In the furthest reaches of Eastern Ontario, you’ll find SDG Counties. The region, made up of six unique municipalities, steeps in history, brims with local charm, and pours passion into its future. From the most picturesque villages like Williamsburg in the west to Williamstown in the east, our residents have pride of place. It’s not hard to understand why. There’s a timeless appeal here. Picture this: heritage buildings peppering the landscape, wondrous waterways that beckon boats, fishing rods, and swim suits, endless swaths of forests to explore on foot, bike, snowshoes, and skis, and fields carpeted with a bounty that will finds its way onto our tables and into our bellies. All this serves as a beautiful, year-round backdrop for amenities, activities, and adventures, too: restaurants, wineries, breweries, beaches, boutiques, bass tournaments, B&Bs and accommodations, music and theatre venues, cyclotourism routes, county fairs, lavender-picking farms, campgrounds...and more. Did we mention that we like to share all this goodness with others? Well, we do—and our doors are always open to you and yours. To learn more about all there is to see and do in our communities, head over to SDG Tourism (www.whereontariobegan.ca).
Touring Upper Canada Village is a magical experience, transporting you back in time to the 1860s. A key part of the experience is the authentic buildings that make up the village, the activities that take place throughout the site, and the historic interpreters that bring history to life.
This vineyard's grapes are grown and hand harvested with love, before each wine is crafted in small artisanal batches.
The family is sure to fall in love with South Dundas’ very own Jurassic Park! Over 50 life-sized dinosaur and prehistoric creature reproductions dot the over 1km nature trail through open and wooded areas. Painstaking detail of these enormous (and some small) creatures, the kids will love the opportunity to become the palaeontologist in the sand fossil pit.
Come enjoy the sunshine! Ever dreamt of walking in literal fields of gold? Now you can! These expansive sunflower fields offer a break from the city, remarkable view, and selfie opportunities aplenty. What’s better than fresh cut flowers? You got it — fresh cut sunflowers. If you’re looking for a fun day trip, or just something pretty to display on your kitchen island, head on down, and select your very own blooms. All our sunflowers are fresh cut daily.
Avonmore Berry Farm is located one mile north of Avonmore on the corner of County Road 15 and Fourth Road and has been expanding over the past few years. Their season begins in June with Strawberries; Raspberries follow in mid July along with 20 different varieties of vegetables, and apples and Pumpkins complete their season in the fall.
The Finbow family’s love of alpacas is apparent from their beautiful farm and their well cared-for alpacas with nametags proudly on display. The Alpaca Habit Boutique, including hats, scarves, mitts, clothes, and blankets. If you wanted to buy alpaca wool, they had that too – and you could even meet the alpaca it came from!
In 1970, a fire consumed the church of St. Raphael’s, one of the earliest Roman Catholic churches in English-speaking Canada. Fortunately, the outer walls were spared, and today its impressive scale and fine masonry work continue to attract the tourists to the site. The Ruins were declared a National Historic Site in 1999.
Stonehouse Vineyard is a working vineyard of 5 acres located on the Golden Mile. We grow and sell our organic Riesling grapes to wineries in the region.
Wood Brothers is a small scale brewery located on 65 acres of rolling countryside in North Glengarry, Ontario. Their focus is on brewing quality and hop forward beers. Come meet the crew, talk craft beer, and enjoy some fearsome tasty liquid!
Priest’s Mill Arts Centre is a non-profit community art hub and education centre founded in 2017. They welcome all people to come and experience their open studio, gallery and shop which is located in a historic grist mill in the heart of downtown Alexandria.