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20346 Cannon Street, South Lancaster, Canada, K0C 2C0
Trendy Gift Boutique in South Lancaster, Ontario. Cyclist friendly.....water, snacks, facilities.
29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown, Canada, N0L 2M0
The Backus-Page House Museum is located within the grounds of the John E. Pearce Provincial Park, situated within a restored Georgian style house which was constructed in 1850. It is one of the first brick homes built in what would eventually become Dunwi ...
62 Brock Street West, Uxbridge, Canada, L9P 1N1
Blue Heron Books offers bicyclists a place to stop, a place to store and repair, a place to refill and a place to shop...all under one roof. On your travels, or as a destination, Blue Heron Books makes it worth the cycle to Uxbridge, The Trail Capital of ...
55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, Canada, K1N 9C3
Established by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By himself laid out the street plan of the Market, designating George Street and York Street ...
1014 Bay St, Port Rowan, Canada, N0E1M0
Stop by Cashmere & Cobwebs in Port Rowan, Ontario (on the shores of Lake Erie)...along the Waterfront Trail. Enjoy 2-floors of boutique shopping with fashions, accessories, jewelry, home décor and so much more. We have free washroom facilities plus co ...
401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Canada, N9A 7J1
The Chimczuk Museum is a premier museum destination that houses permanent exhibits on the history of the Windsor area, the Original People’s Culture and Legacy, and the development of The City of Windsor. The site also features a state-of-the-art Children ...
150 County Road 31 (Lakeport), Colborne, Canada, K0K 1S0
A bike-friendly working artist's studio and showroom on the Presqu'ile Promise bike trail and Waterfront Trail in Northumberland County. Not your run of the mill pottery studio, CoachHouse ClayArt is the working studio and showroom of artist Lorely ...
1696 Bloor Street, Courtice, Clarington, Canada, L1E 2N1
Located five minutes from Darlington Provincial Park and the Waterfront Trail. Look for the signs and take Courtice Road north to Bloor Street. Bike racks, rest rooms, shaded picnic area, four restaurants, bakery and meat deli available year round. Loca ...
4071 Elephant Lake Road, Harcourt, Canada
The Deep Roots Adventure Hub is a great place to stop in during a ride along Loop Road in the Highlands East area! Awesome coffee, and delicious food from AM/PM Outdoor Gourmet is available! Have a rest, fill your bottle, use the restroom and get help wit ...
55 Station Street, Glen Huron, Canada, L0M 1L0
A beautiful winding ride from every direction to the hamlet of Glen Huron. Giffen's Country Market is a great stop for breakfast, lunch, apples and of course our famous butter tarts and other baked goods to give you an extra boost over the rolling hills. ...
1166, 5th Line, Newtonville, Canada, L0A 1J0
We welcome you to explore, discover and be inspired by our Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Alpacas, Icelandic horses, exotic chickens, Apothecary Garden, Shiitake Mushroom Lodge, Apiary and groomed nature trails with breathtaking views of the Northumberland Hills. ...
148 Ontario Street, Burk's Falls, Canada, P0A 1CO
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Full Serve Shell Gas Station and Automotive Repair Shop in the heart of Burk's Falls. Our friendly knowleable staff prides themself on providing excellent full service. We also have a full time automotive mechanic on staff to help you with your bike, and ...
5552 Manotick Main Street, Ottawa, Canada, K4M 1A7
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Bicycle-friendly boutique conveniently located in the heart of Manotick Village. Lasting Impressions Gifts is situated in close proximity to the Rideau River. Lasting Impressions Gifts offers parking for bikes, a bench to rest on, and a water refill stati ...
380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Canada, K1N 9N4
See Canada’s visual arts treasures within the lively Ottawa ByWard Market. Discover the remarkable stories that have shaped this country in our completely reinvented Canadian and Indigenous Galleries. Love photography? You won’t want to miss the Gallery’s ...
