An abridged version of this year’s trip to Canada. No trip to Niagara Falls unfortunately, but I’m expecting to go next year instead.

• Barbecues
• Wine
• Fish and Chips at Lapointe’s in Bells Corners – which stomps all over Harry Ramsden’s
• Did some work
• Sun
• Music

Kingston

Kingston was the first capital of Canada, before Canadian Confederation. Situated at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, it relies on the public sector for its employment.

Fort Henry

The British colony of Upper Canada built a fort because they anticipated an attack by the United States. It is undergoing continued restoration and today acts a tourist attraction. The Fort Henry Guard founded in 1938 re-enacts the life of the fort, made up of students from the Kingston Area.

Westport

Lying at the west end of Upper Rideau Lake, Westpoint is a cute village with lots of craft shops. There’s a public wharf which costs $2 a day to dock at.

Almonte

Almonte, now part of Mississippi Mills, is a quiet tourist town, notable for its spanning of the Mississippi River. I can highly recommend a trip to The Ironworks Pub and Restaurant.

Manotick

This is a small town on the Rideau River.