{"id":722,"date":"2014-09-30T18:12:38","date_gmt":"2014-09-30T18:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:02:09","slug":"dont-wait-til-guests-arrive-to-explore-the-place-where-you-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/dont-wait-til-guests-arrive-to-explore-the-place-where-you-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Be a tourist in your own town!"},"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>Why wait until visitors come in from out of town to explore the best tourist <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/attractions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attractions<\/a> of your city or town? If you\u2019re taking some time off this summer or fall, it\u2019s a great opportunity to be a tourist at home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lionsafari.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">African Lion Safari<\/a> (Southwestern Ont)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.03.20-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-723\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.03.20-PM-300x179.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-09-30 at 2.03.20 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.03.20-PM-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.03.20-PM.png 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Have you always wanted to go on a safari in Africa, but haven\u2019t been quite able to make it that far?\u00a0 The African Lion Safari gives you a chance to experience the animals of the savannah (think lions, cheetah, giraffe, rhinos &amp; more) from the comforts of a car along 9km of a safari trek.\u00a0 After your ride through the wild, you can stroll through the grounds, see more wild animals &amp; then enjoy the amazing animal shows.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amethystmine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Amethyst Mine Panorama <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.07.23-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-724\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.07.23-PM-300x192.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-09-30 at 2.07.23 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.07.23-PM-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.07.23-PM.png 677w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Ever fancy yourself a rockhound?\u00a0 Have visions of digging up the perfect gem?\u00a0 The Amethyst Mine Panorama is the largest deposit in Canada &amp; lets visitors dig up their own gems as well as go on guided or self guided tours.\u00a0 The gift shop has unique amethyst jewellery made with gems found in the mine.\u00a0 Come for a visit &amp; who knows what you\u2019ll find?!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cntower.ca\/intro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CN Tower<\/a> (GTA)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.09.43-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-725\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.09.43-PM-300x95.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-09-30 at 2.09.43 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.09.43-PM-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.09.43-PM.png 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>This 150 acre private nature park is home to more than 750 native &amp; exotic mammals, reptiles &amp; birds.\u00a0 With so much to do, this is a must see attraction!\u00a0 You can visit with the animals, check out the Adventure Zone, bungee jump, visit the splash pads or children\u2019s play area, or paddle boat!\u00a0 It\u2019s a day of fun for all ages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roseneathcarousel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Roseneath Carousel<\/a> &amp; the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitgeorgianbay.com\/midland-penetang-region.cfm?action=1&amp;things_to_doid=47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Murals of Downtown Midland<\/a> (Central Ont)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.11.15-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-726\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.11.15-PM-300x188.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-09-30 at 2.11.15 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.11.15-PM-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Screen-shot-2014-09-30-at-2.11.15-PM.png 323w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Central Ontario boasts 2 cool attractions that locals &amp; visitors alike should visit.\u00a0 The Roseneath Carousel was built in 1906 &amp; is still operational today.\u00a0 It has gone undergone much restoration over the years and is now both museum quality AND rideable.\u00a0 The Midland Murals, across from Harbourfront Park, are one of Ontario\u2019s largest &amp; most beautiful outdoor galleries.\u00a0 There are more than 30 paintings, including North America\u2019s largest historic outdoor mural.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no better time than the present to visit that local tourist attraction that you\u2019ve been waiting years to see.\u00a0 Pretend to be a tourist &amp; see your city or town through fresh eyes.\u00a0 You\u2019ll certainly discover something new!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Michelle Brandes,\u00a0 SFG newsletter editor,\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:Michelle@SummerFunGuide.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Michelle@SummerFunGuide.ca<\/a><\/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>Why wait until visitors come in from out of town to explore the best tourist attractions of your city or town? If you\u2019re taking some time off this summer or fall, it\u2019s a great opportunity to be a tourist at home. 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