Summer Guide - Upper Canada Village

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Stroll 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.
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Beach Days
Slip on the flip flops and don’t forget
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Camping
Upper Canada Golf Course
Surf on our golfboards and sink a putt on our
flawless greens... and kids under 12 play for free.
Bird Sanctuary
Roll up the sleeping bag and pack
the s’mores kit.
Spray on the sunscreen and bring your binoculars.
Crysler Marina
Cabins
Hang up your captain’s hat and stay for awhile.
Kingston Pen Tours
Be prepared to make a new friend;
David the baby goat!
Skywood
Get ready for baby animals, dressing the part,
warm bread and sweat treats. Next stop... 1860.
Go glamping, our cabins make
camping easy.
Step into a whole other world in
one of Canada’s notorious prisons.
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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 Ontario’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
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
family memories. If you feel like you really need to get away from it all, you can step waaay back in time at Upper Canada
Village or Fort Henry National Historic Site. You can dress up like a pioneer from the 1860s, fire a cannon
or learn to march as an 1860s British military recruit. Both sites offer tons of hands-on experiences,
interesting costumed interpreters and memories
to last a lifetime. Come visit us this summer at
Parks of the St. Lawrence. My family loves it,
and yours will too.
Darren Dalgleish
General Manager & CEO
St. Lawrence Parks Commission
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Twice the Fun!
Visit Fort Henry or Upper Canada Village
and get free admission to the other attraction.
Ticket is only valid for regular programming during main season.
All special events are excluded except Fort Henry Sunset Ceremonies.
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1. Brown’s Bay
Two beautiful sandy beaches,
picnic areas with sun or shade
and a great place to paddle your
canoe or kayak.
Squishing your toes in the sand, splashing in the water and paddling along the shores;
beach days are pretty perfect family time. And with 6 incredible beaches along the
St. Lawrence River, you’ll find the perfect sandy spot to lay out your beach towel.
Pails and shovels are essential for the little ones but kayaks and canoes are pretty
cool ways for Mom and Dad to join in on the fun. The tranquil waters and scenic views
make for some picture perfect paddling at our beaches.
5. Milles Roches
On the Long Sault Parkway you
can rent a kayak or canoe at the
beautiful Milles Roches beach.
This is the largest public beach
on the St. Lawrence corridor.
2. Crysler Beach
Expand your beach day and
take the miniature train to
Upper Canada Village, located
next door.
The Lost Villages
6. Glengarry Beach
Sitting on the tranquil shores
of Lake St. Francis on the
St. Lawrence River with a
spectacular view of the
majestic spires of Saint-Anicet
and the Adirondack Mountains.
Along the Long Sault Parkway you’ll find 11 islands connected by causeways
3. Farran Park Beach
& Picnic Area
Located on a peninsula that
juts out into the St. Lawrence
River; Farran Beach is a
beautiful sandbank, perfect
for sunbathing.
and bridges, all the former hilltops of the Lost Villages. These villages were flooded
deliberately in 1958 to make way for the International Seaway. Today, signs of these
ghostly communities remain and make for a scuba diver’s dream.
Up to
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4. Woodlands
This wooded setting provides
lots of shaded areas for relaxing
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Book your, “Mom that was so awesome!” camping trip today on the banks of the
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.
Mini cottage rentals
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Go Glamping!
Don’t have camping gear? No Problem!
Cabin rentals make for a great way
to getaway with your family, have an
outdoor adventure and make amazing
memories, all without the fuss. So pack
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located in the 1000 Islands at Brown’s Bay; where monkeying
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game of golf. Children under 12 play for free with a paying adult. So Mom and
Dad, Gramps and Gran... get them out on the green and you might find you
have a worthy opponent!
