DAYTRIPPING SUMMER 2024

in Southwestern Ontario
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As always, we begin in WINDSOR, AMHERSTBURG, BELLE RIVER & ESSEX COUNTY
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My wife and I have done numerous
trips since 2010 ranging anywhere from
one day to three weeks. I generally do
the majority of the planning and my wife
goes with the flow. She will be asked
“is there anything you would like to
specifically see or do on the trip”, and it
will get added to the itinerary.
Over the years I have developed an
interest in photographing lighthouses
and waterfalls. If there are either of these
on route during our travels, they are
considered a must stop for me. I have
photographed 93 waterfalls from coast to
coast across Canada. The exact number
in our country isn’t really known due
to the remote areas some are located.
I have also photographed 145 out of
approximately 750 lighthouses located in
Canada. Many will not be on any agenda,
again due to how remote they are, but I’m
always looking when we travel.
Recently I was researching Canadian
National Historic Sites and was interested
to see how many we had actually visited.
An internet search informed me that as
of June 2023 there were 1004 NHS across
Canada, bearing in mind that number will
change on a yearly basis. To date (July
2023) we have been to 152. I should also
add that the number does not include
National Historic Events, National Historic
Persons or National Heritage buildings.
Our most recent trip in June 2023 was a
two day excursion through Southwestern
Ontario to the Windsor area and back,
for the most part to visit National Historic
Sites in that area (15 in total). We left our
home base in Port Dover midmorning
and drove less travelled roads to our first
site, the town of Port Stanley (designated
Story and photos by Chuck Honsberger, Port Dover
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Our Tour of National Historic Sites
in sw ontario
in 1923). I will not get into great detail but
excellent sources for more information
regarding the sites are the Parks Canada
and Wikipedia websites. Our next two
stops were The Southwold Earthworks
NHS near Iona and The Port Talbot NHS
cairn along Regional Road 16. (Both
designated in 1923).
Continuing along Lake Erie we arrived
in Erieau around noon. After driving to
the pier to photograph the Rondeau West
Front Breakwater Lighthouse we stopped
at Bayside Brewing Company for lunch
and a beverage. It’s at a lovely location
with a large outdoor patio and a dock
(allowing boaters access) along Rondeau
Bay. Across the bay Rondeau Provincial
Park is visible.
From Erieau we continued along
Lake Erie to Leamington. We locate and
photograph the Leamington Lighthouse
in a gated community. It has been
decommissioned and now serves as a
washroom facility. We make a quick stop
This Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque is one of
over 350 in SW Ontario, and almost 1300
throughout Ontario. Visit ontarioplaques.com.
at Cured Craft Brewing to purchase some
craft beers to take home before leaving
Leamington, then continue west into
Amherstburg.
The Amherstburg stops include the
Amherstburg First Baptist Church NHS
(designated in 2012), the Nazrey
African Methodist Episcopal
Church NHS (designated in
1999) and Bellevue House
NHS (designated in 1959).
Heading north along the Detroit
River we park and walk to the
Amherstburg Navy Yard NHS
(designated in 1928) and Park
House NHS (designated in 2018).
While in this area we make a
quick stop at Lot 10 Craft Brewery
for purchases. Our last stop in
Amherstburg is at Fort Malden
NHS (designated in 1941).
We continue along the Detroit
River into Windsor. The day has
been mostly overcast and in
the distance we can see a tower
looming through the mist. As
we get closer we discover that it
is part of the new Gordie Howe
International Bridge being built
between Windsor and Detroit,
which has a projected opening
date of August, 2025. The planned
stops in Windsor are the Sandwich
First Baptist Church NHS (designated in
1999) and the François Bâby House NHS
(designated in1950). We make a stop at
the Tower of Freedom, which we learn
is a National Historic Event (designated
in 1925) regarding the Underground
Railroad for enslaved African Americans.
We continue along the Detroit River
for one last stop at the Pelee Passage
Lighthouse then back along the river for
our accommodations.
The following morning we made
our way to Thamesville for the Lemuel
Samuel Barn NHS (designated in 1954).
We continue east from Thamesville
along Highway 2 for stops at Fairfield on
the Thames NHS (designated in 1945)
and Battle Hill NHS cairn (designated
Tower of Freedom,
Windsor
in 1924). We follow Highway 2, the 402
and Highway 4 into St. Thomas for our
last stop at St. Thomas City Hall NHS
(designated in 1984) then continuing
home arriving midafternoon.
Publisher’s note: What great reasons
to get out on the road and explore
our province! Thanks for sharing the
experience with us!
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Summer 2024

DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE
AT = SW Ontario Antique Tour
BF = See our Buy Fresh Pages
CC = Craft Brews & Corkscrews Page
A Toast to Ontario!
My wife and I were driving back home to
Brights Grove from Eastern Canada a few
years ago and decided to stay the night
in Port Hope, not too far east of Toronto.
A town so beautiful that it’s a shame
Daytripping doesn’t cover that part of the
province.
We’d settled into our room at an inn
and thought we should pick up a nice
bottle of wine. But we couldn’t. It was after
6 PM and the Liquor Can Be Okay retail
store (LCBO, also called the “Lickbo”) was
closed. There was no Beer Store and, if
you’re from Ontario, you know very well
that those two are not the same. The Beer
Store (I’m capitalizing it because that’s the
actual and quite suitable name) can’t sell
liquor, while liquor stores can sell beer,
but not 12-packs or two-fours (cases of
24 in case math isn’t your thing) because
that would make the beer store, which is
owned by an international conglomerate
of brewers, almost useless. The nearest
one was in Cobourg, about 15 minutes
back from where we had just come and
we’d already been driving for hours.
That is an experience many residents
and visitors to Ontario have had on
numerous occasions. Our liquor laws,
while they’ve been relaxed in recent
years, especially due to the pandemic,
were established in the prohibition era.
Canada did have partial prohibition for five
years leading up to June 15th, 1921, but
ended on the very same day that the first
government liquor store opened. What an
incredible coincidence!
For most of my life (and before smart
phones) you would have to ask a local
where to find the beer store in a town you
were travelling through, as it was usually
tucked discreetly down a random street
between the car wash and public service
yard. It was even harder to find a Lickbo.
Now imagine being in Spain or Norway
as a tourist, maybe unable to speak the
language, and struggling to find a bottle
of red because you don’t know what the
store is called and there are only a very few
hidden locations that require you to ask
for directions. In a city you might have to
take transit to reach one. It’s not good for
tourism and change is long overdue.
In recent years beer and wine have been
available in select grocery stores and there
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have been LCBO outlets in smaller remote
towns to provide some level of service. When
the pandemic came along, liquor stores and
Beer Stores were considered an essential
service and many other restrictions were
lightened up as well. It became legal to
purchase a bottle of wine with your takeout
dinner for example. Restrictions on outdoor
patios were greatly eased, and the Ontario
government contributed many thousands
of dollars, if not millions, to countless
bars and restaurants to share the cost of
building or upgrading outdoor spaces. This
also helped many local craft breweries and
wineries. However, this summer we’ll see
more significant changes made in Ontario,
and 16 months ahead of schedule.
Licensed convenience stores and
gas stations can start selling beer, wine
and ready-made cocktails starting on
September 4th.
All other licensed supermarkets and
grocers will then be able to sell beer, wine,
cider and canned spirit drinks on October
31st, and grocery stores that already sell
wine and beer can add ready-to-drink
cocktails starting August 1st.
Even two-fours will be available in these
retail locations, though the province will
have to pay $225 million to The Beer Store
to alter a previous licensing agreement.
There are expected to be about 8,500 new
outlets for low-alcohol products.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (no,
that other one was not the correct acronym)
will continue to be the sole provider of
hard spirits such as vodka, gin and whisky.
Premier Doug Ford said, “We’ve got to
start treating people like adults here in the
province.” I tend to agree with him on this
one.
Not everyone will see this as a positive
change and I have my concerns as well,
but am looking at the convenience through
the eyes of a tourist. Personally, I hope
the strong 95% success rate for returning
bottles to be re-used holds steady, and hope
they’ll look into putting a similar deposit on
plastic water bottles someday very soon. It
works!
By the way, during our stay in Port Hope,
the kind owner of a restaurant allowed us
to take our bottle of wine across the street
to our room, but we really shouldn’t have
had to beg or do all those dishes.
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Farm Markets.......... 39-42
Corkscrews & Craft Brews................................42
“Where You Should Eat” List...........................32
Photo Contest Entries..................................... 46
SW Ontario Antique Tour.................................52
S.W. Ontario’s EVENTS LIST....................... 72-75
Tourism Contact Information..........................15
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Ancaster 64
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Bayfield
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Bayham 62
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20,BF
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68,AT,BF
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68,AT
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44,AT
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38,AT
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36,AT
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28,AT
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38,AT
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LOCAL
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) They are laughing at me, not with me.
Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
We take you from town to town... now we’re in the town of ESSEX
ESG
glass art
Tues.-Fri. 9:30 - 5
Saturday til 3
ESSEX STAINED GLASS
519-776-4577 www.essexstainedglass.com
19 Centre Street, Essex
With art & ideas as bright as we are!
glass fusing • mosaics • custom orders • supplies • classes • decor • jewellery
Three
Little Pigs
One day the first grade
teacher was reading the story
of the Three Little Pigs to her class.
She came to the part of the story where
the first pig was trying to accumulate
the building materials for his home.
She read, “...And so the pig went up
to the man with the wheelbarrow full
of straw and said, ‘Pardon me sir, but
may I have some of that straw to build
my house?” The teacher paused then
asked the class, “And what do you
think that man said?”
One little boy raised his hand and
said, “I know” he said, “Oh My Gosh! A
talking pig!“
The teacher was unable to teach for
the next 10 minutes.
Historic Essex Railway Station
87 Staon St
ESSEX
519-776-9800
Operated by
Heritage Essex Inc.
www.essexrailwaystation.com
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All you need is love...
But a little bit of chocolate
every now and then
doesn’t hurt!
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We are told that the following exchanges actually took place in a court of law
and the judge must have had remarkable self control to keep a straight face.
•••
Attorney: Doctor, before you performed
the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
Witness: No.
Attorney: Did you check for blood
pressure?
Witness: No.
Attorney: Did you check for breathing?
Witness: No.
Attorney: So, then it is possible that the
patient was alive when you began the
autopsy?
Witness: No.
Attorney: How can you be so sure,
Doctor?
Witness: Because his brain was sitting
on my desk in a jar.
Attorney: But could the patient have
still been alive nevertheless?
Witness: Yes, it is possible that he could
have been alive and practicing law
somewhere.
•••
Attorney: And what did he do then?
Witness: He came home, and next
morning he was dead.
Attorney: So when he woke up the next
morning he was dead?
•••
Attorney: Do you drink when you’re on
duty?
Witness: I don’t drink when I’m on
duty, unless I come on duty drunk.
•••
Attorney: Doctor, how many of your
autopsies have you performed on dead
people?
Witness: All of them. The live ones put
up too much of a fight.
•••
Attorney: ALL your responses MUST be
oral, OK? What school did you go to?
Witness: Oral.
•••
Attorney: Do you recall the time that
you examined the body?
Witness: The autopsy started
around 8:30 p.m.
Attorney: And Mr. Denton was dead
at the time?
Witness: If not, he was by the
time I finished.
•••
Lawyer: This myasthenia gravis -- does
it affect your memory at all?
Witness: Yes.
Lawyer: And in what ways does it affect
your memory?
Witness: I forget.
Lawyer: You forget. Can you give us
an example of something that you’ve
forgotten?
•••
Lawyer: Please tell me, what is your
brother-in-law’s name?
