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Royal Military College

Historical structures and wide avenues filled with soldiers and students. One of two universities in the region, RMC exists to train military officers. Visit time: 1 hour max.

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Address: 13 General Crerar Cres, Barriefield
Getting there: On waterfront, Hwy 2 east of Lasalle Causeway
Website: rmc.ca (opens in a new tab)

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