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 Things to do

# History & Heritage

 

 

 

 ## South Eastern Ontario boasts a rich and diverse history

From the Mohawks, Algonquins, and Huron-Wendat nations to French and British colonial powers, each group has contributed to the region's cultural landscape. Witness the legacy of military conflicts and explore the maritime heritage along the St. Lawrence River. Industrial hubs like Cornwall and Brockville showcase the region's economic evolution, while festivals and cultural institutions celebrate its multicultural identity.

 

 

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 summer 

 

Outdoor & Adventure

History & Heritage

An Epic Summer by the River is within Reach with St. Lawrence Parks Commission

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/an-epic-summer-by-the-river-is-within-reach-with-st-lawrence-parks-commission/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/518601008_17856994560462189_7290428604008017812_n.jpg)

 adventure 

 

Outdoor & Adventure

History & Heritage

Wander like a Local

See Way More: Discovering Cornwall and SDG One Story at a Time

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/see-way-more-discovering-cornwall-and-sdg-one-story-at-a-time/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/22-CORNWALL-HISTORY-CULTURE-EVENT-AKWESASNE-POW-WOW21-medium.jpg)

 shékon 

 

Shopping & Markets

Arts & Culture

History & Heritage

Five Indigenous experiences you’’ll love in South Eastern Ontario

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/four-indigenous-experiences-youll-love-in-south-eastern-ontario/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/Davis-Lock-Aerial-2-Rideau-Canal.jpg)

 waterway 

 

Outdoor & Adventure

History & Heritage

Scenic, living history: The beautiful Rideau Canal ramps up for bicentennial

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/scenic-living-history-the-beautiful-rideau-canal-ramps-up-for-bicentennial/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/Bellevue-House-238header.jpg)

 historic 

 

Arts & Culture

Entertainment

History & Heritage

Bellevue House offers new experiences to engage and reflect on Canada’s history

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/bellevue-house-offers-new-experiences-to-engage-and-reflect-on-canadas-history/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/163577/Rideau-Canal-Jones-Falls-1-1.jpg)

 relax 

 

Outdoor & Adventure

History & Heritage

Midweek escape: a road trip through the Rideau Canal Waterways

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/midweek-escape-a-road-trip-through-the-rideau-canal-waterways/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/RLP-5.jpg)

 family 

 

History & Heritage

Wander like a Local

No Car? No Problem: 4 Rail-Friendly Escapes from Toronto

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/no-car-no-problem-4-rail-friendly-escapes-from-toronto/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/RS2350_Kingston-Heritage-medium.jpg)

 history 

 

History & Heritage

Stone, Silence, and Stories: The Living Legacy of Murney Tower

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/stone-silence-and-stories-the-living-legacy-of-murney-tower/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/casselodge-bed-and-breakfast.jpeg2.jpg)

 historic 

 

Where to Stay

History & Heritage

Casselodge Bed and Breakfast: a house with a story

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/casselodge-bed-and-breakfast-a-house-with-a-story/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/brockville_tourism-Instagram-2351-ig-17970394955238348.jpg)

 explore 

 

Entertainment

History & Heritage

Wander like a Local

Get to know Brockville: History, adventure, and scenic views await!

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/get-to-know-brockville-history-adventure-and-scenic-views-await/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/37700/Quinns-Inn_GinetteguyMayer2004.jpg)

 histtory 

 

History & Heritage

Then and now: Quinn’s Inn – From stagecoach stopover to Pub

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/then-and-now-quinns-inn-from-stagecoach-stopover-to-pub/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/59935/LOriginalGeneralStor_GinetteGuyMayer2024.jpg)

 heritage 

 

History & Heritage

Then and now: Exploring L'Orignal's Architectural Gems

 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/then-and-now-exploring-lorignals-architectural-gems/) 

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