Witness: Borofkin.
Lawyer: What’s his first name?
Witness: I can’t remember.
Lawyer: He’s been your brother-in-law
for years, and you can’t remember his
first name?
Witness: No. I tell you, I’m too excited.
(rising and pointing to his brother-inlaw)
Nathan, for heaven’s sake, tell
them your first name!
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Summer 2024

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Open Tuesday-Saturday
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Aries & the Magic Melon
By Bill Green
ARTS SOCIETY
OF KINGSVILLE
28 Division St. S.
KINGSVILLE
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CARNEGIE ARTS & VISITOR CENTRE
Free Admission Daily 10-4 (Closed Tues)
Calling All Art Lovers!
It was a warm spring day
when Aries came to visit
Grandma and Poppa at their
farm. Aries had decided she
would like to plant her own
garden and asked if she
could. Both Grandma and
Poppa said that if she could
manage on her own she was
welcome to. “I have helped Poppa lots of
times,” she replied, “and I have all my
seeds just waiting to be planted.”
“Very well,” they both said, “but do be
extra careful with the tools as they are
not toys.”
So armed with her tools and a big jug
of lemonade she set off. As it was a warm
day the lemonade was a great idea,
because gardening can be very hot work.
The first job was to mark her garden
with some very bright string, to show
this was her special area. Then she got
to work with the spade and the very first
dig exposed an extra large, juicy worm.
My goodness, she thought, that has to
be the biggest worm I have ever seen.
She was not the only one who had seen
this worm, as her friend Mr. Huff N’ Puff
had been keeping an eye on her. Mr. Huff
N’ Puff was a very handsome Muscovy
duck who lived on the farm with five lady
ducks. He thought he managed the farm
on his own and had decided long ago
that Aries was his best friend.
Back to that worm, there was no
way that he was going to pass up such
a juicy treat. He rushed over and had
that worm down in a flash. Muscovy
ducks just think that worms, frogs and
polliwogs make the best snacks in the
world. Aries was very surprised by Mr.
Huff N’ Puff but she said, “I suppose you
would like another worm.” He certainly
did not disagree and waited patiently for
Aries to dig up another worm. The next
one disappeared faster than the first so
Aries dug and dug some more. She had
forgotten about the gardening and kept
feeding him.
After a long time of worm hunting
Aries became tired and decided to sit in
the shade, with a big glass of
her lemonade. Mr. Huff N’
Puff managed to waddle over
and sit beside her; he was so
full his tummy looked like
a watermelon. After a little
while they both nodded off,
as the day was a very warm
one. That is how Grandma
and Poppa found them—one very tired
Aries and a very full, but happy, Mr. Huff
N’ Puff.
Later, in the afternoon, Aries planted
and watered the seeds in her new garden
plot, all in very neat rows. Each week
Aries tendered her little garden, carefully
pulling out the weeds. The pride of her
garden was a watermelon plant, that had
grown so well that it had not one but two
tiny melons on the vine. To say Aries was
excited was an understatement. A couple
of weeks passed and one melon was now
the size of a tennis ball. Aries was just a
little sad that it was not growing faster.
Poppa told her he would make up a very
special grow mixture that would help
the melon grow faster. Aries and Poppa
went and watered the little melon with
the “special” liquid. Just then Grandma
called them in for lunch.
Now for the sneaky part, while Aries
was eating lunch Poppa went out to the
garden and placed a huge watermelon
right by the one growing on the vine.
Poppa had bought the huge melon at the
market that morning. After lunch Poppa
told Aries she should check to see if the
“magic mixture” was helping the melon
grow. She ran to the garden and Grandma
and Poppa heard very excited yells of, “It
worked, it worked!” They went to see
and found a wide-eyed and very excited
Aries jumping up and down with glee.
Grandma and Poppa helped Aries “pick”
her magical melon, to take home to
show her Mum and Dad. Grandma and
Poppa kept their secret for many years
after, so as to let Aries believe in magic.
Even today, though she is now all grown
up, Aries still remembers her “magical
melon.”
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Where You Should Stay in SW Ontario
By Mark Moran, Publisher
Even after 29 years of
publishing Daytripping I
haven’t spent the night in every
community in our region, but
have stayed at quite a few. I
firmly believe that people don’t
need a reason to stay overnight
somewhere, even if it’s not very
far away from home—that we’ll
find something to do once we
get there and that sometimes
the accommodation itself is
worth the journey. Here are a
few recommendations of places myself
or our staff have stayed at, ones we’ve
heard about and ones that readers
have suggested. Daytripping always
leads readers from town to town as
they browse through the magazine,
beginning in Windsor, so we’re going to
follow that same path for this article.
In WINDSOR it’s all about the scenic
downtown waterfront along the Detroit
River. Caesars Casino is there with rooms,
and is also home to The Colosseum, an
excellent concert venue, and it is indeed
a great location. However, the Holiday
Inn Express Windsor Waterfront has
an equally good location and we also
recommend it.
I have to admit that I haven’t stayed
in AMHERSTBURG since the early days
when Daytripping was young and I
was broke, and I definitely wouldn’t
recommend the place I stayed in
back then. However, Amherstburg is a
gorgeous town and you should definitely
stay there. It’s also rich in the history of
the War of 1812 and The Underground
Railroad. Like many smaller places in
SW Ontario there is no hotel to choose
from. I’d look for rentals in town and
close to the river, or to the south along
the river and on the shores of Lake Erie.
Note: By rentals I mean Airbnbs, VRBO
and other shared accommodations.
I’ll mention any traditional bed &
breakfasts that come to mind but
am not including campgrounds
unless something really stands out.
You’re already in the heart
of Wine Country and this will
continue along the north shore
of Lake Erie where you’ll find
the towns of HARROW, ESSEX
and COLCHESTER. There will
be a large selection of rentals on Lake
Erie or not too far from it. This is a very
good area to stay in and set out from
to explore the surrounding wineries and
other unique destinations. A few great
picks around here include Lungovita
Beach Retreat and Walnut Grove B&B.
KINGSVILLE is blessed with great
accommodations, restaurants and is at
the centre of this very unique region,
so it’s very much worth visiting for
more than just one night. Distinctive
Inns of Kingsville offers several unique
accommodations including Inn 136 on a
quiet street, and two others in the heart
of the downtown—Inn 31 above The
Goose Kitchen and Bar and Inn 15 above
Banded Goose Brewing Co. Also look into
The Grove Hotel in the downtown and
there are numerous Airbnb’s in town
(check out Green Heart Inn) and also
along Lake Erie. Boaters may have a
particular interest in the Cedar Island
Marina area where there’s at least one
Airbnb where you can dock your boat
outside your back door and be minutes
away from Lake Erie and Cedar Creek
Conservation Area.
I don’t have a favourite spot within
the city of LEAMINGTON but there
are many lakeside rentals along Point
Pelee Drive on the way into the park
that are well worth a look. Freddy’s
Restaurant is a short walk away from
many of them, as is Pelee Wings Nature
Store where they can hook you up
with numerous adventures in the area
such as kayaking. Something I haven’t
done but would love to is to stay at an
Otentik within Point Pelee National Park,
which is something like a yurt, which
is something like a permanent tent.
Google it, and reserve well in advance.
The Erie Jewel is a gem of a place on
the eastern side of the of the peninsula
closer to WHEATLEY. Wenzler’s Landing
was also suggested by a reader.
The Erie Jewel - Wheatley
Inn 136 - Kingsville
I’m not sure where to suggest in
ERIEAU but I do suggest staying here
as it’s one of the more interesting
communities in Southwestern Ontario.
It’s definitely at the end of the proverbial
road and off the beaten path, but with
Lake Erie on one side and Rondeau
Bay on the other, a brewery, numerous
restaurants and marinas, you won’t go
hungry and will probably find things
to do. Or you can just relax. The Erie-
O-Motel was suggested by a reader.
Rondeau Provincial Park is also not too
far away from here.
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More daytripping to do in and around CHATHAM & BLENHEIM
Continued from page 9
Easy Rider,
Retro Suites - Chatham
Anyone who has stayed at Retro
Suites Hotel in CHATHAM will tell you
that this is the clear number one choice.
This is a case where the hotel is your
destination. With many themed rooms
(i.e. Easy Rider, Cowboy, Urban Loft...
you really have to see the selection for
yourself) the hotel, which is located in
the downtown, is a landmark. You’ll
want to walk through every hallway
of this place to check out the art
installations, and you’ll be tempted to
peer into the other rooms as they’re
being cleaned in the morning to see
what they look like. Retro Suites was
built by the same people who own
RM Classic Cars and restore some of
the world’s finest automobiles. Their
talent for restoration is evident in the
countless nostalgic and artistic pieces of
art that are everywhere to be seen. This
may not be a contest for the best hotel
in our region, but if it was…
I don’t know where to suggest you
stay in MITCHELL’S BAY but it is a
world class fishing region on the shores
of Lake St. Clair. It’s worth pulling up a
map just to see how cool the waterways
in this area are.
The St. Clair Parkway is a beautiful
drive along the St. Clair River where
you can relax and watch boats go by
for hours, go fishing or walk the river
trail. Look into rentals along that stretch
and be sure to check
out Frog Point Inn in
COURTRIGHT (which
will also be a great spot
for boaters).
SARNIA is a tricky
one for me because I
live here and it’s a bit
more difficult to see it
through a visitor’s eyes
but, like Windsor, it has a
fabulous waterfront to be
explored. Same goes for
POINT EDWARD which
is a village enclosed
by the city (and where the Bluewater
Bridges actually enter from the United
States) and “The Point” is home to
most of the hotels. If I had to pick one
or two I’d go with the Insignia Hotel
which is newly renovated and in the
downtown Sarnia area, or Days Inn by
Wyndham Sarnia Harbourfront which
is near Sarnia Bay and the waterfront
boardwalk. You could also look into
Y tripping
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Where You Should Stay in SW Ontario
By Mark Moran, Publisher
rentals in Point Edward and also in
nearby Brights Grove where Lake Huron
is a walk from everywhere, as is Skeeter
Barlow’s Bar and Grill with its awesome
patio overlooking Lake Huron.
I’ve often said that PETROLIA
deserves and needs a boutique
hotel more than any other place in
Southwestern Ontario. The Cottage has
a couple comfy rooms across from
Victoria Hall in the centre of the historic
downtown. There will be several rentals
and Yvette’s B&B is a grand home in a
stately area of this Victorian town that
was suggested by a reader.
There will be numerous rentals along
the shores of Lake Huron but a place that
stands way out is in IPPERWASH at the
Ipperwash Beach Club. They only have a
couple suites, but it’s also home to their
wonderful restaurant which often has
live entertainment on an outdoor stage,
and it’s steps away from one of the best
beaches in Ontario. PORT FRANKS is a
cool area to check out as well and The
Loucks Lake House Airbnb was suggested
by a reader on our Facebook page.
GRAND BEND is one of Ontario‘s
greatest beach towns but it’s also home
to Pinery Provincial Park, one of the
jewels in the Ontario Parks crown. If
you reserve well in advance, you could
stay in a yurt. Again, it’s kind of like a
permanent tent with electricity, heat
and covered foam mattress. You still use
your sleeping bag but it’s not nearly as
rough as tenting. Of course you can tent
or bring your RV, but reserve well ahead
of time. I like Pinedale Motor Inn which
is family operated, and away from the
craziness but close enough that you
can walk to and from it. There will be
numerous rentals here as well so you
can be in the thick of the action or in
a forest.
