Make sure you don't miss the chance to stop and see the World's Shortest Covered Bridge, certified by the Guinness World Book of Records. The bridge's roof ridge is only 11 feet and 3 inches (3.4 meters) long, while the water covering is just 4 feet across a concrete culvert. The bridge accommodates one lane of vehicles and one lane of pedestrian traffic.
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The Nipigon River Pictographs are located on cliffs in the Nipigon Bay at the mouth of the Nipigon River where it enters Lake Superior in Ontario’s Superior Country. The pictographs are only viewable by boat, canoe or kayak. There is a boat launch and EZ Dock for kayaks at the Nipigon Marina and a launch at the Red Rock Marina adjacent to the site. This Indigenous pictograph site is the second largest on Lake Superior – the first being the Agawa pictographs. The depictions are thought to be painted using red ochre mixed with sturgeon fish oil.
Located along Highway 129, within this park, there is a Moments of Algoma interpretive installation just steps from the bridge along the hiking trail. This trail, often utilized for canoe portages, will give you a sense of the distances and treks the Group of Seven artists would have traveled with their painting gear, to capture the beauty of landscapes within Algoma and the North Shore of Lake Superior during all seasons.
Conclude your trip by exploring Oakville's Gairloch Gardens, a property filled with meticulously manicured gardens that two different prominent Oakville families once called home.
After breakfast, head to Kelso Conservation Area, where you can choose between a leisurely hike or a breathtaking chairlift ride up the Niagara Escarpment to witness the incredible fall colours.
Next up, hit the highway, and when you enter the Six Nations of the Grand River, stop at Chiefswood National Historic Site, the childhood home of renowned Mohawk poet E. Pauline Johnson. This historic home offers a fascinating glimpse into Canada’s rich Indigenous roots.
Next, visit Dundurn Castle National Historic Site, an incredible 19th-century mansion that offers a glimpse into Hamilton's history. Explore the opulent rooms and the kitchen garden as you learn about the castle's intriguing past through stories about the family who lived above the stairs and the servants who worked below.
After lunch, explore the shops of Downtown Burlington. Whether you’re into books, vintage clothing, hand-made jewellery, designer fashion, or home décor, you’ll have no problem finding a few mementos to take home to remember your trip!
Hit the highway, and in under an hour, you’ll arrive in the historic town of Paris. Stop by The Paris Wincey Mills Co. to explore this restored historic building filled with boutique shops, local artisans, and interesting treasures.