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Regional Attractions ONTARIO, CANADA 1000 ISLANDS PARKWAY Brockville Museum 5 Henry St., Brockville | 613-342-4397 YR: 10am-5pm www.brockvillemuseum.com $ Promotes the history of the city through changing thematic exhibits. Handicapped-accessibility and ample free parking. Located near the Brockville waterfront. Forwarders’ Museum 201 Water St. W., Prescott 613-925-1861 | www.prescott.ca May-Labour Day: 9am-5pm Interprets the history of the forwarding industry on the St. Lawrence, the Ottawa-Prescott rail lines and the community between 1800 and 1950. Located in the Forwarders’ Building; built in 1810, serves as the tourist information centre. New War of 1812 exhibit in 2011. Homewood Museum Hwy 2, Maitland 613-498-3003 | www.heritagetrust.on.ca Mid Jun-Sep 2: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm $ A National Historic Site of Canada and one of the oldest houses in Ontario. Built by Dr. Solomon Jones, a Loyalist who came to Augusta Township with his young family in 1784, and was the area’s ﬁ rst physician. CORNWALL & SEAWAY VALLEY Bethune-Thompson House 19730 John St., Williamstown YR: Sundays 613-347-7192 1-5pm A 1784 United Empire Loyalist cabin enlarged by the Rev. John Bethune into an important Georgian cottage later lived in by the explorer-map maker David Thompson. Carmen House Museum 5895 Co. Rd 1 Carmen Rd, Iroquois 613-543-3556 Jun-Labour Day: 10am-5pm This 200-year-old Georgian lime stone cottage was built shortly after the War of 1812 by the son of a Palatine Loyalist and has been restored to its original form. Costumed interpreters will tell you stories. Cornwall Community Museum 160 Water St. W., Cornwall 613-936-0280 | www.cornwalltwphistorical.ca YR Since 1956, the house has been Cornwall and the area’s time capsule. Step back in time and see furniture, textiles and household items made and used in Cornwall from the Loyalist days. Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water St. W. www.cornwallsportshalloffame.com YR Celebrates the heritage of sport in the community. Every two years, the Hall of Fame examines submitted nominations for inclusion. Doran Bay Model Ship Museum 11128 Co. Rd 2, Iroquois 613-652-6277 | www.doranbayships.com Apr 15-Nov 1: 10am-5pm Fine collection of historic model ships, each built to exacting detail from original plans using exotic woods. The collection traces the history of sail around the world with emphasis on famous Canadian and US ships. Includes unique collection of American and British warships from the War of 1812. Geneology & Archives Saint Laurent 124 Anthony St., Cornwall | 613-932-1320 YR www.genealogieetarchivessaintlaurent.ca $$-$$$$ Large selection of research tools including genealogical dictionaries, records, books on national and regional history and more. Glengarry Pioneer Museum 1645 Co. Rd 30, Dunvegan 613-527-5230 | www.glengarrypioneermuseum.ca May-Oct: 10am-5pm $ Small museum offering glimpse of 19th-century life of Scottish settlers in the Glengarry region. Includes trapper’s cabin, blacksmith’s shop and the Starr Inn, a stagecoach stop from the 1860s. Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame Fair St., Maxville 613-527-1044 | www.glengarrysports.com May 24-Sep 6: 11am-5pm Wed-Sun Permanent displays of paintings and artifacts of Glengarry’s sport heritage. Also features a permanent Highland Games display. Lost Villages Museum Co. Rd 2, Long Sault 613-534-2197 | www.lostvillages.ca Mid Jun-Sep 30: 10am-5pm Through videos and displays, the story of the “Lost Villages” along with the Hydro and Seaway Projects of the 1950s come to life. Ten buildings ﬁ lled with artifacts and memorabilia. Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum 19651 John St., Williamstown 613-347-3547 | www.norwestersandloyalistmuseum.ca May-Oct Georgian-style structure built in 1862 houses the story of the Loyalist settlement and of principal partners in the North West Company that opened up much of western Canada and the U.S. Raisin River Heritage Centre 17283 Rt. 18, St. Andrews West 613-534-2075 | www.cornwalltwphistorical.ca The hub for historical information for the historic village of St. Andrews; explore the log church replica, the pioneer graveyard and more. St. Raphaels Ruins 20000 Kings Hwy., St. Raphaels 613-347-2293 | www.saintraphaelsruins.com May-Oct Until the 1840s, it was the largest and most important parish in the area. After suffering a major ﬁ re in 1970, the ruins were stabilized and are now a National Historic Site. Sir