Introduction
From the quiet village of Port Hope, 105km (65 miles) east of Toronto, the coast of Lake Ontario takes in the Bay of Quinte and Quinte's Isle. Once off the speedy main highway (Route 401), you'll discover a surprisingly tranquil region of farms and orchards that was mostly settled by United Empire Loyalists -- British sympathizers who fled the impudent new republic to the south during and after the American Revolution. This region remains off the beaten track today, except to those in the know, who come to explore attractive villages; troll for antiques; or enjoy the beaches, dunes, and waterfront activities of the area's provincial parks. Kingston, an appealing lakefront city with a regular flea-and-farmers' market, is intriguing both architecturally and historically, and is the gateway to the mighty St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands region, and St. Lawrence National Park.
A 2-hour drive from Ottawa and about 3 hours from Toronto (172km/107 miles southwest of Ottawa,...
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Agnes Etherington Art Centre
On the campus of Queen's University, the center displays a fairly extensive, if somewhat disjointed, collection in seven galleries. The emphasis...
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Marine Museum of the Great Lakes
Stop by the Maritime Museum to get a handle on the importance of shipping on the Great Lakes, which were critical in the development of central...
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Fort Henry
Fort Henry, erected in 1812 and largely unchanged since its reconstruction in the 1830s, commands a high promontory overlooking the harbor and...
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