Backroads of Ontario

Backroads of Ontario
Price: $13.95 USD

In his relentless quest for the unusual in a world of the mundane, modern-day explorer Ron Brown has traveled nearly every backroad in Ontario. This guidebook features 23 trips, each illustrated with photographs and accompanied by an easy-to-follow map.

These trips range in length from afternoon outings to weekend excursions. And all lead to fascinating out-of-the-way places within easy driving distance of major cities in Ontario.

Backroads of Ontario features:

  • Ghost towns
  • An underwater graveyard of shipwrecks
  • Charming villages
  • Century-old mills and farmhouse
  • Architectural curiosities
  • Prime picnic spots
  • an amethyst mine
and more.

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Author: Ron Brown
Publisher: Boston Mills Press
Customer Reviews
  • Ontario's Backroads
    This book was first published by Hurtig in 1984, and is the copy that I am reviewing. I'm sure much has had to be changed by Brown in order to make the book accessable, as much development has, unfortunately, occurred in Ontario over the past twenty years. <p>The book consists of 24 excursions through Ontario's beautiful countryside. Ontario has numerous natural wonders, quaint small towns, and historical landmarks--all of which are within a few hours drive.<p>For those unable to undertake the excursions, or who have no inclination to go polluting through them, will still enjoy this book immensely, as I have. Ron Brown is an excellent writer, and describes each excursion with clarity and the right balance of information and anecdote.
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