIVREFrancomusic lovers, rejoice! This year,the 12th Festival de la St. Jean playshost to iconic musical acts Cano andOffenbach. History tidbit: this folk festivalis based on traditional Saint-Jean-BaptisteDay celebrations held across Quebec.The Quebecois who settled this regionbrought the tradition with them, and nowKapuskasing’s St. Jean festival is the largestin Ontario! June 23–25.www.stjeankap.comSudbury’s biggest summer event, theNorthern Lights Festival Boréal, returns toits home in the newly renovated Bell Parkwith a bang – this is the 40th anniversary!The three-day festival is a celebration of thisvibrant community, representing the city’sbilingual, Aboriginal and multicultural rootsthrough music, art, workshops and activities.July 8–10.www.nlfbsudbury.comCelebrate Franco culture in Sudbury at LesJeux de la Francophonie Canadienne (TheCanadian francophone Games). One ofthe largest national gatherings of Canada’sfrancophone youth, this event encouragesteens between 13 and 18 to develop skills inthe arts, sports and leadership. July 20–24.www.jeuxfc.caDid you know? There is a Franco-Ontario flag, featuring a fleur-de-lis and a trilliumon a green and white background. Introduced in 1975, it’s a symbol of the richheritage and harmony of the Ontario French-speaking community and is still proudlyused at many francophone events.Festival Franco-Ontarien, Ottawa. Photo: Sylvain Marier.20THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS21

Visitors rave aboutour landscapes.Many draw theirown conclusions.It’s true – we’re known for our shimmering lakes,Canadian Shield granite and majestic forests,but Muskoka is also a vibrant cultural hub.There’s something about Muskoka’s naturalbeauty that seems to bring out the artistic sidein people. Beginning with the Chautauquas ofthe early 20th century, this special place haslong been a mecca for those who create andappreciate art. Today, writers, actors, musiciansand artists of all ilks make up the fabric ofthis thriving artistic community. Come visitMuskoka and discover how arts and culture isin our nature.EVENTS THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU!• The Muskoka Chautauqua• Art in the Heart• Nuit Blanche North• Muskoka Music Festival• Muskoka Lakes Spring Art Tour• Muskoka Arts and Crafts Summer Show• Film North• Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour• Artists of the Limberlost• Muskoka Literary Trail1-800-267-9700www.discovermuskoka.ca/sf

STARS ALIGNHEREby Betty ZyvatkauskasAaaction!Varied streetscapes, soundstages and a vast talent pool makeToronto a hot production venue. They’ve also turned T.O. intoa lot of other places.On the set of Flashpoint – photo courtesy of Avamar Entertainment/Pink Sky Entertainment.Torontonians have becomeaccustomed to seeing the surreal.Head downtown on a summerevening and you’re almost certain tostumble upon grips, gaffers and lineproducers preparing for a locationshoot. One balmy evening, I sawpiles of ‘snow’ lining an alley for asimulated winter shoot. Vintage carsand retro-looking Christmas lightssuggested time travel into an earlierera. It was a glimpse of movie magicthat’s increasingly common in thecity sometimes dubbed ‘HollywoodNorth’.When is Toronto not Toronto? Whenit’s doubling for New York, Baltimore,Boston or some fantasy world in oneof 1,130 location filming projects shothere in 2009. Total Recall, scheduledto begin production in May, seesColin Farrell struggling to recovermemories in a futuristic city. Majorfilm shoots have turned The Bay’sflagship store on Queen St. intoMadison Square Gardens for the 2005Cinderella Man, and seen Toronto andHamilton neighbourhoods doublefor 1960s Baltimore in the 2007 hitHairspray. Chicago, winner of sixOscars in 2003 including best picture,was almost entirely shot in Toronto,notably at the Danforth Music Hall,the Elgin Theatre and the DistilleryHistoric District – a popular locationdue to its extensive 19th-centuryindustrial buildings.24THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THISVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!

REAL BUTTER ON THE POPCORNWith so much movie-making going on, it’sno wonder Toronto hosts more than 50 filmfests. The largest of these is the TorontoInternational Film Festival (TIFF), now inits 36th year and running September 8–18,2011. TIFF screens hundreds of Oscarworthyhits and international treasures,stirring the city into a frenzy of star-spottingand gala gossip.But with the opening of the TIFF BellLightbox in 2010, cinephiles no longerneed to wait until September to indulgetheir movie mania. The new headquartersfor the Toronto International Film Festivalis a five-storey entertainment palace forthose who appreciate sophisticated cinemaand all the creature comforts of a welldesignedvenue. Museum-quality specialexhibits like the recent Tim Burton showfrom The Museum of Modern Art inspireand entertain film buffs.On a typical day I can watch two or threefilms that probably wouldn’t make it toa commercial theatre – artistically andcinematically important movies morelikely to be screened at international filmfestivals, as well as genre classics. Fivetheatres ranging in size from 80 to 520seats offer the ultimate in movie-watchingNot just another pretty place to make a movie. Torontooffers a first-rate film fest experience year-round at the newTIFF Bell Lightbox.comfort, with steeply raked seating so itdoesn’t matter who sits in front of me –or what kind of hat he is wearing. And thecomfort is amazing. These chairs are thesame as the ones you’ll find in the Palaisdu Cinema in Cannes.Whether my movie-watching enjoymentrequires a bag of popcorn or a large latté,the snack bar and bistro have it covered.Best of all, the real butter on the popcornis free. Prices compare to regular first-runmovie admissions, but the ambience isdefinitely upscale. Enjoy before-the-moviebrunch at Oliver & Bonacini’s Luma ordrinks at the King Street canteen after theshow. This everything-under-one-roof filmfestival building has become my favouriteone-stop date destination.www.tiff.net/tiffbelllightboxINDIAN CINEMA GOES GALAIN TORONTOIn Toronto’s Little India we sipmango shakes and munch crispypakoras at Bombay Chowpatty. Inthe background, Indian pop musicpours from the television. Soon we’remunching to the bouncy Bollywoodbeat of a movie awards show as grandas anything in Hollywood. Even in thisGerrard Street snack shop the glamourjumps off the small screen as sequinedsaris glitter through the dances.Since its first full-length silent moviein 1913 (Raja Harishchandra), India’sfilm industry has grown to the pointwhere it produces more movies thananywhere else in the world – some 800annually. Not surprisingly, it boastsits own Oscar-style celebration, TheInternational Indian Film Academy(IIFA) Weekend and Awards, completewith red-carpet walks, glamorousgowns and spectacular productionnumbers. This year Toronto joins theranks of past host cities (London,Amsterdam, Singapore, Dubai andothers), as it hosts the event’s firstforay into North America, June 23to 25. Expect opportunities to spotthe stars, enjoy fashion shows, movieTIFF Bell Lightbox, TorontoKareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan on the Green Carpet at IIFA Awards 2010.premieres and film workshops.26 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!www.iifa2011toronto.com27

BETWEEN TAKES: STAR-WORTHY VACATION HANGOUTSWhere: Muskoka, particularly lakes Muskoka, Joseph and RosseauWho: Hollywood stars and hockey players including Martin Short, Bill Murray, GoldieHawn, Kurt Russell, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Robert Lantos and Eric Lindros.Why: Dubbed ‘Malibu north’ for the number of movie stars who either own summerhouses or visit them, Muskoka’s pristine lakes and Canadian Shield scenery comewith great golf and luxurious amenities.Best star spotting: The town of Port CarlingCheck it out: Take the Millionaire’s Row cruise on the historic steamship RMS Segwunto see decadent docks and palatial summer homes.www.discovermuskoka.cawww.segwun.comRMS Segwun, MuskokaFILM FESTS:ALWAYS INSEASONWORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL,TORONTO – MAY 31 – JUNE 5One of only three Canadian festivalsaccredited by the Academy of MotionPicture Arts and Sciences, this CanadianFilm Centre event screens 250 shorts frommore than 80 countries.www.worldwideshortfilmfest.comNORTH BY NORTHEAST MUSICFESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE,TORONTO – JUNE 13–19Watch lots of indie documentaries and coolconcert flicks at NXNE Film.www.nxne.comCINÉFEST SUDBURY INTERNATIONALFILM FESTIVAL, SUDBURY –SEPTEMBER 17–25Sudbury plays host to Canada’s fourthlargestfilm fest. Last year more than30,000 people attended Cinéfest SudburyInternational Film Festival.www.cinefest.comCasa Loma, TorontoSPOT THE ONTARIO LANDMARKSWhere did the X-Men hone their hero skillsin the first X-Men film?(Casa Loma)Which Toronto school doubled for MIT inGood Will Hunting?(University of Toronto)In Resident Evil: Apocalypse, where wasMila Jovovich climbing when the zombiesapproached?(Toronto City Hall)In 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, whichHamilton-area waterfall does the Hulkwake up beside?(Webster’s Falls)OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATIONFESTIVAL, OTTAWA – SEPTEMBER 21–25Filmmakers and fans have mingled at NorthAmerica’s largest animation celebrationsince 1976.www.animationfestival.caBAY STREET FILM FESTIVAL, THUNDERBAY – SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 2See socially relevant movies from aroundthe world at the Finnish Labour Temple,home to the famed Hoito Restaurant.www.baystreetfilmfestival.caTO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKTHINGS TO DOTIFF, Toronto28 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS29