Again you’ll find numerous Lake
Huron rentals as you go north along
Hwy. 21. Hessenland Inn & Schatz
Winery near ST. JOSEPH is a landmark
and a very popular wedding spot. There
are several options in GODERICH but
I’ve stayed at and have a soft spot for the
Maple Leaf Hotel. Family run, affordable,
clean and a short walk to the downtown.
For a more elegant experience check
into Benmiller Inn along the Ausable
River in nearby BENMILLER.
Kildonan House B&B - Clinton
Traditional bed-and-breakfasts are
always a memorable stay and generally
always serve an awesome breakfast as
well. Kildonan House in CLINTON is an
absolutely gorgeous 1867 home with
14 foot ceilings and exquisite antique
furnishings. Like I said, sometimes the
accommodation itself is worth the trip.
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There is a Facebook page called Ontario
Day Trips Guide (no direct relation but
friends of Daytripping) and it boasts
thousands of members who advise each
other on great places to visit in Ontario.
When someone asks where they should
visit in Chatham, a few names always
come up repetitively in the many posts
from those who’ve been there and those
who live there. Retro Suites Hotel will be
very prominent and rightly so, as well
as a few other of the more exceptional
destinations, and Birdies Nest will be
there every time.
This is a store, or stores as there’s also a
London location, that are unlike any other
in Southwestern Ontario or far beyond
for that matter. And we know, because
we go to all of these places. Birdie‘s Nest
has been around for 50 years, which is
a remarkable accomplishment, but it’s
taken a lot of work and a lot of travelling
to make it happen.
The items they sell are unique to
Birdie’s Nest because owner Kathy
Barrett has personally sourced them
direct from hundreds of expert
By Mark Moran, Publisher
craftsmen from around the world, by
traveling to the mountains of Thailand,
the rain forests of Indonesia and the
family owned workshops of Mexico.
From rosewood furniture from India, to
impressive sterling silver from Indonesia
and Mexico, she has built these
connections over decades to offer you
cultural delights sure to fit your style and
your budget. I just happened to stop into
the Chatham location on her first day
back from a buying trip that had taken
several months. She was tanned, relaxed
and beaming at the same time, and was
ready to get back to work.
Birdie’s Nest’s current Chatham
store (it’s grown and moved over the
50 years) was once home to hundreds
of teens as a small local high school.
They’ve transformed the buildings and
grounds into a wonderful showroom and
patio for all of the outstanding treasures.
Equally as unique in its transformation
is the London store where they’ve taken
a small plaza in an unexpected location
and customized the area. Dirt floors are
now covered with impressive tiles from
Indonesia, inviting arched doorways
from Mexico and walls from aged barns.
The result is an exquisite and altogether
different and award winning retail space.
This is the kind of destination we are
truly so thrilled to promote and bring to
our Daytripping readers.… the ones that
really raise the bar, get the medal for
just being different and not only inspire
other stores, but bring business to their
city and to those other stores. Everyone
who loves to trip knows that it’s nice to
have more than one or two or five places
to go to, but one exceptional destination
is worth the trip. This is one of them.
Congratulations to Kathy and the
wonderful staff on your 50 years in
business!
Note: See the ad on page 17.
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My husband and I have explored
southern Ontario thanks to you.
Cheers!
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AYLMER N-14 (SEE COPENHAGEN)
Aylmer & District Tourist Info. 519-773-5655
AYLMER-MALAHIDE Museum & Archives 519-773-9723
www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum
Aylmer Thrift Store
www.mcson.org
226-544-0379
Clovermead Adventure Farm/Honey 519-773-5503
clovermead.com
Elgin Feeds Country Store
www.elginfeeds.com
519-773-8481
Gay Lea Dairy Museum
www.cec-dairymuseum.com
519-773-2955
Mennonite Furniture Gallery
www.mfgi.ca
519-765-4386
Old Imperial Farmer’s Market
www.oifm.ca
226-313-4311
Pinecroft Pottery & Gift Shop
www.pinecroft.ca
519-773-3435
Spare Moments Craft Supplies 519-765-3550
ruralbuzz.com/listing/the-wood-connection-general-store/
BADEN P-9
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
www.castlekilbride.ca
519-634-8444
BAYFIELD J-7
Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce
www.villageofbayfield.com
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Bayfield Berry Farm
www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca
519-482-1666
Bayfield Recreational Sales 519-565-2500
www.bayfieldrecreationalsales.com
Nabit of Bayfield
Find us on Facebook
226-234-7074
Shopbike Coffee Roasters
www.shopbikecoffee.com
519-525-7375
BELLE RIVER - ON THE LAKE D-17
OSA Flea Market
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519-322-0545
BELMONT N-13
Mistyglen Creamery
mistyglencreamery.com
519-872-6455
BLENHEIM H-17
Town of Blenheim
www.townofblenheim.com
Antiquated Joys Home Decor
www.antiquatedjoys.com
519-676-2371
Crossroads Pellets & Grilling
www.crossroadspellets.ca
226-291-0110
Delhaven Orchards
www.delhaven.com
519-676-4475
Ford & McIntyre Men’s Wear
www.fordandmcintyre.com
519-676-5144
Precious Cargo & Mom 2
www.preciouscargocanada.com
519-676-0263
Saffron’s Threads Consignment
Find us on Facebook
226-291-0123
Serena’s Ladies Wear
www.serenasladieswear.ca
519-676-3384
The Little Change Room
www.thelittlechangeroom.ca
519-676-8733
Thompson’s Orchards
www.thompsonsorchards.ca
519-676-8464
Treasures on Talbot
www.treasuresontalbot.com
519-676-0770
JJ Sports
www.jjsportsandcollectibles.ca
519-676-5195
BLYTH L-6
Maple and Moose
www.mapleandmoose.com
519-523-4276
Wild Goose Studio Canada (Gallery/AirBnB) 519-386-5868
Find us on Facebook/wildgoosestudiocanada
BOTHWELL I-15
Boothill Gerenal Store
Find us on Facebook
519-784-3803
Parks Blueberries (March thru Dec.)
www.parksblueberries.com
519-692-5373
Sundowner Truck Accessories 1-800-268-2411
www.sundownertruckaccessories.com
BRANTFORD S-10
Bell Homestead National Historic Site 519-756-6220
www.bellhomestead.ca
Crossroads Trading Post 519-759-8960
Find us on Facebook
Old World Marketplace 519-900-1928
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Twin Valley Zoo 519-752-0607
www.twinvalleyzoo.com
BRIGDEN G-13
Turn Of The Century Vintage 519-330-9505
Find us on Facebook
BRIGHT P-10
Walters Family Music Venue 519-463-5559
www.waltersmusicvenue.com
BRIGHTS GROVE G-11 (SEE SARNIA)
Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643
www.galleryinthegrove.com
Skeeter Barlow’s Grill & Bar 519-869-2794
www.skeeterbarlows.com
BRUSSELS M-5
Lavender Works Company 519-291-7613
www.lavenderworks.ca
BUXTON G-18
Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799
www.buxtonmuseum.com
CALEDONIA T-11
Grand River Cruises 905-765-4107
www.grandrivercruises.ca
Haldimand House Marketplace 905-746-5666
www.haldimandhouse.com
CAMBRIDGE R-9
McDougall Cottage 519-624-8250
www.mcdougallcottage.ca
Southworks Antique Mall 519-740-0110
www.southworksantiques.com
CAMLACHIE
Lake Life 519-328-2217
www.lakelifestudio.com
CAMPBELLVILLE T-8
Antique Stained Glass Windows 905-854-2152
www.thestonehouse.ca
CHATHAM G-17
Chatham-Kent Tourism
www.visitck.ca
800-561-6125
Art and Heirloom Shoppe
www.artandheirloomshoppe.ca
519-401-3083
Barrypatch Boutique
barrypatchboutique.ca
519-358-1455
Birdie’s Nest
birdiesnestonline.com
519-354-4040
Chatham Capitol Theatre
www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com
519-380-0174
Loads of Love Thrift Shop
www.loadsoflove.ca
519-352-0911
New Life Thrift Store
Find us on Facebook
519-354-5033
Roesch Meats
www.rmeats.com
519-351-7711
Retro Suites Hotel
retrosuites.com
1-866-617-3876
Sons of Kent Brewing Company
www.sonsofkent.com
519-354-2337
The Book Brothers (Used Book Store) 519-360-9802
www.bookbrothers.ca
The Glasshouse Nursery/Garden Centre 519-352-1127
www.glasshousenursery.ca
CLIFFORD O-4
Rooster’s Perch Antiques
Find us on Facebook
519-327-4550
CLINTON K-7
Central Huron Tourism & Animated Mural Walking Tour
www.cchbia.ca
Cinnamon Cabin Mennonite Furniture 226-457-0575
www.cinnamoncabinco.ca
Kildonan House B&B
www.kildonanhouse.com
519-482-1163
COPENHAGEN N-15
The Wood Connection (Aylmer) 519-773-9049
ruralbuzz.com/listing/the-wood-connection-general-store/
COURTLAND P-13
Courtland Bakery 519-688-2023
COURTRIGHT F-13
Frog Point Inn
frogpointinn.ca
226-371-0211
DELAWARE L-13
Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum 519-264-2420
www.ltvca.ca/conservation-lands/ska-nah-doht-longwoods
DELHI Q-13
Country Home Candle
www.countryhomecandle.com
519-582-8377
Delhi Flowers & Gifts
www.delhiflowers.ca
519-582-8246
Fernlea IVIX Non-Profit Used Books
Find us on Facebook
519-582-3211
Wholesome Pickins Market & Bakery 519-582-1114
www.wholesomepickins.ca
DORCHESTER N-12
Ziggy’s Feathered Friends
www.ziggysfeatheredfriends.com
519-268-0888
DRESDEN G-15
Dresden BIA/Info & Events
dresden.ca
519-683-4368
Babcock Jewellers
www.babcockjewellers.ca
519-683-2463
Dresden Plate Quilt Shoppe 519-683-2300
Dresden Raceway
www.dresden-raceway.ca
519-683-1116
Kentwood Gardens
www.kentwoodgardens.com
519-683-4956
Kimberly’s One-of-a-Kind
www.kimberlys.ca
519-437-8064
McKellar’s Flowers & Gifts
www.mckellarsflowers.ca
519-683-4368
The Studio Art Gallery
thestudioartgallery.square.site
519-683-6840
Union Block Bakery Cafe
www.unionblockbakery.com
519-683-3000
DUNDAS T-10
Dundas Museum & Archives
www.dundasmuseum.ca
905-627-7412
Graham & Brooks (Home/Garden/Cottage) 289-238-8618
www.grahamandbrooks.com
The Keeping Room
www.thekeepingroom.ca
905-627-5880
EMBRO O-11
Workshop Supply
www.workshopsupply.com
519-475-4947
ESSEX C-19
Town of Essex
www.essex.ca
Blimey’s British Store
www.blimeys.ca
226-787-1244
Essex Stained Glass
www.essexstainedglass.com
519-776-4577
FATE - Fashions & Gifts
www.shopatfate.com
519-776-9666
Heritage Essex Railway Station
www.essexrailwaystation.com
519-776-9800
The Little House of Cupcakes & More 519-776-7721
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FOREST H-11
Alton Farms Winery
www.altonfarmsestatewinery.com
519-899-2479
Antiques on Main
Find us on Facebook
519-330-7065
Forest BIA
www.shopforest.ca
519-786-4062
Forest Glen Herb Farm
www.forestglenherbfarm.com/wp/
519-899-4372
Forest Florist
www.forestflorist.com
519-786-2339
Stonepicker Brewing Company
www.stonepickerbrewing.com
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Van Valkenburg & Son Jewellers Inc. 519-786-5062
www.vanvalkenburgs.ca
Williamson Farms Country Store
www.williamsonfarms.ca
226-520-0144
FREELTON T-9
Freelton Antique Mall
www.freeltonantiquemall.com
905-659-0948
GODERICH J-5 (ALSO SEE BENMILLER)
Culinary Poet
www.theculinarypoet.ca
519-619-1919
Great Blue Heron Antiques & Collectables 416-558-3839
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Huron County Museum
www.huroncountymuseum.ca
519-524-2686
Huron Historic Gaol
www.huroncountymuseum.ca
519-524-6971
River Line Nature Company (Birdseed) 519-524-4272
www.riverlinenature.ca
GRAND BEND J-9
Pinedale Motor Inn
www.pinedale.on.ca
888-838-7463
Find us on Facebook
Green Bucks Seasonal Store 519-238-8093
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, Find sunny, us on Facebook sunny, sunny days
Lambton Heritage Museum
www.lambtonmuseums.ca
519-243-2600
Sunset Arts Gallery
www.sunsetarts.info
226-984-1547
Torched Brewing
www.torchedbrewing.com
519-238-8896
Westland Greenhouses
www.westlandgreenhouses.com
519-238-1321
HARRISTON O-4
Acheson Pharmacy
www.achesonpharmacy.com
519-338-3230
Alpaca Time
www.alpacatime.ca
519-327-4566
Beyond The Rock
www.shopbeyondtherock.ca
519-338-5008
Davies Antiques
Find us on Facebook
519-338-2449
Escape the Old Post
www.escapetheoldpost.ca
519-510-2222
HARROW B-20
Full Circle Thrift Shoppe 519-738-6202
Priscilla’s Presents
www.priscillas-presents.com
519-738-0001
HENSALL L-8
Bisback Family Antiques
Find us on Facebook
519-263-3505
Ferguson Apiaries
www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca
519-236-4979
ILDERTON L-11
Bloomers Family Farm
www.bloomersfarm.com
519-666-1255
INGERSOLL O-12
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum 519-485-5510
www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum
Patina’s Gifts of Art & Craft
www.patinas.ca
519-485-6466
JARVIS S-13
Nice Old Stuff (Antiques)
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519-587-2058
KENT BRIDGE H-16
Kent Bridge Country Market 519-352-5226
www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com
Roesch Meats
www.rmeats.com
519-351-7711
KINGSVILLE C-20
Kingsville BIA
www.kingsvillebia.com
519-733-6250
Arts Society of Kingsville
artssocietyofkingsville.ca
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Canadian Transportation Museum
www.ctmhv.com
519-776-6909
Cindy’s Home & Garden
www.cindysgarden.com
519-733-9425
Estate of Health (Day Spa, Yoga Studio) 519-712-8838
estateofhealth.ca
Fehr’s Heritage Bakery
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519-733-0303
Flower Fashions on King (& Gifts)
www.flowerfashionsonking.ca
519-733-4344
Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary
www.jackminer.ca
519-733-4034
Kingsville Military Museum
www.kingsvillemilitarymuseum.ca
519-733-2803
Olive Branch on Main
olivebranchonmain.com
519-712-9377
Paisley Dreamer (Arts, Clothing, Gifts) 519-712-8780
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Pelee Island Winery
www.peleeisland.com
519-733-6551
Shall We Knit?
