This place is so awesome. It's a one-of-a-kind contraption, a boat lock of sorts, but it's a…read morespecialized rail car that takes boats up over the Big Chute waterfall. At the time we visited, the visitor's center was closed, but next year I really want to visit when it's open. There's an observation deck there to watch the boats being hauled up and down. There's also some nice parkette areas to have a picnic at, and some walkways to view the Big Chute and the lakes. A must see if you're anywhere nearby!

Beautiful spot in Collingwood that is surrounded by water and grass. Enjoy a day of a scenic…read morepicnic. The only bad thing is that it costs $10 per hour to park there if you're not a local resident. A bunch of cars got $80 tickets for parking without paying. Definitely must drop by if you're ok the blue mountain area.

The Wall will be your first welcome to Port Carling when you arrive by land or by water…read more The 111-by-45-foot photo mosaic comprises of 9,028 pictures that together create the image of the RMS Sagamo passing through the Port Carling locks circa 1922. Viewed up close, however, each individual photo captures a moment of time in the lives of residents of Port Carling during the village's first century (1860-1960). The mural was at one time the largest historic photo mosaic mural in the world. It became a significant attraction for Port Carling and the Township of Muskoka Lakes. In 2007, The Wall received a Built Heritage award from the Muskoka Heritage Foundation.

love this place! So cool. They let you really see how things used to be. I'm proud to have this…read moreplace as a part of my region. Worth the visit. Make sure you check out the pond in the back and visit the upper floors of the mill. I think its worth buying some of their food items, they let you visit everything for free. They have the best fresh deep fried donuts in Durham Region. We've been sooo lucky. Every time we've had them they were made to order. *We visited the Tyrone mills again today - Aug. 18, 2018. Mainly just to buy donut (our favorite). We bought plain donut and cinnamon sugar donuts. We decided to try other baked goods like apple fritters and raspberry coconut butter tarts and oh boy it was so delicious. And also bought a jar of raw honey. This place is a gem.

From the owner: The Tradition Continues...Operating Since 1846.read more

Thank's to Will Smith and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for the following street poem which I found…read morefitting to modify to talk about this Stouffville monument and town center piece! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upniIg29Tcc Tick Tock Clock The Clock is ticking for you (Stouffville) Cuz the time you said you'd give Came up wayyy past due so dance to the clock rock stay on the floor Cuz when the ticks turn to tocks I'll be knocking at ya door Reading this now, it makes absolutely no sense. But a lil' Willi (Smith) makes everything fresh! If you're walking around WS this summer, it's certainly something to stop and see. Erected (he he) in 1967 to mark the 100th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, it stands now as the tallest building in this small town north east of Toronto.

Odd to give a fountain or statue a lower than stellar rating but there are some things that make…read morethis an OK landmark, but certainly not my fave. I've realized since beginning my search for odd landmarks to review that I am a little bit of a history nerd and while this statue appears to have some significance (the effigies of what appears to be one man rescuing another) it's not outlined on an plaque anywhere near by. The fountain is surrounded by well kept gardens and with adequate seating surrounding it, I can see how this would be a serene place to relax on a summer day. That being said the fountain itself appears to be in ill repair, chipping paint along the railing and the water appears to be a touch murky. I believe I read online that this statue/fountain was erected in honor of immigrants who moved to Canada to work in trades and labour, but ill update this review once my sleuthing turns up something concrete. Something certainly to see in Vaughan of you're driving past in hwy 7 but for my time a little more history and upkeep would make this perfect. ---------------------------- Historical background: I told you I would sleuth out the truth on this memorial. It does have a name (which I have since changed in the business listing to reflect it accordingly). Italian Workers Memorial "The Memorial, located in front of the Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena in Vaughan dedicated to all Canadian workers of Italian descent who perished or were injured in work related accidents. The Memorial committee commissioned a statue to Giovanni Fanton, a local artist of Italian descent who chose a highly defined realistic style to represent the theme. Our task was to design an installation that would provide both a base and an architectural setting around the statue to emphasize its social and symbolic values. For this reason the statue has been installed on a platform surrounded by a series of concrete pillars resembling a bridge collapsing under construction, with precast concrete pieces piled over a shallow pool. Water cascades from behind the statue to the pool, evoking the falling movement of debris. A small Piazza-like structure, elevated from the surrounding area, with seating for public events and recreation crowns the statue, its pedestal and the pool area" - - - Taken from Nino Rico Inc Architect webpage

I enjoy unexpected finds. My friend and I were hanging out at Lakeview Park Beach for the first…read moretime. We were walking around and found Oshawa Museum. It's seamlessly integrated with the park, steps away from the beach. During the pandemic, the museum is closed. I'd love to come back and check out the museum itself. The roof over to the main entrance has a low clearance. I barely got in there without slouching. I'd guess that it's a six-foot clearance. If you're tall, take note or you'll bang your head on it easily. Although you can't go inside the museum, we did an outdoor, self-guided tour. It can be done. We had a great time figuring things out and learning together. There were plenty of signs and historical plaque to help us out. The Wilson family was Oshawa's first pioneers back in 1790. Captain Benjamin Wilson headed over to Oshawa with his family from Vermont. There is a blue spruce tree planted in their honour. We then came across Guy House. Named after James Odgers Guy, he immigrated with his parents from England to Canada. His parents owned a farm and ultimately bred ayrshires (cattle). James married and raised seven children, and settled at what we now know as Guy House. He built a coal dealership in Oshawa, and grain elevators in Brooklin and Myrtle. He also held a bunch of community positions. There's also Henry House. Named after Thomas Henry, he moved from Ireland to Canada with his wife and seven children back in 1811. They purchased a farm that is now Lakeview Park. He remarried after his first wife died of consumption. Thomas became an ordained minister. He build a stone house, which is still in Lakeview Park. There's a cool shed that makes up Oshawa Museum. Oshawa is known for its manufacturing history. The museum is nicely maintained. We spent some time admiring the sundial and buggy in Henry House's backyard. Pretty flowers were blooming everywhere. There was not a single dandelion is sight. Impressive! We had a great time exploring, reading, and learning. It was nice to do all of it on a warm summer evening. I hope to return and go into the houses when the museum reopens. (262)

From the owner: For over 60 years, the Oshawa Museum (OM) has celebrated our City's history with engaging events,…read moreinspiring exhibits, and an immense collection of archival materials. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario in beautiful Lakeview Park, the OM tells the story of Oshawa from Indigenous inhabitants to present day. Home to Oshawa's history, the OM is managed by the Oshawa Historical Society.

I think my children are turning into little environmental activists. They have a passion for the…read moreenvironment like Kanye has a passion for ruining award show acceptance speeches. The Town of Ajax puts on Environmental week activites every year and we make it a family tradition to plant trees and pick up trash. They also have a compost give away which is a hit. The tree planting was held across from MacLean community center off Westney Rd. in by Miller's Creek. This year was a good turn out as it ran from 9-1 with plenty of volunteers. We got to plant a variety of trees. The town provides the trees, gloves, water, mulch and a spacious area to plant. The volunteers from the city give everyone a brief tutorial on the proper way to plant a tree and then you are off to the races. An hour later and by that time the kids were more interested in digging for worms and snails so we high-tailed it out fo there to get some treats at Timmy's. Well supported and will plant again next year.