Carrying Route 6 over the Lynn River in Port Dover, this drawbridge has two lanes of traffic with…read morepedestrian walkways on each side. Just downriver is Lake Erie and crossing this bridge is the only way to access the beach area from the east side of Port Dover. The bridge seems to be in good condition. There is a small park south of the bridge where you can watch the boat traffic and perhaps catch the bridge opening. [Review 1425 of 2024 - 103 in Ontario - 22448 overall]

Located on the pier leading to the Port Dover Lighthouse, this monument stands on a two foot high…read moreplinth and is a grouping of three fishermen, working hard to pull in an obviously heavy net. The plaque at the base reads, "This monument is dedicated to those commercial fishermen who have lost their lives on the lake. It will serve as a lasting memorial celebrating the heritage of our fishing ports and the unique and hazardous way of life of our fishermen." It was erected in 2000 by the Eastern Lake Erie Fishermen's Association. There are a number of names and dates carved on the base. There is parking nearby at the beach. [Review 1428 of 2024 - round number 300 in Canada - 106 in Ontario - 22451 overall]

I have been visiting the Watson-curtze mansion for many years from when I was young till now…read more one great place to learn about loads of local history + they always have something history related when I visit there. I remember when I was younger they had a room with robots dressed as historic figures talking about all the historic battles going on like the war of 1812 I would tell anybody who hasn't been there you have to visit there lots of great history inside there

Spot is easy to get to, not a long walk and perfect to relax at!!! Would recommend to just stop and…read moresee, or spend a few hours at just enjoying it.

We visited the Great Falls during a waterfalls trip in the Hamilton area in fall 2013. The Great…read moreFalls is also known as the Grindstone Falls or the Waterdown Falls. It is located in the old Waterdown, Ontario that is now merged into City of Hamilton. It is a curtain fall that is 10m high and 5m wide. It is beautiful, powerful and breathtaking. To get to the Great Falls, go south on Mills Street North, go under a railway bridge, park at the Smokey Hollow Park on the right. You have arrived at the entrance of a hiking trail that leads to the Great Falls.

This marker is located in front of the Ancaster Old Town Hall. Ancaster is a historic town in the…read morecity of Hamilton, Ontario and it grew thanks to its easily accessible water power and location at the juncture of prehistoric indigenous trading routes. The marker reads, "In 1791 James Wilson in partnership with Richard Beasley built a sawmill and a grist-mill on the site of this community. The mills were sold to Jean Baptiste Rousseaux (known as St. John) in 1794 and developed into a thriving pioneer enterprise. The settlement which grew around these mills became an important trading community, known by about 1800 as Ancaster. In 1805 Samuel and Richard Hatt, who had built the "Red Mill" nearby in 1799, acquired extensive holdings in the vicinity, part of which they subdivided. The combined settlement grew rapidly and became a centre for water-powered industries until the end of the nineteenth century." The marker was erected by the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario. It does not have a number. There is a small parking lot behind the building. [Review 1456 of 2024 - 134 in Ontario - 22479 overall]

Time travelled back to 1914 one afternoon. So peaceful and serene looking at life in the early…read more1900s, especially the cool the artifacts. It takes about 2 hours to explore the grounds starting with the entrance from the Region of Waterloo Museum which is connected to the Doon Heritage Village on Huron Road. Staff are wonderful at answering questions and showing how the old tools and equipment were used back then. Some of the old tools are just rock solid and will last forever. Wood was the primary construction materials used for building. This explains why fire insurance was a fast growing business. Insurance companies in the Region thrived and made the economy grow in that sector for years to come. The Martin House is beautifully decorated inside and out. The family was of Old Order Mennonite religion. There were very conservative colour schemes used, and no mirrors were allowed in the home! The Old Post Office is connected to a custom tailor service in the same building. Our hostess explained how the one man operation (tailor and postmaster) was in charge of both businesses. Suits were made to order and were outfitted with ties and cuff links. It was a profitable venture until the Eaton's catalogue business became more popular. The Dry Goods Grocery Store is "stocked" with canned goods and non-perishables such as soap and laundry detergent. Brand names included McCormicks and Heinz. Homes were equipped with a cast iron stove that kept the premises warmer in the winter months. Check out the feet of the stoves which were designed like ones you would find on vintage pianos. Very enjoyable afternoon spent and we learned a lot about early life and hard work of the German community and how it all started in Kitchener (then known as Berlin).

From the owner: The year 1914 comes to life at Doon Heritage Village…read more Doon Heritage Village, located at the Waterloo Region Museum, is a 60 acre living history village that includes 23 historic buildings, and two farms with farm animals. Costume interpreters greet visitors in the historic buildings. Special events and activities throughout the village's May 1 to December 23 season. Doon Heritage Village is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 to Labour Day. Hours vary from Labour Day to Dec. 23 - check the museum's website for public hours in the fall. The village is closed from December 24 to April 30.

an early day off and a concert in Guelph lead me to come to this bridge, as i did my research in…read moreadvanced and i wanted to come to a park and get some photography in. this was a really smart move to come to this bridge and park. i was able to find parking in the area no problem, and i couldn't get over how in the middle of the day on a Friday, this bridge and the surrounding park was absolutely silent. in doing my research that i found out that this is one of only two covered bridges in our wonderful province, it wasn't on my bucket list to come here for this reason, but its off my list. a wonderful bridge to come and just disconnect from everything, seriously quiet here, even with all of the animals just flying around or swimming. this bridge is in good shape but has alot of graffiti as well. would come back if in the area.

Yaaay! I have officially visited the only two covered bridges in Ontario, Canada…read more Built in June 1992 as a foot/bicycle path along the river, it is also part of a12.5-mile network of six trails which includes the Royal Recreational Trail. The bridge is 144 ft long and crosses over the Speed River from the Guelph Lawn Bowling Club parking area into York Road Park. 400 volunteers help build this bridge making it the second covered bridge in the province of Ontario. There are miles and miles of greenways and trails here making Guelph a true walker/runner/bikers dream. During my visit the students from nearby University of Guelph seemed to be put the trails to great use. Ithiel Town (born in Connecticut) patented his Town Lattice truss design in 1820 and to this day it is still considered one of the most durable and longest lasting of all covered bridge truss systems. Not to mention the lattice design allows the bridge to have more natural light than any other truss design. FINAL THOUGHTS As a person who loves covered bridges, I was happy to see several new bridges using this proven truss design on my long road trip from Atlanta to Canada. If you happen to be in the area, or have never seen a covered bridge in person, let me assure you this design was quite popular in the 1800's and many of those old bridges are still standing throughout the United States. Great backdrop for special occasion photography. Enjoy!

Did the Nassagaweya loop from rattlesnake point to Crawford lake! Fun hike and the path is nicely…read morecleared. Would highly recommend for an excursion outside of Toronto.

I visited Rattlesnake Point with my family, and all I can say is WOW. The trees, the lookout…read morepoints, the pictures we took -- all amazing. We went there to look at the autumn colours and it was so beautiful. We walked the Buffalo Crag trail, which was a 3KM trail, and the Vista Adventure trail, which was a 1.5KM trail. Both were very peaceful. We'll be going again!