Southern Ontario

by Julie Knoblauch  | Cultural Heritage Centre, House Museum/Homestead, Lighthouse, Military, Museum/Gallery, National Trust Passport Place, Park/Landscape, Theatre/Dance Hall

Check out these amazing places to visit. So many things to see so close to home. The shores of Lake Huron provide many great views, beaches and places to explore. There are many lighthouses that you can visit and take a selfie with. The sunsets are incredible and you should ask residents of Goderich how you can see the sun set twice.  The Huron County Museum is a neat place to step back in time and visit years gone by. The best selfie spot in the museum is with the big, black locomotive which is reminiscent of the Harry Potter movies. Be sure to pick up the Ontario’s West Coast travel guide at local businesses or tourist info booths.

Places

Private: Petrolia Discovery

Petrolia, Ontario

Petrolia Discovery is the only operating 1870’s oil field in the world open to the public

Huron County Museum

Goderich, Ontario

Huron County Museum is a community museum offering something for all ages!

Huron Historic Gaol

Goderich, Ontario

The Huron Historic Gaol is a National Historic Site located in Goderich, Ontario.

London Farm

Richmond, British Columbia

Stroll through the beautifully kept gardens of this four-acre historical site.

Point Clark Lighthouse National Historic Site

Point Clark, Ontario

built between 1855 and 1859, is part of an important system of “Imperial” lighthouses

Elgin County Railway Museum

St. Thomas, Ontario

Elgin County Railway Museum is housed in a large historic building in St. Thomas, ON.

Road Map

Petrolia, Ontario to St. Thomas, Ontario

Popular VisitLists

A Picnic Tour Through the National Capital Region

Ottawa, Ontario to Renfrew, Ontario 7 places
Check out some of our favourite spots to enjoy a picnic and learn about Ottawa’s history.
View VisitList

Discover Transcona

Winnipeg, Manitoba 2 places
Explore the history of our community by visiting these two sites in Transcona.
View VisitList

Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories

Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Dorchester, New Brunswick 64 places
geocaches that demonstrate the rich, diverse histories of Atlantic Canada.
View VisitList

Discover Niagara’s Early Settlers

Grimsby, Ontario to St. Catharines, Ontario 7 places
Take a trip back in time and explore the stories of Niagara’s early settlers.
View VisitList