MY SUMMERSOAKING IN ONTARIO’S NATURAL BEAUTIESby James SmedleyCome summertime, my family and friends enjoy one of the largestplaygrounds on earth.LAKE SUPERIORThere’s no better way to experienceOntario’s natural beauty than to simplydive right in. So that’s what I do. Promptedby my girls, Lillian 12 and Islay 14, I springfrom the warm brown granite, arcingheadfirst into crystal-clear water. Mycore temperature plunges, delivering arefreshingly sharp reminder that I’m nowimmersed in the icy waters of Lake Superior.But looking around it appears we’re on aninland lake. Looming headlands, jaggedpoints and narrow passages cleverlyconceal the fact that we are 12 kilometres(7 mi.) offshore in Lake Superior’s SlateIslands Provincial Park. The labyrinth ofwilderness islands and islets, with theircampsites, sandy beaches and animaltrails, holds promise of endless explorationby foot and by water.We’re only here a few days, long enoughto pluck tasty lake trout from the coldwaters, paddle within the maze of islandsand spot several of the island’s woodlandcaribou. They swim across the bays andstroll along beaches. One of these boldcharacters even walks right through ourcampsite early one morning.Although experienced sea kayakersregularly paddle here from the mainlandto circumnavigate the Slates – we weredropped off by a water taxi out of TerraceBay. Weather permitting, it’ll be back topick us up in a few days but for now we’llstay hidden in Superior’s hidden lake.Paddling toward the southern tip of McColl Island in Lake Superior’s Slate Islands Provincial Park.Photo: James Smedley.30 VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS 31

KILLARNEYAs we crest the boulder-strewn graniteridge I can’t help thinking of food. “That’sgoing to be one good sandwich,” I sayas I tilt back my water bottle and lookout over a shimmering landscape ofwhite mountains dappled with woodedsapphire lakes.The 2 km (1.25 mi.) hike is easy to beginwith but its end is punctuated by an abruptclimb over a cascade of giant tumbledboulders. For my wife Francine and I,reaching the top of the Killarney Ridge hasfurnished more than a hearty appetite; wenow enjoy a vantage point where knobs ofwhite quartzite gleam like snow-cappedpeaks above gnarled jack pine.It’s not hard to understand why artists likeCanada’s Group of Seven were drawnto the La Cloche Mountains. “I bet A.Y.Jackson sat right about here to paint,”I say sinking onto a flat slab of warm quartz.Francine settles in beside me and opensthe lunch pack for a sunbathed diningexperience with a view surpassing anyrestaurant in the province.OUIMET CANYON“Dad,” says Islay, a little embarrassed asI test the wooden guard rail before peeringdown to the canyon floor. “Just makingsure,” I say, “Don’t want to fall down there,might freeze to death.” This does not evenprompt a response from my girls who’vejust read that the 100-metre-deep (328-ft.),150-metre-wide (492-ft.) canyon holds amicroclimate where Arctic plants left fromthe last ice age still grow.“Do you see the skinny guy?” I ask,scanning the jagged edges of the 2 km(1.25 mi.) gorge east of Thunder Bay. “Ohyeah, he is skinny,” says Lillian, pointing tothe angular pillar of rock teetering near thesheer canyon wall. “That’s Omett,” saysIslay, “turned to stone after messing withthe Great Spirit Nanabijou.”“Let’s get a closer look” I say, and the girlsrace along the cusp of the ancient canyontoward the next lookout.North shore of Rice Lake. Photo: James Smedley.RICE LAKEMy buddy Gord casts a huge orangerubber minnow towards a sloping shorelineand retrieves it quickly through weedstrewnwaters. I’m wondering what sort offish would hit such a large offering whenGord leans back hard on his rod. Afterconsiderable surface splashing, our guideJoe slides a net under a long and powerfulfish. “Wow, that’s one healthy lookingmuskie,” I say snapping photos as Gordposes with the toothy creature beforesliding her back into Rice Lake.Joe delivers us to cottage-lined shorelinesand lonely islands where we plucksmallmouth and largemouth bass – andeven walleye – from weed beds and underdocks. After a day on the water Joe dropsus off at the dock in front of our cabin.Gord jumps in the hot tub while I take ahike up the cleared hills behind the resortfor a commanding view of the rollingpastoral landscape surrounding Rice Lake.With the sun retreating toward the woodedshoreline we slip on blazers and walk to thedining room. The special today is locallyraised lamb. The choice is easy.Want to find out more about an outdoor adventure? Explore your options forexperiencing Ontario’s Great Outdoors at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoors – you’llfind outfitters, getaway packages, places to stay and more. For more about fishing inOntario, find celebrity angling tips, events and resources at www.gofishinontario.comKillarney Provincial ParkVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS 33

KIDS RAVEABOUT THESE FAMILY FAVESTime to pause the game controllers and get the kids out to play.Splash away at water parks where gravity and water have a mashup.Let them explore their imaginations in an enchanted forest.Experience the wild and the wacky at arcades and attractions,or go wild on an animal safari.1CANADA’S WONDERLAND, VAUGHANThrill seekers of all ages love Canada’s largest theme park. The little ones canhang out in KidZville or ride the Taxi Jam, designed as a toddler’s first coaster.On wilder rides like Behemoth ® and the new WindSeeker, which stretches up 91 m(301 ft.) high, teens can test their fear factor. Plus everyone will love cooling off atSplash Works, an 8-hectare (20-acre) water park.www.canadaswonderland.comCanada’s Wonderland, VaughanVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS35

2STORYBOOK GARDENS, LONDONEnter through the castle where a make-believe worldfires up your child’s imagination. Kids will enjoy fun rides,entertainment and face painting, plus Slippery’s splash areafor cooling down. A kid fave is the Enchanted Forest, a safeplace for animals who are injured and can’t survive in the wild.3www.storybook.london.ca4CALYPSO THEME WATERPARK, LIMOGESJust one year old, Canada’s largest themed water park is setto make a bigger spash this summer by opening the highestfree-standing waterslide tower in North America! For theyounger set who love getting wet, there’s Pirate’s Aquaplayand Zoo Lagoon.www.calypsopark.comLONG POINT ECO-ADVENTURES, TURKEY POINTFor a completely different adrenalin rush, take a 2.5-hour canopy tour – high abovethe forest floor – that includes eight zip lines, two suspension skybridges and a12 m (40 ft.) rappel. The tour is led by two experienced and informative guides.Ages 8 and up.www.lpfun.caOntario Place, TorontoONTARIO PLACE, TORONTOToronto’s playground by the lake celebrates 40 years of familyfun with rides, arcades and cool attractions like the new Imax ®3D Theatre. Everyone can chill out at Froster Soak City, ®Toronto’s only downtown water park. A Toronto Star Play AllDay Pass ® gives unlimited access to most rides and attractions.5www.ontarioplace.comLong Point Eco-Adventures, Turkey PointVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS37

67WASAGA BEACHThe longest freshwater beach in the world,Wasaga is sandcastle heaven for the littleones! Shallow waters and sandbars make itkid-friendly too. Picnic tables and changefacilities cater to families. Bigger kids willlike the nearby Wasaga 500 Go-Karts.www.wasagabeach.comWhirlpool Aerocar, Niagara FallsEvery elementary school-aged student isentitled to a Fun Pass, featuring specialmoney-saving discounts at many ofOntario’s great attractions. Your Passshould be sent home from school withyour child in late June. If your child doesnot receive a Fun Pass booklet, checkyour school board’s website to find outhow to obtain a copy.NIAGARA FALLSThe city they named after a natural wonder could also be called one of the wondersof family fun. Check out the mighty falls, and then head to Fallsview IndoorWaterpark – the largest hotel and indoor water park complex of its kind in NorthAmerica. Enjoy the attractions of Clifton Hill, walk or cycle along the Niagara Parkwayand visit thousands of airy butterflies at the Butterfly Conservatory. Finally, curl up allcozy in a ‘wolf den’ at Great Wolf Lodge.www.niagarafallstourism.comwww.niagaraparks.comTORONTO ZOOIt gets pretty wild here…with more than5,000 animals on 287 hectares (709 acres),what else would you expect! Kid favouritesinclude the polar bears and Arctic wolvesat the Tundra Trek exhibit. Don’t missSharks at Stingray Bay – A TouchingExperience, a special event where you cansafely interact with sharks and stingrays!8www.torontozoo.com9AFRICAN LION SAFARI, CAMBRIDGEGet up close (but not too personal!) with lions, zebras, baboons and giraffes asyou drive through this wild game reserve where the animals roam freely. Showslike the Elephant Round-Up will thrill the kids; then they can monkey aroundat the Jungle Playground.www.lionsafari.comAfrican Lion Safari, Cambridge38 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!

BEACHING IT WITHTHE KIDS – FROM TOTS TO TEENS!by Kate PocockWhen it comes to picking a waterlogged play space in Ontario, itbecomes a game of superlatives. Will we take our kids to splash onthe longest freshwater beach in the world, swim in the world’s largestfreshwater lake or play beach tag along the shorelines of some250,000 lakes? No matter what beach you choose for family fun thissummer, it’s definitely water, water everywhere! Here are some of ourtop beach choices for family fun.GREAT FOR SAND BETWEENTHE TOESIf your kids love running barefoot,head to Sandbanks Provincial Park onLake Ontario. They’ll gladly cast offtheir sandals to run through dunesthat drift up to 25 m (82 ft.) high, orjump into the gentle waves at WestLake. The baymouth sandbars here areamong the largest in the world.www.ontarioparks.comSandbanks Provincial Park, Picton40THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THISVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!

