This museum is on the history of the immediate geographic area. It works well for all ages between…read morehefty stuff to read for adults or older children 15 and up), things to tour and try little quizzes for kids in the 8-14 range, and interactive exhibits for those under age 8. I would allow 3 hours. It seems that exhibits rotate. When we went, there were a few major sections. 1.) A section on prohibition and bars in the area historically 2.) A reconstruction of the Owen Sound area in about 1850, then 1880, then about 1910 - outdoor area with several buildings/guides/things to see - about 16 buildings - takes a while - covers the 3 eras 3.) A section on the Ice Age - including things to read/quizzes/games/interactive exhibits 4.) A section on printing through the ages and the furniture industry history for the area

We went to this village on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We finished a mass on Martyrs' Shrine at…read morenoon, then using the receipt to enter this village for free. We arrived here around 3:30pm that there was a presentation about 17th century medicine at the back of the village. We got the map and ran over to the hospital location. We waited a bit for more people. The presentation was quite interesting and understandable. We couldn't believe how bad the medical knowledge was in old days. It took about 15 minutes. Then we went back to the entrance for the movie. It was like the introduction about the old days of wonda and the history. Then the garage door was opened, we could start our journey. We could follow the numbers on the map or we could pick and choose to visit, somehow we were running of the time. So we picked some spots to check on. The cemetery and the church, garden, iron shop... some of the places do have one or two staff could tell you more information. We must say you need more time to spend in the village, 1 or 2 hours are not enough. This place is worth to come again.

We really hoped the food would be enjoyable. There were 10 of us and I honestly didn't hear a…read morecompliment or any kind of excitement about the dishes offered. The setting is solid, not rushing back though. Everything was Blah...sadly

We went on a gorgeous day, perfect to walk around the site and take in the breeze and view. Staff…read morethere are friendly and play their roles ( in costume) well. At one site, the two staff in costume invited us to join them for a game of snakes and ladders, using old style canvas 'game board' and old time wooden spin wheel as the dice, in their living room where they are 'baking' cinnamon loaf in their real wood fireplace ! Unique experience we had there.

Visited Discovery Harbour after we got a little restless while staying at Georgian Bay National…read morePark. Arrived by boat and there is plenty of FREE slips available during the day for visiting vessels. In early August we were only the 2nd boat on the dock all day and maybe another 6 taking shelter in the bay at anchor. The thing is this information is published no where and even the Information Ctr a couple KM away had to phone them to find out. The Park itself is reasonably priced and seems to employ a good number of the local seasonal student workers. Facilities were all maintained top notch and enjoyed exploring the vessels and buildings. As we walked the grounds for around 4 hours all the staff were in period costumes and extremely knowledgeable of the history and helpful with all questions. I was quite impressed with their genuine interest in the sites historical value and did their best to make sure the visitors enjoyed themselves. So well done staff, thanks!

I loved my visit to the ROM. I didn't get to see all of it, but what I did see was impressive…read more Starting with the dinosaur skeletons and then on to the antiquities, it was really enjoyable. We had a 4 year old with us so we spent a lot of time on the 2nd floor with the bees and the bats and the animals, but I enjoyed it just as much. The play area they have set up for the kids is brilliant, it engages the kids while also getting them involved in 'art' and 'design'. We made a bee out of pipe cleaners and then played in the garden area. I plan on coming back to Toronto next year and I want to come back to see what I missed.

