Lindsay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
community in Ontario, Canada
About Lindsay
In 1825, settlers began to come to the region, and by 1827, the Purdys, an American family, built a dam on the Scugog River at the site of present-day Lindsay. The following year they built a sawmill, and in 1830, a grist mill was constructed. A small village grew up around the mills, and it was known as Purdy's Mills. In 1834, surveyor John Huston plotted the designated town site into streets and lots. During the survey, one of Huston's assistants, Mr. Lindsay, was accidentally shot in the leg and died of an infection. He was buried on the riverbank and his name and death were recorded on the surveyor's plan. The name Lindsay remained as the name of the town by government approval. Lindsay grew steadily and developed into a lumbering and farming centre. In 2001, the municipal governments
Top Attractions in Lindsay
Explore the best things to see and do in Lindsay:
- ★Academy Theatre
- ★Gamiing Nature Centre
- ★Kawartha Art Gallery
- ★Ken Reid Conservation Area
- ★Lindsay Exhibition
- ★Olde Gaol Museum
- ★Victoria Rail Trail
Where to Eat in Lindsay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Durham Cafe
- 🍴Jane's Kountry Kitchen
- 🍴The Grand Experience Family Restaurant
- 🍴Ziggy's Fish & Chips
Where to Stay in Lindsay
- 🏨Days Inn and Suites Lindsay
- 🏨Kent Inn
- 🏨Victoria Motel
Lindsay Travel Guide Sections
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