John Johnson Manor House 19692 William St., Williamstown 613-347-2356 | www.pc.gc.ca YR Georgian-style log home on the Raisin River built for Sir John Johnson between 1784-1792. The Gallery -Fine Art 115 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor 315-646-3423 | www.thegalleryﬁ neart.com YR: 10am-5pm Original pastels, giclee prints, etchings and oil paintings by local Sackets Harbor resident Lawrence C. Barone. Most of the works on display and available for sale are original, with some giclee print reproductions. Thousand Islands Arts Center 314 John St., Clayton 315-686-4123 | www.tiartscenter.org YR: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat Variety of heritage arts for children and adults from pottery and weaving to rug hooking and soap making. Center boasts a world-renowned textile collection and hosts several annual events such as the Antique Show and the Arts & Craft Show. The galleries have changing exhibitions. Treasurer Island 40 James St., Alexandria Bay 315-482-2294 | www.treasureislands.net Seasonal Custom gold-smithing services by resident jeweler. Limited editions, silver collection and semi-precious stones. Winged Bull Studio 226 James St., Clayton 315-686-5722 | www.wingedbull.com YR The works of Greg Lago can be viewed as they are created. Works in various mediums by Lago and other artists are also on display. ONTARIO, CANADA Arts in the Park Lamoureux Park, Water Street, Cornwall 613-938-9898 x2 | www.cornwall.ca Summer: 7pm-8:30pm Free, live theatrical and musical entertainment in the lush surroundings of Lamoureux Park. Cornwall Regional Art Gallery 168 Pitt St., Cornwall 613-938-7387 | www.cornwallregionalartgallery.ca Public gallery featuring monthly exhibits, special events and art classes. Gallery coordinates an annual studio tour. Historic Murals of Athens 1 W. Main St., Athens 613-924-2044 The Historic Murals of Athens are the ﬁ rst such attraction to be established in Ontario. Nine murals have been painted by professional artists on the exterior walls of local businesses. Historic Murals of Cornwall Downtown & Le Village Shopping Districts, Cornwall 613-938-4748 | 800-937-4748 www.cornwalltourism.com Twelve outdoor historic murals dot the downtown and Le Village shopping districts, each depicting a signiﬁ cant event in the history of the region. Historic Murals of South Dundas South Dundas Township 613-535-2673 | 800-267-0619 www.southdundas.com/visitingsd/murals 17 murals illustrating scenes that existed here prior to the St. Lawrence Seaway construction. Inspirations Art Gallery 2490 Lyn Rd, Brockville (613) 342-5548 | www.inspirationsartgallery.com YR: Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm Work of artists Sheila Ballantyne and George Hurst at their home studio and showroom. Find original ﬁ ne art, reproductions, creative wood furniture and many other decorative items. The Coach House Gallery 2490 Lyn Rd, Brockville 613-342-5548 | www.thecoachhousegallery.com YR Gallery featuring the creativity of local professional and emerging artists. ARTS & CULTURE NEW YORK, USA Arts Association of Northern New York 119 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor 315-646-7226 | www.aanny.org Mid May-Oct Displays and sells artworks from Northern New York’s ﬁ nest artists. Special exhibits, shows and monthly featured artists. Classes and workshops available. Arts on the Square 52 Public Square, Watertown 315-661-6361 YR: Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm Gallery where local art is sold, arts education classes are held, information about all arts organizations in the area is shared and special events and exhibits are hosted. Breakwater Gallery 379 Club St., Cape Vincent 315-654-4750 Dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts and artists in Cape Vincent. During the summer season, original works of art, featuring local subject matter are exhibited for sale. Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association 12469 Co. Rt. 123, Henderson Harbor 315-938-7333 | www.hhpaa.com May-Oct Featuring open air concerts, artist show, wine tasting and Oktoberfest. Michael Ringer’s St. Lawrence Gallery 47382 Dingman Point Rd, Alexandria Bay YR 315-482-2833 or 315-686-1009 | www.michaelringer.com Large selection of St. Lawrence River art featuring artist Michael Ringer and other local artists. Second gallery at 203 James St., Clayton. 1000 ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GUIDE | 800.847.5263 | visit1000islands.com L3

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