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This region is beloved by backroad explorers because the
delights of the countryside are within easy access of
big-city life. Rural pleasures include Credit River
fly-fishing and cycling from Elora to Cataract and from
Cambridge to Hamilton on off-road trails. Climb the Niagara
Escarpment at Rattlesnake Point or explore a reconstructed
native settlement at Crawford Lake. Lake Simcoe is the
choice of sailors, power boaters and ice-fishermen, while
paddlers choose the Grand River and the pretty Carolinian
hillsides near Cambridge. The quiet countryside surrounding
the lake offers several excellent golf courses and uncrowded
roads suitable for cycling.
Dozens of historic villages have been refurbished for the
tourist trade. At the western end of the region, St. Jacobs
has two busy farmers' markets and historic, limestone Elora
and Fergus overlook the Grand River. To the east, Uxbridge
and Port Perry have an appealing mix of small-town
streetscape and interesting antique hunting. The Credit
River Valley and Caledon Hills to the northwest of Toronto
support a vibrant arts community and there are dozens of
studios to explore in Glen Williams, Alton, Terra Cotta and
Mono Centre, a region known for vivid fall foliage. An
interesting way to tour the region is to use the "Ale
Trail" hosted by several of the region's popular
micro-breweries.
Sophisticated culture flourishes at many locations. Canadian
art is the subject of outstanding galleries at Kleinburg,
Guelph and Waterloo Regional summer theatre is performed in
historic venues in Orangeville, Waterloo, Drayton, Fergus,
and St. Jacobs. The original Canadian summer theatre is the
beloved Red Barn at Jackson's Point.
This region has more sites of historic interest than any
other in the province. Ride aboard vintage streetcars near
Rockwood, marvel at a nineteenth-century backwoods temple,
or tour the magnificent home and gardens belonging to one of
Canada's early industrialists. The region isn't all
summertime fun, because there is good cross-country skiing
at many parks and conservation areas.
Toronto's sophisticated arts scene includes
traditional to avante-garde galleries, and
there are fine Canadian art collections in Kleinburg, Guelph
and Waterloo. Regional summer theatre is performed in
historic venues in Orangeville, St.Jacobs, Drayton, Fergus
and Jackson's Point. Toronto's theatre scene is active
year-round with first run favourites and works from smaller,
specialized companies.
Ontario's Finest... in South Central
Ontario
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Buying a quilt at the New
Hamburg Relief Quilt Auction |
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Enjoying springtime syrup
at Mountsberg Conservation Area |
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Hunting for bargains,
Stouffville Flea Market |
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Taking in a concert at
the Elora Quarry |
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Touring the stalls at the
Waterloo Country Farmers' Market |
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Watching the candlelight
illuminations at Sharon Temple |
Museums, Galleries & Historic Sites |
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Burlington Art Centre |
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McMichael Canadian Art
Collection (Kleinburg) |
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Canadian Clay & Glass
Gallery (Waterloo) |
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Ontario Electric Railway
Museum (Rockwood) |
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Castle Kilbride (Baden) |
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The Meeting Place (St.
Jacobs) |
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Jordan Historical Museum
of the Twenty |
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Parkwood Estate and
Gardens (Oshawa) |
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Eildon Hall (Jackson's
Point) |
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Sharon Temple (Sharon) |
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Doon Historic Crossroads
(Kitchener) |
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South Simcoe Railway (Tottenham) |
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MacDonald Stewart Art
Centre (Guelph) |
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Parkwood Estate &
Gardens (Oshawa) |
Shopping & Antique Hunting |
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Alton |
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Kleinburg |
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Creemore |
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Port Perry |
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Elora |
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St. George |
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Fergus |
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St. Jacobs |
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Glen Williams |
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Farm & Garden |
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Cambridge Farmers' Market |
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St.Jacob's Farmers'
Market |
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Cullen Garden's (Whitby) |
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Royal Botanical Gardens
(Burlington) |
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Fergus Farmers' Market |
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Woolwich Dairy
(Orangeville) |
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Sleeman's Brewery
(Guelph) |
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Stouffville
Flea Market & Farmers' Market |
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Springridge Farm (Milton) |
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Outdoor Pursuits |
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Teeing It Up - golf |
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Hiking through the Forks
of the Credit |
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Inner tubing through the
Elora Gorge |
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Rock climbing at
Rattlesnake Point |
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Skating on Lake Simcoe
(Jackson's Point) |
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Swimming in Elora Quarry |
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Walking through
wildflower gardens, Guelph Arboretum |
Uniquely Ontario |
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Buying a quilt at the New
Hamburg Relief Quilt Auction |
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Enjoying springtime syrup
at Mountsberg Conservation Area |
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Hunting for bargains,
Stouffville Flea Market |
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Taking in a concert at
the Elora Quarry |
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Touring the stalls at the
Waterloo Country Farmers' Market |
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Watching the candlelight
illuminations at Sharon Temple |
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