| As another school year approaches its end and | | | | Amherstburg, Ontario along Lake Erie to take in |
| summer vacation planning reaches the top of the | | | | the Amherstburg Garden Tour and Fair, which |
| 'to do' list, many recreational family boaters are | | | | features over 70 garden related exhibits. Art |
| opting to take their family vacation on the water. | | | | lovers may choose to visit Hilton Beach, Ontario |
| Why pack the family, the dog and the luggage | | | | on Lake Huron's North Channel to view work |
| and spend two weeks complaining about the | | | | from the area's best artists at the annual Arts at |
| sweltering heat from inside the windows of your | | | | the Dock held each July. The kids may want to |
| car? | | | | visit Ontario Place in Toronto, Ontario or Cedar |
| Without a doubt, the Great Lakes offer boaters, | | | | Point in Sandusky, Ohio and spend a day at an |
| sailors and cruisers some of the most | | | | amusement park, both of which house their own |
| breath-taking scenery in the world. Out on the | | | | marina facilities. |
| water you can remove yourself from the | | | | For those seeking nightly entertainment, the larger |
| fast-paced life of the city and simply relax and | | | | cities, of course, offer more nightlife activities with |
| enjoy your time. At the end of the day, your | | | | fine dining, theatres, casinos and professional |
| port of call on the Great Lakes may have a | | | | sporting events, but for those seeking a quieter |
| whole lot more to offer you than just a slip to | | | | escape, the smaller communities can offer miles |
| dock your boat. | | | | of boardwalks, sandy beaches, casual dining and |
| Waterside communities thrive on tourist traffic | | | | local cultural events to help you wind down from |
| during the summer months and offer a series of | | | | a day on the water. |
| restaurants, shops, summer festivals, music | | | | A new day will certainly bring new opportunities |
| festivals, farmer's markets and a variety of other | | | | for adventure. Your next sailing destination may |
| services, most of which are just steps from the | | | | have you visiting the marvelous Mackinac Bridge in |
| shoreline. Having access to so many cities and | | | | northern Michigan or Niagara's wine country. How |
| small communities from the marinas along the | | | | about a lakeside fish fry in Georgian Bay or |
| Great Lakes leaves many options available, | | | | perhaps scuba diving through a Great Lakes |
| regardless of individual tastes and interests. | | | | shipwreck? |
| Gardening enthusiasts may consider visiting | | | | |