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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).
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
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FAMILY FUN
Amusements abound at Wild Waterworks
(www.wild-waterworks.com) and Canada’s
Wonderland (www.canadaswonder
land.com). Santa’s Village appeals to both
toddlers and teens (www.santasvillage.ca).
Little ones might also enjoy Storybook
Gardens (www.storybook.london.ca).
Plane buffs should see the Canada Aviation
and Space Museum (www.ingenium
canada.org/aviation). Gamers flock to The
Rec Room, a chain of arcade and entertain-
ment complexes (www12.therecroom.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/location/waterloo). 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.cambridgebutterfly.com) and
African Lion Safari (www.lionsafari.com).
For more inspiration: destination
ontario.com.