GREAT FOR TOTSIn Saugeen Shores the short, scenic drivebetween Port Elgin and Southamptonoffers stunning views – but it’s the shallowwaters and wide sandbars at either endthat delight young waders and theirparents. The swings on the Southamptonbeach and the miniature train trip alongthe shore in Port Elgin are a big hit with thetots too. Parents love the stroller-friendlyboardwalks and easy snacks at beachsideconcessions.www.saugeenshores.caGREAT FOR ROCKHOUNDINGYoung ‘rockers’ will delight in exploringthe rock pools at Awenda ProvincialPark, formed by stones and giantboulders left by receding glaciers.Be sure to bring water sandals forlittle feet.www.ontarioparks.comGREAT FOR WILDERNESS CAMPINGLake Superior’s Pukaskwa National Park,where Aboriginal people once held visionquests on the cobblestone beaches, offerscamping near the water, driftwood forpint-size collectors, hiking trails andpossible caribou sightings. For scenicwaterside wilderness – pitch your tent atHattie Cove Campground or Halfway Lake.Visit nearby Marathon for supplies.www.pc.gc.caGREAT FOR NATUREAt the Pinery Provincial Park, oodles of softwhite sand and turquoise-coloured waters –as well as naturalist programs for ages sixto 17 – make this Lake Huron shorelinea family standout. When junior rangershave had enough sun and surf, hike trailsthrough the rare Oak Savanna, rent a biketo cycle the paths, or a canoe to paddlethe Old Ausable Channel.www.ontarioparks.comGREAT FOR FLYING A KITESinging Sands Beach is named after thesound you hear as Lake Huron’s strongwesterly wind whistles through the sandhere – perfect for flying a kite. Part of theBruce Peninsula National Park, this sandybeach is also terrific for shallow swims,picnics and boardwalk hikes to see orchids.www.pc.gc.caAwenda Provincial Park, PenetanguisheneGREAT FOR FISHINGManitoulin, the world’s largest freshwaterisland, boasts Northern Ontario’s longestsand beach, Providence Bay, a beautifulcrescent-shaped strand on Lake Huron.Rent a boat at the marina to cast forchinook salmon or rainbow trout. A playgroundon the beach will keep kids happywhile mom or dad cooks a fish dinner on acampground stove nearby.www.manitoulintourism.comGREAT FOR LUXURY CAMPINGAfter a day of beaching it at MacGregorPoint or Pancake Bay provincial parks,bed down in a cozy canvas-covered yurtmounted on a wooden floor. Theseeight-sided structures come equipped withbeds and bunks that sleep up to six, andinclude electric heat (reserve ahead).www.ontarioparks.comAnd when it comes to beaching it – don’t forget Ontario’s conservation areas,more than 250 natural areas owned by provincial conservation authorities. Manyhave wonderful strips of sand, plus excellent family events and nature programs.Visit Norfolk Conservation Area on Lake Erie, Willow Lake Conservation Area onLake Simcoe or Ken Reid Conservation Area on Sturgeon Lake. At Heart LakeConservation Area, you can play in the waters by the sandy beach or get wetwith more than 30 water features at the Wild Wetland Splash Pad. For more onconservation areas and amenities, visitwww.ontarioconservationareas.caGREAT FOR ACTIVITYAfter your kids plunge into the coolwaters of Georgian Bay and splash alongthe world’s longest freshwater beach atWasaga Beach, run off more steam byexploring some 30 km (18.6 mi.) of trails.Family programs set off Tuesday mornings(July 5 – August 23) from the Trail Centre.Eco-youngsters will love it – Wasaga wasthe first provincial park in Canada to beawarded the environmental Blue Flag forits shoreline.www.ontarioparks.comSauble BeachVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS43

ESCAPE TO THE ESCARPMENTFor four-season adventure, head to Blue Mountain Resort. There’s the indoor/outdoor Plunge! Aquatic Centre for splash-happy kids (and hot tubs for parents),a scenic gondola to admire the view, and a bustling village packed with excellentshopping, restaurants and events. Plus they’ve just opened the Ridge Runner,Ontario’s first mountain roller coaster – you control the speed as you zigzagdown the mountain’s forested glades.www.bluemountain.caDelawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort, Honey HarbourPLAY ALL DAYDelawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort inHoney Harbour is just the spot for activefamilies. Hit the ropes on the AdventureCourse with rock climbing, a high wire anda tangle of vines to climb on. Learn a newskill like sailing or knee boarding. Buildsandcastles on each of its seven beaches.See the nightly comedy, magic and musicperformances. Or rent a boat and reel in abig one in Georgian Bay.www.delawana.comTo learn moreabout resortsFOR FAMILIES AND ADULTS,visitwww.resortsofontario.comPlunge! Aquatic Centre, Blue Mountain46 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!

TIME-TRIPPINGAT ONTARIO’S FORTS AND SETTLEMENTSby Kate PocockSo we’ve swooped down roller coasters at every opportunity,swooshed up tall structures for awesomely high views and clicked ontoevery high-tech, interactive device at various science centres. Time to takea breather from this fast-paced world, go back to a simpler time – longbefore the Internet – and unearth some time-tripping fun. History comesalive as our kids march like 19th-century soldiers, learn in a one-roomschoolhouse and hear thundering gun salutes at a fort.UPPER CANADA VILLAGE, MORRISBURGWhy Visit: This 1860s village bustles with friendly costumed ‘citizens’ who enthusiasticallyinteract with visitors. With 28 historic buildings and homes on site, it’s like great-great-greatgrandfather’stown on a busy day.Time Travel Fun: After arriving by horse-drawn wagon, try on a hoop dress, do sums ona chalkboard in the one-room schoolhouse or watch the blacksmith shoeing a horse.Then hop aboard the Moccasin, an 1860s scaled replica locomotive, for a chug along theSt. Lawrence River.Events: Join the celebration of the village’s 50th anniversary with special activities,entertainment and anniversary cake (June 25); a wandering minstrel troupe entertains withwacky humour (June 25 – September 5); the annual antique car show attracts hundredsof vintage vehicles (August 14).What’s New: New Discovery Centre for Upper Canada Village and Crysler Heritage Parkwith kid-friendly exhibits on early peoples and the War of 1812.www.uppercanadavillage.comUpper Canada Village, MorrisburgVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS49

Become a British soldier for a day at Fort Henry in a red coat and a plumed hat.Have you ever fired a cannon before?FORT HENRY NATIONAL HISTORICSITE OF CANADA, KINGSTONWhy Visit: This bustling 1837 Britishfortification site is part of what wasrecently designated a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site.DISCOVERY HARBOUR,PENETANGUISHENEWhy Visit: At this reconstructed19th-century British naval base, kids canbanter with shipwrights and sailors, andvisit replica naval vessels.Time Travel Fun: March with soldiers,sit for lessons in an 1867 classroomwith a strict schoolmaster; meet David,the white Saanen goat mascot, a forttradition since 1842.Events: Don’t miss the daily 3 p.m.Garrison Parade or the thrilling7:30 p.m. Sunset Ceremoniesspectacle that features mock battles,military music, thundering gun salutesand fireworks (Wednesdays, June 29 –August 31).What’s New: Eat 1860s-style in theBonnycastle Lunch and Tea Roomwhere soldier servants bring thedishes. Because of 1860s traditionsbetween ‘Officers’ and servants,children are not allowed to say“please” or “thank you!”www.forthenry.comFort Henry, KingstonTime Travel Fun: Play croquet, helprepair a boat or learn to cook like a sailor.In true Royal Navy fashion, board theH.M.S. Tecumseth warship to swab thedeck, learn a sailor’s knot (or two) andwrite with a quill pen.Event: Métis Day Bo’jou Neejee (whichmeans ‘Hello Friend’ in Métis) is a livelyfestival offering music, crafts and treatsfor all ages (August 6).What’s New: The Wizard of Oz stageshow brings Dorothy and Toto to theKing’s Wharf Theatre (June 7 – July 2).What’s Nearby: Visit Sainte-Marieamong the Hurons in Midland, areconstructed 1639 French Jesuit missionfor the Huron-Wendat people, staffedwith kid-friendly guides.www.discoveryharbour.on.cawww.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.caDiscovery Harbour, PenetanguisheneBE READY FOR THE WAR OF 1812BICENTENNIAL CEREMONIESKids will definitely play a role in next year’s 200th anniversary ceremonies tocommemorate the War of 1812. Some may re-create ‘battles’ between the Britishforces and the American invaders. Others will take part in authentic re-enactments, liketent camps and military demonstrations. Whether they are spectators or participantsdressed in bonnets and britches, your kids will be part of a fascinating living history –an experience guaranteed to get them talking about democracy, war and peace.50 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS 51