Known for the best greens in Ontario, this 6,922 yards, 18 holes, championship
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David the Baby Goat
Fort Henry Opens
Live Music at the Bistro
Daily Programming May 21 – Sept 4
August 5, 12, 19, 26
JUNE
World Heritage Sunset
Ceremony
Cannonball Crush
Wednesday Evenings August 3, 10, 17,
24, 31 *Wednesday day pass includes
Sunset Ceremony
Saturday, June 11
The Urban Slide Canada
Saturday, June 11
Saturday, August 20
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After all that excitement, your kids will work up a serious appetite. Dig into one (or many)
of our famous ooey-gooey sticky buns or try our brand new wood-fired brick oven pizza.
And if you still have room, stop by our tuck shop for some sugary goodness. Cap off the
memorable day and chill on the hill enjoying some of the most amazing views of the city.
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Live Music at the Bistro
July 8, 15, 22, 29
Day & Overnight Camps
Major Fun’s Day and
Overnight Camps
Fort Henry Fall Programming
September 5 - 11
World Heritage Sunset
Ceremony
Wednesday Evenings July 6, 3, 20, 27
*Wednesday day pass includes
Sunset Ceremony
Fort Henry Annual Tattoo
Saturday, July 23
Saturday, July 30
Saturday, September 10
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Live Music at the Bistro
Friday, September 2
Select dates July & August
Sunset Ceremonies
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DIVE IN...
It took your
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See what
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Beneath the surface of The St. Lawrence River in South Stormont, 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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Historical Society Archives
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Genealogie et Archives Saint-Laurent Inc.
613-932-4796
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The Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall
613-933-3991
Dundas County Genealogy & Loyalist Resource Centre
613-543-2045
Glengarry County Archives
613-209-0202
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Civil War Re-Enactment
Upper Canada Village Opens
Food Lovers’ Field Days
Daily Programming May – Sept
Sheep Shearing Days
May 31, June 1, 7, 8
Spring Field & Garden Days
Daily Village Life
Saturday, May 14, 21 & 28
Medieval Festival
Your kids will love dressing up in historical clothing, eating warm hearth
baked bread and sharp cheddar cheese. They’ll giggle as they chase
baby pigs and watch with fascination as the cabinet maker and quilters
show off their talents. Of course, the only way to end a good day in
1860, is with homemade fudge.
Medieval Festival
Iron Pan Competition
Saturday Afternoon, August 20
British Home Child Display
Saturdays & Sundays
August 20 to September 18
SEPTEMBER
Father’s Day - RCMP
Musical Ride
Saturday to Monday, September 3 to 5
Accessible History Weekend
Horse Lovers’ Weekend
1860s Fall Fair Weekend,
Quilt Show & Upper Canadian
Beard Championship
Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26
Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
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Travelling Tiltons
Pumpkinferno
Daily – July 1 to August 28
Select Nights – October 1 to 30
Family Activity Centre
DECEMBER
Daily – July 1 to August 28
Pumpkinferno
Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21
Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12
Medieval Monday Education Day,
June 13
Sunday, June 19 (Free for All Dads)
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Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7
War of 1812 Re-Enactment
At Crysler Park
Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10
Alight at Night
Select Nights – December 2 to 31
Haunted Walks
Saturday Evenings in July & August
ASD Sensory Friendly
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Your weekend treasure hunt
adventure starts here
In a region with such a rich history, it’s no wonder South
Dundas is home to a profusion of incredible antiques.
Find inspiration with a stay at the stunning
Russell Manor Bed and Breakfast, which elegantly
combines French Second Empire architecture
with the pioneer roots of the region.
Ron and Michael, the Manor’s resident antique experts,
can guide you to some of the best finds.
Russell Manor B&B
Antiques and Quirky finds
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Municipality of South Dundas
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Medicine Walk Trails
Sleeping Cabins & Tents
Life Skills on the Land
Scenic Walking Trails
Social Songs & Dance
Campfire Story Telling
Wilderness Survival Skills
and more!
Email: thompsonisland@akwesasne.ca
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