Ontario Exploration

Forgotten places, hidden history, and unusual destinations across Ontario

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Ghost towns of Ontario
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Ghost Towns of Ontario

From the silver mines of Cobalt to the lumber camps of the Ottawa Valley, Ontario is scattered with the remains of towns that time forgot.

Old bridges near Petawawa
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Old Bridges Near Petawawa

The Ottawa Valley is home to a number of historic bridges, some still standing, others slowly returning to the river.

Industrial ruins in Ontario
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Industrial Remnants of Eastern Ontario

Mills, foundries, and factories that once powered the region now stand as monuments to an industrial age long passed.

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Forgotten Lumber Mills of the Ottawa Valley

The massive timber industry that built Ottawa left behind ruins scattered along every major river in the valley.

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Forgotten Places of the Ottawa Valley

Overgrown foundations, unmarked cemeteries, and abandoned homesteads hiding in the forests of the valley.

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Rail History of Ontario

Abandoned rail lines crisscross the province, their overgrown grades and rotting trestles marking routes that once connected every small town.

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Unusual Roadside Stops in the Ottawa Valley

Forgotten monuments, strange roadside attractions, and overlooked landmarks along the highways of the valley.

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