Canadian

Tourist
Reported: Hajrah Aziz
summer: 2015

GET OUT AND

EXPLORE

ou can become
a tourist in
your own
country. Get
out a map of your province
and make a commitment to
start exploring.
Travel Trivia:
Q: How Many oceans
border Canada?

A:

Three
oceans
border Canada.

a Hajrah publication

in the prince
Edward County,
just south of
Belleville often
refer to their as``
The County``. If
you like cycling, consider
a bike trip this summer.
The countryside is
picturesque, with quiet
roads are even routes that
run along tree lined roads
with views of sailboats in
the various bays. Book one
of the plentiful bed and
breakfasts and explore the
many bicycle routes
available.
CRUISING AROUND
THE THOUSAND
ISLANDS

Bicycling in the
county
.
winding through gold fields
and pastures. There Locals

The St. Lawrence River,

flowing in from Lake
Ontario, becomes in the
course of a few miles, so
wide and so full of islands
that it was called the lake

of 1000 islands. As a
vacation paradise it is
world
renowned. The
river, 15 miles,
at its source
gradually narrows to five
miles in width, and the
islands vary in size from
mere points of rocks to
those of several square
miles in an area.
A cruise around the islands
is a lovely way to
experience and range from
1 hours to 3 hours in a
Fort Henry
length . Cruises leave
Kingston
The fort several
offers times
a wonderful
throughout
the
day
during
history lesson with guided
summer.

tours, scenic views, and

musicalmust
performances
Another
see in the from a
military band
and
military
and
Kingston,
Ontario
area
is
marching
demonstrations
by
fort
henry which
is a
particular
historic
site.
fort henry
guard.
During July and august there
are performances which
attract visitors world-wide
with a hour and half
presentation of military music,
bands and artillery
maneuvers. Its a must see
event while visiting Kingston.