www.shallweknit.com
519-725-9739
The Sanctuary Gifts & Books for Faith Store 519-712-9474
Find us on Facebook
KITCHENER R-8
Schneider Haus National Historic Site 519-742-7752
www.schneiderhaus.ca
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
& Doon Heritage Village
www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca
519-748-1914
LAMBTON SHORES J-10
Municipality of Lambton Shores 519-243-1400
www.lambtonshores.ca
LEAMINGTON D-20
Leamington Arts Centre
www.leamingtonartscentre.com
519-326-2711
Legacy Antiques
www.legacyauctions.net
519-322-4427
Pelee Wings Nature Store 519-326-5193
www.peleewings.ca
The Erie Jewel Airbnb
www.theeriejewel.ca
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There’s No Place Like Home Antiques 519-325-1455
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LISTOWEL O-6
Knapp Shoes
www.knappshoes.ca
519-291-4750

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of wonderful contributors and the owners of the best shops and stops
in the best part of the best province in the best country in the world.
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME SIBBALD
hg O
POINT dc g
12
Eugenia
dc 31 hg hg hg hg 42
10
28
hg 40 Chippewas of
hg 96
23
10
hg 95
Georgina Island
O Berkeley P Q R S T 30
Singhampton
Glen Huron New Lowell
U V W X 94
Sandy Cove
Duclos Port Y Z
L.
hg 9
Point Bolster
Cannington
hg hg
hg
hg hg 46
Mooresburg
32 13
Feversham
Creemore
90 27
Franklin Jacksons
hg O 90
dc dc 25
Markdale
Brentwood
Island
hg 12
Angus
Dornoch
Alcona
Beach Point
Eugenia
48
hg 7
dc hg hg
O hg 2
6
hg hg 12
4
Avening
Holly
Stroud
Grove
Pefferlaw
Maxwell
hg 85 21 78 Sutton
Virginia
Dunedin
9
Glencairn
Ivy
23
Manilla
Irish
hg
hg hg hg 88
hg 39
Georgina
Lake
79
Flesherton
hg hg
hg 18 12 Lisle
Thornton
Bell Ewart
Badjeros Maple Valley
Innisfil
Roches Point
82
Ceylon
hg 79
hg hg hg 18
hg 21 78
Cook's
Bay
O
hg 4
13
21
Lefroy
West Grey
Baldwin
Churchill
4
hg hg hg hg hg 10
Keswick
Brown 32 Udora
Sunderland
Baxter
Gilford
75
3
8 3
hg dc dc 7 12
dc dc 89
10 dc
hg hg Blackwater Sony
Priceville
Redickville
hg 56
Hill
Honeywood
hg hg hg hg hg hg 14
39 13 13
Proton
10
Terra Nova
15
89
5
Cookstown
hg 32 Ravenshoe
Sea
Station
Durham
Dundalk
East
Allan Park
Horning's
Everett
Zephyr Leaskdale
Mansfield
Bradford
400
1
EARL ROWE
hg
hg hg
hg hg
O
hg dc hg hg
23
9
hg hg17 13
hg 27
hg 39 Saintfield
Swinton Park
Mills
Gwillimbury
Varney
Nicolston
West
Corbetton
48
11 23 18 Alliston
Gwillimbury hg 67 30 Greenbank
19 Newton
hg 3
hg hg 77 Queensville
hg 8
10
Bradford
Violet Hill
Rosemont
Holland
Mount Sandford
Robinson
hg hg 47
1 64 88 Uxbridge
Riverview
New
Landing
Holt Albert
Por
MONO
hg hg 53
CLIFFS
O
O 8 8
hg
hg hg hg
hg hg hg 17 Shelburne
hg 50 Sharon
Primrose
Beeton
Ayton
Holstein
Bond
hg 8
19 13 31
51
South
dc
hg 58
1
O 89
8 hg 55
49
dc hg 47 Manchester
9
Head
hg 74 30 Prin
ji hg hg hg 109 14
Keldon
11
Loretto
Coppin's
Tecumseth
1
hg hg
hg 21
14 31 Pleasantville
hg
hg 404
O 45
hg
dc dc 52
89 10
O 41
Luther
dc 1
hg hg
hg 15 Ballantrae Corners
Utica
12 Mono
Newmarket
Hockley
Schomberg
34 Whitchurch-
Goodwood
Colgan
Clifford
hg 38
6 Camilla Centre
Tottenham
Kettleby
Musselman's
hg hg hg 16
hg 9
hg
hg 2
15 16
Wesley Corners
Conn
hg 40 Lake
Ashburn
Aurora
Myrtle
Vandorf
Mount Forest
hg 7 6 69 5
hg
L.
dc 25 Lloydtown
hg hg hg 23
9
dc hg 18 hg 56 hg 55 53
6
hg hg O
O 37
dc 407
8
hg hg 14 hg 10 Pottageville
Snowball Stouffville Stouffville
Laurel
Palgrave
Claremont Brooklin
16
hg hg 10 12 hg 16
Mono Mills
Oak Ridges
hg 14 Ringwood
27
31
Harriston
43
dc
hg 1
O dc
hg 30
404
33
48
hg
hg
hg
hg 12 hg
hg hg hg
hg 26
6 dc 7 22 50
King
Gormley
Orangeville
67
11
25
Brougham
Grand
City
hg
ji 7
O hg hg 31
hg dc
dc 5 ji hg hg 38
Greenwood
Damascus
Kenilworth
hg 109
Valley Waldemar
hg 23
24
Nobleton
Green
1 31
109
Caledon
MARKHAM River
po 407
4
412
23 37 3
FORKS OF
hg hg hg 3 ji 109 Village Caledon Mono
Bolton
RICHMOND
ji O 4 5 24 hg
hg 123 Teviotdale
27 THE CREDIT
ji ji hg hg
O 30
93
109 109 Alton
East Road
ji 136
9
Kleinburg
HILL
Caledon
ji hg 35
O P 178 Palmerston
Arthur
Marsville
hg 8
25
po 22
404
399
Lake
hg O dc 397
hg hg hg 50
6
8hg7 hg
hg 24 hg 49
407 Unionville
Rothsay
11
Sandhill
hg hg hg 3
24
hg 12 29 Belwood
R.
O P 9 12 16
Hillsburgh
AJAX WH
Belwood
Inglewood
Wildfield VAUGHAN
Thornhill
ji 140
23 10
383
394
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Orton ji 124 Belfountain
hg hg Ohg hg 404
401
1 4 14
17
Pickering
Victoria
Woodbridge
Moorefield
hg 392
hg 18
27
P 369
PPP 21 7
O 367
375 379
13
Conestogo
hg
hg 10
Drayton
Erin
Erin
25
Listowel
po
hg hg 407
Pdc 11
26 22
Brisbane
400
371
8hg7
Alma
Cheltenham
hg hg 24
dc 359
409
365
L.
hg 42 hg O
P P 362 hg 27 hg 19
50 hg 10 355
hg hg hg
hg
ji 17
124 Snelgrove
22
Terra Cotta
ji 107
Fergus
Salem
29 Ospringe
hg 12
Ballinafad BRAMPTON
hg 86
hg 11
6
O 5
P 344 352
45
hg 18 Elora
ji 107
ji147
ji 131
Glen Williams
Glen Allan
Dorking
Floradale
hg 4
Pdc hg 21 hg hg
hg 22 Brucedale
ji 125
Huttonville
Donegal
7 dc hg 346 427
19 22 21
Rockwood Limehouse
Yatton
Norval
Macton
Eramosa
7 hg 3
hg 1
TORONTO
po 407
Elmira
Acton Stewarttown
Newton
Wallenstein
hg hg P P P 19
330 336 342
139 142 145
R.
