Top 160 Unusual Things To See In Ontario

Praise for the 4th edition: "The sights stand out for their splendor or quirkiness. Some are natural wonders, others are man-made. They might be tricky to find, or perched so close that you'll wonder how you missed them." -- Toronto Star This new edition has 160 attractions for more Ontario fun. Top 160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario gives readers, local travelers and out-of-province visitors -- all 10 million of them -- even more to see and do. The previous editions of this book have sold more than 100,000 copies. Author Ron Brown is an expert on the unusual. In his relentless quest to discover yet more of Ontario's rarities, Brown has traveled nearly everywhere in the province, and since this book's previous edition he has been on the road again. From the many new destinations he has found, he has selected 10 new ones for this edition: The Huron Fishing Weirs Muskoka's Torrance Barrens The Log Heritage of the Ottawa Valley The Ruins of Fort St. Joseph Toronto's Graffiti Alleys Ontario's Alligators Trenton's Ad Astra Stones The Stoney Creek Pillar The Coldwater Mill Almaguin Highlands' Field of Screams. Thoroughly researched and written in an inviting style, Ron Brown's descriptions offer fascinating stories with background, location and accompanying color photographs. Most places are easy to reach from Ontario's major population centers and border American cities and towns. All destinations are updated with detailed maps that pinpoint every location and the entries are grouped by general location. Ontario is an exciting travel destination filled with beaches, cities and major tourist destinations, but for those who want to see the heart and soul of the province, it takes a knowledgeable guide with a passion for the unusual. Ron Brown is that guide.

In his relentless quest to discover the unusual, Ron Brown has traveled nearly every road in Ontario. Since this book's previous edition, Top 125 Unusual Things to See in Ontario, he has been traveling again. There are now 125 unusual locations to see in Ontario. Thoroughly researched and written in an inviting style, descriptions offer fascinating stories with background, location and accompanying color photographs. Most places are easy to reach from Ontario's major population centers and bordering American cities and towns. The 10 new locations are: Eastern Ontario 1. 'Round and 'Round We Go: The Roseneath Carousel 2. The Symbolic Cenotaph: Alderville First Nation 3. Buckhorn: Ontario's "Boulder City" South-Western Ontario 4. Lake Erie's Cold War Submarine: HMCS Ojibwa 5. The Ghost Squirrels of Exeter Central Ontario and Toronto Area: 6. The Kewatin Is Home: Port McNicol 7. The Hookers of Port Credit (Stone-Hooker's That Is) 8. Toronto' Most Unusual Cemetery: The Taber Hill Ossuary Cottage Country and Northern Ontario 9. A Touch of Asia: The Thunder Bay Pagoda 10. Stories on the Rock: The Agawa Pictographs In Top 125 Unusual Things to See in Ontario, all entries are updated and grouped by location. Detailed maps pinpoint every location. AUTHOR: Ron Brown has written a dozen books on Ontario's ghost towns and roadside attractions (both natural and unnatural). He is a frequent contributor to CBC Radio, and his travel articles have appeared in North American newspapers and magazines. He lives in Toronto. 125 colour illustrations

A new and updated revision to Ron Brown's compilation of essays on 100 unusual travel destinations in Ontario. Most destinations are accessible to major population centers, but all are unexpected wonders and oddities making this a fun travel guide.

This new edition now has 150 attractions -- 25 of them new destinations.

Praise for the 4th Edition: "The sights stand out for their splendor or quirkiness. Some are natural wonders, others are man-made. They might be tricky to find or perched so close that you'll wonder how you missed them." -- Toronto Star This revised and expanded edition of the classic guide to Ontario's most fascinating things offers local travelers and out-of-province visitors alike even more interesting, quirky and odd places to visit. Here are train rides, ferry trips, scenic roads and unusual natural and manmade attractions. The previous editions of this book have sold more than 100,000 copies. Author Ron Brown is an expert on the unusual. In his relentless quest to discover yet more of Ontario's rarities, Brown has traveled nearly everywhere in the province, and since this book's previous edition, he has been on the road again exploring. From the many places he's visited, he has selected 12 new unusual spots for this edition of Top 170 Unusual Things to See in Ontario: The Domes of Kingston; Ontario's Grandest City Hall North America's Dry Stone Wall Capital; The Irish Fences of Amherst Island Surprising Sarnia; an environmental success story Tribute to a Fallen Chief; The Tecumseh Monument The Tragedy of Jumbo Lighting up the Night; Niagara Falls' Newest Attraction From on High; the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, Guelph From Bricks to Broccoli; Toronto's Evergreen Brickworks Canada's Midway; Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls Ontario's Tiniest Schoolhouse Oshawa's "Tank Museum" High Park's Rare Black Oak Savannahs. All destinations are updated with detailed maps that pinpoint every location, and the entries are grouped by general location. Thoroughly researched and written in an inviting style, Top 170 Unusual Things to See in Ontario offers fascinating stories with background, location and accompanying color photographs. Most places are easy to reach from Ontario's major population centers and border American cities and towns. For those who want to see the heart and soul of Ontario, it takes a knowledgeable guide with a passion for the unusual. Ron Brown is that guide.

Curiosities and wonders to see throughout Ontario.

Let backroads explorer Ron Brown take you on a guided tour of the strange and wonderful things to see in Ontario. Visit the castle on White Otter Lake or take the Ghost Train to Nowhere. Marvel at the white cliffs of Killarney or picnic in Ontario's hidden badlands.

Featuring 15 New Destinations. [The author] has the gift of finding lots of things interesting and of them being able to write beautifully about those things. Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay) Ontario is full of hidden treasures. Down village streets, in city lanes and along quiet country roads lie the province's most unusual sites -- a river that disappears, log cabins in the centre of a major city, even a high-rise privy. All await the curious explorer. In his relentless quest to discover the unusual, Ron Brown has traveled nearly every road in Ontario. This book features 115 of his very best trips. Thoroughly researched and written in an inviting style, each description offers a fascinating story with background, location and accompanying color photograph. Most places are easy to reach from Ontario's major population centers, but there are a few for more adventurous explorers. Among the all-new locations featured in this edition are: Peterborough's canoe museum Ontario's longest small-town train station A ghost town worth visiting Camp 30 and the Battle of Bowmanville The Mimico Asylum, with its new lease on life The Little Current railway swing bridge In Top 115 Unusual Things to See in Ontario, existing entries have been updated and all places are now grouped by location (Eastern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario, Central Ontario and Toronto Area, Cottage Country and Northern Ontario). As well, detailed maps pinpoint every location in this engaging, informative book.