LOCAL FOODBOUNTYHUNTINGby Margaret SwaineOntario is ripe with great produce and the best of our chefs use thisbounty in their kitchens. In every corner of the province I’ve found deliciouslocal foods. I’ve tramped through the fields of Soiled Reputation nearStratford, snacking on their crisp peppery arugula and purchasing a stashof greens to take home. When in Prince Edward County I always stopat Vickie’s Veggies roadside stand to load up on her unique heirloomvegetables. If I see Cookstown Greens organic produce noted on a menuI’m sure to order that dish. I’ve gone into Ontario’s forests with foragersand plucked wild leeks, gathered watercress and picked morels. You toocan tour farms, pick-your-own, forage in our woods, or you can dine at oneof the province’s great restaurants that focus on local, sustainable food.DIGEST THISAmong the best restaurants in the provincefor locavores are the Five-DiamondawardedLangdon Hall Dining Room inCambridge, The Millcroft Inn in Altonand Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisinein Port Dalhousie. “Cooking with freshvegetables and fruit is fun, tasty and veryhealthy,” remarks Chef Jill St. Amour ofthe Millcroft Inn. “Knowing who yourproduct and suppliers are is of the utmostimportance to me and the Millcroft.” ChefStephen Treadwell of Treadwell Farm toTable Cuisine says, “We have farms sevenminutes from the restaurant. It’s all here...my farmers come through my back door.”Then he adds, “I’m not going to buy stufffrom Chile or other places. If it’s outof season I won’t put it on the menu.”At Langdon Hall, Chef Jonathan GushueMillcroft Inn, AltonVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS55

EAT ON THE FLYGeorgian Bay Airways flies about a thousand people a year to Henry’s FishRestaurant on Frying Pan Island from Parry Sound, Toronto and private cottagesin the Muskokas. The rest come by water taxi out of Georgian Bay Marina, asthis rustic restaurant has no road access. The fish and chips are so renownedthat a busy day can see up to 800 customers. The price for the flight includesa generous plate of Henry’s battered pickerel with baked beans, cole slaw andfries. It’s hard to know what’s more exciting: the gorgeous views of the world’slargest freshwater archipelago Georgian Bay (known as the 30,000 Islands), thefish fresh from the waters or the possibility of sighting Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russellor Jimmy Buffett.To learn moreabout Ontario’s innsand diningexperiences, visitwww.ontariotravel.net/getawayserve them with whitefish caviar, mustardseed dressing and brioche crumble.” ChefTreadwell says his favourite is smokedbacon from Cumbrae Farms, which he usesin a lot of dishes. “I also love the hundredsof different varieties of heirloom tomatoesgrown by Linda Crago from Tree andTwig,” he adds.FREE ROAMING AND FINE DININGSome farmers go an extra mile for theircharges beyond free range and organic.For about 10 years I had a property justnorth of Thornbury adjacent to a bisonfarm called Grandview. I loved watchingthose large beasts cavort about the fields,especially in the winter when a blanket ofsnow would decorate their woolly brownbacks. And I have to admit I equally likedbuying their organic fat-free juicy redmeat from the farm. Now Grandview hasswitched to raising cattle which graze onfields of specially grown grass, rye, cloverand flax, plus a special ration of apples thatgives the beef a delicious sweetness.A special menu item for Chef Treadwell –whose restaurant is near the Niagarawineries – is vineyard-raised lambs. “AtFeatherstone Winery they graze lambs ontheir property. Every year I take a dozen.I do lamb head-to-toe on the menu.” Hesays Featherstone was the first wineryto use sheep to keep grass and weedsbetween the rows of vines in check,but now Tawse and Southbrook wineriesalso have their own eco-friendly animallawn mowers.Langdon Hall, Cambridgeexplains they grow beets, carrots, parsley,leeks, Jerusalem artichokes and more ontheir own property. He gets access to morethan 160 Ontario farmers and producersthrough 100 Mile Market, a food sourcingand distribution company.A FOREST OF FOODAs a child I fondly remember picking wildblueberries at the cottage and hikingthrough the woods with my grandfatherin search of morels, chanterelles andboletus edulis (porcini or ceps). Fromour restauranteurs I’ve learned there’san even greater abundance of edibletreats in our forests and fields. “We doour own foraging,” says Chef Gushue.“Wild herbs, berries, maple syrup, ginger.Spring and early summer is best for lamb’squarters, hogweed, sorrel, watercress anddandelion. It’s really quite simple wherewe are. I’ve got people who know whereeverything grows. We have wild morelsright by the staff entrance.” Millcroft’sChef St. Amour declares, “Our property isso vast we have vegetables that growwild – asparagus, fiddleheads, mushroomsand crab apples. We have a local foragerthat works with all the farmers to bringus the best.”YUMMY ON THE PLATEOur chefs know so many great suppliersand ingredients from Ontario I had topress them to name a favourite. For ChefSt. Amour it was Greenfield Greens,which she says are so versatile she doeseverything with them. “Blueberries,”states Chef Gushue. “We dehydrate themso we can have them all year round. WeRoasted Heirloom Beet Salad with Monforte Chevreand Local Hazelnuts, Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine56THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THISVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!57

THE WOW FACTORPUT THESE SIGNATURE HOLES ON YOUR HIT LISTby Anita DraycottYou won’t likely forget the spectacular signature holes of thesefour stellar courses scattered throughout the province. And I thinkyou’ll agree that the dining suggestions for the 19th hole aredeliciously above par too.1COBBLE BEACH’S 17TH,OWEN SOUNDThe Cobble Beach Golf Resort has wonawards from golf magazines in Canadaand the U.S. for its seaside links andten-room Nantucket-style Inn. A series ofgolf clinics caters to juniors, adults andcorporate groups.Once you’ve perfected your swing you’llbe ready to tackle architect Doug Carrick’srugged masterpiece that meanders aroundthe shoreline and bluffs of Georgian Bay,with water views from every fairway.Beyond the green at the par 3 signature17th, Cobble Beach’s iconic lighthouse(actually a water pumping station) paystribute to this area, which was used as asurvey point back in the early 1800s by theBritish admiralty.The 19th Hole – At Cobble’s SweetwaterRestaurant, chef Tim Johnston’s menuhighlights regional products, such as anelk scallopini with cranberry glaze. Youmust save room for his signature rum raisinbutter tart. Don’t worry about calories;there’s a fitness centre downstairs.www.cobblebeach.comNearby, visit Owen Sound’s Tom ThomsonArt Gallery and you’ll see why playingCobble Beach feels like stepping into aGroup of Seven painting.www.owensoundtourism.comCobble Beach Golf Resort, Owen Sound. Photo: Clive BarberVISIT VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS59

32 Legends on the Niagara, Niagara FallsNumber Four at Legends oN THE Niagara Battlefield Course,Niagara FallsYou’ll get great golf – and a history lesson – at the Legends on the Niagara complex,where two of Canada’s top golf architects were hired to create 18-hole masterpieces.Thomas McBroom designed Ussher’s Creek, a classic parkland course, while DouglasCarrick takes credit for Battlefield, which has more of a links feel. With a sprawling lakebordering the ninth and 18th fairways, and zillions (92 to be exact!) of treacherous bunkers,4TABOO’SCarrick’s ‘combat zone’ requires every weapon in your bag. A plaque on the fourth holecommemorates the participants of the Battle of Chippawa where the Americans defeatedBritish forces in 1814. You can also take a swing on Chippawa, a nine-hole executive course,perfect for a short and sweet round with the kids. Lessons for juniors and families areoffered at Legends’ Golf Academy.www.niagaraparksgolf.comThe 19th Hole – The Sterling Inn & Spa in Niagara Falls offers complimentary breakfast inbed as one of its many enticements. Sterling’s AG Inspired Cuisine restaurant serves dishesinspired by the growers and producers of the region. Highlights include maple cured andsmoked salmon ‘candy,’ Cabernet braised lamb shank and apple/caramel crumble.www.sterlingniagara.comWhile you’re in the neighbourhood, stop at some of the award-winning wineries and take inlive theatre at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake.www.niagaraonthelake.comTHE 14TH AT UPPER CANADA,MORRISBURGThey call it The Monster. The crowningjewel of the Upper Canada Golf Course,run by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission,is undoubtedly the 14th hole, a challenging547-yard, par 5 beauty. You had betterhit it straight off the tees here becausethere’s a stretch of trees all along the rightside of the fairway, while Aultsville Creekguards the left all the way to the green.Your second shot is crucial to determiningyour fate, as there’s a tree to be avoided200 yards from the smallest green on thecourse. Fodor’s Golf Digest’s Best Places toPlay gives Upper Canada a four-star ratingfor value in Eastern Ontario.The 19th Hole – Take a step back intothe 19th-century at nearby Upper CanadaVillage. After the costumed interpretiveguides have shown you how they spinwool, forge horseshoes, grind wheatinto flour and various other chores, youmight think that golf seems rather easyby comparison. Head to Willard’s Hotelfor fare typical of the period, such asfricasseed chicken with mushrooms orVictorian-style afternoon tea.www.uppercanadagolf.comTaboo Resort Golf & Spa, Gravenhurst. Photo: Anita Draycott.SEVENTH, GRAVENHURSTDesigner Ron Garl’s 7,340-yard track at Taboo takes golfers through wetlands, CanadianShield outcroppings and a forest of birch, pine and balsam. You won’t forget the signatureseventh hole, a long par 3 chiselled out of two walls of striated pink and grey granite. Missthis one and your Titleist behaves like it’s ricocheting through a pinball machine!To learn more, visitwww.ontariotravel.net/getawayAND CLICKGolfThe 19th Hole – This may be cottage country but Taboo’s refined cuisine attracts cityslickers all the way from Toronto. They come to experience Chef Ivan Loubier’s ‘surpriseand have faith’ culinary evenings in the 18-seat Elements Culinary Theatre. Taking intoconsideration patrons’ likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions, the chef whips up six-coursetasting menus that will have you raving and craving for a return engagement.www.tabooresort.com60 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS 61