Toronto Review 7/Many: I went to the Royal Ontario Museum as the first of many museums/exhibitions…read morewe did in the city. Apparently, tickets are cheaper if you book them online, but they were reasonable enough, with the typical discounts for seniors or kids. We added both the special exhibits, and for those interested, I would recommend one (Psychedelics) but not the other (Bees.) The first floor included the first special exhibit, "Bees: A Story of Survival," which was a collaboration/moving exhibition by the National Museums Liverpool along with Wolfgang Buttress. The exhibit covered bees in many ways, including their habits, conservation, and other topics. This was all presented in a series of corridors with many touch screens, though one of them wasn't working right. The rooms overall were pretty dark, with the whole exhibit being pretty abstract, including hives large enough for us to walk through, among other things. In the background, there was a mix of classical music and the sound of bees, but I couldn't really hear the bees, which might be a good thing, honestly. Overall, it was a bit of a letdown as it was just a bit too abstract for my liking, which was a bit of a buzzkill. Soon after, we beelined (okay, I'll stop) to the other exhibit, which was on the 4th floor. The other, much better exhibit, was "Psychedelics: Art, Culture. Science." It was a bit hard to find, as it was through an extra door which probably needs a label, but once inside, it was excellent. It was quite large and included various methods cultures have used to consume said substances, some music and other things created by said cultures, and many paintings/albums inspired by psychedelics. The exhibit also included a video portraying a "trip," which was unique and quite loud. It also ended with a nice artwork by Brian Blomerth (or should I say blometh for this exhibit/I kid,) who also has a rather trippy homepage. Outside of the two special exhibits, we went through a variety of things before getting hungry. Another exhibit I enjoyed was "Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art," which included some touchable objects and some good details and facts that I wasn't personally aware of. There was also a room that went over the various fauna and flora of Crawford Lake, and otherwise we checked out some general things. The other exhibits included suits of armor/weapons, a good mixture of dinosaurs, a more general Asian gallery (which unfortunately had a lot of background noise as they were working on another room, so we left,) and a small exhibit on Judaica. A particular highlight of the rest was a section going over various periods of European history, ranging from Baroque to Renaissance to semi-modern styles, including examples of rooms, architecture, music, and other things. While not my favorite thing we did on the trip, this was an excellent museum overall. I can see why it's so popular, and I would go back to see other exhibits so I could see the rest of the museum.

Toronto Review 14/Many: While visiting Toronto not long AGO, we went to this museum. Aside from…read morethat terrible pun, the museum was excellent and quite big, with an interesting mix of modern and old artwork. Of course, we didn't love everything, but that's to be expected with modern art. Anyway, it didn't take long for us to enter, but it was a bit difficult to find everything. Part of this was because some of the hallways couldn't be accessed, as there was what looked like a wedding reception on parts of the lower floors. The first thing that we went to was their signature exhibit right now, "The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art." It was a nicely designed exhibit that took up the entire floor, with plenty of space between each artwork, allowing people to get around and look at everything. I was happy to see that it wasn't just works by the most prolific artists, but also works by Morisot, Bernard, and Munch, among others. There was also a nice gift shop for this exhibit, among other things. Also, there was a nice observation area up the stairs, even with the fifth-floor gallery being closed. Of the other special exhibits, my favorite one was "Ranbir Sidhu: No Limits." A London-born but Toronto-based sculpture creator, Sidhu created works for this exhibit that were made primarily of mirror-finished stainless steel and were fascinating to look at due to their sheer size and scale. If you want to look up one of them, Asteroid 3033 X1 is the centerpiece. Near the end of my time there, I also saw "Diego Marcon: The Bubble Boy," which had some interesting use of CGI and puppets, with one of the movies reminding me a little bit of Anomalisa from a few years ago. Outside of these works, I wasn't as big a fan of "Dawoud Bey: Material Histories, Living Landscapes." The shadows were interesting, and some of the work had interesting faces, but I found the movie inside to be on the more pointless side, even if it had some creepy/unsettling aspects to the music and otherwise. Due to the giant line, I wasn't able to see "Yayoi Kusama's INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM - LET'S SURVIVE FOREVER" either. The pictures look nice, but I wasn't planning on waiting what seemed like 45 minutes or an hour, so if you don't want to wait that long, go there immediately. The Dutch master paintings from "Painted Presence: Rembrandt and His Peers" were also nice, with some more impressionist works around the corner. Outside of this, there was some interesting Indigenous and Canadian art, some other Dutch/European works, a nice collection of snuff bottles, and a large space with sculptures by Henry Moore. I would go over everything else, but I won't, as there was a lot. Overall, it was a nice selection of works from all over, with my only complaint being that it was a bit difficult to find everything. I would highly recommend taking several hours to go to this museum.

We had an excellent visit. 1. Paul McCartneys photos from…read more1963-64. A must for this Beatles fan. 2. Canadian modern art. Stretches the brain. 3. Henry Moore sculpture garden. $60 CAD for admission for 2 $8 coat check for 2 $13.95 for coffee and pastry

We've always loved WW1 and WW2 airplane museums. This was a delightful experience, just outside of…read moreBrampton, ON. The facility is managed and run entirely by dedicated volunteers. If you're a history buff and love old flyin' machines, give this a try.

I highly recommend to check this place out! You can ride the gunner seat in the back of a WW1…read moreSopwith Strutter bi-plane for around $160. Feel the wind through your hair soaring through the sky on this once in a lifetime experience. The have a couple of other places as well as the red Barron replica. Not a big museum but definitely worth the flying experience. Entrance with donations.