Country Getaways in Ontario: Harbour in Port Perry

On July 12 and 13, 2008 I took a little jaunt out of the city. I wanted to plan a getaway that would be within less than an hours drive from Toronto, as a little experiment to see what tourism opportunities there are close to the big city. Well, I lucked out, I found a beautiful bed and breakfast, Landfall Farm B&B, just outside Port Perry. On Saturday morning I went rollerblading on the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail in Ajax and marveled at the summer fog that was hanging over the lake. No photo opportunities there...




Then finally on Sunday the weather cleared up around noon and gave me the perfect opportunity to shoot some photos and videos in the bright sun. My first stop on my way home was Port Perry: a quaint Victorian era town that was first settled in 1848. Port Perry is located on Lake Scugog, an artificial lake that was created when a local settler dammed the Scugog River to power his grist mill in 1834. Today Lake Scugog is a popular destination for fishing, and it features several daily sightseeing cruises aboard the MV Woodman, a vessel built in the style of 19th century steamships. Port Perry is also very popular for all the specialty stores, restaurants and boutiques that are located on its main street, Queen Street. The town's Victorian era architecture has been lovingly restored and maintained.




After a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine I made a final stop in Uxbridge, a quaint small town in Durham Region that was first surveyed in 1805. Although not quite as dressed up as Port Perry, Uxbridge is an attractive town with a Victorian Main Street that features a variety of retail stores and restaurants. I drove home towards the city on a number of small country roads, past forests, farmland and a variety of golf courses. Tourism opportunities definitely do exist within less than an hour of Toronto.




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[shithustler420]

too bad theres no more fish left because of all you chinese fishing off the highway and boatlaunch.. not to mention the polution for all the boats and people cutting theyre lawns... and people from the city dumping theyre garbage. stupid people.

[shithustler420]

greasiest water north of toronto. thanks to all you city slickers coming north. :(

[JoelAldred]

Absolutely my Favourite Spot for a nice cruise for lunch.

[123456789mischief]

I lived there about 20 years ago, ssure cleaned up the waterfront.

2 questions.

Is crandels riverboat lounge still around?

and the donut press still there?

bigest fish I ever pulled out of that lake was maybe 4 inches long. I realy suck at fishing.

[perryfan10]

Lived across the lake for years and I have never seen that boat before so not exactly famous. I have seen Muskie that could eat your leg though.

[ChrisBeBallin]

I was right where this vid was a few times, really nice area

[ilovetospuge]

HA harbour? and how is the woodman famous except for the booze bandits

[Xderekxguitarx]

this is where i go fishin :)

and very friendly ppl there to

and very good looking girls

this is where the party r at

[gmodmyhalo]

i live in port perry lol

[MaxPayne72]

Not much changed since I've been there last. The front right corner of the "pier" is a good spot, there is a little drop that attracts the perch and walleye.