Praise for the 4th edition: "The sights stand out for their splendor or quirkiness. Some are natural wonders, others are man-made. They might be tricky to find, or perched so close that you'll wonder how you missed them." -- Toronto Star 
 This new edition has 160 attractions for more Ontario fun. 
 Top 160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario gives readers, local travelers and out-of-province visitors -- all 10 million of them -- even more to see and do. The previous editions of this book have sold more than 100,000 copies. 
 Author Ron Brown is an expert on the unusual. In his relentless quest to discover yet more of Ontario's rarities, Brown has traveled nearly everywhere in the province, and since this book's previous edition he has been on the road again. From the many new destinations he has found, he has selected 10 new ones for this edition: 
<li> The Huron Fishing Weirs </li>
<li> Muskoka's Torrance Barrens </li>
<li> The Log Heritage of the Ottawa Valley </li>
<li> The Ruins of Fort St. Joseph </li>
<li> Toronto's Graffiti Alleys </li>
<li> Ontario's Alligators </li>
<li> Trenton's Ad Astra Stones </li>
<li> The Stoney Creek Pillar </li>
<li> The Coldwater Mill </li>
<li> Almaguin Highlands' Field of Screams. Thoroughly researched and written in an inviting style, Ron Brown's descriptions offer fascinating stories with background, location and accompanying color photographs. Most places are easy to reach from Ontario's major population centers and border American cities and towns. 
 All destinations are updated with detailed maps that pinpoint every location and the entries are grouped by general location. Ontario is an exciting travel destination filled with beaches, cities and major tourist destinations, but for those who want to see the heart and soul of the province, it takes a knowledgeable guide with a passion for the unusual. Ron Brown is that guide. 
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Top 160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario

Travel

BROWN, RON

Canada

Boston Mills Press

This guidebook has been used by thousands of travelers as they discover some of the Ontario's most unexpected places. It has now been updated and expanded to include more fabulous backroad excursions to explore at any time of the year. 
 Backroads of Ontario gives travelers the information and maps they need to explore Ontario in a new way. It invites them to exit the noisy highways and take a quiet trip through Ontario's countryside and its history: silent ghost towns, charming villages, century-old mills, dramatic cliffs, prime picnic spots, architectural curiosities, an amethyst mine, an underwater graveyard of shipwrecks and so much more. 
 There are 26 trips in all, each illustrated with photographs and accompanied by an easy-to-follow map. Trips range in length from afternoon outings to weekend excursions, and all lead to intriguing places within easy driving distance of Ontario's major cities. In this fifth edition, information has been updated, and two destinations have been added: 
<li> To the Source of the Grand -- The Grand River is a national heritage waterway. In fact, it is two rivers; one a wide, sluggish and navigable portion below Brantford; the other a tumbling and foaming torrent through glacial hills and steep canyons, carving a scenic valley through Ontario with enough muscle to power grist and sawmills. Towns along its banks boomed into sizable cities while other faded, in some cases into ghost towns. </li>
<li> Algoma's Scenic Dunn's Valley Road -- Amid the rugged Algoma mountains and the lush hidden valleys beyond Lake Huron's north shore, lies an opportunity to bypass Sudbury to the Sault Ste Marie portion of the Trans-Canada Highway. You don't add too many kilometers to the trip and you get to enjoy a scenic drive through magnificent mountain scenery with little villages in the valleys. With some of the North Shore's more interesting history, it's an area the daytripper will not regret visiting. Backroads of Ontario helps drivers plan a tour of all that Ontario has to offer. It's an essential addition to regional and travel collections. 
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Backroads of Ontario

