Eastern Ontario
Known internationally as a region of spectacular vistas and dynamic cities, Eastern Ontario enjoys a reputation as one of Canada’s most historic and happening destinations. It’s easy to see why.
For one thing, Eastern Ontario boasts the fabulous city of Kingston, the first capital of Canada (it was founded in 1673) and the largest port within the worldfamous 1000 Islands region. Once a humble fur trading post, Kingston today is the gateway to the mighty St. Lawrence River and to the millionaire’s playground that is the 1000 Islands.
The remarkable Rideau Heritage Route, which will carry your tour from Kingston to the capital city of Ottawa, is sprinkled with historic towns and villages, each with its own story to tell.
Eastern Ontario’s historic heart beats in tandem with its heart of nature, expressed in such natural wonders as the soaring sand dunes on the Bay of Quinte, the spectacular wilderness scenery of a multitude of national and provincial parks, the lush countryside of the Ottawa River Valley, and the labyrinthine caves of Bonnechere in Eganville.