TIPS FOR THE TOP-NOTCH HOSTWith a little preparation, you’ll enjoy thecompany of friends and family, and yourguests will enjoy your thoughtful efforts.• Do some planning before yourguests arrive. Send them the link towww.ontariotravel.net, and chat viaSkype or email about some thingsyou’d like to do.• Visit an Ontario Travel InformationCentre where you or your guests canspeak to a travel counsellor. They’llsuggest great trip ideas and places tovisit, plus you can pick up a free roadmap of Ontario, brochures and eventinformation. Please see the map onpage 96 to find your local centre.• Stack a few magazines or guidebooksabout Ontario on your guests’ bedsidetables so they can get travel ideas.Make sure your guests have access to acomputer to plan excursions.HOST AGETAWAYThis summer, be a tour guide in your home province – invite friendsand family for a visit! Not only will you have lots of quality timetogether, but you’ll get to share your favourite Ontario spots andmake memories in new ones too.AGOCanadianCollectionSignature Partnerof the CanadianCollection ProgramAbstractExpressionistNew YorkMasterpieces fromThe Museum of Modern ArtFrom May 28J. E .H. MacDonald, The Little Falls, 1918.Oil on composite board. Purchase 1933.© 2011 Art Gallery of OntarioOrganized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York62• Suggest some apps to download thatwill help your guests. Urbanspoonor Yelp are great for finding diningspots, or use a currency converter appwhen shopping. Using foursquare andFacebook, they can check-in to the coolplaces they visit, so friends can followtheir trip.• Be prepared when heading out for theday: if you’ll be outdoors, bring hats,sunscreen, bug spray and bottled water.When taking a road trip, brings snacksand DVDs or car games for the kids.• Share your photos on Facebook as yougo, so friends can see what a great timeyou’re having. Join the Ontario TravelFacebook page to share your memoriesabout all the fun you’ll be havingtouring Ontario!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THISOttawaVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!ONTARIO PLACES WE ALL LOVETO VISIT• Algonquin Provincial Park• Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan• CN Tower, Toronto• Niagara Falls• Niagara-on-the-Lake• The Parliament Buildings, Ottawa• Toronto Eaton Centre• Wasaga BeachArt Gallery of OntarioChagalland the RussianAvante-GardeMasterpieces from theCollection of the Centre Pompidou, ParisFrom October 18Organized by the Centre Pompidou, ParisVisit today!317 Dundas Street West, Toronto www.ago.net

•Fort SevernHUDSONBAY• PeawanuckREGIONSWawaMANITOBAWINISKLAKEAttawapiskat•JAMESBAY66 | SOUTHWEST ONTARIOTrace the Underground Railroad route through historic sites.Find wildlife and wineries at Canada’s southernmost point.68 | NIAGARA FALLS AND WINE COUNTRYSee the iconic Falls and have fun at family amusement parksand heritage sites. Tour a vineyard and stay overnight incharming towns.70 | HAMILTON, HALTON AND BRANTWalk through floral gardens and scenic trails along the NiagaraEscarpment. Discover the heritage of Aboriginal peoples andearly settlers.72 | HURON, PERTH, WATERLOO AND WELLINGTONToast good times over local cuisine. Watch legendaryperformances on stage. Enjoy family-friendly attractions.74 | GREATER TORONTO AREABrowse galleries and shopping centres. Enjoy cultural festivalsand foods from all over the world.76 | YORK, DURHAM AND THE HILLS OF HEADWATERSGolf on more than 70 courses. Get lost in a corn maze. Take atrain ride through scenic hills and small towns.78 BRUCE PENINSULA, SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAYAND LAKE SIMCOESwim at sandy beaches or take a boat ride featuringunderwater treasures. Head out for adventure on suspensionbridges and trails.Ontario’s regions offer something for everyone. Feel the rich history at fortsand heritage sites around the province. Find outdoor adventures down trails,whitewater rapids or calm rivers. Discover arts and culture worth applauding onstage and in galleries. Whatever your interest, Ontario’s got your destination.80 | KAWARTHA AND NORTHUMBERLANDExperience the past with Aboriginal craftsmanship andpioneer villages. Navigate engineered waterways and watchwinged migrations.82 | SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIOSip on wines along the Taste Trail. Sightsee along theSt. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands.84 | OTTAWA AND COUNTRYSIDEExplore museums and historic sites in the Capital Region.Tour the Rideau Canal by bike, boat or foot. Speak in bothof Canada’s official languages.86 | HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS TO THE OTTAWA VALLEYRaft on challenging whitewater rapids. See the handiwork ofartisans inspired by the Canadian Shield.88 | MUSKOKA, PARRY SOUND AND ALGONQUIN PARKRelax at a resort in Ontario’s cottage country. Paddle downthousands of waterways. Admire the works of artists andartisans. Golf on championship greens.90 | NORTHERN ONTARIOMine for gold and gemstones. Swim alongside polarbears. See the rugged wilderness up close when you kayak,canoe or fish.LEGEND• Red Lake• Pickle LakeLAC SEULLAKEST. JOSEPH■ Southwest Ontario■ Niagara Falls and Wine Country■ Hamilton, Halton and Brant■ Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington■ Greater Toronto Area■ York, Durham and The Hills of Headwaters■ Bruce Peninsula, Southern Georgian Bayand Lake Simcoe■ Kawartha and Northumberland■ South Eastern Ontario■ Ottawa and Countryside■ Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley■ Muskoka, Parry Sound and Algonquin Park■ Northern OntarioArmstrongMAKOKIBATAN LAKE• Sioux Lookout •• KenoraDryden•LAKE • NakinaNIPIGON• Sioux NarrowsLAKEOF THE WOODS• Geraldton• Nestor Falls• IgnaceRainy River Manitouwadge••Fort Frances• Nipigon•Terrace BayInternational Falls Atikokan•• Marathon•Thunder Bay•Pigeon River•WawaMINNESOTA•LAKESUPERIORLAKEMICHIGANONTARIOHearst•Chapleau•Sault Ste. MarieQUÉBEC•Elliot Lake Sudbury North Bay•Sault Ste. Marie••LAKE •NIPISSINGBlind River•Espanola •NORTHKillarneyCHANNEL •••Pembroke HawkesburyManitoulin IslandBarry’s Bay• BainsvilleOTTAWASouth Baymouth •Parry Sound •••CornwallGEORGIAN • Huntsville•Tobermory BAYMerrickville • Morrisburg•Gravenhurst•Haliburton• •Brockville• PrescottPenetanguishene••MICHIGANMidlandLansdowne•Owen Sound• BarrieCollingwood•Peterborough Kingston ••LAKE••HURON•PictonOrangevillePort Perry •Port Hope•GoderichTORONTO LAKE ONTARIO••Stratford HamiltonSt. Catharines Rochester• ••Brantford•• • Niagara FallsPortNEW YORKHuron• •Fort Erie BuffaloSarnia London••••Port Dover• ChathamDetroit Tilbury•LAKE ERIE• Windsor•OHIOMoosonee •• Kapuskasing• Cochrane• TimminsKirkland Lake•• GogamaTemiskaming Shores •Temagami•Pelee IslandPENNSYLV ANIALooking for more information? Head to an Ontario Travel InformationCentre (OTIC) to find travel counsellors, brochures, free road maps andmore. You can find a list of OTICs on page 96.64THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THISVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!

