Agri Tourism

The seed for the Apple Route was planted in a meeting held in Brighton Council Chambers in April 1993. At this meeting representatives of five municipalities and the Presqu'ile and District Tourism Association decided it was time to work together in an effort to promote the apple history of the area. Thanks to the relentless efforts of the volunteers who belonged to the Tourism Association and the Trenton Chamber of Commerce and with the help of the province through Jobs Ontario funding, this project was ready to launch May 24, 1994. At the time of the launch, seven municipalities, were working together. The 64km route had been signed and the first brochure, showing attractions and businesses along the route, were available to the public. In 2001, the route was expanded to include the towns of Cobourg and Port Hope. Their inclusion brings depth and variety to the Route and we welcome their participation.

Haldimand County is where the waters of the Southern Grand River meet Lake Erie – offering visitors the experience of both “Grand River Country” and “Ontario’s South Coast.” For nearly 300 years, the Grand River has been used for commerce, power and recreation. Enjoy its charm and unique local flora and fauna that stem from being part of the only Carolinian Forest pocket left in Canada. The Grand’s varied resources, its historic echoes, cultural value and uniqueness as a river system are recognized nationally and internationally with its designation as a Canadian Heritage River. Be sure to enjoy the picturesque “Grand River Scenic Parkway” Tour Route as you make your way south along the Grand River. If that wasn’t enough, Lake Erie’s beautiful shoreline offers countless opportunities such as boating, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving, swimming - or just relaxing and soaking up the sun on one of our many beaches! Our unique, historical and picturesque communities offer visitors small town charm and friendliness. Agriculture is a very important aspect of Haldimand County where visitors can enjoy beautiful country vistas or buy farm fresh produce at one of our many farm and roadside markets. If festivals, fairs and events are your style, the County has something for all ages and interests!

Come visit us in southern Ontario to see Point Pelee National Park and Pelee Island, Canada's most southern point. Enjoy the cottage lifestyle, camping, or welcoming bed and breakfast accommodations. Fishing, camping, cycling, winery tours, golf, boating, live theatre are among the popular activities enjoyed around Point Pelee and Pelee Island. Nature lovers will be captivated by the annual migrations of birds and butterflies. Point Pelee National Park, 407 Monarch Lane, RR1, Leamington, Ontario, Canada, N8H 3V4 (Tel. 519-322-2365) is world renowned for bird and butterfly migration. This year round southern park offers scenic vistas, walking and biking trails, and a staffed visitor centre with theatre. For more information contact the Point Pelee National Park. If you like bird watching, bicycling, fishing, and winery touring, then Pelee Island is for you too. Pelee Island sits almost smack in the middle of Lake Erie. You can only get there by ferry - from either Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario or Sandusky, Ohio. Pelee Island is home to Pelee Island Winery's vineyards and pavilion where several tours are available between May and October. Tours include a pavilion tour and wine seminar. Tour the grounds of the Pavilion itself; learning about some of the history of the Pelee Island Winery, as well as the reasons why it’s is such a great place for grapes to grow. The wine appreciation seminar will give you an in-depth look at the process of making wine. For more information contact Pelee Island Winery.

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As the country’s capital city, Ottawa is best known as being home to the seat of federal government. But behind that façade lies an architecturally stunning city with a unique combination of urban and rural experiences. From cultural performances at the National Arts Centre to street performers in the Market, the ambiance in Ottawa is ever changing. Festivals, sporting events and exhibits at over 29 local museums present visitors and residents alike with a wonderful menu of things to see and do. The changing seasons offer highlights as well – spring, with over 3 million tulips in bloom, summer, with an action-packed festival and event schedule; fall, with the beautiful changing colours, and in winter, the world’s largest skating rink. Looking at Ottawa’s history, its very origins lie in meeting and trading. This holds true today as Ottawa has become one of Canada’s top destinations to hold a meeting, convention or incentive gathering. Not only is Ottawa a major national centre for high technology, biotechnology and medical research, it is also home to over 1,000 associations. Other essential ingredients for success include Ottawa’s location in one of the most beautiful settings in the country with easy accessibility, a variety of meeting facilities, excellent tourism infrastructure, and proximity to the federal government.

Located 35 miles North of the Canada - USA border, at the end of a beautiful winding asphalt road, you will find the friendliest, little remote community you can ever imagine. Morson, Ontario, offers an unspoiled Mecca on beautiful Lake of the Woods in Canada’s wilderness. From it’s early reputation of fine Walleye fishing, it now has become extremely popular for its fast paced Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie and Muskie fishing as well. In fact Muskie Inc. rates Lake of the Woods as one of the top lakes in North America. In addition, our area is fast becoming known to naturalists, bird watchers, boaters, campers, photographers and others who come to enjoy the fantastic shore lunches and the swimming, hiking and now golf in our pristine wilderness we call home. Browse our Website, we invite you to visit us and enjoy our hospitality.