The Norseman Park is home to an authentic Noordyn Norseman aircraft located in a scenic outlook looking over Red Lake's historic Howey Bay. Take the time to read the story of the Norseman plane on the intepretive panel found in the park. It is a place where people can sit along the waterfront and watch planes come in and out. There are benches for sitting as well as a grass area to have a small picnic. You are still able to watch floatplanes land and takeoff from this lookout. Better yet, book a scenic flight on a float plane.

What was it really like to live and work in the 1860s? Travel back in time to one of Canada's largest living-history sites and experience Village Life!

A key part of the experience is the authentic buildings that make up the village, the activities that each housed, and of course, the people who lived there.

In 1809, Anglicans of Augusta and Elizabethtown built a frame chapel, later called the "Blue Church," which served the parish until St. James, Maitland, was opened in 1826. The "Blue Church," unconsecrated, rarely used for services and in bad repair, was partially burned and taken down in 1840. The present small blue church was built in 1845.

Today it is used mainly as a funeral chapel and the cemetery which surround the church still contains memorials to many of the early settlers to the area.

The Rideau Canal passes through Merrickville and in the summer months the blockhouse, which guarded the canal from potential American attacks in the past, is open to the public. The old manual locks and swing bridge are still in operation and worth checking out.

Canada’s First Railway Tunnel was completed in 1860 for the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and later owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway until being acquired by the City of Brockville in 1983. The Tunnel is a remarkable example of Canada’s pre-Confederation industrial heritage and is open to the public. Key features of the Tunnel are a new paved concrete floor, state-of-the-art energy efficient lighting and a music soundtrack to help bring history to the present.

The centrepiece of a massive mine reclamation project, the Discover Geraldton Interpretive Centre (GIC) opened its doors in July 2000 to offer visitors a truly unique experience in Northwestern Ontario. Highlighting how the past and present meet in a fantastic interactive heritage display, the GIC attracts hundreds of tourists each year, providing a quick break from their travels down Highway 11.

A 9-foot high bronze statue, set on a 45-ton granite base with a foundation of local amethyst, commands a breath-taking view of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant. The statue was erected in memory of Terry Fox, the courageous runner who after losing his leg to cancer embarked on the 'Marathon of Hope', a cross-country run in support cancer research. The site is not far from the spot where Terry was forced to end his run at 5,342 km (3,339mi) after his cancer had returned. Cancer took Terry's life on June 28, 1981.

This Group of Seven interpretive panel is located at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. The interpretive installation depicts the paintings of Harris and MacDonald that incorporated all the elements of the surrounding landscapes. Sit and look over the site that inspired these incredible works of art. 

This Group of Seven interpretive installation honours the spot where A.Y. Jackson painted "Entrance to Pukaskwa Bay," in 1960. Sit and enjoy the view that inspired this incredible work of art. The Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters who were active from 1920 to 1933 The group's landscapes initiated the first major Canadian national art movement.

Once you’ve caught your breath after experiencing a thrilling 360-degree viewscape at the newly created Nipigon lookout tower, head back down the stairs to have a seat in front of the Moments of Algoma interpretive panel. Learn about the inspiration Frank Johnston took from the Nipigon River and listen to the audio available via the Moments of Algoma app to learn the secrets behind how he marketed himself as a painter.

While in town, head down to the marina area and enjoy a hike along the Nipigon River Recreational Trail access point nearby.