2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada, L2E 6S4
Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens is located on the scenic Niagara Parkway and the Great Gorge, just a 10 minute drive north of the Falls. This beautiful Garden setting is home to the Butterfly Conservatory and serves as the unique outdoor classroom for st ...
2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada, L2E 6S4
This magical attraction features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rainforest setting, past a pond and waterfall and the Emergence window, where butterflies prepare t ...
14004 Niagara Parkway, Queenston, Canada
This unique attraction is a very popular stop on the Niagara Parkway and is photographed almost as often as the Falls! The planted face is maintained by Niagara Parks horticulture staff, while the mechanism is kept in working order by Ontario Hydro, the o ...
7145 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada
For over 60 years visitors have come to Discover Paradise at this lush oasis, just a short walk from the Falls. Collections of orchids, succulents and other tropical plant species are on display throughout the year, along with floral shows that reflect th ...
6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagra Falls, Canada
The sound is like thunder, the sight awe-inspiring! Take a journey deep below and behind the heart of Niagara and stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 storeys above! At Journey Behind the Falls, you'll experience the awesome ...
29 Queenston St, Queenston, Canada, LOS 1LO
Home of Canada's Most Famous Heroine During the war of 1812, a brave woman set out on a perilous journey in the service of her country, and stepped forever into the history and folklore of Niagara. Travel back in time to her lovingly restored homestead an ...
1 Queenston Street, Queenston, Canada, LOS 1LO
The Best Hands-on Museum in Upper Canada The restored home of rebel publisher William Lyon Mackenzie reveals 500 years of printing technology, amid the authentic ambiance of a period print shop. Rarest in the museum's collection is the Louis Roy Press, ol ...
15927 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, LOS 1JO
For more than two centuries McFarland House has stood as a monument to the impeccable manners, good taste and gracious living that epitomizes Niagara-on-the-Lake. Experience a taste of Georgian style and pace. Qualified costumed interpreters provide guide ...
6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada
Travel back in time 10,000 years to experience the Creation of the Falls. Witness the power and beauty of nature in 4D as the history of Niagara is revealed - you’ll feel like you were actually there when Niagara’s Great Gorge was formed! The temperature ...
350 Lakeshore Rd., Fort Erie, Canada
Canada's Bloodiest Battlefield The year is 1812. You're far from home in the unknown wilds of Upper Canada. The place is Fort Erie and war is in the air. All around you are the exciting sights and sounds of men preparing for battle. Step back into a time ...
6345 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada
Queen Victoria Park is literally the "heart" of Niagara Parks. Bounded by the steep Fallsview moraine and the Niagara River Great Gorge, the Park contains a valuable collection of unique native and international plants and beautifully maintained gardens. ...
14184 Niagara River Parkway, Queenston, Canada, LOS 1LO
At the entrance to this historic Park you will be greeted by carpet bedding displays, along with formalized annual bedding schemes that surround both the Brock and Laura Secord Monuments. Nestled high atop the Niagara Escarpment, this is the birthplace of ...
3850 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada
High above the racing Niagara River, you'll be transported through the air in an antique cable car. Far below, the torrent of water abruptly changes direction and creates one of the world’s most mesmerizing natural phenomenon – the Niagara Whirlpool. Some ...
4330 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada
Discover Raging White Water! Take a walk like no other, long a boardwalk at the very edge of one of the world's wildest stretches of whitewater! Marvel at the relentless power and beauty of nature and see how the deep and narrow Great Gorge was created. T ...
3050 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada, L2E 6S4
The Niagara Glen is a unique spot of beauty deep in the Great Gorge that has been a designated Nature Reserve since 1992. Stairways lead to 4 km (2.5 mi) of paths that wind through a pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past boulders left behind as the F ...
9 Wellington Street East, Brampton, Canada, L6W 1Y1
The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage. PAMA shares the story of Peel by providing opportunities for exploring the past, discussing creativity and connecting to the community thro ...
82 East West Road, Pelee Island, Canada, N0R 1M0
A great place to stop when you are cycling on Pelee Island. Washroom facilities available, cold water, ice cream, and soft drinks for sale, public internet access available. Art Works is a non-profit organization supporting arts in the community. Shop for ...
