{"id":1019,"date":"2016-06-08T18:22:25","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T18:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1019"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:04:25","slug":"4-things-that-have-been-around-ontario-for-a-long-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/4-things-that-have-been-around-ontario-for-a-long-time\/","title":{"rendered":"4 things that have been around Ontario for a LONG time!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>These days, our lives are focused on what is new and hot! Restaurants, exhibits, events\u2026it is all about being at the cutting edge \u2013 the first to try, the first to visit, etc. But what about old stuff? Shouldn\u2019t we value things that have stood the test of time?\u00a0 Featured below are some things that have been around for, in some cases, hundreds of years. And even those of us who like to keep on top of emerging trends can respect something that has had to change with the times and stay relevant for such a long time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1021\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.32.46-PM-300x167.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-06-08 at 1.32.46 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.32.46-PM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.32.46-PM.png 602w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fairs<\/p>\n<p>Fairs reflect the life and times around them, with their roots in agriculture and the people of their local area. Given that most fairs are run entirely by volunteers, the fact that they have managed, in some cases, to operate annually for over 200 years is pretty impressive. Bring the family, and enjoy the agricultural displays, midways, demolition derbies, livestock and equestrian shows, food and the warmth of the people in the host communities at some of the following old fairs: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.williamstownfair.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Williamstown Fair<\/a>: Canada&#8217;s Oldest Annual Fair &#8211; Aug 5-7, 2016 (since 1812), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.norwoodfair.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Norwood Fall Fair<\/a>, Oct 8, 9 &amp; 10, 2016 (since 1868), 181st <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pictonfair.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Picton Fair<\/a> -Prince Edward County-Sept 9-11, 2016 (since 1836). And find loads more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/festivals-fairs-and-events.html%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1022\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.35.49-PM-300x117.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-06-08 at 1.35.49 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.35.49-PM-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.35.49-PM.png 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Markets<\/p>\n<p>Farmers\u2019 markets have traditionally offered a way for producers to get their wares to consumers and with the locavore trend, there is increasing desire to buy straight from the farm and to connect with the producers. Several Ontario markets have grown from small roots 200 years ago, to become major players in the local (and beyond) food scene. They have also, in many cases, added other options for market \u2013goers including locally made crafts, home baked goods, flowers, clothing &amp; more. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingstonpublicmarket.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kingston Public Market<\/a>, which is Ontario\u2019s oldest, established in 1780.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlawrencemarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">St Lawrence Market<\/a>, started in 1803, is ranked the #1 food market in the world by National Geographic! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridge.ca\/market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cambridge Farmers&#8217; Market<\/a> has been in operation since the 1830\u2019s at the same location and is the 3rd oldest market in the country.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1023 alignleft\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.37.19-PM-300x211.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-06-08 at 1.37.19 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.37.19-PM-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.37.19-PM.png 504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1024 alignright\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.38.35-PM-300x156.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-06-08 at 1.38.35 PM\" width=\"340\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.38.35-PM-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.38.35-PM.png 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Castles<\/p>\n<p>There are quite a few castles in Ontario but most aren\u2019t true castles \u2013 rather, they are mostly country houses, follies, or other buildings that just look like castles, built in the Gothic Revival, Ch\u00e2teauesque, Renaissance Revival, Romanesque Revival, Scots Baronial or Tudor Revival styles. Most of Canada\u2019s oldest castles are in Quebec for some reason, but Ontario has some too, including: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.castlekilbride.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Castle Kilbride<\/a> (1877), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.casaloma.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Casa Loma<\/a> (1914) Dundurn Castle, (1835). You can visit all three of these, and get a taste of how Ontario \u201croyalty\u201d (usually land barons) lived back in the day!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1025\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.41.03-PM-300x187.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-06-08 at 1.41.03 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.41.03-PM-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.41.03-PM.png 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oldest Sports<\/p>\n<p>Ontario is the home of many old and loved sports and sports teams and can actually claim to be the home of the founder of a sport (James Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario \u2013 most believe he invented the sport of basketball in 1891). The <a href=\"http:\/\/mapleleafs.nhl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Maple Leafs<\/a> were one of the \u201cOriginal Six\u201d NHL teams &#8211;\u00a0 they played in the newly formed NHL for the 1917-18 season.\u00a0 Lacrosse, designated as Canada\u2019s official summer sport, has an interesting history \u2013 one legend dates from Pontiac\u2019s Rebellion of 1763, in which the Ottawa chief reportedly staged a game to distract British soldiers and gain entry to Fort Michilimackinac in what is now Michigan.\u00a0 Finally, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.WoodbineEntertainment.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Woodbine Racetrack<\/a>, in Toronto, is the home of the Queen\u2019s Plate \u2013 North America\u2019s oldest annual stakes (horse) race, which started in 1860.<\/p>\n<p>Canada will be celebrating a big birthday next year but some of the things in the province predate its official founding.\u00a0 Take a tour of the province, learn about its history and recognize all of the facets that make it so special. Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/museums-galleries-historical-sites.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museums and Historical Sites<\/a> for more wonderful places that chronical our past!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1026\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.42.09-PM-300x230.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-06-08 at 1.42.09 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.42.09-PM-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-shot-2016-06-08-at-1.42.09-PM.png 484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ONLY IN ONTARIO!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bytownmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bytown Museum<\/a>: Ottawa\u2019s oldest and most haunted stone building tells the story of a city &amp; its residents from when it was known as \u201cBytown\u201d to present day Ottawa. Celebrating 100 years in 2017, it is located at the Rideau Canal\u2019s Ottawa locks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site \u2014 one of the most picturesque sites in the city!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, our lives are focused on what is new and hot! Restaurants, exhibits, events\u2026it is all about being at the cutting edge \u2013 the first to try, the first to visit, etc. But what about old stuff? Shouldn\u2019t we value things that have stood the test of time?\u00a0 Featured below are some things that&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ontario-region"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1019"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3587,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1019\/revisions\/3587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}