iddos,Summer is here!Mom Upper Village xoxo KStroll through the 1860s, giggle while chasing baby pigs and take a break to devour delicious homemade fudge. Fort Henry Meet David the baby goat, march with the Guard, fire a cannon and try the best sticky buns around! River Fun Beach days, with your toes in the sand and star filled nights, roasting marshmallows at our riverside campgrounds.

2016 SummerParks.on.ca Guide to Ottawa

Welcome to the to Toronto to Montreal Kingston Cornwall

your first stop for Parks of thesummer St. Lawrence fun!

If you love the outdoors and want to zip it up a bit this summer, bring your family to our new Skywood Eco Adventure Park. It is ’s largest zipline and aerial adventure experience, located in the heart of the 1000 Islands. And we have a course to suit all skill levels – even the little ones. Afterwards, you can of fun! relax and sink your toes into the warm sand at one of our beaches. Later, finish your day sharing stories around a campfire, under the starry skies at one of our campgrounds. There’s nothing like it for building Your Checklist family memories. Beach Days Upper Canada Golf Course Slip on the flip flops and don’t forget Surf on our golfboards and sink a putt on our If you feel like you really need to get away from it all, you can step waaay back in time at Upper Canada the beach coupon on page 2. flawless greens... and kids under 12 play for free. Village or Fort Henry National Historic Site. You can dress up like a pioneer from the 1860s, fire a cannon Camping or learn to march as an 1860s British military recruit. Both sites offer tons of hands-on experiences, Bird Sanctuary interesting costumed interpreters and memories Roll up the sleeping bag and pack Spray on the sunscreen and bring your binoculars. the s’mores kit. to last a lifetime. Come visit us this summer at Crysler Marina Parks of the St. Lawrence. My family loves it, Cabins Hang up your captain’s hat and stay for awhile. and yours will too. Go glamping, our cabins make camping easy. Fort Henry Darren Dalgleish Be prepared to make a new friend; Kingston Pen Tours David the baby goat! General Manager & CEO Step into a whole other world in St. Lawrence Parks Commission one of Canada’s notorious prisons. Skywood Get ready for baby animals, dressing the part, warm bread and sweat treats. Next stop... 1860. Zipppp... you’re gonna own this adventure.

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Allez-y Ticket is only valid for regular programming during main season. www.FR.Parks.on.ca All special events are excluded except Fort Henry Sunset Ceremonies. FlipRequired Flops Beach Days Spent Riverside are the Best Days… EVER! 1. Brown’s Bay 5. Milles Roches Squishing your toes in the sand, splashing in the water and paddling along the shores; Two beautiful sandy beaches, On the you beach days are pretty perfect family time. And with 6 incredible beaches along the picnic areas with sun or shade can rent a kayak or canoe at the St. Lawrence River, you’ll find the perfect sandy spot to lay out your beach towel. and a great place to paddle your beautiful Milles Roches beach. canoe or kayak. This is the largest public beach Pails and shovels are essential for the little ones but kayaks and canoes are pretty on the St. Lawrence corridor. cool ways for Mom and Dad to join in on the fun. The tranquil waters and scenic views 2. Crysler Beach make for some picture perfect paddling at our beaches. Expand your beach day and 6. Glengarry Beach take the miniature train to Sitting on the tranquil shores Upper Canada Village, located of Lake St. Francis on the The next door. St. Lawrence River with a Along the Long Sault Parkway you’ll find 11 islands connected by causeways spectacular view of the and bridges, all the former hilltops of the Lost Villages. These villages were flooded 3. Farran Park Beach majestic spires of Saint-Anicet deliberately in 1958 to make way for the International Seaway. Today, signs of these & Picnic Area and the Adirondack Mountains. ghostly communities remain and make for a scuba diver’s dream. Located on a peninsula that juts out into the St. Lawrence River; Farran Beach is a beautiful sandbank, perfect for sunbathing.

4. Woodlands Beachin The PArks Days of This wooded setting provides lots of shaded areas for relaxing the St. Lawrence and has two amazing sandy, StLawrenceParks.com Up to private beaches. Free Entry by foot or bicycle! to Ottawa 50% off June 27 - September 2, 2016. to Toronto 1 2 3 4 5 6 to Montreal Kingston Brockville Cornwall Public Beach Access Monday to Friday.

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Mini cottage rentals Rivermakes for anCabins easy weekend away Go Glamping! nights Don’t have camping gear? No Problem! Star Filled Cabin rentals make for a great way to getaway with your family, have an Just Add S’mores outdoor adventure and make amazing memories, all without the fuss. So pack Book your, “Mom that was so awesome!” camping trip today on the banks of the your sheets and hit the road!. St. Lawrence River. And since we’ve turned camping into glamping, everyone is sure to have a blast! Our full-service sites have all the modern amenities that you crave, while still providing an authentic, good time camping trip that everyone will love.

