Things to Do in Bath Ontario and Amherst Island, Bath, Ontario (B)

A true treasure found in Ontario’s Lennox & Addington County, the village of Bath makes for a history-rich day trip from its neighbouring towns, and naturally, we’ve put together a great list of things to do in Bath Ontario.

If you search for a town named “Bath” you may also come across the city in England by the same name. This is no coincidence, however. Initially, the village’s name was Ernestown, but in 1819 it was renamed after the city of Bath in England. 

But this day trip guide is all about the town in Ontario, so let’s discover the best Bath activities.

- Bath is one of the oldest communities in Ontario, with the United Empire Loyalists settling there in 1784. The small settlement began with a sheltered harbour and road connections to Kingston, which helped the economy grow and flourish for many years.

- Although it’s still a small place, the population of Bath has increased from the original four families that settled in the village all the way to 2154 people. Today, Bath is a part of Loyalist Township, which also includes Amherst Island, Amherstview, Odessa and Wilton. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).