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Walking tour

The Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa (Photo: Destination Ontario)

The nation's capital

While in Ottawa, wander its streets to explore these provincial plaques that contribute to Ontario’s unique history. Meet some of the people who played a part in the city’s development. And stop along the way to see some of the architectural wonders of the nation’s capital.
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Provincial plaque commemorating Yonge Street 1796

Toronto’s Yonge Street

Put on your walking shoes and explore Toronto’s downtown core as you journey up Yonge Street to Bloor Street (duration: 90 minutes) — with a few detours along the way.
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Canadian National Exhibition (Photo: Destination Ontario, Ryan Lee)

Canadian National Exhibition grounds

With eight stops, this easy 45-minute walking tour showcases many aspects of our history — all in one convenient downtown Toronto location.
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Natural heritage tour

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Driving tour

Victoria Hall, Cobourg

Along Lake Ontario: From Cobourg to Colborne

The plaques on this 45-minute driving tour showcase how several of the small communities along the shore of Lake Ontario got started and how they contributed to the province’s development.
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Old Fort William and the Hudson Bay Post, near the mouth of the Kaministiquia River (Photo: Library and Archives Canada: C-020770)

See Thunder Bay in a whole new light

This 90-minute driving tour shows how the many provincial plaques located in Thunder Bay speak to that city’s role in the expansion of trade and communications routes in Ontario’s northwest.
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Soldiers at Fort Henry National Historic Site, Kingston (Photo: Destination Ontario)

Military tour of downtown Kingston

This 45-minute drive takes you to some of the key military spots in and around Kingston. From the landing place of loyalists to the start of the Rideau Canal to the splendour of Fort Henry and the Royal Military College, this tour is perfect for those interested in Ontario’s military history.
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