Easy-Peasy Camping Cabinin The PArks Rentals of Eight campgrounds to choose from, all made for fun! the St. Lawrence Book between May 21st and September 4th and get 2 FREE Ivy Lea Campground 1. passes to use at Upper Canada Village or Fort Henry! StLawrenceParks.com Riverside - Cedar Campground 2.

Crysler Park Marina 3.

Bird Sanctuary Campground 4. (Tree House Cabin) .

Farran Park Campground 5.

McLaren Campground 6.

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GoUnlock the mystery Insidebehind the doors of one of Canada’s most notorious and oldest prisons. Wander in amazement and awe as you tour this architectural wonder, rich with history. Parental guidance advised. Highest3, 2, 1, Zippppp.....Level

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Toursour.com KingstonPenT Feel the rush as you step off the ledge and fly through the air, shooting across ziplines. Balance across wooden bridges and tackle Tarzan swings as you travel from tree to tree. Your heart may be pounding but you can breath easy knowing that safety was the number one priority and we only use the most secure and trusted belay system.

SKYWOOD Eco Adventure

Crafted by Treetop Trekking this eco-friendly adventure has SummeR 2O16 been designed with the upmost care to preserve the surrounding Opening wildlife. Check out Ontario’s newest and largest zipline adventure, SkywoodZip.ca located in the 1000 Islands at Brown’s Bay; where monkeying around is not only encouraged… it’s essential.

06 Parks of the St. Lawrence 2016 Summer Guide 07 10001000 ISLANDS/MILLE-ÎLES ISLANDS/MILLE-ÎLES ome andome visit and Brockville, visit Brockville, but be butwarned; be warned; once youonce you discoverdiscover the city’s the charm city’s charmand succumb and succumb to its hospitalto its hospital- - CCity, youity, will you want will towant stay tolonger! stay longer!Brockville Brockville & 1000 & 1000 Islands IslandsTourism Tourism is open isyear open round year toround help toyou help make you your make visit your visit BROCKVILLEBROCKVILLE memorable.memorable. SituatedSituated at the easternat the easterngateway gateway to this tofamed this tourismfamed tourism region, region, EXPLOREEXPLORE THE THE 1000 1000 ISLANDS ISLANDS REGION REGION BrockvilleBrockville truly is truly the ‘Cityis the of ‘City the 1000of the Islands’. 1000 Islands’. Get up Get close up close to the islandsto the islandson a traditional on a traditional or high-speed or high-speed adventure adventure cruise cruise LIKELIKE NEVER NEVER BEFORE! BEFORE! or delveor into delve the into island’s the island’s stories storiesa little adeeper little deeperwith a withvisit toa visit to the Aquatarium;the Aquatarium; Brockville’s Brockville’s new interactive new interactive discovery discovery centre centre devoteddevoted to the history, to the history, culture cultureand ecology and ecology of the region. of the region. ExploreExplore Ogle shipsOgle from ships around from aroundthe world the plyingworld plyingthe St. theLawrence St. Lawrence SeawaySeaway channel channel from one from of onefive of waterfrontfive waterfront parks orparks explore or explore Brockville’sBrockville’s many historical many historical treasures treasures with a visit with to a thevisit Brockville to the Brockville Museum,Museum, Fulford Fulford Place, Canada’sPlace, Canada’s First Railway First Railway Tunnel, Tunnel, Fort Fort WellingtonWellington or on a orstroll on athrough stroll through the historic the historic downtown downtown where where you’ll discoveryou’ll discover an abundance an abundance of architectural of architectural treasures treasures of this of this one-timeone-time Millionaire’s Millionaire’s capital ofcapital Canada. of Canada. As nightAs falls, night take falls, in takea show in aat show the Brockville at the Brockville Arts Centre Arts Centre– – one of Easternone of Eastern Ontario’s Ontario’s premier premier stages orstages an outdoor or an outdoor perform perform- - ance at ancethe St. at theLawrence St. Lawrence Shakespeare Shakespeare Festival. Festival. BROCKVILLETOURISM.COMBROCKVILLETOURISM.COM | 1.888.251.7676 | 1.888.251.7676 TALLSHIPSBROCKVILLE.COMTALLSHIPSBROCKVILLE.COM

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Cruising CryslerDown Park Marina As you travel down the 1000 Islands, this is a great place for a stop over. Our full service marina and crew can dock and service boats up to 140 feet long. Cruise in, sleep in and let us take care of breakfast. Restat CryslerAshore park Check out all the family fun nearby; beaches, cabins Marina and Upper Canada Village. With seasonal slips still available, you could stay all summer. CryslerParkMarina.com #CryslerMarina for weather conditions and availability.

