Summer of Finnegan
It is our goal to pack as much fun and adventure into our summer, before my son starts school in September. This will also be used as an ongoing list to keep adventure and discovery throughout our lives.
Places
1000 Islands History Museum
Gananoque, Ontario
The 1000 Islands History Museum is located in Gananoque, Ontario.
Backhouse Historic Site – Backus Heritage Conservation Area
Port Rowan, Ontario
1798 Grist Mill and Backhouse Historic Site within Backus Heritage Conservation Area
Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family...
Bell Homestead National Historic Site
Brantford, Ontario
Restored 1870-1881 family home of Alexander Graham Bell.
Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario
The Bois Blanc Lighthouse is no longer in service.
Brockville Museum
Brockville, Ontario
Explore Brockville's social and industrial history at the Brockville Museum!
Campbell House Museum
Toronto, Ontario
The museum is a vibrant public space where members of Toronto’s diverse communities gath
Canada Southern Station (CASO) / North America Railway Hall of Fame (NARHF)
St. Thomas, Ontario
A historic railway station renovated into a gorgeous event venue with a museum upstairs!
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Hamilton, Ontario
Museum featuring dozens of Canadian military planes and aviation exhibits.
Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
Carleton Place, Ontario
History is alive and well at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum!
Castle at White Otter Lake
Canada
The log castle is in a remote location in Northwestern Ontario, on White Otter Lake and ...
Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village
Pembroke, Ontario
The Museum connects the history and heritage of Pembroke and area to present day.
Colborne Lodge
Toronto, Ontario
Creativity and innovation inspired the original owners of Colborne Lodge, John and Jemima ...
Craigleith Heritage Depot
The Blue Mountains, Ontario
A historic railway station with interactive exhibits, viewing deck on the bay & trails
Elgin County Railway Museum
St. Thomas, Ontario
Elgin County Railway Museum is housed in a large historic building in St. Thomas, ON.
Essex Railway Station
Essex, Ontario
Built in 1887, Surviving 2 explosions 1907 and 1980, now community use Museum.
Road Map
Gananoque, Ontario to Essex, Ontario
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