NIAGARA FALLS AND WINE COUNTRYNiagara Falls is a wonder to look at – but the falls are just the beginning.Walk along greenbelt paths and visit battlefields where history was made.Meet the vintners of Ontario’s fine wines. Stay overnight in welcominginns and B&Bs.NIAGARA REGIONWalk behind the cascading water on aJourney Behind the Falls. Feel the water’sspray on the Maid of the Mist or on athrilling Whirlpool Jet Boat. Stay whereyou play at great hotels and resorts – likeGreat Wolf Lodge, where huge indoorand outdoor water parks are exclusivelyfor guests. Enjoy the exciting oddities andattractions on Clifton Hill. At Marineland,you’ll meet friendly orcas, dolphinsand belugas.Follow the Niagara River upstream alongthe Niagara Parkway, featuring recreationtrails, historic sites, attractions and gardens. AtOld Fort Erie, watch battle re-enactmentsof the War of 1812. Visit historic QueenstonHeights Park to view beautiful gardens andmonuments.Watch huge tankers pass through the locksof the Welland Canal. Visit picturesqueNiagara-on-the-Lake and do a selfguidedhistoric walking tour. See theworks of George Bernard Shaw and hiscontemporaries performed onstage at theShaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Golfon many different courses, including oneof North America’s oldest – the Niagara-onthe-LakeGolf Club.WINE COUNTRYSample some of the best wines Ontariohas to offer at more than 60 local winerieson the Niagara Wine Route. Sip Ontario’sonly certified organic wines at FrogpondFarm. Stretch with Yoga in the Vineyard –a session of outdoor yoga followed by asampling of Château de Charmes’ wines.Treat your body to a wine-based spa wrapat White Oaks Conference Resort andSpa. Learn to cook with local ingredientsat The Good Earth Food & Wine Co. inBeamsville. Rent a bike and take a winerytour. Complete your visit with a stay in acharming B&B or vintage inn.•Lake OntarioNiagara-On-The-LakePort Dalhousie • Queenston•Grimsby • • • JordanBeamsville • St. Catharines•FonthillNiagara Falls•• Thorold• WellandFort Erie•Port Colborne Crystal Beach• •Lake ErieFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASBird Kingdom, Niagara Falls...Butterfly Conservatory,Niagara Falls...Casino Niagara...Floral Clock, Queenston...Fort George National Historic Siteof Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake...Laura Secord Homestead,Queenston...The Port Dalhousie Carousel...St. Catharines MuseumGreat Wolf Lodge, Niagara FallsVineland Estates68 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!TO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOJourney Behind the Falls, Niagara Falls

HAMILTON, HALTON AND BRANTThis region to the west of Lake Ontario has much to offer, including thescenic Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve). Findnatural beauty in conservation areas and provincial parks. Art galleriesand historic homes have charms of their own. Feel the power of historyat heritage sites and museums.•ActonLake Ontario• MiltonCampbellville• OakvilleWaterdown BurlingtonParis•Hamilton•Brantford• •AncasterOhsweken • •Stoney CreekFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASAfrican Lion Safari, Cambridge...Bell Homestead National Historic Site,Brantford...Halton County Radial Railway,Milton...Rattlesnake PointConservation Area, Milton...Sanderson Centre for thePerforming Arts, Brantford...Westfield Heritage Village,Rockton...Wild Waterworks, Hamilton•• •HAMILTONAdmire more than 9,500 works of historicaland contemporary art at the Art Gallery ofHamilton. Your imagination will soar in a jetfighter cockpit at the Canadian WarplaneHeritage Museum. Don’t miss the HamiltonAir Show in June, featuring more than40 vintage aircraft. Take a tour of DundurnCastle, the grand country home of oneof Canada’s first premiers. Hike the trailsalong the Niagara Escarpment and stopfor a picnic lunch by a waterfall. BrowseLocke St. for an eclectic mix of restaurants,boutiques and antiques.HALTONVisit an 1890s farmhouse, let the kids loosein a children’s playbarn or cool off in thepool at Bronte Creek Provincial Park inOakville. At the Royal Botanical Gardens inBurlington/Hamilton, browse gardens filledwith blooms or visit during one of theirannual floral festivals. Watch for birds in thewildlife-rich Mountsberg Wildlife Centreand Conservation Area in Campbellville.Take your pick of fresh produce and flowersat the weekly Milton Farmers’ Market.BRANTLearn about Aboriginal history andculture at the Woodland Cultural Centrein Brantford. Join the fun of a traditionalAboriginal festival at the Grand RiverChampion of Champions Pow Wow in July.Visit Chiefswood National Historic Site inOhsweken, the home of the first acclaimedfemale native poet, Emily Pauline Johnson.View historic cobblestone houses andbrowse the shops of Paris, one of Ontario’sprettiest towns.African Lion Safari, CambridgeTO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GORoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington/Hamilton BrantfordVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS71

HURON, PERTH, WATERLOO AND WELLINGTONThe shores of Lake Huron offer up history, fun and nature. Discover wondersfrom the natural world, like exotic animals and deep gorges. Find communitiesdedicated to keeping traditions alive. Savour locally grown cuisine.HURON COUNTY – ONTARIO’SWEST COASTPitch a tent and then watch the sunsetfrom the shores of Lake Huron. Applauda stage show at the Blyth Festival or atone of many historic playhouses. Take ahike along the Maitland Trail and exploreOntario’s West Coast.WATERLOO REGIONVisit the animal kingdom at African LionSafari in Cambridge, or be surroundedby floating butterflies at the CambridgeButterfly Conservatory. Let your littlemonkeys loose at Bingemans FunworXand Big Splash Waterpark in Kitchener,or slip ‘n slide at Chicopee Tube Park.Lake HuronGoderich• •Blyth • Fergus• •ListowelDrayton•ErinElora •Benmiller•West MontroseElmira• • • Guelph• Bayfield• St. Jacobs• Kitchener/WaterlooStratford• Cambridge•St. Marys•PERTH COUNTYSee historic limestone architecture inSt. Marys, or hit a home run at the CanadianBaseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Pick upa Perth Arts Connect map in Shakespeareand discover local galleries, theatres,museums and more.STRATFORDLaugh at the antics of Twelfth Night atthe Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Onthe Chocolate Trail, sample handmadechocolates and truffles. Browse antiquesand art galleries down charming streets.Savour local cuisine at the Stratford ChefsSchool and meet growers of gourmetvegetables on an Epicurean Trek.ST. JACOBS COUNTRYBrowse hundreds of vendors at one ofCanada’s largest year-round farmers’markets. In the Village of St. Jacobs,find artisan crafts, gourmet chocolatiers,artists’ studios and boutiques. Discoverthe heritage of this region’s settlers atThe Mennonite Story Visitor Centre.ELORA-FERGUSTake a refreshing dip in the Elora Quarry,Canada’s largest outdoor swimming pool.Tube down the Grand River under 22 m(72 ft.) high cliffs in the Elora GorgeConservation Area. Dance a jig at theFergus Scottish Festival and HighlandGames in August. Hear the soaring voicesof choirs at the Elora Festival through July.Find where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASElora Cataract Trailway...Elora Centre for the Arts...Guelph Civic Museum & Children’sMuseum...Heritage Shopping District,Goderich...TD Kitchener Blues Festival,August 4–7...The Culinary Studio, Kitchener...THEMUSEUM, Kitchener...West Montrose Covered BridgeBayfield72 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!TO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOElora Quarry

GREATER TORONTO AREAFirst established more than 200 years ago, Ontario’s most cosmopolitanarea celebrates its cultural diversity with style. See classic and contemporarymasterpieces at museums, galleries and historic buildings around the city.Enjoy the arts at every turn, and foods and festivals from all over the world.Brampton•Mississauga•• TorontoLake OntarioFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASBata Shoe Museum, Toronto...Black Creek Pioneer Village,Toronto...Centreville, Toronto Islands...Harbourfront Centre, Toronto...Jack Darling Park, Mississauga...Ontario Science Centre, Toronto...Pride Toronto,June 24 – July 3...St. Lawrence Market, Toronto...TIFF Bell Lightbox, TorontoTORONTOPonder great works of art at the redesignedArt Gallery of Ontario. Explore theimportance of water at the Royal OntarioMuseum’s new special exhibit. At theToronto Zoo, ride the new ConservationCarousel to learn about endangeredanimals. Score great buys at the TorontoEaton Centre and be wowed by thebright lights and concerts held at Yonge-Dundas Square.Tour the gardens of historic Casa Loma.Dine on cuisine from all over the world inneighbourhoods like Chinatown, Little Italyand Little India. See the temple domesof Toronto’s BAPS Shri SwaminarayanMandir. In July, join hundreds of dancers inthe streets at the Caribana parade. Enjoythe view from the top of the CN Tower,Toronto’s most iconic landmark.MISSISSAUGAStroll along the Waterfront Trail through 22waterfront parks and beaches. Visit charmingPort Credit, Mississauga’s Village on theLake. Go-kart, rock-climb and play hundredsof arcade games at Playdium. At the ArtGallery of Mississauga, find Canadian worksof art and outdoor sculptures. Shop until youdrop at Square One, one of Ontario’s largestshopping malls.BRAMPTONExplore Canada’s Flower City on selfguidedgarden tours. Pack a picnic andsoak up the sun at Heart Lake ConservationArea. Enjoy a midsummer’s evening atShakespeare in the Square, and giveCabaret a standing ovation at The RoseTheatre. At Claireville Ranch, hit the dustytrails on horseback. Cool off on Wild WaterKingdom’s water slides.TO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOThe Drake Hotel, TorontoHeart Lake Conservation Area, BramptonTorontoVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS75

