This region has so much
offer – great attractions, festivals, museums
and historical sites. Come and experience Southwestern
Ontario - where nature's gifts are abundant and hospitality
is a way of life.
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Tourbooks.
Whether
you are a master or novice gardener, a birdwatcher,
or hiker, you'll agree that Royal Botanical
Gardens, the largest of its kind in Canada,
is Paradise Found. In summer, the spectacle
of 100,000 spring flowering bulbs, the world's
largest lilac collection, 250,000 iris blooms,
a rose garden, a children's garden, and vibrant
natural areas paint a vivid picture within
the Garden’s 2,700 acres. There are
children’s crafts and entertainment
as well. Visit
their website
»
Uncle
Tom’s Cabin, Dresden
Uncle Tom’s
Cabin Historical Site commemorates the life
of Reverend Josiah Henson and his contributions
to the infamous Underground Railroad. Reverend
Henson was the inspiration for Harriet Beecher
Stowe’s famous novel which cried against
slavery in 1852
Wild
Zone Adventures, Chatham
The kids
will definitely want to check this site out.
It’s Ontario’s largest indoor
amusement park featuring the province’s
only indoor roller coaster, a high-tech laser
tag arena, an indoor Ferris Wheel, flying
bus, 18 holes of exciting indoor mini-golf,
Zig-Zag adventures, Gravity Skimmers, 24 lanes
of computerized 10-pin bowling and some of
the coolest video games on the planet. Visit
their website
»
Dundurn
Castle, Hamilton
This national
historic site illustrates the life and times
of Sir Allan MacNab, a pre-confederation premier.
The site includes the Hamilton Military Museum,
restaurant, museum gift shop and picturesque
park. Built in 1837, this commanding Italianate
mansion boasts over 40 rooms and endless tales
of extravagant evenings. Visit
their website
»
The park celebrates and brings
to life the greatest children’s stories
of all time. Visit Pirate's Island, Old MacDonald’s
Farm, Storybook Valley, The Enchanted Forest,
and more. Plan for at least half a day. Visit
their website
»
Scenic
Caves, Collingwood
Carved by
millions of years of glacial ice, this nature
preserve is a wonder that never fails to fascinate.
It is one of Canada's six UNESCO biosphere
reserves. Situated at the highest point on
the famous Niagara Escarpment with great views
of the Town of Collingwood, the spectacular
shoreline of Georgian Bay and several thousand
square miles of unsurpassed scenery. Tip:
There are a lot of stairs and steep paths,
so dont' forget your hiking shoes. Visit
their website
»
Farmers
Market, St. Jacob’s
Savour the
Mennonite flavour at one of the oldest farmer's
markets in Canada. Just follow your nose to
the field-fresh fruits and vegetables, and
check out the more traditional Mennonite quilts,
handicrafts, and homemade goodies. There’s
also a full-scale factory outlet right across
the street, featuring Lego, Royal Doulton,
Reebok, Levi's, Kodiak and others. Visit
their website
»
Sportsworld,
Kitchener
Get
your tickets at CAA & Save! Combining
the laid back fun of an amusement park and
the exhiliration of competition, Sportsworld
is the perfect blend for family fun. The 4.5
acre park contains a heated wave pool, waterslides,
a kid's water play area, traditional amusement
park rides, rock climbing, go-karts, two mini-golf
courses, an arcade, batting cages and an indoor
driving range. Try the delicious breaded buffalo
wings at Moose Winooski’s. Visit
their website
»
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London
This living
history museum takes you back a century with
over 25 restored buildings on site. There
are gardens and an orchard, and the costumed
interpreters realistically depict the small
crossroads communities in South Western Ontario
ofthe 19th and early 20th century. Visit
their website
»
Hamilton
Children’s Museum
Children
are welcomed into a delightful community built
just for them. The museum is made up of a
never-ending variety of people, places and
activities. Kids can learn about being a doctor,
constructing a home, recycling garbage, dig
for dinosaurs, dress in costume, put on a
puppet show, and learn about life and the
world. Through imaginative, multi-sensory,
hands-on learning environments, families are
invited to explore, imagine, investigate,
and understand. Visit
their website
»
Guelph
Arboretum
Found on
the campus of the University of Guelph, the
Arboretum is a gorgeous nature complex situated
over 400 acres. You’ll find marked trails,
thematic gardens, and more than 3,000 labeled
trees and shrubs. Horticultural collections
include dwarf conifers, roses, and lilacs.
Visit
their website
»
Tip:
Check out our Attraction
Pages for special
member pricing on a great selection of things
to see and do!
Note:
CAA has been diligent in listing Events and
Festivals on the basis they are well organized
and proven crowd pleasers. CAA can not guarantee
value, content or weather for these events.
Ontario Registration # 50014517