1355 Kingston Road, Pickering, Canada, L1V 1B8
The perfect combination of shopping, dining and entertainment in Durham Region. Pickering Town Centre is one million square feet Regional Shopping Centre with over 200 stores and services. Currently undergoing a redevelopment, the centre is now home to a ...
419 Derby Roadd, Crystal Beach, Canada, L0S 1B0
With almost everything being handcrafted onsite, Planks canada is a unique gift & accesssories shop, inspired by it's surroundings in crystal beach canada & northern beach culture. Surround yourself with the calm of Canada.
16258 Humber Station Road, Caledon, Canada, L7E 0Y9
Located in the picturesque rolling hills of the Caledon countryside and only minutes from the Caledon Trailway (Trans Canada Trail), Albion Hills Conservation Area and the Palgrave Forest & Wildlife Area. Plant Paradise Country Gardens is a solar powered, ...
1471 Pelham Street, Fonthill, Canada, L0S 1E0
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Presentations shakes up the gift shop industry by offering a diverse selection of fresh, eco-friendly, and Canadian products. We want to help you make an unforgettable impression! Taking special care to ensure that your gifts are as much a joy to give as ...
1140 Richards Street, Richards Landing, CA, P0R 1J0
Cycle on beautiful St. Joseph Island. Visit the Richards Landing Marina. A public restaurant, marina, free parking, public washrooms, a permanent outdoor bike repair stand and pump with bike rack, and amazing views of the St. Joseph Channel await you. LCB ...
120 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, Canada, N5R2R4
Romantic Designs Artist Studio is located in the quaint little town of St. Thomas, Ontario and home to Celtic Artists Sharon and Daniel Brassard. Their 'side by side' studios offer an Art Gallery/Workshop and Classroom where they provide classes. Once ref ...
16164 Highway #12, Midland, Canada, L4R 4K8
Located near Midland in the beautiful Heart of Georgian Bay, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is located immediately adjacent to the Tay Shore Trail which links to paved trails throughout South Georgian Bay. Bike racks and bike repair stations located on-sit ...
14000 Niagara Parkway, Queenston, Canada
For millennia man has been fascinated by the overwhelming power of the Falls. Since 1958, Sir Adam Beck 2 Generating Station has captured that potential energy in one of Ontario's largest hydroelectric facilities. It's a wonderful example of a natural, no ...
307 Main Street, Sauble Beach, Canada, N0H2G0
We specialize in Suplove stand up paddle boards, accessories & more! We offer Suplove stand up paddle board sales, rentals, sunset paddles & free demos! Our boards are designed on the shores of Lake Huron! They're durable, strong, lightweight, bea ...
5424 Hwy 620, Coe Hill, Canada, K0l 1p0
Located right on Hwy 620 (#5494) in the hamlet of Coe Hill,our unique building, complete with its original blacksmith shop, has been totally restored to showcase the work of many local artisans. Filled with one of a kind gift items including in-house wood ...
4159 Jordan Rd, Lincoln, Canada, L0R 1S0
55, East Pike Creek, Tecumseh, Canada, N8N 3S1
With our ideal location, you can discover all that Lake St. Clair has to offer; from nearby restaurants to social destinations, the area has something spectacular for everyone. Our family-friendly marina is a growing facility which includes washrooms, cha ...
1407 Main Street North, Callander, Canada, P0H 1H0
A unique award winning destination shop with home decor, antiques, furniture, woman's boutique, silver jewlery, gourmet & speciality foods. A must see at the end of Kate Pace Way bike path.
19 James Street, Parry Sound, Canada, P2A1T4
1555 Talbot Road, LaSalle, Canada, N9H 2N2
Outdoor Mall with approx. 40 National and International Brand Name Retailers and Food Stores. Established in 1999, located in the Town of LaSalle, city of Windsor. Strategically located along a major arterial route, close proximity to Highway 401 and one ...
