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CORNWALL
Cornwall is located approximately 15 minutes from Ingleside on the banks of the scenic St. Lawrence River. You are just one hour
from Montreal and Ottawa and minutes from New York State via the Seaway International Bridge. Known as the "Friendly Seaway City", Cornwall is a thriving community of 47,000 and the centre of the tourist
region known as the Seaway Valley.
Founded in 1784, Cornwall’s rich loyalist heritage is preserved in museums located throughout the area. The downtown
core and waterfront area have been revitalized by numerous projects such as Lamoureux Park, a 160 slip marina, the Cornwall Civic Complex and Convention Centre, outdoor heritage murals, the Lion's Club Bandshell
and the Arts In The Park entertainment programs.
Within
minutes of the city's centre you will find an extensive array
of shops, fine dining and entertainment. Walking and cycling enthusiasts
will enjoy over 45 kms of recreational path along the shoreline
of the St. Lawrence River, as well as the many festivals held in
and around Lamoureux Park. Check out our Calendar
of Events to see what you’re missing.
CRYSLER
Just
north of Ingleside you will find Cannamore
Orchard outside the village of
Crysler. Here
you will find strawberries, apples, pumpkins all for the picking
and the Spooky Wagon Ride in October. Your visit includes a picnic
area, animal corral, two-layer crawl maze, outdoor mazes, a train
ride plus our store, full of delicious products and gift ideas.
We encourage group or family outings, strawberry, apple or pumpkin
tours as well as sleigh rides -phone for prices and reservations.
The Spooky Wagon Ride includes two spooky houses, the spooky fog
maze, spooky village, and of course the Spooky Wagon Ride too! .
GLEN
WALTER
Located east of Ingleside along County Rd. #2, you will find the waterfront community of Glen Walter. Founded in 1812, the area
features historic churches, cemeteries and homes. It's location along the mighty St. Lawrence River provides visitors with excellent waterfront restaurants to sample our famous 'perch rolls' and view the
ocean ships as they pass by.
IROQUOIS
The village of Iroquois is situated right on the St. Lawrence Seaway and is most famous for the Iroquois Locks. Watch majestic
lakers and Ocean vessels from all over the world make their way through the lock. In town is the Carmen House Museum, a heritage home dating from 1815, which depicts the life of the family who lived there. In July
there is a summer Festival of fun for the whole family. Iroquois is close to Upper Canada village and the St. Lawrence Parks, Fort Wellington and other Seaway Valley attractions. There are many fine restaurants in
Iroquois.
If you have the golfing bug you might want to consider Iroquois Golf Club. Located in the Seaway Valley, Iroquois Golf Club is eastern Ontario's only eighteen hole links course where players can walk along the St. Lawrence River
bank. Great blue herons fish the bays and inlets; steel giants navigate the seaway as you play.
MAXVILLE
Just minutes north of Ingleside lies the historic village of Maxville, renowned home of the Glengarry Highland Games and the North American Pipe Band Championships. Each year thousands make the trip to Maxville to watch competitors vie for top honours in a variety of Scottish sporting events, highland dancing, piping and drumming. Shoppers will delight in Scottish imports, jewellery and accessories. Maxville's roots are clear! Check out our Calendar of Events to see our events for 2003.
MORRISBURG
The
village of Morrisburg is located 10 minutes west of Ingleside. First
settled in 1860, it was one of several villages dramatically altered
in the 1950's by the development of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Morrisburg is home to Upper
Canada Playhouse and only a stone's throw from Upper
Canada Village, Upper Canada Golf Course,
Crysler
Marina, Upper
Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Prehistoric World
(2km west of Upper Canada Village).
WILLIAMSTOWN
Take the short scenic drive northeast of Ingleside to historic Williamstown, home of the oldest fair in Ontario. Traditionally
held in August, the Williamstown Fair provides entertainment for the family, including equestrian events, highland dancing, agriculture and dairy displays, a midway, BBQ, and an arts and crafts show - down home country entertainment. Take the time to visit the various historical museums in the area - it’s worth the visit.
WINCHESTER
Winchester is proudly known as "Ontario's Dairy Capital", and is the northwestern gateway of the Seaway Valley.
Stop in and visit the Cheese Factory Outlet with world famous cheese, ice cream products and local fare. The annual Dairyfest, held in August, is a grand community event involving he entire area. Let your hair down,
join the dancing in the streets, and enjoy a full roster of activities for the young and young-at-heart.
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