If you like museums, in South-Western Ontario we have a number of museums, large and small that you can visit. Places like the Elgin Country Military Museum in St. Thomas. First seeing Jumbo and then moving on to the museum.
I have to admit, my province of Ontario is such a large place, it's hard to pick the must see and do places, and so much depends on the kind of things you are interested in. :) If you like museums, in South-Western Ontario we have a number of museums, large and small that you can visit. Places like the Elgin Country Military Museum in St. Thomas. First seeing Jumbo and then moving on to the museum. Throughout small town Ontario you will find all sorts of small museums. From agricultural ones to local town ones. Historical gaols and homes of scientists. If you wanted to take in some of the bigger sites of Ontario, we do have plenty of them. If you come to London in the middle of July you can have the joy of taking in the Home County Music Festival in London. :) The International Plowing Match in the fall, and various fall fairs that scatter the countryside, including the Western Fair. If preferring the more natural setting you could take in one of the many parks. The Pinery Provinical Park is a very popular camping and swimming attraction. With it's numerous trails and clean beach it's a great place to relax in the outdoors. The more conventional attractions would include Marineland and Game Farm, Ripley's, Dundurn Castle. You could take in the Pioneer Villages that scatter the province, such as Fanshawe Pioneer Village. Of course, you could just come to just head up north. Frogs, bugs, water, fishing, Science North, the Big Nickel, clear night skies. Lots of walking trails and the fun of blueberry picking. It's a grand place to visit. You might have a chance to pan for gold. As you can see, this beloved province of mine is filled with a TON of things to do. From Pine forests to woodland lots. Busy cities to quieter towns. Nature, museums, major attractions. Visit this province, love the world it brings you too. :)
3/24/2015 08:30:10 pm
I am also from Southwestern Ontario (born and raised in London) and I believe we have alot of beautiful areas and wonderful museums just waiting to be discovered.
annette @ a Net In Time
3/25/2015 06:40:42 am
Indeed we do. I think we've hardly even scratched the surface. :) 3/25/2015 03:04:16 am
Always so many great things to do right in our own area, thanks for posting, it's great to see what others are doing in theirs.
annette @ A net in Time
3/25/2015 06:41:40 am
Indeed, I want to see what others have to say about their province. :)
Alicia MacGregor
3/25/2015 03:49:23 am
I love it! We've done most of the "conventional" attractions in Ontario and we're always on the hunt for fun stuff to do!
annette @ a Net in time
3/25/2015 06:42:21 am
I hope I've given you some ideas. :)
kathy downey
3/25/2015 03:49:44 am
I have never been to Ontario ,love the photos
annette @ A net in Time
3/25/2015 06:43:02 am
I hope you can come sometime for a visit :)
Courtney Janssen-Grieve
3/25/2015 05:33:18 am
I didn't know we had historic gaols in Ontario that could be toured!
annette @ a net in time
3/25/2015 06:45:33 am
Yes we do. The one is Goderich might be the only one left I am not sure. It's a great place to visit and their tour people are really great. :)
Amber Engel
3/25/2015 06:20:25 am
Great photos! I find your site inspiring...to begin adventures in our province, making education fun and increase family bonding. Gratitude!
annette @ A net in time
3/25/2015 06:48:00 am
I am so glad I was able to inspire you. :)
annette @ A net In Time
3/25/2015 06:49:13 am
Pinery has been a great place for us too. We have spent loads of time there at the beach and on the trails. :)
Lisa B
3/25/2015 06:54:16 am
Some great ideas! Thanks for the post! We live on the east side of GTA and now have a reason to travel west!
Trina
3/25/2015 07:53:03 am
Visiting Ontario someday is on our wishlist! And now when we do, you've given us some great ideas of what to do while we're there - thanks!
Melanie
3/25/2015 09:59:22 am
We are driving east in the fall! Thanks for the great post. 3/25/2015 03:01:22 pm
I lived in Ontario from age 9 - 12 and then again when I was in college. It's our favourite place to visit when we go on vacation! I forgot all about the Pioneer villages! I remember visiting one when I was small. Thanks for all the tips! We'll check some of those out when we visit again! 3/25/2015 03:02:29 pm
I've actually been to Dundurn Castle! My mom is from Ontario and we went back to visit a few years ago when my great-aunt was in the hospital. We had a bit of time to explore between hospital visits. Dundurn Castle was really cool - I love history. :) Thanks for sharing!
Carol
3/25/2015 03:23:24 pm
Thanks for the great ideas!
sabrina
3/26/2015 09:59:35 am
Yes it is SO beautiful....the place where we live! I must go and see Dundurn Castle!
Annette @ a net in time
3/26/2015 01:33:04 pm
It's a neat place to visit. :)
Crystal
3/26/2015 11:47:33 am
Neat
Janice
3/28/2015 07:10:56 am
What a lot of great ideas and places to visit!!! Thanks
Leanne Scherp
3/28/2015 04:07:01 pm
This looks great. I have visited Toronto briefly but it looks like there is so much more to see.
BobbiJo Pentney
3/29/2015 07:28:39 am
I would love to visit Ripley's Aquarium, it looks so peaceful.
Amanda
3/30/2015 04:15:09 am
This looks like such a great idea. We have travelled out of Canada, and to many places within Ontario but we have yet to venture out of province.
Angela Stevens
4/7/2015 02:38:07 pm
Ontario was so much bigger than I expected my first bus trip out to BC
Victoria Ess
4/8/2015 05:07:59 am
I've never been to St. Thomas before but it sounds like a great place to explore.
Terry
4/10/2015 08:55:16 am
wonderful site. so many ideas. I have not been to ontario for many years but i have memories of many of the above mentioned places! 4/11/2015 05:25:17 pm
We have traveled to Ontario the past two summers to help at a Bible camp in Omemee and have been able to do a little site seeing as well. We love it there. We are hoping to be able to go again this summer if possible. I'll definitely be checking out the things that you mentioned!
Dawn
4/14/2015 02:50:32 pm
Love the photo's. We've lived in Ontario our entire lives and have yet to visit some of those places. You have certainly inspired us to venture a little further from home.
Lysta
4/15/2015 01:33:53 am
I'm from Southwestern Ontario and sometimes forget what we have to visit close to home :) Thanks for this!!
Jenn
4/15/2015 08:08:19 am
There's so much more to discover! I'm particularly excited to bring my family to Old Fort William in Thunder Bay. My son also noted that Terry Fox ended his run near Thunder Bay, so we'll be visiting that monument. And you seen the Sleeping Giant? The pictures available on the internet are cool, but seeing it in really life is just awesome. I do you hope you get to venture out that way! Comments are closed.
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