Fun Attractions: Southern Ontario
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Art Gallery of Windsor
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Cambridge Galleries
Contains works of contemporary fibre art in a wide range of fibre media and techniques, representing artists from coast to coast... -
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery (Waterloo)
Contemporary Canadian ceramics in clay, glass, stained glass and enamel art. -
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Regional art gallery with mainly Canadian paintings, prints and sculptures. -
McIntosh Gallery (London)
Public art gallery which serves the University of Western Ontario and surrounding community. Built in 1942 with a bequest from the Estate of Wilhelmina Morris McIntosh, it is the oldest university art gallery in Canada. -
Woodstock Art Gallery
South/West Ontario: Casinos / Race Tracks
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Brantford Charity Casino
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Casino Windsor
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Grand River Raceway (Elora)
Canada's newest racing & gaming destination. -
Hanover Raceway
Harness racing at its best! -
Hiawatha Horse Park & Entertainment Centre (Sarnia)
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Woodstock Raceway and Slots
South/West Ontario: Museums
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Billy Bishop Heritage Museum (Owen Sound)
Childhood home of Air Marshal William Avery Bishop. Depicting a distinguished career on the battlefields of France in World War 1 and England in World War 2. -
Canadian Drilling Rig Museum (Haldimand County)
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Elgin County Railway Museum (St. Thomas)
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Historic Essex Railway Station (Essex)
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Huron County Museum (Goderich)
Permanent exhibits depict the early settlement and development of Huron County. -
Lambton Heritage Museum (Grand Bend)
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North American Black Historical Museum Complex (Amherstburg)
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Serbian Heritage Museum (Windsor)
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The Park House Museum (Amherstburg)
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Wallaceburg & District Museum
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Doon Heritage Crossroads
History village, workshops, church and village homes. -
Homer Watson House & Gallery
One of Canada’s first internationally recognized artists. -
Joseph Schneider Haus
House and museum set in the 1850s. Programs explore the Pennsylvania German roots of Waterloo County.
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Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Operates a Hall of Fame exhibit of its inductees and has related medical and other displays in its second floor gallery located at Museum London. -
Eldon House
London’s oldest surviving private dwelling. Operated by Museum London.. -
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
This village consists of more than 25 buildings some of which are actual historical structures. It operates a volunteer program with costumed interpreters performing pioneer skills. -
London Museum of Archaeology and Lawson Prehistoric Iroquoian Village Site
Houses a fifteenth century Neutral Indian archaeological site. Offers gallery displays and tours. On-site excavations between May and September. Reduced hours in winter. -
London Regional Children’s Museum
Canada´s first hands-on museum for children. -
Museum London
Operates a year-round program of art exhibitions of contemporary and historical art and a community historical museum with a local focus. -
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
Displays artifacts, battle scenes from 1883 to the present, weapons and uniforms of the Royal Canadian Regiment.
South/West Ontario: Theatres
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Bluewater Summer Playhouse (Kincardin)
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Blyth Festival Theatre
Summer theatre. -
Drayton Festival Theatre
Summer theatre. Located only 30 minutes north of Kitchener-Waterloo. -
Galt Little Theatre (Cambridge)
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Huron County Playhouse (Grand Bend)
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Ingersoll Theatre of the Performing Arts
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Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
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London Community Players
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Petrolia Community Theatre
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Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
“Professional Theatre At Its Best” -
The Stages of Southwestern Ontario
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— Outdoor Fun —
South/West Ontario: Festivals / Exhibitions
South/West Ontario: Entertainment
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Bingemans (Kitchener)
Conference centre plus amusements including a waterpark, go karts, and mini golf. -
Explore the Bruce
Exploring sites within the Bruce Peninsula. -
Huron County Museums and Attractions
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Ontario Ferries
Join us for Ontario's Two Great Ferry Rides aboard the MV Jiimaan or the MS ChiCheemaun. -
Port Elgin and North Shore Railroad
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Port Stanley Terminal Railway (Port Stanley)
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South Simcoe Railway (Tottenham)
Bring the family for an exciting trip aboard a vintage steam train! -
Sportsworld (Kitchener)
Southern Ontario’s #1 family entertainment centre. -
The Western Fair Entertainment Centre (London)
Western fair, Raceway & Slots, sport facilities, and an IMAX theatre.
