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Back south now and in the centre of the area we cover.
Did YouKnow
... Daytripping donates
$25 to local charies
for every PHOTO CONTEST
entry we print, and also for
each ARTICLE that we
reprint from our archives.
What Does Your Daytrip Look Like?
By Sue Griffiths • Stone Home Creatives, St. Marys (aka The Candle Shop)
Whether you are a planner or more of a spontaneous personality, there is no
shortage of adventure to be had in southwestern Ontario.
Here’s a fun way to plan a daytrip on a day’s notice:
1. Grab a Daytripper and pull out the map from the middle.
2. Guesstimate circles out from your home at the 30 minute, one hour and
two hour driving distances, and decide on how far you want to trek.
3. If you are planning, use the Events page and destination ad pages to
help you decide what you might like to do on your outing.
4. If you are winging it, have someone pick a number between 1 and 12
and pretend your circle is a clock—that’s where you are going!
5. Pack up your map and some car snacks and hit the road.
If you are planning, you will need to
call ahead to reserve spots for things
like tickets, tee times, and dinner spots.
For those winging it, head out a bit
earlier and hit an all-day breakfast joint
or coffee shop when you arrive at your
FRESH
LOCAL
MON-FRI 9–6
SAT 9–5
SUN 12–5
SHOP
LOCAL
APPLES • HONEY • JAMS • APPLE CIDER
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR • MAPLE SYRUP
PEANUTS • GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
RADER FROZEN PIES • SEASONAL FRUIT
EARLY APPLES • PEARS • SQUASH
CRUNICAN
ORCHARDS
Since 1877
Richmond St. N. • LONDON • 519-666-0286
10 minutes North of London at 15 Mile Road
CRUNICANORCHARDS.COM
destination. Ask the patrons what the
hidden gems are in their community.
If the answer doesn’t suit your fancy,
ask someone else. Suggest that you like
walking, photography, craft beer, good
food, creativity and art, antiques, you
get the idea.
Locals are great ambassadors. So are
retail shop owners. I’m a shop owner
who directs visitors to all the great
unknowns along with the must visit
specialty shops in our cool downtown.
I’m a true believer in letting the day
unfold.
If you happen to land in St. Marys,
bring your appetite, some comfy
shoes and a carry bag. You’ll need the
full day, so start early. Grab an egg
over easy when you get here, then
ask where one might find the candle
shop. You may want a candle, but
you will want a list of things to do
that will fill your day and make for some
great memories.
I think the same could be said for
many of the little towns in Ontario. I
often hear comments from visitors that
the vibe in smaller local communities
even 30 minutes from their home is
drastically different, in a good way.
And after the last couple of years, it’s
so great to see you again!
Happy travels!
Publisher’s Note: Great ideas! All I can
suggest is to stay the night and do
it all over again.
Find our map on
pages 13 to 16
Monthly Concerts at Parkhill Carnegie Gallery
August 11-13, Parkhill Fair
Aug. 19, Parkhill Open for Business Event, 12-5 Downtown
September 2, Car Show in Ailsa Craig
Dec. 2, Murder Mystery Dinner - Ye Olde Towne Hall
www.northmiddlesex.on.ca
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233 Main St., Parkhill
OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION
Local Art
Exhibit & Sales
Concerts
Thurs Drop-in
Classes
Workshops
Exhibits
PARKHILL
CARNEGIE GALLERY
135 Annie Ada Shipley St
AILSA CRAIG
hummingherdacres.com
Alpaca Walks,
Yoga and
Merchandise
Book Online
Calmante Studio
hair & spa
519-294-6522
www.calmantestudio.com
CELEBRATING
45 Years in Clay!
Pottery & gallery set
within a friendly
village atmosphere.
See our Facebook for
Saturday workshops
Gifts for any occasion.
115 Ness Street
Ailsa Craig 519-293-3339
Tues–Sun 11–5 mbarbe@execulink.com
www.ailsacraigvillagepottery.com
Homemade
Decadent
Desserts
Catering
Available
Thurs-Mon
9am-3pm
Fry Window
Thurs-Sun
3-8pm
Homemade Frozen
Entrees To Go
226 Main Street,
Parkhill 519-459-1254
Unique Gifts from Local Artisans
Whimsy
Salon & Gifts
Tuesday to Saturday
145 Main St., Ailsa Craig
519-520-9055
Full Service Family Family Hair Hair Care & Care Nails
257 Main St.
PARKHILL
519-294-07525
In our Retro Parlour atmosphere, enjoy...
32 FLAVOURS OF ICE CREAM
~ Blasts ~ Soft Serve ~ Smoothies
~ Frozen Yogurt ~ Milkshakes
Pre-order Your Ice Cream Cake
Ye Olde
Towne
Hall
160 MAIN ST, AILSA CRAIG
www.friendsofyeoldetownehall.org
Biodynamically
grown
produce, eggs
and meat.
Find us at the Ilderton Farmers Market
Visit us for Farm Gate Fridays (4 - 8pm July-Sept)
27093 New Ontario Road, Ailsa Craig
newmooncommunityhomestead.ca
North Middlesex
Historical Society
Help us
fundraise
for our new
steeple.
See Facebook
for details.
Current hours
also on
Facebook
159 George Street, Ailsa Craig
519-854-8010
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Babe Ruth hit his first home run playing minor league ball in Ontario, 1914.
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