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visitkingston.ca 12 Parks of the St. Lawrence Spend the Day with FortE ventsHenry MAY AUGUST Fort Henry Opens Live Music at the Bistro Daily Programming May 21 – Sept 4 August 5, 12, 19, 26

World Heritage Sunset Fire up your family’s JUNE Ceremony Wednesday Evenings August 3, 10, 17, Cannonball Crush summer at Fort Henry 24, 31 *Wednesday day pass includes Saturday, June 11 Major Fun! David the Baby Goat Sunset Ceremony ​Feel the thunder of the cannons, the rhythm of the drums and watch your kids eyes’ YGK Craft Beer Fest light up at the Sunset Ceremony. Your little one’s join the ranks as they stomp along in Saturday, June 11 The Urban Slide Canada the Muster Parade. Don’t forget to visit David the baby goat – he loves the attention! ​ Saturday, August 20 After all that excitement, your kids will work up a serious appetite. Dig into one (or many) JULY of our famous ooey-gooey sticky buns or try our brand new wood-fired brick oven pizza. SEPTEMBER Live Music at the Bistro And if you still have room, stop by our tuck shop for some sugary goodness. Cap off the Live Music at the Bistro memorable day and chill on the hill enjoying some of the most amazing views of the city. July 8, 15, 22, 29 Friday, September 2

Major Fun’s Day and Fort Henry Fall Programming #ChillontheHill #DavidtheGoat Day & Overnight Camps Overnight Camps September 5 - 11 Select dates July & August Celtic Kitchen Party World Heritage Sunset Saturday, September 10 Ceremony Wednesday Evenings July 6, 3, 20, 27 *Wednesday day pass includes OCTOBER Sunset Ceremony Fort Fright September 29 - October 16, Thursday - Fort Henry Annual Tattoo Sunday. October 20 - 30, Nightly Saturday, July 23 Sunset Ceremonies The Color Run DECEMBER Saturday, July 30 New Winter Event Fort Frost!

YGK Craft Beer Fest FortNational HistoricHenry Site

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14 Parks of the St. Lawrence 2016 Summer Guide 15 DIVE IN... It took your See what ancestors months lurks to get here, but you only have to beneath stay the weekend to find them ThE LosT VILLagEs…our owN “aTLaNTIs”

Beneath the surface of The St. Lawrence River in , divers will discover the underwater remnants of the flooded villages of Moulinette and Aultsville, with visible building foundations and roadways still intact.

The Lost Villages, the incredible Eastcliffe Hall shipwreck, the world famous Lock 21 dive site, and consistent temperatures from top to bottom give divers the opportunity to enjoy a whole new side of South Stormont.

Barn – Village of Moulinette

Underwater Treasure

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Civil War Re-Enactment MAY-JUNE Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7

Upper Canada Village Opens Food Lovers’ Field Days Daily Programming May – Sept Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21

Sheep Shearing Days Iron Pan Competition May 31, June 1, 7, 8 Saturday Afternoon, August 20

Spring Field & Garden Days British Home Child Display Saturday, May 14, 21 & 28 VillageUpper Canada Village Life Daily Village Life Saturdays & Sundays August 20 to September 18 Medieval Festival Your kids will love dressing up in historical clothing, eating warm hearth Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12 baked bread and sharp cheddar cheese. They’ll giggle as they chase Medieval Monday Education Day, SEPTEMBER baby pigs and watch with fascination as the cabinet maker and quilters June 13 show off their talents. Of course, the only way to end a good day in Horse Lovers’ Weekend Father’s Day - RCMP Saturday to Monday, September 3 to 5 1860, is with homemade fudge. Musical Ride Sunday, June 19 (Free for All Dads) 1860s Fall Fair Weekend, #VillageLife Quilt Show & Upper Canadian Beard Championship Medieval Festival Accessible History Weekend Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26 Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18

JULY-AUGUST OCTOBER Travelling Tiltons Pumpkinferno Daily – July 1 to August 28 Select Nights – October 1 to 30

Family Activity Centre Daily – July 1 to August 28 DECEMBER

Pumpkinferno War of 1812 Re-Enactment Alight at Night At Crysler Park Select Nights – December 2 to 31 Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10

Haunted Walks Saturday Evenings in July & August

ASD Sensory Friendly Sunday Mornings Sundays, July & August Upper Alight at Night Canada Village UpperCanadaVillage.com

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