South/West Ontario: Gardens
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Brickmans Botanical Country Garden (Near Stratford)
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Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens (Ruthven)
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Storybook Gardens (London)
South/West Ontario: Historic Sites
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Annandale National Historic Site (Tillsonburg )
The Wilde-est House in Canada. -
Banting House National Historic Site
Life and career of Doctor Sir Frederick Banting (1891–1941) who co-discovered and developed insulin. Also home to the London & District Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association. -
Castle Kilbride (Baden)
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Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada (Amherstburg)
A 19th-century border fortification. -
John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum (Windsor)
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Point Clark Lighthouse (N. of Goderich)
An 1859 “Imperial Tower” and lightkeeper’s house on Lake Huron. -
Willistead Manor (Windsor)
Willistead Manor was built in 1904–1906 in the Tudor - Jacobean style of English manor homes. -
Woodside National Historic Site
Boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King. Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister. -
Woodstock Museum
South/West Ontario: Conservation Areas / Parks
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Backus Heritage Conservation Area
Part of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. -
Fathom Five National Marine Park of Canada (Tobermory)
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Grand River Conservation Authority (Cambridge)
Various conservation areas including Elora Gorge. -
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Area (Chatham)
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Longwoods Road Conservation Area and Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village and Museum
Recreated Iroquoian village of 1,000 years ago. -
Owen Sound area Provincial Parks
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Point Pelee National Park
Is a green oasis that juts out into Lake Erie. Internationally known for its spring and fall migrations of birds and monarch butterflies. Visitors transport to the Tip from April to October. -
Southern Ontario Parks
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Bluewater Fun Park (Sarnia)
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Southwestern Ontario Heritage Village and Transportation Museum (Kingsville)
Village features a number of 19th and early 20th century buildings and has a Heritage Nature Walk winding through a natural forest. The Transportation Museum features antique and classic automobiles, wagons, trucks and motorcycles. -
Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary (Kingsville)
World-renowned bird sanctuary and migrational resting ground for the majestic Canada Goose. Tremendous sights, especially from mid-October to April. Free admission. -
Kingsville Historical Park (Windsor)
Home of the Charlie Campbell Museum. Extensive exhibit covering military history from the 1850s through to the Boer War, WWI, WWII and the Korean War as it affected Essex County. Free admission. Open Sundays 1-4. -
Wild Zone Adventures (Chatham)
Ontario’s largest indoor Amusement Park.
South/West Ontario: Tours / Wineries / Cruises / Hiking
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Canada South Wine Tours
Specializes in tours of the local Windsor area wineries, offering daily tours and tastings of Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines and icewines. -
Canadian Club Brand Center (Windsor)
Guided tours of the distillery belonging to Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. -
F & M Brewery (Guelph)
Renaissance Brewers of Fine Ales and Lagers. -
Country Livery Services Inc. St. Jacobs)
Horse drawn trolley tours throughout St. Jacobs Country. -
Pelee Island Winery (Kingsville)
Canada’s most southerly grape-growing region. -
Pride Of Windsor Cruises
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Sleeman Brewery (Guelph)
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Waterloo Virtual Walking Tour
Goes through historic core of Waterloo. -
Woodstock's Trail Systems (Woodstock)
— Accommodations —
South/West Ontario: Bed & Breakfast
South/West Ontario: Camping Grounds / Trailer Parks
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Cha Mao Zah (Tobermory)
Only at Cha Mao Zah can you sleep in a tee pee while learning first-hand about native ways. -
Ontario Private Campground Association
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Ontario Camping Association
Playes an important leadership role in promoting and encouraging children’s and youth camping in Ontario. -
Yogi Bear’s Camp Amherstburg
South/West Ontario: Spas / Retreats / Resorts
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Fayez Beauty Spa (London)
A Day Spa devoted to providing the ultimate in beauty enhancing and spa treatments. -
The Benmiller Inn & Spa (Goderich)