of non-motorized transport—links 84
communities and over 400 parks and
natural areas (www.waterfronttrail.org).
Learn about everything from the earth's
crust to the far reaches of the galaxy at
Science North in Sudbury, which features
a planetarium, a butterfl y gallery and a
wetlands lab, as well as Dynamic Earth—
home of the Big Nickel (
www.science
north.ca).
Delve into Canada's fur-trading history
at Fort William Historical Park, a living
history site in Thunder Bay (www.fwhp.ca).
SCENIC DRIVES
The 1000 Islands Parkway winds along the
St. Lawrence River, where you can kayak,
canoe, scuba dive or take a boat tour
(
www.visit1000islands.com).
Driving routes through the Ottawa Valley
focus on everything from logging history
to Group of Seven artist A.Y. Jackson
(
www.ottawavalley.travel).
The Apple Pie Trail winds through scenic
landscapes in the Blue Mountains region
(www.applepietrail.ca).
The Loyalist Parkway between Trenton and
Kingston traces Ontario's late 18
th
century
history (www.pec.on.ca/lpa).
There's a scenic route in Southwestern
Ontario for just about every interest, from
birding to beaches (www.ontariossouth
west.com).
The area around Stratford is home to
culinary trails devoted to chocolate, maple,
and bacon and ale (www.visitstratford.ca/
savour-stratford).
Enjoy rugged, dramatic vistas and superb
camping along Lake Superior's north shore
(www.superiorcountry.ca).
FAMILY FUN
Amusements abound at Wild Waterworks
(www.wild-waterworks.com),
Playdium
(www.playdium.com)
and Canada's
Wonderland (www.canadaswonderland.
com). Santa's Village appeals to both
toddlers and teens (www.santasvillage.ca).
Little ones might also enjoy Storybook
Gardens (www.storybook.london.ca).
Plane
buff s should see the Canada Aviation and
Space Museum (www.casmuseum.techno-
science.ca). Finally, sites for animal lovers
include the Cambridge Butterfl y
Conservatory (www.cambridgebutterfl
y.
com) and African Lion Safari (www.
lionsafari.com). For more inspiration:
www.ontariotravel.net.
PARK PICK
PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK
Explore 1,878 sq. km (725 sq. mi.)
of northern forests and rugged
Canadian Shield landscapes on the
shore of Lake Superior, the world's
largest freshwater lake by surface
area. The province's only wilderness
national park, Pukaskwa off ers
visitors superb outdoor experiences
and opportunities to connect with
the rich history of local First Nations
people. You can learn about the
Seven Grandfather Teachings of the
Anishinaabe on a guided hike, create
an Ojibway fl oral beaded item or
dream catcher, or enjoy a night of
drumming around a Fire Circle.
On summer nights, sunsets bathe
driftwood-dotted beaches and
towering cliff s in shades of crimson
and gold. Set up your tent in a
campground or truly escape the
world at a backcountry campsite
(
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pukaskwa).
National Parks and Historic Sites:
www.parkscanada.gc.ca
1-888-773-8888
PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK • PARKS CANADA
OTTAWA, ON • SHUTTERSTOCK/MICHEL LOISELLE
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