Best things to do in Brockville

Thanks to generous donations and grants, there will be no fee to access the tunnel during the regular daily access time periods in 2019. Please consider making a donation either on line, or in a red donation box at either end of the tunnel. Visit www.brockvillerailwaytunnel.com for more information.

Canada’s First Railway Tunnel was completed in 1860 for the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and later owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway until being acquired by the City of Brockville in 1983. The Tunnel is a remarkable example of Canada’s pre-Confederation industrial heritage that this restoration project will repurpose for the benefit of recreation, tourism and economic development. Key features of the Tunnel revitalization include a new paved concrete floor and state-of-the-art energy efficient lighting for safety and to highlight the Tunnel’s architecture and geology.

Fulford Place is a historic mansion in Brockville, Ontario. It was completed in 1901 for Senator George Taylor Fulford, a Canadian businessman and politician. The home is now a historic house museum reflecting Edwardian era decorations, and it is operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1992.

The Mac Johnson Wildlife Area (colloquially known as the Back Pond) is a 532-hectare (1,310-acre) wildlife area north of Brockville, Ontario, Canada, that includes wetland, fields, and forest land, as well as a reservoir that maintains water levels for the Buells Creek watershed flowing through the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley and the City of Brockville. The wildlife area is managed by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA). The area is open to visitors and offers 11km of walking paths through woodland, wetland and open fields.

The Brockville Museum is committed to preserving and promoting the history of Brockville through continuing quality exhibits and educational programs. The museum activities are strongly supported by an expanding collection of related artifacts and archival material representing this community’s heritage. The Brockville Museum grows with, and for the community, providing a source of knowledge on the heritage of Brockville for present and future generations.

Brockville’s history is one of prominent manufacturers, formidable wealth, fascinating historical figures and vivacious ordinary people all interconnected by a dynamic river. Visitors and residents are invited to explore this intriguing past through permanent exhibits and changing thematic displays at the Brockville Museum. Discover the many objects once made in Brockville like the Atlas automobile, Stetson hats and the Smart’s frying pan or reminisce about social activities and clubs of by- gone days. The museum displays hundreds of historical objects that will immerse the visitor in Brockville’s past.

The Brockville Ontario Speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt track in the city of Brockville, Ontario, Canada. It is located on County Road 29 about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Brockville. Commonly known as "The BOS", the track has been running a weekly racing schedule for most summers since 1969. The BOS has also run Go-Karts on Wednesday nights since 2005. They race on a smaller oval on the infield of the track.

Court House Lodge (use to be the Orange Lodge, in a past life) had its grand opening on Friday the 13th, of October 2017.

This revamp venue, with two lounges (upper and lower) can host AGM, group meetings, weddings, specialized classes, parties and concerts.

The Upper Lounge offers a nice view on Court House Square, have carpet floor and a stage.

The Lower Lounge has a small kitchen, an office (private) and a stage.

It is possible to rent the venue with or without a PA system, screen and projector.

There are 2 private parking spot in the back of the building and it is possible to use the lot at night, or during weekends.

If desired, we can provide you with the service of an event/wedding planner.

Contact us for a visit or to book your next event!