--- title: Wander like a Local date: 2024-05-30T13:58:00-04:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://www.southeasternontario.ca/things-to-do/wander-like-a-local/" section: Pages --- ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth2400px/Bastard-Coffee-16-1.jpg) Things to do # Wander like a Local ## Unlock the essence of South Eastern Ontario Wander like a local through its charming communities, historic towns, and villages while exploring galleries and studios tucked away in historic buildings. Indulge in farm-to-table cuisine at cozy cafes and bistros in Napanee and Hawkesbury, where local flavors take center stage. Embrace the laid-back vibe of 1000 Islands Gananoque, Merrickville, and Kemptville as you wander its streets lined with boutique shops and waterfront parks. [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/dunder2.jpg) beauty Outdoor & Adventure Wander like a Local Autumn Splendor: The ultimate fall guide through the colours of South Eastern Ontario ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/autumn-splendor-the-ultimate-fall-guide-through-the-colours-of-south-eastern-ontario/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/23-PEC-AGRI_CULINARY-LITTLE-JOHN-FARM49.jpg) savour Food & Drink Outdoor & Adventure Wander like a Local Exploring the farm-to-fork movement in South Eastern Ontario ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/exploring-the-farm-to-fork-movement-in-south-eastern-ontario/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/23-PRESCOTT-SUMMER-SIGHTSEEING-TOURS-ON-THE-WATER31.jpg) discovery Wander like a Local Entertainment More Than a Rest Stop: South Eastern Ontario Adventures Just Off the 401 ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/more-than-a-rest-stop-south-eastern-ontario-adventures-just-off-the-401/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/10248_Kingston-Misc-DowntownKingston-OCt2025_Retouched_IMG_25_1008_DO_Kingston-3590.jpg) thehip Entertainment Wander like a Local Walk in The Tragically Hip's Footsteps in Kingston ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/walk-in-the-tragically-hips-footsteps-in-kingston/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/180859/19-The-Rosemount-Inn-1.jpg) stay Where to Stay Wander like a Local Legacy & Luxury: Heritage stays with character in South Eastern Ontario ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/legacy-luxury-heritage-stays-with-character-in-south-eastern-ontario/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/Milles-Roches-Beach-4sml.jpg) beach Outdoor & Adventure Wander like a Local Life’s a Beach in South Eastern Ontario ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/lifes-a-beach-in-south-eastern-ontario/) [ ![](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/ND-South-Mountain-Fair-3sml.jpg) rural Entertainment Wander like a Local County Fairs: The Heartbeat of Rural Summer ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/county-fairs-the-heartbeat-of-rural-summer/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/21_22-BOQ-BELLEVILLE-SIGHTSEEING-TOURS-SUMMER-DOWNTOWN24-medium.jpg) shopping Shopping & Markets Wander like a Local Your Guide to South Eastern Ontario’s Markets, Pop-Ups and Local Finds ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/your-guide-to-south-eastern-ontarios-markets-pop-ups-and-local-finds/) [ ![](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/WAYS-180-1.jpg) bespoke Wander like a Local 1000 Ways to Discover and Connect to South Eastern Ontario ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/a-1000-ways-to-discover-and-connect-to-south-eastern-ontario/) [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth960px/Sand-Beach-Wetlands-Conservation-Area-Amherst-Island-4-medium.jpg) serenity Wander like a Local Discover the captivating charm of the St. Lawrence River islands ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/discover-the-captivating-charm-of-the-st-lawrence-river-islands/) Load more