Firefly Books

Review\n[Review of previous edition:] Features the most interesting or "ghostly" destinations from earlier volumes, all with updated information and images, along with newly "discovered" ghost towns. ― Northern Life Published On: 2007-11-16\n[Review of previous edition:] A fascinating guide to the unusual, the lost and the abandoned places of Ontario. -- Andrew Armitage ― The Sun Times (Owen Sound, ON) Published On: 2007-11-02\nFor adventurous travellers, there are 80 mysterious places to explore including villages that were once bustling, where now only a few people live or are even abandoned. Besides interesting historical stories, the book includes detailed maps. -- Sammy Tuong Hoang ― Culture Magazine Published On: 2021-08-01\n[Review of previous edition:] [Brown] has the gift of finding lots of things interesting and of them being able to write beautifully about those things. -- Linda Turk ― Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay) Published On: 2007-10-07\n[Review of previous edition:] Brown's books are always interesting and bring to mind adventures. -- Lois Cooper ― Muskoka Today Published On: 2007-12-13\nA wealth of information can be discovered within these full-colour pages. I love exploring my province and look forward to checking out some of these old towns -- or what remains of them. -- Lisa Day ― Followsummer Blog Published On: 2021-12-06\nBrown has done an exceptional job as usual... This visual road trip is ideal for anyone who wants to take a step back in time to discover areas of Ontario that have faded into the misty arms of the past. ― Shelf Life Published On: 2022-04-01\nDespite the urban sprawl, industrialization and endless highway construction, Ontario possesses many hidden corners and lonely roads where the remains of earlier settlements, often constructed with immense effort against impossible odds, now lie forgotten. Some are no more than a few decaying foundations and collapsing houses, while others are littered with the remains of the industry and manufacturing that once thrived there. 
There is a renewed interest in exploring our own backyard, and Ontario's Ghost Town Heritage is the perfect guide to these once-booming towns and villages. While some still maintain small resident populations, others exist only as abandoned buildings and ruins. All have in common that they are "ghosts" of their former greatness, and their images evoke the lost legacy of Ontario's past. 
This fascinating book by Ontario historian Ron Brown explores over 80 accessible ghost towns in all parts of Ontario. Detailed driving directions invite you to experience the province's heritage for yourself. 
This revised edition contains many new sites to visit and has been carefully updated with the latest information and driving directions.

Ontario's Ghost Town Heritage

History

Americas

Welcome to this updated and expanded sixth edition of Ron Brown's classic Backroads of Ontario. Used by thousands of travelers for nearly two decades, the book guides drivers and cyclists along some of Ontario's most interesting backroads, each with its own distinct story to tell. 
Backroads of Ontario gives you the information you need to explore Ontario far from the congested highways, taking you on an eye-opening adventure through the province's scenic countryside and historical landscapes. 
There are more than 30 routes in all, each illustrated with photographs and accompanied by an easy-to-follow map. Trips range in length from afternoon outings to weekend excursions, and all lead to intriguing places within a short driving distance of Ontario's major cities. Think picturesque villages, century-old mills, dramatic scenery, architectural curiosities and even a ghost town or two -- some of them underwater. 
Entries from previous editions are revised. New excursions include the historic upper Ottawa River, from Arnprior to Pembroke, and the Thousand Islands Parkway, while other new routes wind through the little-known rugged highlands of Parry Sound and follow along the breathtaking scenery of the St. Clair River. The Trail of the Drowned Villages reveals the fate of the communities flooded by the St.Lawrence Seaway, while the Lanes of Niagara follows scenic and historical routes through the Niagara Peninsula, with few other tourists in sight. Yet another new route takes you off Highway 401 and along the forgotten shoreline of Lake Ontario, from Bond Head to Brighton. 
Backroads of Ontario helps drivers and cyclists plan their tours of Ontario's lesser-known sights and is an essential addition to your regional and travel collections.

Niagara: Your Guide to the Falls and Beyond

Summer flowers, (His Your garden in colour series)

Ward, Lock

The rose garden; (His Your garden in colour series)

Provides information about the characteristics and behavior of bees, discusses beekeeping equipment and tools, and indicates the tasks to be performed during each season

Beekeeping: A Seasonal Guide

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

In his relentless quest for the unusual in a world of the mundane, modern-day explorer Ron Brown has traveled nearly every backroad in Ontario. This guidebook features 23 trips, each illustrated with photographs and accompanied by an easy-to-follow map.  These trips range in length from afternoon outings to weekend excursions. And all lead to fascinating out-of-the-way places within easy driving distance of major cities in Ontario.  Backroads of Ontario features: Ghost towns An underwater graveyard of shipwrecks Charming villages Century-old mills and farmhouse Architectural curiosities Prime picnic spots an amethyst mine and more.

Food, Lodging & Transportation

MCCLELLAND STEWART

Hurtig

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Top 160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario

Backroads of Ontario

Ontario's Ghost Town Heritage

Backroads of Ontario

Niagara: Your Guide to the Falls and Beyond

Summer flowers, (His Your garden in colour series)

The rose garden; (His Your garden in colour series)

Beekeeping: A Seasonal Guide

Backroads of Ontario

Backroads of Ontario