An area that helped shap the destiny of Canada, the St. Lawrence Corridor has been home to battles and barracks, politicians and unions, fur trappers and farmers, industrialists and inventors. This region, which lies alongside the waters of the St. Lawrence River as it flows northeast from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, is home to over a thousand islands. Farmland and orchards lie besides the river's banks, while vibrant towns and cities hold modern shops, cultural centres and museums alongside historic sites. Step back in history with a visit to the pre-1867 Upper Canada Village Heritage Park, watch a military drill at Fort Henry or explore Kingston's many 18th and 19th-century buildings and squares. Spend a day sampling Prince Edward County's fruit and berry wines or on the beaches of Sandbanks Provincial Park. In July, take in Brockville's musical Riverfest and join the four-day long Canada Day celebrations in Cornwall.