In another edition of Small Town Canada Spotlight, we’ll be learning more about the historic Fort Wellington, located in Prescott, Ontario. This fort was an integral element in protecting the region from potential American invaders throughout the 1800s. Before the arrival of Europeans to Grenville County, the area was inhabited by the St. Lawrence Iroquois. During the 17th century, the French began their occupation, starting with a supply depot and fortified outpost named La Galette on the way to Fort Frontenac (now Kingston). This site was ultimately abandoned in favour of Fort Lévis, which was built on Isle Royale (Chimney Island) in the centre of the river. The region transformed into a battleground…

In the second edition of Small Town Canada Spotlight, we'll be learning more about the Tip to Tip Trail, which is located in Burritts Rapids, Ontario.

The Mammoth Cheese was created for the World's Columbian Exposition, or the Chicago World's Fair, in 1893 to show Canada's cheese-making prowess.