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Call For Guest Bloggers
Do you have a fresh, interesting perspective on Canadian travel blogging? Do you have something to share with our audience? If so reply to our call for guest bloggers and get published! We would love to showcase your ideas about what makes a perfect visit to Brockville. Send your article and any questions to info@brockvilletourism.com for a chance to be featured here!
QUIZ: Which Brockville Island Are You?
Brockville is home to a number of islands in the 1000 Islands, each with it’s own set of characteristics. Learn more about the different islands and find out which island matches your personality the best with our fun quiz! Find out about the features and amenities of each of Brockville’s Islands on the City […]
The Great Waterway’s “On The Way” Crew Visits Brockville
Our regional tourism organization, The Great Waterway, has embarked on a 26 day adventure from Kingston to Cornwall. They are joined by co-founder and co-owner of Improbable Escapes, HIPSTORY, and the Kingston Collective, Melissa, and actor and executive producer of Stained Tie Films Ltd, Scott. Melissa writes about her trip to the Aquatarium, Skywood, Fulford Place, a […]
What You Need to Know About Brockville’s Upcoming Rails to Trails Festival
This August, from the 10th to 13th 2017, Brockville will be celebrating Canada’s 150th in a BIG way with the Rails to Trails Festival! Here is everything you need to know to prepare for the biggest weekend in Brockville. Hours of Operation: Thursday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm […]
History can be a BLAST!
If you could go back in time, when would visit? What would you do? At Fort Wellington National Historic Site in Prescott you might find yourself time travelling to the 1800s where you can become a gunner in the Royal Artillery. Better still, they let you fire the cannon! I must admit, I signed up […]
Brockville Loves Canada 150: Canada Day 2017
Canada Day is approaching and Brockville is hosting tons of activities for you to take part in all day long. From the opening ceremonies and cake cutting all the way to the fireworks after dark, there is non-stop fun for you and your family. We have assembled a time line below based on different participating […]
150 Days of Brockville History
Since February, the Brockville Museum has been counting down 150 days until July 1st with a historical timeline of Brockville on their Facebook page. Part of local celebrations leading up to Canada 150, this account covers 150 years of history in 150 days. Since it is June 1st and there is only a month left, we […]
Film Brockville presents National Canadian Film Day 150
“National Canadian Film Day 150 is a massive one-day celebration of Canadian cinema in honour of our nation’s sesquicentennial. On April 19, 2017, great Canadian movies will be available on air, online and on foot at over 1,700 screenings in cinemas, libraries, public squares and anywhere you can show a film. With free events happening across every […]
Brockville Cruise Line Selected as one of the 10 Best Boat Tours in Canada
Recently we were proud to see 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises out of Brockville selected as one of the 10 best boat tours in Canada as selected by The Culture Trip. We love seeing anything from Brockville make it into a top 10 list, and our local cruise line is certainly deserving of this designation. […]
Rails to Trails Festival August 10-13, 2017
Ontario supports Brockville with $120,000 for the Rails to Trails Festival The City of Brockville is proud to announce that it has been awarded full funding of $50,000 by Celebrate Ontario for this summer’s Canada 150 celebration. Combined with the ONTARIO 150 funding received last month of $70,000, Brockville’s Rails to Trails Festival is moving […]