P P
51 29
Halton
136
333 QEW
hg 72 hg hg
hg 10 85
hg hg ji 124 Ashgrove
West Montrose
Marden
Millbank
Linwood
hg86 23 86 Ariss
Hills
P
PP dc
dc
5 Hawkesville
Eden Speyside
hg hg hg 86
hg 1 25
403
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hg 17 Winterbourne
Hornby
37
324 328
15
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dc
P
dc
hg
hg hg 6hg
7
hg 22 hg hg hg 30
Mills
Poole
Conestogo
po 17 26
hg 407 Port Credit
Crosshill
St. Jacobs
Maryhill
Brookville
312
126
85
7 8
3
5
hg hg 31
Arkell
St. Clements
GUELPH
MISSISSAUGA
Heidelberg
Bloomingdale
Moffat
ji hg 32 dc
hg hg ji 34
12 14hg16
124 P dc 119 7
Bamberg
Clarkson
MILTON
6
46
hg 56 hg hg 36 123
299 401
hg
hg
hg 22 25
PP 5
P P 118 119 hg hg
hg 35
hg 31 Aberfoyle
Wellesley
WATERLOO
hg 17 Gads Hill
43 58 24
32 Campbellville
Amulree
St. Agatha
KITCHENER
286
P hg 278 282
295 Morriston
7
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Petersburg
Puslinch
Lowville
OAKVILLE
Phillipsburg Baden
113
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P 284
P 111
275
109
BRONTE
dc 7 dc 1
hg 28
Crieff
Freelton
Kilbride
po
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8 4
hg 12
hg 8
hg 58 27 CREEK
hg hg
hg 407
Stratford New Hamburg
Mannheim
Clyde
97
Carlisle
Bronte
Shakespeare
33
ji 70 Strabane
CAMBRIDGE
Flamboro
hg dc 6
hg 107
New
Haysville
hg hg P P 3
46hg12
102
P dc hg 100
26 24
hg hg 97
Centre
Dundee
Westover
Roseville
22 268
24 43
Millgrove Waterdown
dc 8 O 97 FORT GEORGE
hg hg hg hg 47 Sheffield
BURLINGTON
Tavistock
hg 3
dc 58 hg 75
Clappison's Corners
Plattsville
hg hg 28
401
49
Branchton Rockton
hg
hg dc 5
O
P O nm
8
Ayr
28
13
Aldershot
59
hg
hg 36 Peters Corners
Greensville
HAMILTON
Niagara-On-
Bright
Glen Morris Troy
hg hg 5
Dundas
hg 93
19
90
Hickson
250
29 14
West Flamborough
The-Lake
St. George
hg 99
dc
hg hg hg 403 88 89
O 83 hg 78
hg O hg 35
Harrisburg
87
8
29
Drumbo
15 Copetown
Youngstown
Innerkip
74 71
O
O 68 O nm
3
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64
O 55 O
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36 O57 51 49
O
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QEW
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Lynden Ancaster
Grimsby
ST. CATHARINES
Lincoln
4
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hg
hg 36
55 Virgil
Huntingford
Paris Osborne Corners Jerseyville
Stoney
hg 22 Gobles Princeton
44
O po
2 Falkland
11 17
Alberton
Creek
Winona
ji 238
hg dc 27 86 100
33 Woodstock
Eastwood
Embro
hg 25
30 33
Elfrida
O dc 403 38
38 41 406
O O hg
hg hg 73 hg hg 17
2/53
hg 52 Beamsville
Creditville
hg 81
Jordan
Queenston
Mount Hope
Grassie
hg hg dc 8
hg 56
18
Station
hg hg hg 89 405
Lewiston
Cainsville
6 16 21 16 53
Carluke
Brantford
65
Fulton
Campden Jordan
hg 73 81 O 37
235
34
P hg hg hg
hg hg hg O rq
53
Onondaga
Woodburn
hg 20 12 14
Vineland
Niagara
24
hg 30
230 232
54 O 14 Odc ts
7
hg hg
hg 55
Burford
Beachville
Oxford
Mount Vernon
Cathcart
ji 18
Binbrook
Middleport
St.
hg 69
Falls
Centre
202 Bishopsgate
420
7 hg4 hg 54
Smithville
hg 69 27
222 hg hg 6
hg hg 65
ji 66 17
po
12
P P hg 14
hg hg 14
31
9
O 216 218
59
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hg hg hg 9
20 21 hg
dc
hg hg hg 129 Mount
Brant
Thorold
Sweaburg
Harley
ji 59
hg
hg hg Pleasant
Six Nations of
Caledonia
Caistor
Anns
the Grand River
Centre
119 202 16 24 (Ohsweken)
Burtch
Caistorville
North Pelham
Foldens
New Durham
Oakland
25
hg hg 20
hg 65 Bismarck
Fonthill
Niagara Chippawa
Holbrook
Scotland
Willow Grove
Empire Corners
hg O O 47
401
23 21
O16
Cr.
dc 5
hg 27 hg 46
Burgessville
Mississaugas of
Fenwick
hg
hg 56
63
hg ji 19
dc 19
dc 54 2
Falls
Wilsonville
the New Credit
York
hg hg 36
hg
hg 116
Salford
Norwich
Wellandport
Pelham
Kelvin
Bealton
24
6 Haldimand County Canborough
hg 27
24
27 hg 10
18 Vanessa
Boston
98
dc O 12
58A
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hg 9 hg 27
hg 13
19 25 QEW
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hg
hg
hg 29
Springvale
Mount Elgin
4
Welland
Hagersville
Canfield
Milldale
Round
Villa Nova
Otterville
Teeterville Plains
hg 32
Chambers
Verschoyle
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7
3
58 140
hg 27
9 Decewsville Cayuga
Corners
Stevensville
hg 19
Waterford 74 Garnet
Winger
Wainfleet
hg 21
Avon Ostrander
Springford
La Salette
Windham
Balmoral Nelles Corners
98 Fort Erie
2
Townsend
Ostryhon
dc 3
hg 28
Beatty
10
27
Styx
Saugeen
River
River
Saugeen
10
Smith
Cr.
Rocky
Big Otter
Cr.
Saugeen
24
4
5
Nith
R.
River
Mallet
Conestogo
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Horner
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Beav
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Grand
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Nanticoke
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GRAND
Boyne
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12 8
8
19
12
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hg 87
Fordwich
34hg 30 Kurtzville
178
Molesworthhg 88
Gowanstown
dc 6
North Perth
2 Atwood
ewry
onkton
ji 121
Milverton
hg 55 hg 11
Brunner
ji 135 Rostock
urg
hg 44
Sebringville
32
ls
ji 101
hg 5 7
ji hg 113 8
hg 28 Harrington
niondale
hg 6 Lakeside
hg hg 20
119
hg 33
16
Kintore
ji
hg 6 hg 9
esford
hg 2 Ingersoll hg 40 hg 22
3
hg 45
hg 9
orchester Putnam
hg
hg 3 hg 29
P
hg 18 4 208
Mossley
es Centre
tsville
hg 30
hg 19
hg 9
hg hg hg 5
dc 17
37
hg
hg hg hg
hg 59 84
4 3
hg 73 47 Culloden Tillsonburg
37 Centre
20
11 hg hg 25 24 Kohler
Byng
nt
hg hg 20
37
hg 20
hg 50
Dunnville
Corners
Lyons
hg hg hg 48
Brownsville
Delhi
Jarvis
dc
hg 49
3
3
hg hg 53
Fisherville
Lowbanks
Gasline
Simcoe
hg 12
South
Renton
leton
Springfield Corinth
Courtland
52
5
ROCK POINT
hg hg hg hg hg hg hg 16 hg 1
hg 70hg55 Cheapside
Cayuga
Long Burnaby
Rainham
Port
Beach Colborne
32 40 46 30
35
38 59
21
hg hg 10
24
3
Selkirk Centre
Maitland
Eden
Norfolk
Aylmer
SELKIRK
hg dc 44
South
6
Mabee's
Middleton County Greens Corner
Nanticoke
Orwell
Richmond Corners
hg
hg 38 hg hg 21 Andy's
Vittoria
Port Dover
hg hg hg 45 Corners
Summers
Corners Silver Hill
hg 23
1
3
Walsh
43
Straffordville Langton
Mount
hg hg hg hg 16 24 hg Port Ryerse
Salem
10
TURKEY POINT
hg hg 45
73
19 Glen Meyer
40hg45
Calton
Vienna
45 Normandale
Frogmore 59 Forestville
Copenhagen
Port Bruce
PORT
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St. Williams
Turkey Point
Fairground
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Port
Burwell
Inner
Bay
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hg 9
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hg 91
P 130
hg 25
hg 10
22
hg
hg 3 28
Hanover
hg 10 Neustadt
hg 10 hg
Lakelet
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P 410
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Woodstock
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1-800-265-2602
Middlesex Tourism
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519-434-7321
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1-800-699-9038
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1-800-863-9607
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1-800-263-8590
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1-800-265-6299
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519-432-7277
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226-663-7183
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519-666-0286
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519-652-0526
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519-451-2950
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519-471-2835
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519-473-1360
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519-666-1838
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www.thomasbrothersfarms.ca
519-652-5551
Wood ‘N’ Water Mennonite Furniture 519-641-1310
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MELBOURNE K-13
Arrowwood Farm & Events
www.arrowwoodfarmontario.com
519-289-0389
In A Jam
www.inajam.com
519-289-5267
MILLBANK O-7
Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery
www.annamaes.ca
519-595-4407
Millbank Cheese & Butter
www.millbankcheese.com
519-595-8787
Millbank Custom Kitchens
www.millbankcustomkitchens.ca
519-595-7105
Millbank Family Furniture
www.millbankfamilyfurniture.ca
519-595-7105
Zehr’s Country Market
www.zehrscountrymarket.com
519-595-4403
MITCHELL M-8
Jillian’s (Home Decor & Gifts)
Find us on Facebook
519-348-9834
MOORETOWN E-13
Moore Museum
www.mooremuseum.ca
519-867-2020
MOUNT BRYDGES K-13
Sew Creative
www.sewcreativequilting.ca
519-264-2177
MOUNT PLEASANT R-11
Windmill Country Market
www.thewindmill.ca
519-484-9955
MUIRKIRK J-16
TK Fibres and More
www.tkfibresandmore.ca
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NEW HAMBURG P-9
Heart N Home Creations
www.heartnhomecreations.com
519-662-4962
Nith Valley Apiaries
nithvalleyapiaries.ca
519-662-3165
Oak Grove Cheese Factory
www.oakgrovecheese.ca
519-662-1212
NEW SARUM N-14
New Sarum Diner
www.newsarum.com
519-773-3101
NEWTON O-7
E&E’s Cloth & Creations
www.eandeclothandcreations.com
519-595-8569
NORWICH Q-12
FORA Outdoor Living
www.foraoutdoor.ca
519-468-2100
Liquidation City
www.liquidationcity.ca
519-468-3541
Our Gift Shoppe 519-863-2380
OIL SPRINGS H-14
Oil Museum of Canada
www.lambtonmuseums.ca
519-834-2840
PARIS R-10
Heather’s Got Tea
www.heathersgottea.ca
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John M. Hall House of Linens
www.johnmhall.ca
519-442-4242
Mary Maxim Needlework & Crafts
www.marymaxim.ca
1-888-442-2266
The Rustic Palm
www.therusticpalm.ca
519-442-0888
PARKHILL J-10
Caddyshack by the Tracks Restaurant 519-459-1254
Find us on Facebook
Calmante Studio Hair & Spa
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519-294-6522
Carnegie Gallery Parkhill
www.parkhillgallery.ca
519-694-0144
Four Seasons Gifts & Home Decor
www.fourseasonsfashions.ca
519-294-6617
Second Blessings Thrift Boutique
Find us on Facebook
519-294-0271
PETROLIA H-13
You ’ ll be surprised!
