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Cardinal | Ontario

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Scuba Diving and Shipwreck Exploration

Known as Canada’s Caribbean when it comes to scuba diving, discover a variety of challenges and rewards, ranging from basic exploration to advanced shipwreck exploration, in one of the cleanest freshwater settings in the world!

There are two shipwrecks in Cardinal for divers to explore, the Conestoga and the Wee Hawk.

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Diving along the St. Lawrence River has gained in popularity and earned high praise because the clarity of the water improves sightlines for divers, and the lack of thermocline (the transition layer between the warmer water at the surface and the cooler, deep water below) makes for a comfortable dive. Shipwrecks lie in depths varying from 7.6 to 42 metres (25 to 140 feet), offering beginners and skilled divers many opportunities to discover what lies beneath.

Photos: Jon Rasmussen, Public Domain; https://www.o2togo.ca/popular-dive-sites/

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Waterfront Trail Cycling

Cardinal is part of a great natural trail system that attracts cyclists across the country! Stretching over 1,400 km along the Canadian shores of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, and the Niagara, Detroit and St. Lawrence Rivers, the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail connect 68 communities and more than 405 parks and natural areas. This includes wetlands, forests and beaches.

Created to celebrate the Great Lakes waterfronts and reconnect people to the area, the Trail has become a well-loved and used recreation, fitness and active transportation amenity and a world-renowned tourism attraction. It can be enjoyed as part of a quick stroll or a multi-day adventure.

Photo: waterfronttrail.org

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Upper Canada Village

Cardinal is a town known for its rich history, part of which can be experienced at the Upper Canada Village, one of the largest living-history sites in Canada! Touring Upper Canada Village is a magical experience, transporting you back to the 1860s.

A key part of the experience is the authentic buildings that make up the village, the activities they each housed, and of course, the people who lived there. Featured are over forty historic buildings, including homes, functioning mills and trades workshops. Explore the diverse and fascinating historical trades at the Blacksmith, Cabinetmaker, Cooperage, Printing Office, and Tinsmith shops. Learn about footwear and shoes or broom-making at the homes of the Shoemaker and Broommaker. Each tradesperson used unique skills and specialized tools to contribute to daily life in the 1860s. Watch them work and ask about their latest project!

Upper Canada Village has many other attractions as well! Get a broader view of the village with a wagon ride, the miniature train ride, or take a horse-drawn tow-scow down the village canal. The village also offers a variety of unique dining experiences – from historical cuisine served in a relaxed heritage setting to fast food deli-fare – and overnight accommodations such as the Montgomery House, a cozy historic log building. Be sure to check out the event page to catch any special events going on during your stay!

Photo: facebook.com/uppercanadavill

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Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site

Visit a windswept hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River, where a red-roofed stone windmill was the scene of a bloody turning point in Canadian history.

From the Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site grounds, gaze at the waves and imagine the boats of an invading force of American ‘Hunters’ sailing across the river to battle with British soldiers and local militia in the fight for Upper Canada.

Photo: DSC_6241 – Windmill turned Lighthouse, CC-BY-SA-2.0

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Limerick Forest

Limerick Forest is the site of ongoing outdoor education, including children’s programs and professional research, and the Limerick Chalet houses many educational resources and activities. You can also hike, dog-walk, ATV, mountain bike, horse ride, bird watch and hunt throughout designated areas in the forest.

The Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre is the focal point of Limerick Forest, playing host to numerous events, including annual Open Houses, education days, school tours, tree planting events, workshops, forestry courses, horse-drawn wagon rides, guided nature walks, bird-watching hikes, horse logging demonstrations and international tours. The 3 km Chalet Loop nature trail is a favourite destination for local hikers heading out to the 100 m boardwalk, which extends into a large wetland at the property’s rear. During the winter, the surrounding trail network is used extensively by cross-country skiers. A separate trail network utilized by local snowmobilers also passes through this block.

Photo: Google Street View

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South Nation Conservation Historical Geocaching

Launch into a real-life adventure within South Nation Conservation’s jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario, featuring twenty geocaches that guide you through some of the history of the area!

Featuring multiple historic and environmentally significant destinations, this is a great way to explore Cardinal while putting your treasure hunting skills to the test!

Photo: nation.on.ca

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Home Town of Hockey Legend Rusty Crawford

Samuel Russell Crawford was a professional hockey forward and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning the trophy with the Bulldogs in 1913 and the Arenas in 1918.

Crawford was born in Cardinal in 1885.

 

Read more about Rusty Crawford | People of Small Towns

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Winding Waterways

As the heart of the St. Lawrence region, Cardinal’s waterways have been the conduit of settlement, transportation, commerce and recreation. Boating and canoeing the shallow waters allow for beautiful and unique interactions with nature, while fishing produces countless species of freshwater fish all year.

Cardinal offers a free boat launch for those wishing to go on the water! Swimming and picnics along the water are also always a summer-time favourite.

Photo: Google Street View

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Galop Canal

Historic Site

Near the South Nation River headwaters lies the Galop Canal, the historic predecessor to the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Opened in 1846, the Galop Canal ran 12 kilometres from Iroquois to Cardinal. It allowed ships to bypass rapids around Point Iroquois, Cardinal and Galop Island. The use of the Galop Canal shifted in the 1950s when construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway began. The nature of life along the St. Lawrence banks began to change, and newer, larger locks were built to ship larger amounts of cargo from the Great Lakes. New hydroelectric power stations were constructed, ultimately leading to the flooding of 10 villages along the river and the relocation of others. The canal is also the final resting place of the Conestoga, a shipwreck visible from the shoreline! Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenery this historic site has to offer.

Photo: Google Street View

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Spencerville Mill & Museum

Visit the last remaining mill on the South Nation River and discover how the Spencerville Mill adapted from a flour and grist mill serving the community’s needs to a feed mill operating local farmers and feed stores throughout southeastern Ontario.

The Mill offers a broad range of special events showcasing local artisans,  musicians and other talents throughout the year. Beginning in May with the Canoe Poker Run and culminating with Christmas at the Mill in late November. These fundraising events make the Mill a fun and lively place to visit.

The park is ideal for relaxing and enjoying a picnic or take-out from a village eatery. The Spencerville Mill & Museum is a perfect site to begin a leisurely canoe or kayak trip up river. You can also explore the village of Spencerville with a self-guided walking tour. An illustrated brochure and map at the Mill will direct you to 27 sites of historical and architectural significance in the village.

Photo: Google Street View

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