{"id":1921,"date":"2019-02-14T21:09:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T21:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1921"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:09:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:09:55","slug":"discover-eastern-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/discover-eastern-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Eastern Ontario"},"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>Take the opportunity to explore somewhere new this summer. There is so much more to Ontario than the big cities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/eastern-ontario.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastern Ontario<\/a> is perfect for both nature lovers and adventure seekers. It is chock-full of beauty, culture, excitement, culinary experiences and history. Check out some of the suggestions below and plan your own adventure this summer!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/article1_feb142019.jpg\" alt=\"Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/explore-stormont-dundas-glengarry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry<\/a> may not be on the tip of your tongue but they should be! They have gorgeous parks &amp; beaches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/township-of-south-stormont.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">waterfront trails<\/a>, and even Prehistoric World, a park with dozens of life-sized dinosaur reproductions. The region is brimming with history as there were both English and French pioneers as early as the late 1700s. Visit its many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/eastern-ontario\/museums-galleries-historical-sites.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">museums<\/a> as well as the Lost Villages, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicsdgjail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Historic SDG Jail<\/a> (!833) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/municipality-of-south-dundas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upper Canada Village<\/a>. North Dundas is \u201cOntario\u2019s Dairy Capital\u201d and is a haven for cheese lovers. Glengarry has a strong Celtic tradition; celebrate <a href=\"http:\/\/www.glengarryhighlandgames.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Highland Games<\/a>, the largest highland games celebration outside of Scotland. Don\u2019t miss the Williamstown Fair either; it is the oldest fair in Canada.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/article2_feb142019.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Edward County wineries\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Prince Edward County<\/h2>\n<p>This region is HOT right now. With beautiful scenery, outstanding boutique hotels, and incredible farm to table food, it is a great destination. When you add on the fact that it is home to more than 35 winemakers and is Ontario\u2019s fastest growing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/eastern-ontario\/wineries-microbreweries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wine region<\/a>, you understand why it has become so popular. Once you are there, don\u2019t miss the world\u2019s largest freshwater sand dunes at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/park\/sandbanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sandbanks Provincial Park<\/a>, the Regent Theatre, a restored Edwardian opera house, the Picton Fair and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/31st-annual-picton-art-craft-sale-july-31.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Picton Art &amp; Craft Sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/article3_feb142019.jpg\" alt=\"Aquatarium Brockville\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Brockville &amp; 1000 Islands<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/brockville-1000-islands-tourism.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brockville<\/a> is considered the eastern gateway to the 1000 Islands and is a charming city with lots to offer in addition to proximity to the1000 Islands. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/aquatarium.html%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aquatarium<\/a>, the 33,000 sq ft marine discover centre and aquarium, or the Heritage Theatre, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/canada-s-first-railway-tunnel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canada\u2019s First Railway tunnel<\/a> or take advantage of the world-class\u00a0freshwater diving. There is lots to do in Downtown Brockville too, including restaurants, shops, interesting architecture and the Brockville Museum. Don\u2019t forget about the 1000 Islands though \u2013 with tours by boat (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/1000-islands-cruises-rockport.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1000 Islands Rockport Cruises<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/1000-islands-cruises-gananoque-boat-line.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 1000 Islands Cruises Gananoque Boat Line<\/a>,<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.1000islandscruises.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1000 Islands &amp; Seaway Cruises<\/a>) and Helicopter (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/1000-islands-helicopter-tours.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1000 Islands Helicopter Tours<\/a>), you won\u2019t miss a thing!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/article4_feb142019.jpg\" alt=\"fishing in Belleville\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Belleville<\/h2>\n<p>The city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/city-of-belleville.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belleville<\/a> is an awesome destination, particularly for outdoor nice weather activities. With lots of waterfront trails, golf courses, shipping and entertainment, you can be active and busy from morning til night! Stop in at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/shorelines-slots-at-belleville.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shorelines Slots at Belleville<\/a> to try your luck! Or take the kids to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/promise-land-family-fun-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Promise Land Family Farm<\/a> and let them interact with animals in an open concept space. Adjacent to the Bay of Quinte, Belleville also has outstanding fishing and ice fishing for happy anglers, year round! The Bay also is one of Canada\u2019s top sailing destinations as well as awesome for boating, kayaking and windsurfing. Make sure you check the calendar for festivals before you come. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/belleville-waterfront-and-ethnic-festival.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belleville Waterfront And Multicultural Festival<\/a> is in July and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/city-of-quinte-west-festivals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinte West<\/a>, just 10km away, also has lots of festivals and events year round.<\/p>\n<p>Eastern Ontario is fun, exciting and full of interesting things to see and do. Let us know if we&#8217;ve missed your favourite activity or place.<\/p>\n<p>For more things to do &amp; places to stay in Ontario, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Fun Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shari &amp; Elisa, Publishers \u2013 Summer Fun Guide<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>Take the opportunity to explore somewhere new this summer. There is so much more to Ontario than the big cities. Eastern Ontario is perfect for both nature lovers and adventure seekers. It is chock-full of beauty, culture, excitement, culinary experiences and history. Check out some of the suggestions below and plan your own adventure this&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-1921","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\/1921","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=1921"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1921\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3644,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1921\/revisions\/3644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}