Thomas Burgess came to the area in 1868 and settled on land around the falls which fed the Musquash River from the Muskoka Lakes. He built a sawmill and store to serve the local settlers and named the new settlement after the town of Bala in Wales. More...
Elora is a lovely town with plenty of things to do if you are visiting for the day. Old 19th century limestone buildings line the main street where you can find boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. For those more adventurous there are plenty of trails along the Grand River. More...
The town centre is built around an octagon shaped traffic circle known as "The Square". Goderich has a wonderful, clean beachfront. "Rotary Cove", is a family-friendly sand beach with lifeguards, playground equipment and washroom facilities. More...
Manitowaning is located in Assiginack Township, on Manitoulin Island. Established in 1836, it is one of the earliest European settlements on the island. More...
Neustadt, Ontario is a small rural community in Southern Ontario. Located in Grey County, north of Kitchener, Ontario the village has retained the charm of years gone past. The village has strong German roots and descendants of these early settlers can still be found in the area. More...
Ottawa, a beautiful city, steeped in history is the capital of Canada. The name Ottawa is derived from Odawa (meaning traders), an Algonquian-speaking indigenous people that lived in the upper Great Lakes region including Manitoulin Island, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay during the time prior to European settlement. More...
Picton is located at the south-western end of Picton Bay, a branch of the Bay of Quinte, which is along the northern shoreline of Lake Ontario. Picton is located within Prince Edward County. The town is named for General Sir Thomas Picton, a famous Welsh hero and second in command to Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo. More...
Region 1: Southwest Ontario • Region 2: Niagara Canada • Region 3: Hamilton, Halton and Brant • Region 4: Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington • Region 5: Greater Toronto Area • Region 6: York, Durham and the Hills of Headwaters • Region 7: Bruce Peninsula, Southern Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe • Region 8: Kawarthas and Northumberland • Region 9: South Eastern Ontario • Region 10: Ottawa and Countryside • Region 11: Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley • Region 12: Muskoka, Parry Sound and Algonquin Park • Region 13a: North Eastern Ontario • Region 13b: Sault Ste. Marie – Algoma • Region 13c: Northwest Ontario