The national Air Force museum of Canada is a great place to learn about the military history of the…read moreRoyal Canadian Air Force. There are lots of different types of planes that you can exhibit as well as history information. Although this is no longer free, there is an admission cost to enter the museum now.

So worth the visit. They are restoring an old Lancaster at the moment. Saw old fighter jets and…read morean old Hercules. Elderly 'copters and other planes. Very much worth a visit. They honour all airmen and women from all backgrounds - that was nice to see. The Museum is run by dedicated and faithful volunteers. Very knowledgeable gentleman, who described in length the history of the Halifax bomber which was recovered from the bottom of a lake in Europe. They have done a stellar job restoring this amazing workhorse.

Such an amazing time that exceeded my expectations…read more Again this was a random activity that I thought would be fun and warm and would pass time during my trip to Rochester. There is a $4 admission fee to enter and they take card and cash. I love turtles and was so happy to be greeted by 2 aquariums at the entrance with turtles in them. I was definitely surprised as we walked through the conservatory and saw both turtles and tortoises. It was a great surprise. The traffic of visitors seemed to ebb and flow but there's no guide and it's not timed so you can go at your own pace and even circle back as we did. There are also other small animals such as quail and chipmunks that you'll see walking through as well. It was a good reminder for me to find the beauty even in the midst of chaos, you just have to stop and look. If you just need a soft place to clear your mind and reset, this would be a great start.

What a secret gem located in Highland Park, I'm embarrassed to say this was my first visit. Limited…read morestreet parking, very busy when people are sledding on the area hills too. Named after Alexander B Lamberton who was the president of the parks board from 1902-1915. Constructed I 1911. Lovely warm escape.. especially In our cold winters. The humidity is perfect for growing and maintaining plants and cactus.. loved the flowering cactus! Poinsettias are beautiful, and set up like a tree. Keep your eyes open for the animals throughout, careful where you step! Turtles and quails. Prices are so low, $4 for adults. Kids under 5 I believe are free... seasons passes available. Ipen 7 days a week, closed some holidays.

The Grand Theatre is a much loved downtown concert venue that had a major renovation within the…read morelast few years. It's a good place for concerts, plays and the like, and it's worth seeing something here if you have a chance. Kingston is such a great city to see big names in small venues, and in my opinion, that's always the best way to see someone live. Seating is comfortable, and I don't think anyone in the back of the top level would have a drastically different view of the stage as someone sitting closer to the front on the lower level. I believe there is a bar and coat check service on the site.

Since the renovation, I have attended many events at the Grand. Sadly, my husband has rarely joined…read moreme. If you are under 30 years old, half price tickets are available for many shows. However, the tickets are usually located in the balcony. The leg room in the balcony makes an economy seat on a discount airline feel luxurious. I'm barely 5' tall and my knees touch the seat in front of me. If you can get orchestra tickets, the Grand Theatre is a fantastic venue. Even in the last row, the view is excellent. Parking is easy, the washrooms are clean, and the lounge is comfortable.

I'm not much of a museum goer but I found this excursion quite interesting. Initially I went in…read morebecause I had a little over an hour to blow and there is free admission (donations box by entrance). I learned a bit about the now closed Kingston pen, the Womens jail right by and about some notorious criminals. It's quite small but there is still a lot to see. There is a jail cell display which was pretty cool.

If you are interested in the history of Canada's federal penitentiary system then this is a must…read moresee museum Many of the artifacts come from the Kingston Pen that was opened in 1835 as the "Provincial Penitentiary of the Province of Upper Canada". I was amazed at the clever innovation by the prisoners making a toaster, a liquor still, a gun, a radio and a shiv. we were lucky to have a retired correctional officer provide an impromptu tour and fill in the blanks on what life may be on the inside and insights to the riots, the escapes, Paul Bernardo and how the system works hard to rehabilitate those that need it.

This is one of the best little tourist districts to visit in the islands. Free museum with a lot of…read morepictures and items on display. A free library to research. Bars/restaurants, coffee, ice cream shops. Apparel, boat tours, and more. The river walk is peaceful and beautiful views of the river. Limited seating for those that are older and may need a break along the store fronts.

CLAYTON IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE VILLAGE…read more======================================= If you are near Watertown, New York a visit to Clayton is a must. It is right on the St. Lawrence River and there's a little River Walk. There are restaurants and shops all along the main drag, but be forewarned. This and other towns kind of close up for the winter. The boats weren't operating or it would have been fun to explore the 1,000 Islands. Thankfully some shops and restaurants are open even during the late fall and winter.

Wow Glanmore is a National Historic site and my review will be the first!…read more When I moved to the area within the first month I checked out Glanmore since it is the only real tourist place to visit in Belleville. From the outside the grounds are well kept and the house looks charming. I visited on a Sunday as I was the only person there, the tour guide was friendly and helpful. I found the only thing missing was no kitchen, it took out of some of the luster since kitchens are ea focal point in most historic tours. A neat thing was going into the basement though and seeing displays and the feel of an old house and history down there. I think this would be a must stop at Christmas to when they set up the holiday display.

I think this is the only museum-type place in Belleville. It's a national historic site of Canada…read moreand a really beautiful manor. You can see the way people lived in this area 150-200 years ago. There are lots of old Victorian homes in Belleville but most are still people's houses (the house I live in is a 150-year-old Victorian home), but this one is frozen in time.

This is a great small historic site with a working blacksmith. Don't expect an entire historic…read moredistrict, but if you want to learn something about US history, this is a great way to spend a couple of hours.

Wonderful place to learn the history of the Erie Canal! They have an informational video to get you…read morestarted on the basics. Then, you can take a small tour through the main building where they hold classes such as basket weaving or Canal Kids Club. There is also a small gift shop where you can purchase history learning materials, books, art and other souvenirs, even a membership if you're interested. Then you can head over to see a Canal boat replica, where you can see how life on a Canal boat was when the Erie Canal was in operation. There is a wet and dry lock for the Canal boats that was actually used at the original operation of the Erie Canal.The museum also has an operational Blacksmith shop where they sometimes have a Blacksmith come in for demonstrations. There is a general store that is set up like it would have been during the use of the Erie Canal. There are other surprises in the general store such as a model replica of the Eri Canal, also preserved clothing and items used at the historical time. There is so much more that I can't even list here! You can even ride your bike or walk the Erie Canal path from this location! I strongly suggest that you check this historic location out! You will love it!