519-882-2350
www.VisitPetrolia.ca
Artz Den - Art, Crafts & Supplies
www.artzden.ca
226-738-0911
Black Gold Brewery
www.blackgold.beer
226-738-0665
Country Yarns
www.country-yarns.com
519-882-8740
Hogan Pharmacy
Find us on Facebook
519-882-1840
Olde Post Office Shoppe
www.petroliaenterprises.ca
519-882-0747
Petrolia Discovery
www.petroliadiscovery.com
519-882-0897
Petrolia Farmers’ Market
Find us on Facebook
519-882-2350
Petrolia Street Bakery
Find us on Facebook
519-882-2557
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
www.thevpp.ca
800-717-7694
POINT EDWARD F-12 (ALSO SEE SARNIA)
Village of Point Edward
www.villageofpointedward.com
519-337-3021
PORT BURWELL O-15
Furry & Friends Pet Store
Find us on Facebook
519-497-0923
HMSC OJIBWA Museum of Naval History 519-633-7641
www.projectojibwa.ca
PORT DOVER S-14
Port Dover Board of Trade
www.portdover.ca
519-583-1314
PORT FRANKS I-10
Lambton Shores
www.lambtonshores.ca
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PORT ROWAN Q-15
Franni’s Attic Antiques
Find us on Facebook
519-410-4861
Twin’s Ice Cream (May-Oct)
Find us on Facebook
519-586-7994
PORT STANLEY M-15
DeBackere Farm Market (Union)
www.debackerefarmmarket.ca
519-631-1370
Inn on the Harbour
www.innontheharbour.net
519-782-7623
Kettle Creek Inn
www.kettlecreekinn.com
519-782-3388
Mackie’s On The Beach
Find us on Facebook
519-782-4390
Pepper Tree Spice Co.
www.peppertreespice.com
519-782-7800
Port Stanley Festival Theatre
www.portstanleytheatre.ca
519-782-4353
Port Stanley Terminal Railway
www.pstr.on.ca
519-782-7230
REECES CORNERS H-12 (SEE WYOMING ALSO)
Zekveld’s Garden Market
www.zekveldgardenmarket.ca
519-845-3482
RIDGETOWN I-16
Trail House B&B
www.airbnb.com/slink/4d7TsdaL
519-350-0057
RODNEY K-15
The Decorating Diva
www.thedecoratingdiva.ca
519-785-2312
Erie Gardens
www.eriegarden.com
519-785-0487
RUTHVEN D-20
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens
www.colasanti.com
519-326-3287
Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre 519-326-4019
Find us on Facebook
ST. CLEMENTS P-8
In Season Home & Garden
Find us on Facebook
519-218-2188
ST. JACOBS Q-7
Market Road Antiques
www.stjacobs.com
519-746-1999
TriSisters Art House
trisistersarthouse.ca
226-771-9057
ST. MARYS N-10
Downtown St. Marys
www.discoverstmarys.ca
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Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame/Museum 519-284-1838
www.baseballhalloffame.ca
Little Falls Artisan Market 519-284-0433
www.facebook.com/LittleFallsCraftersMarket
O’Grady’s Clothing & Accessories
www.ogradysclothing.com
519-284-4436
Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters
www.snappingturtlecoffee.com
226-661-8000
Stone Home Creatives
www.stonehomecreatives.ca
519-284-9966
Towne & Country Cheese Shoppe
Find us on Facebook
519-284-4508
Troyer’s Spices
www.troyersspices.ca
226-661-8777
TuttCo Restaurant
www.tuttco.ca
226-301-4919
Zenfire Pottery --
Doug & Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs 519-245-9923
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days
www.dougandmarionsbikes.com
www.zenfirepottery.ca
ST. THOMAS M-14 (ALSO SEE TALBOTVILLE
& NEW SARUM)
Elgin County Tourism
www.elgintourist.com
877-463-5446 (ex168)
Berry Hill Limited
www.berryhilllimited.com
519-631-0480
Briwood Farm Market
www.briwoodfarmmarket.com
519-633-9691
Burke’s Produce Market
burkesproducemarket.ca
519-637-2890
Canadale Nurseries Ltd.
www.canadale.com
519-631-7264
Elgin County Heritage Centre
www.elgin-county.ca
519-631-1460
Elgin County Railway Museum
www.ecrm.ca
519-637-6284
Elgin Military Museum
www.theelginmilitarymuseum.ca
519-633-7641
Family Flowers
familyflowers.ca
519-631-6004
Harvest Table Rustic Design
Find us on Facebook
Katnap Antiques/Lumley & Co. B&B
Find us on Facebook
519-764-2384
Purely Wicked Gift Store
www.purelywicked.ca
226-224-8559
Shaw’s Ice Cream
www.shawsicecream.com
519-631-2510
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
www.stepac.ca
519-631-4040
The Putting Zoo
puttingzoo.ca
519-280-4497
The Rusty Sign Shop
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
519-633-1043
ST. WILLIAMS R-15
Burning Kiln Winery
burningkilnwinery.ca
519-586-9858
SALFORD O-12
Red Dragon Dairy
Find us on Facebook
519-425-0797
Village Cheese Mill
www.villagecheesemill.com
519-485-0600
SARNIA F-12 (ALSO SEE POINT EDWARD & BRIGHT’S GROVE)
FREE EXPERIENCE GUIDE AVAILABLE!
1-800-265-0316
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Dog Eat Dog
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519-384-0888
Downtown Market
downtownmarketsarnia.ca
519-328-2217
Duc D’Orleans II Cruise Ship
www.ducdorleans.com
519-337-5152
Ferrera Concrete
www.ferreraconcrete.ca
519-542-7071
Imperial Theatre
www.imperialtheatre.net
877-344-7469
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
www.jnaag.ca
519-336-8127
Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
www.lawrencehouse.ca
519-337-0507
Local Motif & Just-A-Nuff Antiques
Find us on Facebook
519-336-3838
Sipkens Garden Centre & Gifts
www.sipkensnurseries.com
519-542-8353
The Book Keeper
www.sarniabookkeeper.com
519-337-3171
TJ’s Furniture & Home Decor
www.tjfurniture.ca
519-541-2323
SEAFORTH L-7
Blooms n’ Rooms Floral & Gifts
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519-527-0555
Cotton Harvest Quilt Shop
www.thecottonharvest.com
519-600-1646
Seaforth Artisan Emporium
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519-240-5663
SHAKESPEARE O-9
Best Little Pork Shoppe
www.porkshoppe.com
519-625-8194
The Quilt Place
www.thequiltplace.ca
519-625-8435
SIMCOE R-13
Blue Elephant Artisan Brewery
www.blueelephant.ca
519-428-2886
Capitol Arts Market
www.capitolartsmarket.com
519-900-9355
SOMBRA E-14
Sarah Church Antiques & Vintage
www.sarahchurchshop.ca
289-456-4044
Sombra Township Museum
www.sombramuseum.ca
519-892-3982
SPARTA N-14
SPARTA COUNTRY
CANDLES
46361 Sparta Line
SPARTA, ON
1-800-463-1447
www.spartacandles.com
STRATFORD N-9
Junction 56 Distillery
www.junction56.ca
519-305-5535
Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe
www.yeoldefabricshoppe.com
519-273-5773
STRATHROY K-12
Elly Boersema Natural Health Foods 519-245-0556
Hamilton’s Bakery 519-245-0741
www.hamiltonsbakery.ca
TALBOTVILLE M-13 (ALSO SEE ST.THOMAS)
The Turkey Shoppe 519-633-0527
www.turkeyshoppe.com
THAMESVILLE H-15
Canterlope Western Clothing 519-365-3016
canterlope.ca
Laurie Clark Floral Designs & Artisans 519-692-5519
www.laurieclarkdesignsflowers.com
Simple Things Antiques & Collectables 226-626-5330
www.simplethingsac.com
THEDFORD I-10
Twin Pines Orchards 519-296-5556
www.twinpinesorchards.com
TILBURY E-18
Katharine’s Bed & Breakfast 519-682-3706
www.katharinesbedandbreakfast.ca
TILLSONBURG P-13
Annandale National Historic Site 519-842-2294
www.tillsonburg.ca
Coyles Country Store 800-559-7350
www.coylescountrystore.com
Tillsonburg Antiques Plus 519-688-7770
www.antiquesincanada.com
TIVERTON L-1
Bruce Power Visitor’s Centre 519-361-7777
www.brucepower.com
UNION M-15
DeBackere Farm Market 519-631-1370
www.debackerefarmmarket.ca
VANESSA R-12 (SEE ALSO WATERFORD)
C.J.’s Antiques 519-443-4197
www.cjsantiques.com
VITTORIA R-14
Kernal Peanuts 519-426-9222
www.kernalpeanuts.com
The Cider Keg Farm Market 519-428-0882
www.ckfarmmarket.com
WALLACEBURG F-15
Re:find Charity Thrift Shoppe 519-626-9814
Find us on Facebook
Wallaceburg Museum 519-627-8962
www.wallaceburgmuseum.ca
WALLACETOWN L-15
Backus-Page House Museum 519-762-3072
www.backuspagehouse.ca
WATERFORD R-13 (SEE VANESSA/WINDHAM)
Alice Street Antique Market 519-427-7312
Find us on Facebook
Bonnie Heath Estate Lavendar & Winery 519-443-7125
www.bonnieheathestate.com
Chambers Maple Syrup Products 519-443-8561
Find us on Facebook
Nifty Gifty Norfolk 519-909-8627
niftygiftynorfolk.com
Waterford Antique Market 519-443-4064
www.waterfordantiquemarket.com
WEST LORNE K-15
Natterjack Brewing Company 226-289-1472
natterjackbrewing.ca
Pure Soap Studio 519-660-9461
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
WHEATLEY E-19
Briar Patch Studio 519-916-2407
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
WINDHAM CENTRE Q-13
Caresa Antiques 519-443-5856
Picard’s Peanuts 519-426-6700
picardpeanuts.com
WINDSOR B-17
1.800.265.3633
www.visitwindsoressex.com
Quilting Confections 519-250-8888
www.quiltingconfections.com
WOODSTOCK P-11
1-866-801-7368
Country Patchworks (Quilt/Fabric Shop) 519-537-8753
www.countrypatchworks.ca
One Of A Kind Antiques Mall
Find us on Instagram
519-539-9563
RQC Craft Supply
www.rqcsupply.com
519-872-9978
Terra Nova Nordic Spa
www.terranovanordic.ca
226-796-9181
Theatre Woodstock
www.theatrewoodstock.com
519-537-2582
WYOMING H-12 (SEE REECES CORNERS ALSO)
Great Lakes Goat Dairy
www.greatlakesgoatdairy.com
519-845-1613
Lambton County Archives 519-845-5426
www.lambtonmuseums.ca/archives
ZURICH K-8
Bad Apple Brewing Co.
www.badapplebrewingco.com
519-476-7908

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The Chicken Dance of Peace
It must have been 20 years ago now
that I wrote an article in Daytripping
Magazine called “Peace Walls” where
I expounded on a conversation I had
with my good friend Steve Loxton. We
theorized that, in the not too distant future,
the technology would exist for residents
or visitors in one city to approach a
large wall that was both a camera and a
television screen, and we would see and
speak to the people in the reflection even
though they were in another place on the
other side of the world. Also that these
walls could therefore be in many cities, in
many countries. And as the technology
proliferated these walls might even be
in a setting like a restaurant where the
diners, who appear to be sitting next to
you and sharing in your conversation,
could actually be in Moose Jaw or
Moscow.
Lo and behold Maggie and I were on
vacation in New York City only a few
weeks ago and walked up to this monolith
outside the Flatiron Building called “The
Portal.” It resembled a very large, circular
mirror with a sturdy, almost concretelike,
grey frame, and there were people
in it waving and smiling at the New
York crowd that were peering back into
it, ourselves included. We were drawn
right into as we stood ten feet away. But
they were over 5,000 kilometers away, in
Dublin!
