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Town of Perth: Voted Ontario's prettiest town, Perth was also the pilot site for heritage conservation in Canada because of its beautiful stone buildings. Only 15 minutes from the cottage, Perth has everything -- shopping, browsing, dining, music in the park. You'll find upscale boutiques and coffee shops, book stores, and fine dining -- as well as hardware stores, fishing tackle, and a Canadian Tire store. Drop by the tourist information center and ask for help so you won't miss any of Perth's many charms!
Town Website | Beautiful Perth
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Ottawa: Canada's national capital. A 90 minute drive from the cottage. Spend the day exploring the city. Start by viewing the Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill, then meander around the Byward Market, the National Art Gallery, funky Elgin Street, or the Sparks Street mall. Walk along the beautiful Rideau Canal, which links lakes and rivers for over 200 kilometres between Ottawa and Kingston. Check out the Prime Minister's residence on Sussex drive. Bike the city's 170 km of bike paths. Or cross the river into Hull (Quebec) and practice your French!
Ottawa Kiosk | Ottawa Plus
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| Kingston: An hour and 15 minutes' drive south of the cottage, Kingston is the oldest city in Ontario. Located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the St. Lawrence river, this city of 120,000 is the gateway to the spectacular Thousand Islands. Kingston is home to Old Fort Henry, Queen's University, and the Royal Military Academy -- not to mention the infamous Kingston Penitentiary. Park the car and stroll up Princess Street, which is lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Start at the visitor's centre at the basin, across from City Hall.
Kingston Tourism | Kingston Visitors | Old Fort Henry
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| 1000 Islands:
The St. Lawrence River stretches for 1,240 kms (775 miles), carrying fresh water from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. For some 60 miles (including the section between Kingston and the Thousand Islands Bridge), the waterway is dotted by more than 1,000 pink granite and limestone islands. Topping the list of things to do: sign up for a one or three-hour boat tour, go fishing, dive to shallow shipwrecks, or stroll the village of Gananoque.
1000 Islands | Boat Line
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