Fun for Kids (of all ages)

ItineraryNo.1

The “Wild & THe Wet” trip

Start the day with traditional English breakfast at COSIE’S TEAROOM on King Street. While you eat challenge the kids to find ‘Sally Grant’ on the roof of the neo-classical Courthouse building. She’ll be watching you eat through the window!

Next, head to the BROCKVILLE MUSEUM at 5 Henry Street – they have special programming in the summer and interactive exhibits for the kids.

Have a swim at the sandy beach in ST. LAWRENCE PARK.

Stop for lunch at BUD’S ON THE BAY. Don’t let the kids miss the “Cup of Dirt” for dessert - let’s just say gummy worms are involved!

Spend the afternoon at the AQUATARIUM at Tall Ships Landing. Try the touch tank if you’ve always wanted to pat a starfish, make a live news report, have a rowing challenge or try the ropes course. Make sure you have a few hours – watching the otters being fed is a must and it only happens a few times a day.

ItineraryNo.2

The “Family foodie” trip

On the weekends enjoy a pancake breakfast with GIBBONS MAPLE SYRUP at THE GEORGIAN DRAGON ALE HOUSE AND PUB on King Street. Then head north to Frankville to the GIBBONS FAMILY FARM. It’s about a 20 minute drive and is open year round from 9 to 4. Tour the sugar house and enjoy free tastings!

ItineraryNo.3

The “military history buff” trip

Discover FORT WELLINGTON, only 20 minutes west of Brockville on County Road 2. Experience how the soldiers and their families lived in the 1840’s. Kids of all ages will see the history literally come alive in front of their eyes. There are guided tours, cannon firings, and historic re-enactments, and the Visitor Centre boasts a rare 1812 era gunboat wreck.

ItineraryNo.4

The “nature at its best” trip

Enjoy the outdoors just a few minutes north in Brockville at the MAC JOHNSON WILDLIFE AREA. It is 532 hectares (1300 acres) of wetland, field and forest. Known locally as the “Back Pond”, there are plenty of trails to walk, and in the winter you can cross country ski on the trails and skate on the pond. If you have the family dog with you this is also a perfect place to enjoy. There are picnic tables, so bring a boxed lunch and enjoy a day with the wildlife.

ItineraryNo.5

The “NEVER AN IDLE MOMENT” trip

Head out first thing on foot, or jump on a bike tour with THOUSAND ISLAND BICYCLE CO. to explore the waterfront. The Brock trail takes you to the BROCKVILLE RAIL TUNNEL and over to BLOCKHOUSE ISLAND where you can hop on a cruise or have an ice cream cone.

Have some fun at the ROTARY PARK SPLASH PAD, or spend some time on the Pump Track.

Stop and relax awhile at the BROCKVILLE LIBRARY where the kids can play Virtual Reality games. Ask Brockville Tourism for a free pass to check out books or bikes from the library to enjoy while in Brockville.

Stop at BOSTON PIZZA for dinner. The kids might enjoy the Bugs’ n’ Cheese, an interesting variation on mac and cheese with bug-shaped pasta.

What to do in the evening

• STINGERS has paintball adventures, batting cages, squash courts & a year-round ice rink

• Every Monday in the summer, take a GHOST WALK WITH BROCKVILLE TOURISM starting in Hardy Park

• Every Thursday in the summer, enjoy a family movie in HARDY PARK

• Watch for movies playing at the BROCKVILLE ARTS CENTRE or GALAXY THEATRES all year round

• Head down to BLOCKHOUSE ISLAND to watch the sunset