Surroundings, Toronto

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum in Oakville traces the roots of golf and provides visitors with an extended view of the history of the sport. Many famous golfers are honored in the Hall of Fame.The center also maintains a golf library and a large collection of golf related photographs.

Glenn Abbey Golf Club in Oakville is the traditional home of the Bell Canadian Open, hosting the tournament for the majority of it's games. The golf course is also open to the public.

Lionhead Golf and Country Club is open to the public and is also host to a variety of tournaments every year. There are two 18 hole golf courses at Lionhead Golf and Country Club, both open to the public.

Peel Heritage Complex is home to an art gallery, museum and archives. It is housed in a renovated, historic, 19th C jail. Changing art exhibits, the region's history and the history of the jail are highlighted.

Built in the mid 19th Century, Historic Bovaird House in Brampton is a Canadian example of a Georgian-type farmhouse. The grounds include a garden and gazebo.

Wild Water Kingdom is the largest water park in Canada. With 16 water slides, hot tubs, and a 1/2 acre wave pool, there is plenty to do for the whole family.

The Markham Museum features 20 restored heritage buildings on 25 acres of land. There is a rail exhibit on site with a station and cars all restored. History is blended with modern exhibits throughout the museum.Various events also take place here throughout the year so be sure to check with museum's calendar.

The Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts features a variety of plays every year. The facility itself has rooms which may be rented by groups.

Chudleigh's offers a traditional farm experience for children and families. This family run apple farm offers some delightful entertainment. The Children's Area at Chudleigh's allows kids to pet some of the farm animals, enjoy tractor rides, or play on the numerous slides and children's equipment. There is also face painting, nature trails, and pony rides.In season visitors can also pick their own apples or purchase apple products.

The Halton Region Museum site is located beneath the Niagara Escarpment inside Kelso Conservation Park in Milton. It is a pioneer homestead founded by the Alexander Family in 1836. A trails leads through a complex of six buildings each depicting Halton's history. The museum houses a collection of 35,000 artifacts.In addition to the museum, the park offers picnicking, swimming, hiking as well as down-hill skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Country Heritage Park is an 80 acre interactive agricultural heritage park and museum, with over 30 exhibit buildings and 20,000 artifacts, depicting the evolution of agriculture and rural life over the last 170 years.

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre in Scarborough is housed in an historic mansion, surrounded by lush gardens. Educational art programs are offered and the gallery features changing exhibits during the summer months.The main building on the site is the 1912 home, but there is also a carriage house which contains studio space.

The Scarborough Historical Museum is housed in four restored 19th C buildings with exhibits pertaining to 19th C life in the area. On site are the McCowan Log House, Cornell House and the Hough Carriage Works, all set in Thomson Memorial Park.

The Scarborough Civic Centre offers visitors various art exhibits as well as concerts. The gallery was designed by world famous architect, Raymond Moriyama.

The area has a large park and lawns, perfect for walking or flying kites.

Baldwin is a small town a little over an hour north of Toronto and about a half hour drive from the towns of Aurora and Newmarket. Although there is little here to attract visitors, if you are passing through the area (perhaps on your way to Kawartha Lakes, Beaverton, or Orillia) one of the highlights is the Butterflies and Bloom Butterfly Conservatory.Over 30 species of butterflies and moths can be observed in the indoor and outdoor gardens. Visitors can feel the butterflies land on the them or watch them move from flower to flower. Butterflies & Blooms is part of the Blue Willow Garden and Landscape Design Centre.

The Aurora Heritage Centre is a local history museum in Aurora with artifacts from the 19th C and early 20th C. The Centre is located in Library Square and is also used for cultural events.

St Andrew's Valley Golf Club in Aurora features 18 holes and is a par 72 course. St Andrew's Valley is one of the highest rated course in Canada.

Anyone with an interest in art will certainly wish to see the McMichael Collection which is located in Kleinburg. Although started only a few decades ago, the collection encompasses a wide range of works by Canadian artists, including Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, David Milne, Lawren Harris and Clarence Gagnon. Also noteworthy are sculptures by North-west Coast Indians, and Inuit carvings and lithographs.

Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery in Markham just outside of Toronto, features rotating exhibitions of local, national, and international works as well as work from the gallery's own permanent collection. The gallery offers guided tours, workshops, and courses for children and adults.