It was lunchtime in Manhattan, six
hours later in Ireland, but at a convenient
time where it’s daylight on both
continents. There was no audio, just the
video, and a welcome sign of sorts stated
that it was being livestreamed so folks
everywhere on the planet could watch
it in real time, but that it wasn’t being
recorded. We were lucky to stumble
upon this astounding piece of technology
on only it’s sixth history making day. So
I gives them Dublin folks a peace sign
and sure enough they gives me a peace
sign back, a few of em do. One lady on
our NY team got us all doing the wave,
and when I say all of us I mean both the
Yankees and the Dubliners. To be honest
I’m guessing that everyone was a tourist
except for the lady in the bird costume
that started the wave. But my point is
that we were thousands of miles and a
six hour time difference apart from each
other and a whacky lady dressed as a bird
could bring us all together for... well, the
wave didn’t last all that long actually... it
was about 40 seconds tops. But it’s a start
isn’t it?
So of course I took out my phone and
sent a video to my friend Steve ‘cause I
by Mark Moran, Publisher
was so proud of this remarkable future
that we had foreseen and I just had to
share the experience with him. “Peace
Walls” were finally a reality in 2024, just
as we had predicted many years before
— and it turns out that even a chicken
lady can be the symbolic dove that ties
mankind together from all corners of the
globe. We have undoubtedly found that
there will be peace on Earth. Okay, now
let us make chocolate a human right, and
colonize Mars.
So... with that inspirational experience
in our memory banks, Maggie and I had
a real nice lunch in Bryant Park (the
cleanest washrooms in New York, or so
they like to say), caught a plane back to
Detroit and started the drive back home
to Brights Grove. We were flipping back
and forth between radio stations when we
were excited to hear one news channel
updating the evolution of our “Portal.”
Well... it turns out they had to shut it
down only a couple hours after we left.
No specific reasons were given, but it was
only mere moments before it dawned on
us that we had seen this technology at it’s
quietest possible hours in these two great
cities. We witnesssed the tamest possible
version of “The Portal.” Full disclosure...
I’ve been slightly intoxicated in both the
Big Apple and in the Dublin bar district
at midnight on a Monday night, and it’s
a far cry from from what you’re gonna
get from the polite lunch time crowd on
any day. Forgive me for speaking out of
turn but I dare say there could have been
nudity, and loads of it.
Well this just shows how folks can’t
control themselves when they think
they’re anonymous, and I blame this
anonymousnous on social media which
wasn’t a factor when Steve and I invented
the Peace Walls. It would be unnatural
to blame nudity. I sure as heck don’t
blame the chicken lady at all because
at least she tried, and won, for about 40
seconds. I’m also trademarking the term
“Anonymousnous” so you can all just -
you know what!
This is actually a true story and
The Dublin/New York Portal was
scheduled to return within days after
May 14th with some adaptations (and
we wish them the best). The idea
began in 2021 by connecting the the
cities of Vilnius, Lithuania and Lublin,
Poland and is the creation of artist
and entrepeneur Benediktas Gylys of
Lithuania. I’m guessing that the original
installation went off without a hitch (by
comparison.) Find more information at
www.portals.org
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Tales from Weaselscat
a quiet small town somewhere in Saskatchewan
Epitaph:
“What would you want written on your
gravestone Uncle Peter?” asked Karl. The
topic of passing on and gravestones had
occupied the attention of the barbershop
brigade for several days.
The old trapper turned barber didn’t
hesitate; “Just two lines,” he said. “The
first would be… ‘He died with his boots
on.’” A murmur of satisfaction
filled the room, for all knew
that Uncle Peter had led a
vigorous, adventurous life and
was still fit and as tough as
nails.
Uncle Peter didn’t talk
much about his early life,
and little was known even
by Karl, Lorenz, Leo and
Gordie, his closest friends.
They knew that as a young
man fresh out of high school in the late
sixties, Uncle Peter had defied his parents
and set off seeking adventure. His
wanderings led him to Minnesota where
he worked for a tunnelling contractor
before enlisting in the US Marine Corps.
He survived two tours of Vietnam. Upon
his return, his thirst for adventure had
turned into a thirst for quiet and solitude
and he headed to a forestry job in
northwestern Ontario. Over the years he
had slowly drifted west from one logging
camp to the next, through the muskrat
country of Manitoba, and eventually
into Saskatchewan. Somewhere along
the way, he had picked up the skills of
barbering.
The happiest years of his life had been
when he wandered into the Weaselscat
District, met a Meti woman named
Sarah LaCroix and lived with her in a
small cabin on the edge of town. There
he thrived as a trapper and as a fishing
and hunting guide for tourists from
Regina and Saskatoon. He and Sarah
had no children, but Sarah’s family was
extensive and there was a constant
stream of cousins, nieces and nephews
visiting their cabin. He became known
By Will Bartlett,
Camlachie
As published in
Welcome to The Club
as “Uncle Peter” to all of them, and the
name stuck.
Sarah was the love of his life and the
wisest person he had ever known, but
their years together were few. She was
diagnosed with cancer while still in her
fifties. Uncle Peter tended to her with the
help of Lorenz who had gone through
a similar battle and lost his wife. Five
months and twelve days after diagnosis,
Sarah passed on.
Uncle Peter missed her
smile and her down to earth,
matter-of-fact, humourous
approach to life. In his
sadness, he gave his trapline
over to a “niece” and a
“nephew,” converted their
cabin into a barbershop to
provide a modest living, and
he moved into a room at the
David Thompson House, an
old but well-loved hotel in town where
Lorenz, Leo and Gordie boarded.
Not that his sense of adventure or
his bush sense had diminished; he was
still a “bush rat” and regularly went out
on traplines with his many “nephews,”
and he would disappear at times for
days to wander and explore through the
bush or along the creeks and rivers. In
his seventies now, he would still be the
first to volunteer to search for lost hikers
in the bush or to fight a wildfire. And so
everyone agreed that it was fitting that
the words on his gravestone should be
“He died with his boots on.”
When the murmuring simmered
down Karl asked, “Ok, so the first line is
‘He died with his boots on,’ What would
you like the second line to read?”
Uncle Peter’s eyes sparkled. “The
second line,” he drawled, “would be…
“‘But his pants were nowhere to be
found.’”
Life had thrown many curves his way,
and he had seen his share of sorrow, but
Uncle Peter was grateful to be alive, and
he still had his sense of humour.
Life was good in Weaselscat, a quiet
small town somewhere in Saskatchewan.
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You can start wherever you like of course, and make your own trip!
• Honey • Mead
• Gift Baskets
s
• Natural a
Hive
Products
& Gifts
Oil Field History... in Action.
1860s Working Oil Field Historic Site
Open for Tours:
JULY & AUG: Wed to Sun 10-4
SEPTEMBER: Sat and Sun 10-4
Other tour times available
by appointment - 519-882-0897
petroliadiscovery@outlook.com
3115 1 River Street
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ALVINSTON
519-847-5333
5333
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4281 Discovery Line, PETROLIA • www.PetroliaDiscovery.org
Please use entrance off Petrolia Line through Bridgeview Park north.
A List To Live By
The most destructive habit - Worry
The greatest joy - Giving
The greatest loss - Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work - Helping others
The ugliest personality trait - Selfishness
The most endangered species -
Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource - Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"-
Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome - Fear
The most effective sleeping pill -
Peace of mind
The worst reason to fail - Excuses
The most powerful force in life - Love
The most dangerous pariah - A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer-
The brain
The worst thing to be without - Hope
The deadliest weapon - The tongue
The two most power-filled words - "I can"
The greatest asset - Faith
The most contagious spirit - Enthusiasm
The most worthless emotion - Self-pity
The most beautiful attire - SMILE!
The most prized possession - Integrity
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For more information, TOWN NAME, TOWN go to NAME Town.Petrolia.on.ca and another awesome or Petrolia150.com
TOWN NAME
Petrolia 150 Events & More!
JULY
Mon - 1 Canada Day Celebrations
Fri&Sat - 12 & 13 Art in the Park
Sat - 13 Barn Dance
July 7 & August 4
Petrolia 150 Free Swim at YMCA
Every Saturday until Oct 19
Petrolia Farmers’ Market (behind library)
SHOP
LOCAL
AUGUST
Thurs Fri & Sat - 15, 16 & 17
Hard Oil Music Festival,
Greenwood Pk
Sat - 17 Petrolia 150 Parade
Sat - 17 Hard Oil Car Show
Sun - 18 10 am Nonsectarian
Church Service in Greenwood Pk
Sun - 18 Hard Oil Kids Day
HARD OIL
The Petrolia 150 Commitee
is proud to present the
Car Show
We are pleased to welcome
Saturday, August 17th
9am-1pm
396 Fletcher St
(behind the library)
6th Annual
farm to table
Sept. 14th at 6 pm
Tickets on Sale Now!
Local Chefs will prepare the meal with local food items purchased
from Petrolia Farmers’Market vendors, and area farmers.
For more information, go to Town.Petrolia.on.ca or Petrolia150.com
Dancing under the Stars
Entertainment by
Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain
Cash Bar
Local Beer & Wine
SHOP FRESH • SHOP LOCAL
MAY
18 TO OCTOBER 19
Saturday Mornings
7:30am-Noon
Vendors Welcome
Special Events
Fletcher St. (behind Library)
(behind Library) 519-882-2350
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PETROLIA is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year!
Blaze Strikes Again! The talented
young artist, Blaze Wiradhama, added
his style to the side of a building in
another SW Ontario town, this time
Petrolia.
Canada’s Victorian Oil Town” is
celebrating its 150th anniversary with
many events being planned all year
long as well as a number of murals to
add to a growing collection. Blaze’s
work is becoming more familiar, with
similar art pieces featuring a town’s
name intertwined with its history in
St. Thomas, Harriston, Drayton and
Clifford. This piece portrays numerous
facets of Petrolia’s history including the
Don’t Miss
One of Petrolia’s
Best Gift Shops!
war memorial and Victoria Hall NHS,
home of Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
which has an incredible summer
season as always. There are also several
references to the oil industry that made
this one of the wealthiest towns in
Canada in the late 1800’s. Pumpjacks
like the one in the letter “T” have been
continuously operating to this day,
particularly at the Petrolia Discovery and
at the Oil Museum of Canada in nearby
Oil Springs. Taking the time to drive
around the side streets and backroads
to discover an Ontario town’s history is
always well worth it, and Petrolia is a
perfect example of this.
Nemo
Hall
419 King St., Petrolia • 519-330-6861
Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
Also at Sarnia Flea Market 9am-4pm
Wednesday is
SENIOR’S DAY!
20% OFF* for
Customers 60+
Art Classes & Workshops - Private Bookings Available - See Website For Details
ONLINE
SHOPPING
Now
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4207 Petrolia Line, Petrolia • 226-738-0911 www.artzden.ca
In Petrolia's Restored,
Historic Post Office
• Wedding • Birthday
• Baby • Home Decor
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Full Service Pharmacy
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Full Service Home Health Care Dept.
4177 Petrolia Line, Petrolia • 519-882-1840 Mon-Fri 9-9 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 10-5
Treat
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at the
Olde Post
Parlour!
Seasonal Home Decor
Pine Furniture • Scented Candles
• Repurposed Furniture
• Birdhouses, Signs & Much More!
4189 Petrolia Line • 519-882-0747
Country Yarns
Everything for your Knitting,
Crocheting, Cross Stitch
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Between Mandaumin & Waterworks Rd.
(Enter St. Clair, Ontario in your GPS)
519-882-8740
Wed. 10-5 / Thurs. 10-6 / Fri. 10-5 / Sat. 10-3
Closed Saturday, August 10th
www.country-yarns.com
Green County Ebikes
and
Mobility Scooters
New • Used
Parts • Sales • Service
Financing Available
Ebike &
Mobility Scooter
Batteries
Also Sundays in Grand Bend
at Pinery Antique Flea Market
638 Broadway Street, Wyoming • 519.333.8313 • www.greencountyebikes.com
TUES. TO FRI.
