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Hamilton
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Hamilton's first significant settlement was by loyalists from the American colonies in 1778. In 1830 Hamilton was linked by the Burlington Canal to Lake Ontario, making the city a port. Today Hamilton is a city of 323,000 and is known as the steel capital of Canada.
Hamilton has excellent theatre, a Philharmonic Orchestra, and an opera company.
Every year the Hamilton International Airshow is held on Father's Day. Take in the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.
Visit Hess Village, a collection of restored houses with galleries, restaurants and speciality shops. Go to the Art Gallery of Hamilton, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum and the beautiful Dundurn Castle.
Also worth the trip is Whitehorn National Historic Site and the outstanding Royal Botanical Gardens at Burlington.

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Toronto
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Toronto and its greater area has a population of over four and a half million. It is one of the most diverse cities in the world and offers much to attract any visitor.
Perhaps its most well known landmark is the CN Tower - the world's tallest free-standing structure.
Explore some of Canada's best museums, and galleries. Toronto has extensive live theatre and shows, orchestras and dance companies. There are also major league sports, including baseball at the Skydome.
Don't miss the Hockey Hall of Fame the Ontario Science Centre, the Legislative Building and the magnificent Ontario Place, a fantastic leisure and entertainment complex on Lake Ontario.
Out of town is Paramount Canada's Wonderland, a large theme park.

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Ottawa
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Ottawa is Canada's majestic capital city. Greater Ottawa has a population of over a million people, the city is across the Ottawa River from Hull, Québec. Your first stop will probably be the historic Parliament Buildings. Here is the seat of the Federal Government. In the summer see the 'Changing of the Guard'. At night you can see a sound and light show, and listen to a symphony performance.
The downtown area is close to Parliament Hill, visit Confederation Square (the site of the National War Memorial and the National Arts Centre). Go down to the Rideau Canal which has 10km of pathways around it. Go canoeing, or in winter, skate on what becomes the world's longest ice rink.
Two places that should not be missed are the National Gallery of Canada and the National Museum of Science and Technology.

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Windsor, ON
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Separated from the U.S.A. by the Detroit River and linked by bridge and tunnel, Windsor is one of the busiest crossings along the Canadian/U.S. border. Windsor is home to over 200,000, as well as being Canada's 'Automotive Capital', it is surrounded by a rural area of farms and orchards - Canada's 'Sunparlour'.
The city and surrounding county boast popular groomed parks and gardens, many cultural and historical landmarks, gaming facilities, and a large selection of shops and restaurants. Travel the county's rural vistas, to enjoy the South Coast Wine Route, great fishing, and natural areas. Join in a a myriad of festivals and events year-round.
Address: 333 Riverside Drive West - Suite 103 | Windsor, ON | N9A 5K4 [ Map ]
Tel: (519) 255-6530

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Thunder Bay, ON
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This city of 114,000 was founded when Fort William and Port Arthur were joined in 1970. Located at the head of Lake Superior, surrounded by spectacular scenery, it is Canada's third largest port.
Old Fort William is a recreation of the early 19th Century fur trading headquarters of the North West Company. This includes re-enactments of events of nearly 200 years ago.
Centennial Park set in parkland and forest has various recreational opportunities on its 30km of trails. In summer a narrow-gauge train runs through the park, there is a re-construction of an early 20th century logging camp, and an animal farm.
The International Friendship Gardens is a network of gardens representing individual ethnic groups.

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Sault Ste. Marie
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Sault Ste. Marie is on the St. Marys River opposite a Michigan city of the same name. The city was originally a Jesuit mission, then a French garrison, which was taken over by the British in 1762.
The river joins Lake Superior with Lake Huron. The Sault locks enable passage along the river. The Sault Canal National Historic Site preserves the original Canadian lock and canal for small craft use.
The Algoma Central Railway has a number of year round rail tours, which make for a fascinating and reliable way to see the surrounding area. Visit the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, the Ermatinger/Clergue Heritage Site and the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
The Art Gallery of Algoma, exibits the work of various local artists and those from further afield.

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Kingston
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Kingston was founded by French settlers as a fur trading post. It has a population of 56,000 and a beautiful location at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and the Cataraqui Rivers, and it is close to the Thousand Islands, which can be reached by lake cruise ship.
The highlight of Kingston is Fort Henry a restored early 19th century garrison. Visit the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, and the Fort Frederick and the Royal Military College Museum.
For recreation go fishing or boating on Lake Ontario. Take the family to Lake Ontario Park.

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Kenora (Lake of the Woods)
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Kenora is the main centre for visitors to Lake of the Woods. This town of 10,000 has excellent facilities for hunting, boating and fishing.
On the Lake of the Woods are more than 14,000 islands. The lake was known as Lake of the Islands by the original Ojibway inhabitants, but a mis-translation gave it its present, less appropriate name. The lake provides world class fishing and beautiful scenery.
Around the lake and town are Indian petroglyphs.
Take a cruise around the lake on the M.S. Kenora Sightseeing Excursion. Visit the Lake of the Woods Museum.

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Sudbury, ON
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Sudbury was founded as a railway community when the Canadian Pacific Railway was built there. It then became a lumbering town, until it finally became the mining and smelting centre it is today. It is also a world-renowned geological centre. It is believed the area was struck by a meteorite some two billion years ago, thus accounting for its wealth of mineral deposits. The regional municipality of Sudbury has a population of 162,000.
Sudbury has many nearby lakes which provide fishing, swimming and boating opportunities. There are excellent cross country skiing and snow-mobiling trails. There are also good arts facilities, including galleries and theatre.
The 'hands on' Science North's Science Centre is an excellent museum, and if you want to actually tour a mine go to Big Nickel Mine.

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London
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As well as being named after the British capital, London is also situated on the River Thames. The city has a population of 320,000 and many beautiful parks. There is a policy of planting 1,000 trees a year, so London has earned the nickname 'Forest City.'
London has excellent shopping and the open-air Covent Garden Market.
London has many museums, amongst these are: The London Museum of Archaeology, the London Regional Art and Historical Museum, the London Regional Childrens' Museum, the Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, and the Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village and Museum.

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