Things to do in Georgetown
Benares Historic House Museum
Benares Historic House Museum, 1507 Clarkson Rd. N. just s. of S. Sheridan Way, is a stately 1857 Georgian-style house restored to the 1918 era situated on 2 hectares (6 acres) of picturesque grounds. Guided 45-minute tours give details about the more than 2,000 original artifacts and furnishings along with the background of the four generations of the Harris family who lived there. A visitors center and interpretive gallery also are available. Call (905) 615-4860 for more information.
1507 Clarkson Rd. N., Mississauga, On L5J 2W8
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, 1333 Dorval Dr., on the grounds of the Glen Abbey Golf Club, traces the game of golf from its origins in Scotland to the present, including the evolution of golf fashions, equipment, architecture and tournaments. Call (905) 849-9700 for more information.
1333 Dorval Dr., Oakville, On L6M 4X7
Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
The museum showcases an extensive collection of racing vehicles, including motorcycles, boats and cars, ranging from Formula One, Indy, dragsters, stock cars and go-carts. A hall of fame enshrines racing legends and other notable contributors to Canadian motorsports. Call (905) 876-2454 for more information.
8242 Fifth Line, Halton Hills, On L7G 4S6
The Arboretum
The Arboretum is on the campus of the University of Guelph. From Gordon St. travel e. onto College Ave., s. on East Ring Rd., then e. on Arboretum Rd. Featured on 165 hectares (408 acres) are marked trails; thematic gardens, including English, Italian, Japanese and wildlife gardens; and more than 3,000 labeled trees and shrubs. Horticultural collections include dwarf conifers, roses, rhododendrons and lilacs. Brochures for self-guiding tours are available at the information kiosk near the main entrance. Call (519) 824-4120 for more information.
East Ring Rd. & Arboretum Rd., Guelph, On N1G 2W1
Wild Water Kingdom
Wild Water Kingdom, 2 km (1.2 mi.) w. of Hwy. 427N on Finch Ave. near the Clairville Conservation Area, is situated on more than 40 hectares (100 acres) of natural parkland and features more than 14 waterslides, two seven-story speed slides, a .2-hectare (.5-acre) wave pool, a 550-square-metre (6,000-sq.-ft.) Caribbean-themed swimming pool, hot tubs, tube rides, rock climbing, a children's area and a water playground, two miniature golf courses, batting cages and picnic grounds. Call (416) 369-9453 for more information.
7855 Finch Ave. W., Brampton, On L6T 3Y7