Two popular Lennox & Addington County tourist destinations were featured in The Great Waterway's list of great places to "Experience Science and Discovery in South Eastern Ontario". 

There are many great scientific and educational attractions in the region - from nature reserves, to museums, parks, caves, mines and dark sky viewing areas. Read a bit about L&A's stops on your tour of science and discovery below. Written by Mike Hector.

 

Hell HolesGet Subterranean at Hell Holes Nature Trails & Caves

A brief twenty-minute drive North of Napanee in Centreville Ontario is a really cool system of caves, grottos and other geological points of interest at Hell Holes Nature Trails & Caves. Here, travellers can embark on a 3.2 km self-guided exploration of this fascinating natural attraction. Make sure you bring a flashlight, as the caves go as deep as 7.5 metres into the earth – within the depths of the Devil’s Horsestable Cave.

For a more in-depth look at what to expect – I recommend this very detailed blog written by Jennifer Pinarski – who was brave enough to venture into the cavernous realm beneath the surface, and lived to tell the tale!  Her post details some important items to note of before visiting the Hell Holes, and provides a really handy guide.

 

Core of the Milky WayObserve the Final Frontier at The Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area

Another popular destination among astrologically inclined travellers is the Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area in Erinsville Ontario. Roughly an hour North of Kingston, this amazing sky viewing area offers some surreal views of the cosmos.

The L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area is always open, and hosts monthly events from May until September. Events typically take place on weekends close to a new moon.

Of course, sky viewing is dependent on weather conditions. During these events, visitors get a laser-guided tour of the night sky.  On top of that, you’ll get the chance to take a look through a telescope!

Examples of some upcoming events include getting a good look at the Milky Way galaxy, the Perseid Meteor Shower, and more! Stay tuned to the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area’s event page for future events!

Learn about other things to see and do in Lennox & Addington.

Want to experience more great places for science and discovery in Southeastern Ontario?

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