The Rideau Heritage Route is a backbone of Canadian history in Ontario.  The Rideau Canal links http://www.travelinontario.com/Ottawa.cfm to http://www.travelinontario.com/Kingston.cfm through a myriad of rivers and lift locks that traverse diverse geographies.

History fans must catch Fort Henry in http://www.travelinontario.com/Kingston.cfm with its period music and military manoeuvres.  The history of the Rideau Canal is explored at Rideau Canal Museum in http://www.travelinontario.com/SmithsFalls.cfm , which also has the Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario and Heritage House Museum.

The mis-named 1000 Islands includes http://www.travelinontario.com/Gananoque.cfm and since there are 1800 islands, it's worth the visit.

Lanark County claims the title of "Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario," but there's likely rumblings of discontent from parts of southwestern Ontario.

Two key natural areas include Murphy's Point Provincial Park the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve, 150,000 ha (370,658 acres) area of preserved wilderness between http://www.travelinontario.com/Brockville.cfm , http://www.travelinontario.com/kingston.cfm and Westport.

Accommodations on the Rideau Heritage Route includes hotels, motels, resorts, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.