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Brockville , ONTARIO “City of the 1000 Islands” Brockville --on the River St. Lawrence --will captivate you with small-town charm, riverside ambiance, friendly locals and wonderfully preserved architecture refl ecting a past that makes this unique Ontario city a “must see.” In the gilded age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Brockville had the reputation of having more millionaires per capita than any other city in Canada. A stroll down King Street East, or “Millionaires Row,” is a pleasant reminder of that time. Visitors can enjoy lunch on the Fulford Place Museum porch and truly experience how the rich and famous lived. The home of Major James Walsh, one of Canada’s fi rst North West Mounted Police (forerunner to the RCMP), and friend of Sitting Bull, is a short stroll from Downtown Brockville. Major Walsh rests in Brockville’s old cemetery just west of town. The gravesite is surrounded by whispering white pines , and is truly a spiritual and fi tting resting place for a man that brokered peace and understood the true nature of mankind. In 2012, Brockville citizens will commemorate and celebrate our city’s namesake, Sir Isaac Brock, the Canadian hero of the War of 1812. Join us June 23 at Courthouse Green for a remembrance service honouring Sir Isaac Brock with his ancestors, Canadian & American re-enactors and the Brockville Rifl es in remembering our past and celebrating the friendship and freedom we enjoy with the United States and as a member of the British Commonwealth. Diving has become one of the region’s most passionate sports because crystal-clear waters allow divers to enjoy and explore many shipwrecks in and around Brockville. Dive charter businesses are ready to offer wreck dives for the novice and professional diver adventurer. Brockville is situated at the eastern gateway of the 1000 Islands and the city proudly owns 18 islands that are available for picnicking and camping from May to September. Every “Brock Isle,” as the group of islands is known, has fantastic views of the shipping channel. Watch the world go by as you gaze upon sea-going ships and yachts of the rich and famous. Brockville is a bike-friendly community. Explore the countryside relaxed in the knowledge that cyclists are welcome throughout the 1000 Islands Region. Satisfy your appetite at one of Brockville’s great restaurants and let local fl avours tempt your palate. Experience the wonder of small-town customer service that you receive at one of our terrifi c retail establishments. Enjoy the pleasure of one of our spas or just relax in one of our many waterfront parks. So….. When are you coming? We are waiting for you! brockville anD DiStrict touriSM 10 Market St. West, Brockville, ON K6V 4R7 888-251-7676, 613-342-4357 tourism@brockvillechamber.com www.brockvilletourism.com 1000 Islands InternatIonal travel GuIde | 800.847.5263 | visit1000islands.com 21
Brockville, ON
Brockville -- on the River St. Lawrence -- will captivate you with small-town charm, riverside ambiance, friendly locals and wonderfully preserved architecture refl ecting a past that makes this unique Ontario city a “must see.”<br /> <br /> The gilded age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Brockville had the reputation of having more millionaires per capita than any other city in Canada. A stroll down King Street East, or “Millionaires Row,” is a pleasant reminder of that time. Visitors can enjoy lunch on the Fulford Place Museum porch and truly experience how the rich and famous lived.<br /> <br /> The home of Major James Walsh, one of Canada’s first North West Mounted Police (forerunner to the RCMP), and friend of Sitting Bull, is a short stroll from Downtown Brockville. Major Walsh rests in Brockville’s old cemetery just west of town. The gravesite is surrounded by whispering white pines , and is truly a spiritual and fitting resting place for a man that brokered peace and understood the true nature of mankind.<br /> <br /> In 2012, Brockville citizens will commemorate and celebrate our city’s namesake, Sir Isaac Brock, the Canadian hero of the War of 1812. Join us June 23 at Courthouse Green for a remembrance service honouring Sir Isaac Brock with his ancestors, Canadian & American re-enactors and the Brockville Rifles in remembering our past and celebrating the friendship and freedom we enjoy with the United States and as a member of the British Commonwealth.<br /> <br /> Diving has become one of the region’s most passionate sports because crystalclear waters allow divers to enjoy and explore many shipwrecks in and around Brockville. Dive charter businesses are ready to offer wreck dives for the novice and professional diver adventurer.<br /> <br /> Brockville is situated at the eastern gateway of the 1000 Islands and the city proudly owns 18 islands that are available for picnicking and camping from May to September. Every “Brock Isle,” as the group of islands is known, has fantastic views of the shipping channel. Watch the world go by as you gaze upon sea-going ships and yachts of the rich and famous.<br /> <br /> Brockville is a bike-friendly community.<br /> Explore the countryside relaxed in the knowledge that cyclists are welcome throughout the 1000 Islands Region.<br /> <br /> Satisfy your appetite at one of Brockville’s great restaurants and let local fl avours tempt your palate. Experience the wonder of small-town customer service that you receive at one of our terrific retail establishments. Enjoy the pleasure of one of our spas or just relax in one of our many waterfront parks.<br /> <br /> So….. When are you coming?<br /> We are waiting for you!
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