BRUCE PENINSULA, SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAYAND LAKE SIMCOEWelcome to nature’s playground, where there are waters to navigate and trailsto be explored. Find unique underwater treasures and historic sites. Walkforested paths and spot wildlife. Play in the sun at family-friendly locales.• Tobermory• Lion’s HeadGeorgian Bay Penetanguishene•LakeBalm Beach • MidlandHuron • WiartonOrillia• • Rama• Meaford •Sauble• • ThornburyLakeOwen • The Blue • Collingwood Simcoe• • BeachSouthampton Sound Mountains • Barrie•Port ElginAlliston• • Cookstown• •HanoverKincardineFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASAwenda Provincial Park,Penetanguishene...Billy Bishop Heritage Museum,Owen Sound...Discovery Harbour,Penetanguishene...Eugenia Falls...Flowerpot Island, Tobermory...Kincardine Lighthouse...Leacock Museum National HistoricSite, Orillia...Tom Thomson Art Gallery,Owen SoundBRUCE PENINSULATake a ride from Tobermory to ManitoulinIsland aboard the MS Chi-Cheemaun. InBruce Peninsula National Park, cool off inthe clear turquoise water of the Grotto,a swimming hole with underwater caves.Spot shipwrecks on a glass-bottomed boattour in Fathom Five National Marine Park –or try snorkelling to get a closer look!Walk across a suspension bridge highabove a forested valley at Scenic CavesNature Adventures in Collingwood. Stayat Blue Mountain Resort for family fun,events, shopping and restaurants. Take adip at Wasaga Beach, the world’s longestfreshwater beach. Hike the trails of theBruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment –stay at a B&B along the way. At Sauble FallsProvincial Park near Wiarton, feel refreshedby the sight of cascading waterfalls.SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAYAt Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland,get closer to nature on a wildlife hike orcanoe through the marsh. Enjoy the viewsof Georgian Bay on a cruise of the 30,000Islands. Explore how Aboriginal and earlysettler cultures came together at Saint-Marie among the Hurons in Midland. Don’tmiss the Murals of Midland depicting thearea’s history – one of which is the biggestoutdoor mural in North America!LAKE SIMCOEIn late July, browse fine arts and craftsmade by local artists at Barrie’s annualKempenfest. Reel in a huge catch on LakeSimcoe. Bring Lady Luck to Casino Ramaand catch a live performance. Enjoy musicoutdoors at Orillia’s Mariposa Folk Festivalin July.Scenic Caves, CollingwoodTO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOFlower Pot Island, TobermoryVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!Leacock MuseumNational Historic Site, OrilliaTHERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS79

KAWARTHA AND NORTHUMBERLANDThere’s so much history and culture to see and experience in this scenicregion. Enjoy the arts in open-air theatres. Look up and see wingedmigrations or climb down cool caves. Let the past meet the present atpioneer villages and historic sites.PETERBOROUGH AND THE KAWARTHASSee the world’s largest collection ofcanoes at the Canadian Canoe Museumin Peterborough. Chat with the villagecarpenter or stay for tea at Lang PioneerVillage in Keene, a reconstructed 19thcenturyhamlet. See ancient Aboriginalcarvings on marble rocks at PetroglyphsProvincial Park. At Warsaw CavesConservation Area and Campground youcan explore caves, trails and the beachby day, and then camp by night. Supporttraditional Aboriginal craftsmen at WhetungOjibwa Centre, located on the Curve LakeIndian Reserve.CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKESWitness the engineering feats of theTrent-Severn Waterway National HistoricSite – the Kirkfield Lift Lock in KawarthaLakes is the second-highest hydraulic liftlock in the world. At the Lakeview ArtsBarn in Bobcaygeon, enjoy many differentperforming styles and shows. On LabourDay weekend, shop for original artwork atthe annual Kawartha Arts Festival.NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTYListen to music in an open barn settingat the Westben Arts Festival Theatrein Campbellford. Port Hope’s CamecoCapitol Arts Centre offers live theatre,concerts and film screenings. Enjoyrelaxing body scrubs and massages atspas, inns and wellness studios dottedthroughout the area.Watch annual migrations of birds andbutterflies at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Pickyour way along the Apple Route, stoppingin at orchards, bakeries and markets.Browse Cobourg’s charming shops forone-of-a-kind finds, then hit the beach juststeps from downtown.LakeSimcoeBobcaygeon •• Fenelon Falls• LakefieldLindsay• •Peterborough• Campbellford• KeeneMillbrook•Brighton••ColbornePort Hope••• GraftonCobourgLake OntarioFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEAS4th Line Theatre, Millbrook...Alderville Black Oak Savanna...Barnum House, Grafton...Ganaraska River...Kawartha Settlers Village,Bobcaygeon...Lock 21 – Peterborough Lift Lock...Rice Lake...Victoria Rail TrailLingham Lake, KawarthasVictoria Hall Clock Tower, Cobourg80 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!TO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOPeterborough

SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIOThis scenic and historic region stretches along the St. Lawrence River andthe northeastern shores of Lake Ontario. Watch for wildlife in provincialparks or take a cruise throughout the 1000 Islands. Savour local flavours onthe Taste Trail. Feel history come alive at forts and museums.LancasterCornwall• •Morrisburg•• Prescott• BrockvilleWestport•Gananoque•• KingstonRockportHill Island•BellevilleTrenton •Wolfe Island•• PictonLake OntarioFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASBellevue House National HistoricSite of Canada, Kingston...Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve...Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park,Picton...Rideau Heritage Route...The Empire Theatre and Centre forthe Performing Arts, Belleville...Thousand Islands Playhouse,Gananoque...Upper Canada Playhouse,Morrisburg...Wolfe IslandBAY OF QUINTELearn about the history of Canada’s militaryaviation in Trenton at the National AirForce Museum of Canada. In Belleville,get the family swinging on the greens atBayview Golfing Centre. Cast a line intothe Bay of Quinte, one of Ontario’s bestfishing spots – rent a boat or book a fullyguided fishing expedition.PRINCE EDWARD COUNTYFollow the Taste Trail to find local foodand drink like artisan cheeses, awardwinningwines and craft beers. Swim inthe warm waters of Sandbanks ProvincialPark in Picton. Visit more than 20 artisanstudios and galleries along the Arts Trail.Bike along the Loyalist Parkway betweenKingston and Trenton and explorearchaeological and heritage sites.ST. LAWRENCE/1000 ISLANDSWatch exciting fireworks set to thunderinggun salutes and military music at FortHenry in Kingston. Enjoy dinner in Kingstonand a show at The Grand Theatre. Take a1000 Islands boat cruise from Gananoqueor Ivy Lea to see grand homes andtiny islands. See at-risk species in theirnatural habitat at St Lawrence IslandsNational Park.Paddle the St. Lawrence River to see theislands up close. View the beauty of the1000 Islands from atop the Skydeck inLansdowne. Visit Brockville’s Fulford Place,a restored Edwardian mansion built at theturn of the century. Learn about forgottencommunities at the Lost Villages Museumin Ault Park.Sandbanks Provincial Park, PictonTO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOThousand Islands ParkwayHuff Estates, Prince Edward CountyVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS83

OTTAWA AND COUNTRYSIDEA trip to our nation’s capital is filled with culture, historic sites, discoveryand fun. See the great buildings of Parliament where history is made.Enjoy the rural life without leaving the city. In the countryside, family funabounds outdoors in mazes and wave pools.CITY OF OTTAWAHunt for treasures and enjoy fine dining atthe ByWard Market, one of Canada’s oldestand largest public markets. Admire classicand contemporary masters at the NationalGallery of Canada. Explore the world fromskies to seas in the redesigned CanadianMuseum of Nature.Walk or bike along the Rideau Canal, aUNESCO World Heritage Site, or take acruise to see the lock system in action.At the Canada Agriculture Museum,experience farm life in the heart of the city.Tour the Parliament Buildings and watchMosaika, the outdoor sound and lightshow exploring Canada’s history. CelebrateCanada Day in the nation’s capital.OTTAWA’S COUNTRYSIDESlip ’n slide on 40 hectares (100 acres)of wave pools, slides and lazy rivers atCalypso Theme Waterpark in Limoges.At the Diefenbunker in Carp, climb downinto a Cold War-era bunker. Get lost in11 different mazes at Saunders Farm inMunster. Experience some of the bestwhitewater rafting in Canada on theOttawa River. Tour artists’ studios andgrowers’ farms in the United Countiesof Prescott and Russell. Admire theVictorian-era houses of Vankleek Hill,the Gingerbread Capital of Ontario.Chute-a-BlondeauHawkesbury••• Vankleek Hill• Wendover• RocklandArnprior• • Carp OttawaKanata• • • Casselman• Nepean • Limoges•Manotick • St Albert• MunsterFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASCanada Science and TechnologyMuseum, Ottawa...Canadian War Museum, Ottawa...Changing The Guard, Ottawa...Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest, July 5–17...St. Albert Cheese Co-operative Inc....Papanack Zoo, Wendover...RCMP Musical Ride, Ottawa...TD Ottawa International JazzFestival, June 23–July 3...Voyageur Provincial Park,Chute-a-BlondeauOttawaSaunders Farm, Munster.Photo: Ottawa Tourism.84 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS VISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!TO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOParliament Hill, Ottawa

HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS TO THE OTTAWA VALLEYExplore Haliburton’s great outdoors. Navigate the Ottawa Valley’s greatwaterways and legendary whitewater rapids. See towering hardwood forests andthe rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield. Find talented artists on a studio tour.Deep River • • PetawawaPembroke• • BeachburgGolden Lake• •Eganville • Renfrew• CalabogieBarry’s BayCarleton Place••WhitneyPerth•••Smiths FallsHaliburton•• BancroftMinden••• Sharbot LakeCloyne• MadocFind where this region is in Ontario – page 65.MORE IDEASBarron Canyon Hiking Trail,Petawawa...Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower...Foresters Falls...Haliburton School of the Arts...Hawk Lake Log Chute, Stanhope...Pole Position Kartways, Minden...Ritchie Falls, LochlinUPPER OTTAWA VALLEYRide the rapids in the Ottawa Valley, knownas the Whitewater Capital of Canada.Learn about Pembroke’s history in morethan 30 heritage murals. Spot ancient seacreature fossils deep underground in theBonnechere Caves.OTTAWA VALLEY SOUTHCycle along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. In Lanark County,discover more about the inventor ofbasketball and a famous sculptor at theMill of Kintail Museum and ConservationArea. Enjoy the scenic vistas and quaintsmall towns of Lanark County.HALIBURTON HIGHLANDSTake a walk in the clouds on boardwalkssuspended in the trees at the HaliburtonForest and Wild Life Reserve. Paddle akayak down the rapids of the Gull River.At the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, enjoysculptures by Canadian and internationalartists on a woodland walk.NORTH HASTINGSView the dense forests around Bancroftfrom 60 m (200 ft.) above ground at theEagle’s Nest. Browse gemstones andminerals at Bancroft’s annual RockhoundGemboree in July. Take a walk throughEgan Chutes Nature Reserve, a wetlandfeaturing three beautiful waterfalls.COMFORT COUNTRYApplaud a variety of shows at StirlingFestival Theatre. Learn about early20th-century rural life at the HastingsCounty Museum of Agricultural Heritage inStirling. Explore pioneer sites and naturetrails around the O’Hara Mill Homesteadand Conservation Area in Madoc.ALGONQUIN NATIONFind authentic Aboriginal arts and craftsat the Algonquin Trading Post in GoldenLake. Dance to beating drums in GoldenLake at the Algonquins of PikwàkanagànPow Wow in August.LAND O’ LAKESRent a canoe in Bon Echo Provincial Parkin Cloyne and paddle across the deepblue lake. Visit artisan studios and gallerieson the Inroads Studio Tour throughFrontenac county.Ottawa RiverTO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOHaliburton Forest and Wild Life ReserveBon Echo Provincial ParkVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS87

NORTHERN ONTARIOVenture into the untouched wilderness of Ontario’s northernmost region. Paddledown quiet rivers and hike scenic trails. See the rugged forests from the comfortof a passenger train. Find glittering gold and gems buried deep underground.HudsonFort Severn •BayPeawanuck •• Pickle Lake• Red LakeMoosonee•Kenora Sioux Lookout•••DrydenGeraldton•Hearst KapuskasingRainy RiverNipigon •••Cochrane•••Fort FrancesMarathonTimminsAtikokan• ••Dorion •• Thunder BayWawaPigeon River •Kirkland • Lake•Lake New Liskeard•Superior• TemagamiSault Ste. Marie Sudbury• • •Killarney•North BayManitoulin Island GeorgianBayBrockville ••Find where this region MICHIGAN is Lake in Ontario OrilliaHaliburton• – page 65.Huron Owen • SoundKingston ••Barrie • Peterborough• KleinburgTORONTO• Goderich • Lake OntarioHamilton• Niagara-on-the-LakeLAKEKitchenerSt. Catharines Niagara Falls• •••MICHIGAN• StratfordFort • ErieSarnia London •Lake Erie•MORE IDEASNEW YORKOHIOWindsorJamesBayPENNSYLV ANIAEagle Canyon Adventures, Dorion...Fort William Historical Park,Thunder Bay...Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park...Killarney Provincial Park...Lake of the Eagles Pow Wow, Dryden...Lake of the Woods Museum, Kenora...Quetico Provincial Park, Atikokan...Shania Twain Centre, Timmins...Summer in the Park, North Bay,July 29–31Lancaster•Cornwall •NortheastRide the Bike Train to North Bay andexplore the city by bicycle. Go on a sunsetcruise of Lake Nipissing aboard the ChiefCommanda II. Walk among pines over onehundred years old in the Temagami oldgrowthforest. See waterfalls and CanadianShield rocks in Lady Evelyn-SmoothwaterProvincial Park.Ply the French River by canoe, just as furtraders once did. See the 30,000 Islands ona boat cruise or by float plane. In Sudbury,explore scientific and natural phenomenaat Science North and Dynamic Earth.On Manitoulin Island, the world’s largestfreshwater island, you’ll find AboriginalPow Wows and scenic vistas.Take the Polar Bear Express north for arelaxing ride. Pan for gold at the TimminsUnderground Gold Mine Tour. Swimalongside polar bears in Cochrane at thePolar Bear Habitat. Stay at Cedar MeadowsResort and see wildlife on a wilderness tour.North CentralTake the Agawa Canyon Tour Train northfrom Sault Ste. Marie to see toweringtrees and awe-inspiring rock formations.In Sault Ste. Marie, explore the history offlight at the Canadian Bushplane HeritageCentre. Ride the fastest zipline in Ontarioat Treetop Adventures in Goulais River.Camp in Pancake Bay Provincial Parkand swim, fish or kayak the clear waters.Snap a family photo with the Wawa Goose,a 8.5 m (28 ft.) tall statue of a CanadaGoose. Grab a map and tour the openroad by motorcycle.NorthwestMine for gemstones at the Amethyst MinePanorama in Thunder Bay. Hike up a hillthat looks like its namesake at SleepingGiant Provincial Park. In Nipigon, hang fromrock walls and learn how to climb. Paddle inthe canoeing capital of Canada, Atikokan.Visit Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung, the ‘Place ofthe Long Rapids’, and feel the spiritualityof Aboriginal peoples. Fly in by float planeto Red Lake for a fly-fishing getaway.Near Kenora, rent everything you need tomountain bike or rock climb the MinakiTrail system, then relax in a sauna andsleep in a yurt. Enjoy viewing a sunset overpeaceful lake waters.DorionTO LEARN MORE,VISITwww.ontariotravel.netAND CLICKPLACES TO GOSleeping Giant Provincial Park, Thunder BayVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THIS91

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FIND YOUR WAYFort SevernHudson BayMANITOBAPeawanuckSEETHEWORLDAT THE ROMWinisk LakeAttawapiskatJamesBayAttawapiskat LakeRed LakeLake St. JosephPickle LakeONTARIOMoosonee?KenoraLac SeulSioux LookoutArmstrongNakinaDrydenSioux NarrowsLakeof the Woods Nestor FallsIgnaceRainy River?RainyLakeInternational FallsFort Frances?AtikokanMINNESOTALakeNipigonThunder BayPigeon River?GeraldtonNipigonTerrace BayManitouwadgeMarathonWawaHearstKapuskasingChapleauCrown GamePreserveCN RailwayPolar Bear ExpressCochraneTimminsKirkland Lake??ONTARIO TRAVELINFORMATION CENTRESYEAR-ROUND CENTRESBainsvilleBarrieCornwall ($)Fort ErieFort FrancesNiagara Falls ($)St. Catharines ($)Sarnia ($)Sault Ste. Marie ($)Tilbury ($)Toronto Atrium On BayWindsor Park ($)SEASONAL CENTRES(May to October)HawkesburyHill IslandKenoraPigeon RiverPrescottRainy RiverLakeMichiganLake SuperiorSault Ste. MarieMICHIGANAlgoma Central Railway?Blind RiverNorth Channel Espanola 637KillarneyManitoulin IslandSouth BaymouthGeorgianBayTobermoryNorth BayLakeNipissingQUEBECParry Sound Barry’s BayOttawa BainsvilleHuntsville? ?LakeGravenhurstHaliburton Merrickville CornwallPenetanguisheneMorrisburgHuron357Midland?Owen Sound 26 CollingwoodLansdowne PrescottPeterborough7 37Brockville10 Barrie??128933 KingstonPort PerryOrangevillePort Hope PictonGoderich 23Toronto? Lake OntarioStratford HamiltonSarniaLondonPort Huron6? Port DoverDetroitWindsorChapleauSault Ste. Marie?Elliot LakeChathamTilbury? Lake EriePelee IslandGogamaTemiskaming ShoresTemagamiSudburyQEW? ??AlgonquinProvincial ParkPembrokeSt. CatharinesRochesterNiagara FallsBuffaloFortErieNEW YORKHawkesbury?No trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum– Canada’s largest museum of world cultures and natural history.FEATuREDEXHIBITIONSWaterTHE EXHIBITIONPresented by The RBC Blue Water ProjectNow open until September 5, 2011MayaSECRETS OF THEIR ANCIENT WORLDNovember 19, 2011 to April 9, 2012($) Currency exchange on siteFor locations, addresses and hours of operation,visit www.ontariotravel.net/travelcentresVisit www.ontariotravel.net or call 1-800-ONTARIO toorder your complimentary Official Road Map of Ontarioor download a PDF version at www.mto.gov.on.caTo learn more about Ontario’s 13 regions, please seethe regional map on page 65.www.rom.on.ca96THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THISVISIT WWW.ONTARIOTRAVEL.NET FOR MORE!Water is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org), and the Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul (www.smm.org), in collaboration with the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada; GreatLakes Science Center, Cleveland; The Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto Sangari, São Paulo, Brazil; National Museum of Australia, Canberra; San Diego Natural History Museum; and Science Centre Singapore with PUB Singapore.Maya is co-produced by the Royal Ontario Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization in collaboration with the National Institute of Anthropology and History (CONACULTA-INAH). Images © ROM. Exterior photo: Sam Javanrouh,2008. Dinosaur: dattuphoto – 1328020 Ontario Inc. Schad Gallery photo: Paul Orenstein. The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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