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Delve into Canada’s fur-trading history at
Fort William Historical Park, a living history
site in Thunder Bay (www.fwhp.ca).
SCENIC DRIVES
The Apple Pie Trail meanders through scenic
landscapes in the Blue Mountains region
(www.applepietrail.ca).
The 1000 Islands Parkway winds along the
St. Lawrence River, where you can kayak,
canoe, scuba dive or take a boat tour (www.visit
1000islands.com/communities/1000-
islands-parkway-on).
Driving routes through the Ottawa Valley il-
luminate everything from logging history to ghost
towns (www.ottawavalley.travel/Valley_
Explore/Drive/Driving_Tour_Guide.html).
The Loyalist Parkway between Trenton and
Kingston traces Ontario’s late 18th century
history (www.pec.on.ca/lpa).
There are scenic routes in Southwestern
Ontario for a range of interests, from birding
to beaches (www.ontariossouthwest.com).
Enjoy rugged, dramatic vistas and superb
camping along Lake Superior’s north shore
(www.superiorcountry.ca/play/touring).
FAMILY FUN
Amusements abound at Wild Waterworks
(www.wild-waterworks.com) and Canada’s
Wonderland (www.canadaswonderland.com).
Santa’s Village appeals to both toddlers and
teens (www.santasvillage.ca). Little ones
might also enjoy Storybook Gardens (www.story
book.london.ca). Plane buffs should see the
Canada Aviation and Space Museum (www.in
geniumcanada.org/aviation). Gamers flock
to The Rec Room, a chain of arcade and
entertainment complexes (www12.therec
room.com) and to Ctrl V, a virtual-reality
arcade chain with multiple locations in
Southern Ontario, including a flagship arcade
in Waterloo (www.ctrlv.ca). Budding
mechanics can tour a Toyota Motor
Manufacturing Canada plant in Cambridge
(www.tmmc.ca/en/plant-tour). Finally,
sites for animal lovers include the Cambridge
Butterfly Conservatory (www.cambridge
butterfly.com) and African Lion Safari
(www.lionsafari.com). For more inspiration:
destinationontario.com.
Park Pick
PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK
Explore over 1,800 sq. km (695 sq. mi.)
of northern forests and rugged
Canadian Shield landscapes on the
shores of Lake Superior, the world’s
largest freshwater lake by surface area.
The province’s only wilderness national
park, Pukaskwa offers visitors superb
outdoor experiences and opportunities
to connect with the rich history of local
Indigenous Peoples through cultural
programs. On summer nights, sunsets
bathe driftwood-dotted beaches and
towering cliffs in shades of crimson
and gold. Set up your tent in the
campground or truly escape the world
at a backcountry campsite
(www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pukaskwa).
National Parks and Historic Sites:
www.parkscanada.gc.ca
1-888-773-8888