Top rated Historical landmarks in Aurora, Canada to elevate your visit (Updated June, 2023)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Aurora

Experience the best that Aurora has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 119 places from Historical landmark category.

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Lesya Ukrainka Monument

Historical landmark

😐 Hadn't heard of her before I saw the monument. Still don't know too much about her. But the monument is good.

4.90 (31 reviews) (~39.25 km from centre)

Big Chute Marine Railway

Historical landmark

👍👍 Fascinating to watch boats get loaded on the only marine railway in North America and carried across the road and lowered downstream. Worth the stop.

4.80 (883 reviews) (~99.78 km from centre)

Tyrone Mills Ltd

Historical landmark

👍👍 This place is a must visit. Freshly made donuts. Tarts were amazing! You want to come on a weekend though to enjoy the pizza. Cause Pizzas are served on Saturdays & Sundays. Try the chocolate ice cream for sure. Everything here is fresh & the staff are so friendly. I'm definitely coming back here ve...

$$ $$

4.80 (318 reviews) (~59.56 km from centre)

Crawford Lake Iroquoian Village

Historical landmark

Village-style learning center featuring exhibits & programs on local Native American history.

4.80 (121 reviews) (~70.47 km from centre)

North Toronto Station

Historical landmark

👍👍 It's a very pretty nice historic building.

4.80 (104 reviews) (~35.98 km from centre)

Settler's Fork

Scenic spot

👍👍 My favourite morning walk in Preston, see something new every time.

4.80 (91 reviews) (~99.28 km from centre)

McDougall Cottage Historic Site

Historical place museum

👍👍 Beautiful historic Scottish cottage from 1858. English gardens surround the cottage, which is open for public viewing during certain times of the year. Tartan Tea occurs several times throughout the year (various themes, I believe all are Scottish based). The cottage is also open for general viewi...

4.80 (73 reviews) (~99.11 km from centre)

Soldiers' Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful historical landmark on the campus of the University of Toronto. The surroundings are beautifully landscaped, the tower is accessible from all sides, in the evening the monument is illuminated. You will find information boards in the area. It is definitely a good idea to come here when expl...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~37.83 km from centre)

Historic Bruce Trail

Historical landmark

👍 Great place for experiencing nature.Moreover, the view from up is just amazing ,you can see all the Hamilton from there.climbing stairs is also very beneficial for health.so if you are natureholic you must visit it 😊.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~89.43 km from centre)

Toronto Sign

Tourist attraction

10-foot-tall, light-up letters that spell “Toronto,” set against a city-skyline backdrop.

4.70 (13.7K reviews) (~39.21 km from centre)

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

Nature preserve

Huge park with Iroquoian heritage site, a canyon lookout & 19 km of trails, plus a visitors' centre.

4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~70.39 km from centre)

Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres

Performing arts theater

Century-old double-decker theatre with lavish Edwardian details hosting musicals, films & concerts.

4.70 (3K reviews) (~39.2 km from centre)

Queen's Royal Park Gazebo

Historical landmark

👍👍 If you happen to be in the area be sure to check out this park with spectacular views of the lake. On a clear day you can make out the Toronto skyline. The park is immaculate maintained.

4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~88.54 km from centre)

Martyrs' Shrine

Catholic church

Open since 1926, a church dedicated to Jesuit saints offering a museum, gift shop, tours & a cafe.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~87.19 km from centre)

The Cameron House

Live music venue

Intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages.

$$ $$

4.70 (1K reviews) (~39.44 km from centre)

Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 21 - Peterborough Lift Lock

Historical landmark

Boats are raised 65 ft. by this massive canal lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

4.70 (970 reviews) (~99.2 km from centre)

Rouge National Urban Park, Twyn Rivers Day Use Area

National park

👍 Good starting point to explore Southern parts of Rouge national park. A variety of landscapes to adventure on. Easy to moderate trails. Several fallen trees blocked the Mast trail at different points. A few sections of trails were near river banks that have been washed away or collapsed. These could...

4.70 (848 reviews) (~32.53 km from centre)

Brock's Monument

Monument

Tower memorializing a Canadian hero of the War of 1812 with self-guided tours & views from its top.

4.70 (532 reviews) (~99.15 km from centre)

Lakeside Park Carousel

Amusement park ride

👍👍 Very fun, for all ages. Beautiful piece of history to see. Still 50 cents to ride!

4.70 (446 reviews) (~90 km from centre)

Doube's Trestle Bridge

Historical landmark

👍👍 The walk to and on the Doube’s Trestle Bridge is an enjoyable experience especially to see the fall foliage. The directions to reach the bridge aren’t accurate on Google Maps, so if you’re driving, it’s best to park in Orange Corners Road and walk less than a kilometre to the bridge on the Trans Can...

4.70 (346 reviews) (~85.39 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Aurora, Canada