10AM - 5PM
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We search for the most unique shops and stops, so we can tell you about them!
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1717 London Rd, Sarnia • 519-542-5553 • bigfishlounge.com • Open 7 Days
Buttons, Alias Boots
By Eileen Cade-Edwards from Daytripping Sept-Oct 2001
Of all the dogs—and there have been
many—who came to call by way of the
garden gate, none were quite like the
quaint little pooch we called Buttons. He
was short-legged, short-haired and all
brown except for a small cluster of white
spots that decorated his shoulders. His
eyes were clear and dark and his brow
furrowed, giving him an expression that
suggested constant amazement. But
what he lacked in elegance and beauty
he certainly made up for in confidence
and poise. And we loved him.
The trouble was, we were never sure if
he belonged to us; for although he spent
much of the day at our house, coming
and going as he pleased, he never once
spent a night under our roof. Never, that
is, until the time I felt I must have been
dying.
“I think he believes he’s doing us a
favour, spending his days with us,” my
husband remarked one day. “Never
mind all the choice food we give him
and all the comfort at his disposal.”
“Choice food! It’s no different than
we have ourselves,” I corrected him.
“And think of all the joy he brings us in
return, and all the laughs we’ve had.”
This, of course, my husband couldn’t
deny. In fact, he was all for shutting
Buttons in the house at night. He argued
that if his owners didn’t bother to feed
their pet during the day, they could
hardly care whether or not he returned
home at night. On another occasion
he suggested that perhaps Buttons
was a stray who was willing to face the
elements and find shelter wherever he
could at night, rather than give up his
independence.
But Buttons didn’t have the
appearance of a dog who had to face
the elements. His coat was always
gleaming, smooth and dry. The whole
idea didn’t make sense. Obviously he
was ours by day, but where was he
when he wasn’t curled up in our best
chair or sprawled out on the softest part
of the old hearth rug?
Then came the day I caught a chill—a
real dandy. I made a temporary bed of
the couch in the living room, where I
could direct, to some extent, the affairs
of the house.
For two weeks Buttons stayed
by my side—my sole and
constant companion,
leaving me only when
it became physically
necessary. He was alert
to my every move, and
although I felt ghastly and
looked worse, his obvious
devotion and admiration
touched me deeply. In the
light-headedness of fever I
saw him as a canine nurse,
ever watchful and alert,
both night and day.
To my surprise, I
recovered. My little
companion obviously
deciding that I no longer needed a
nurse, departed without even a hint of
farewell.
When my husband came home from
work that night and learned that “our”
dog had left, he was as disappointed as
I had been. We had both dared to hope
that my sickness would have improved
the part-time living arrangement. If we
could have him for 24 hours when I was
sick, why not when I was well again?
Well, perhaps he’ll come back soon,
deciding after all, that he liked it with
us enough to stay, we kept telling each
other. But the days passed and there
was no sign or our little friend.
About a week later something
happened that proved beyond all doubt
that Buttons had been living a double
life!
It was mere coincidence that I should
visit Mrs. Briggs at this time. She had
just returned home after a fairly serious
operation and, being a member of our
church, her name was placed on the
visiting list. Because she lived quite near
us, her name was given to me.
Mrs. Briggs lived in a small house
surrounded by well-kept lawns and
neat flower beds. An enormous
horse chestnut tree towered over the
roof, and beneath it, on its own little
cement square, was a recently painted
doghouse—apparently empty.
As I approached Mrs. Briggs’ door I
heard an oddly familiar bark. It couldn’t
be, I told myself.
It couldn’t be our Buttons! The door
opened in response to my knock, and
a frail-looking woman beckoned me
inside.
And then I saw him.
Curled up on a big red footstool,
watching his mistress’s every
movement, was Buttons!
“Buttons!” I exclaimed.
“No, Boots,” corrected Mrs. Briggs.
For a moment or two our Buttons and
her Boots spared himself from his vigil
of devotion and bounded over to me,
greeting me wildly with a twist and turn
of his small body and a madly wagging
tail.
“He’s a great one for wandering
off,” said Mrs. Briggs. “If he didn’t
think I needed him, he’d be off
again like a shot, chasing the
gophers and making a general
nuisance of himself.” She
smiled kindly. “Sometimes
I think he goes looking for
patients. Likes to lend comfort
to the sickroom, I guess.”
I bent down to fondle
this little canine nurse,
remembering the warm,
silky places behind his ears
and under his chin.
Mrs. Briggs chuckled in
surprise. “Really, you’d think
he knew you.”
“Yes, wouldn’t you,” I
agreed.
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WEEKENDS
2713 Old Lakeshore Road, Brights Grove
519-869-2794 • skeeterbarlows.com
CONCRETE
TUESDAY
WING NIGHT
2403 London Rd, Hwy. 22 (at Brigden Rd)
SARNIA • 519-542-7071
SHOP
LOCAL
Voted Sarnia-Lambton’s
Favourite Restaurant 2023!
• Authentic Hickory Smoked Ribs
• Genuine Broasted Chicken
• Seafood, Sandwiches, Wraps
Reserve for panoramic views
of Lake Huron from our patio!
• Take Out • Lakeside parks & benches nearby
SHOP
FUN
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A Year Round Garden Centre, Gi Gi Shop & Bouque!
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Just East of Sarnia on Cty Rd 22
Take Exit 15 off Hwy 402
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East of SARNIA
519-542-8353
Proud Member of...
• Steps & Railings
• Planters • Statuary
• Senmental Stones
• Stepping Stones
• Benches • Fountains
• Lawn Furniture
• Bird Baths & More
ferreraconcrete.ca
519-337-7333
SPRING HOURS:
Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-2
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Wed.-Sat d S
12-6 • Sun 12-5
1644 London Rd on Sarnia’s “Golden Mile” (Across from John’s Restaurant)
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GIFTWARE & UNIQUE
HOME DÉCOR
Showcasing the talents of
many local artisans.
More to see and do in SARNIA, POINT EDWARD & BRIGDEN
- OPEN -
Tuesday-Friday
10 to 5,
Saturdays
10 to 2
Check Facebook
for updates
850 Colborne Street @ Exmouth St. (Northgate Plaza), Sarnia • 519-336-3838
Local Arsan Wares, Apparel, Furniture,
Vintage Finds, Fresh Flowers, Local Grocery
Plus Waffles & Ice Cream!
Tues, Wed & Thurs 10-6 • Fri 10-8 • Sat 10-4
DowntownMarketSarnia.ca
140 Chrisna St North, SARNIA
Driving
TRIVIA
SHOP
LOCAL
Turn of the Century
COLLECTABLES
VINTAGE
ANTIQUES
3023 Brigden Road, Brigden
turnohecenturyvintage@outlook.com
519-330-9505 • Thurs-Sat 10-5
Selected
After Hours
questions from
Annual Trivia Night
“The Daytripper” has a team entered every year, but we have yet to win.
Answers Below
Located in
the historic
Lawrence House,
built in 1892.
The Lawrence House
Centre for the Arts
Gift Shop
featuring jewellery, woodwork, pottery,
stained glass, paintings, photography, art cards,
textile art, knitting, books and much more...
Art Gallery
with a new exhibition every month,
opening on the First Friday of every month.
All work by local Sarnia-Lambton
artists and writers.
Open Wednesday through Sunday,
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1. “Bad-Ass” librarians from this African city preserved
thousands of centuries-old manuscripts from Al-Qaida’s
destruction.
2. What is the term for the process of improving the strength
and durability of materials through the application of heat
and/or pressure?
Welding Forging Tempering Quenching
3. What famous American poet wrote The Road Not Taken
and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening?
4. Rodney, Ontario, is home to North America’s smallest of
these institutions.
5. What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Auckland Wellington Christchurch
6. In which year did the Titanic sink?
7. This rapper began their career as an actor on the teen
drama Degrassi: The Next Generation?
8. Which pitcher holds the record for the most career
strikeouts?
9. In Monster’s Inc., a code 2319 refers to what type of
incident? Be specific..
ANSWERS:
1. Timbuktu ; 2. Tempering; 3. Robert Frost; 4. Jails ;
5. Wellington; 6. 1912; 7. Drake; 8. Nolan Ryan; 9. white sock
127 Christina St. S. Sarnia • 519-337-0507 • lawrencehouse.ca
OCT. 23-27
SEPT. 20-28
JAN. 29 - FEB. 2
APRIL 2-6
MAY 23-31
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Our 1st Section ends here, but there are still two more sections!
National
a
French Fry Day!
July 13th
Enjoy a Meal or Beverage
at the Beautiful Riverside Patio
in the Casino Match Restaurant
Bluewater Bridges join Point Edward,
Canada to Port Huron, USA.
Welcome to The Village of
Saturday, July 20th
Rotary Club Pancake
ake
Breakfast ast 7-11am
VIP Breakfast ast 11 am - proceeds to
affordable ford
able
housing & First Hussars
sars
Shop at the award winning
International Duty Free Shop!
• World Famous French Fries Under The Bridges •Excellent Hotels/Motels •Fine Dining •River Riverfront ront Festivals •Gi Gift tShops •Large
Marina
• Downtown Shopping Area • Scuba Diving • Sports Fishing • Two Golf Courses • Walkway along St. Clair River & through Village
Open Daily
10am-8pm
VINTAGE
IN
THE
Last Friday of the Month all Summer!
May 31, June 28, July 26 & August 30
Gates open 4:30pm • Waterfront Park, Pt Edward
Bring lawn chairs and get ready to reconnect with old friends or make new ones!
50/50 Charity Raffles • No Pre-Registration Required
VILLAGE
CRUISE NIGHTS 2024
For information, please call the
Pt. Edward Municipal Office: 519-337-3021
Brought to you by the
Village of Point Edward and
www.villageofpointedward.com • 519-337-3021
The French Fry Capital of Canada!
Road trips have a magical quality in
that they often lead us in exciting new
directions.
This was the case for Thomas
Hargreaves. Three years ago when he
retired, he decided a vintage vehicle
might be the perfect retirement gift.
He and his wife travelled to Niagara
Falls to look at a car but they were
disappointed to find it hadn’t been
restored very well.
On the way home, they detoured to
stop and look at a 1941 Plymouth Road
King Special in Ingersoll. When they
first arrived, the owner wasn’t home
but they turned to see the car coming
down the laneway. Thom thought the
fact the owner was driving the car was a
good sign. As it turned out, the car was
beyond their expectations.
Together they went for a drive. The
Plymouth drove nice and handled well.
They were sold.
Now every weekend Thomas and his
wife enjoy taking the car on a day trip.
From Tilbury to Goderich to Paris, they
marvel at the reliability of the Plymouth
and are grateful for the numerous
owners who took such good care of her
over the years.
A different time and a different
pace
“I’m not in a hurry to go anywhere, so
I especially like country drives,” Thom
By Susan Chapman, Stoney Creek
Exploring Unique Destinations in Classic Style:
Thomas Hargreaves, 1941 Plymouth Road King Special
continued. “It’s like going back in time
with the car.”
“When I get into the car, I dress for
the car, and wear an old Fedora. It’s a
step back in time for me—an era from
my father’s generation. He’s been
gone for some time. This is how my
father or my grandfather would have
been driving around. For me, it’s about
keeping that connection to a different
generation.”
Adding to the allure of the car is
that they do not see many pre-war
Plymouths in their travels.
“The rarity appeals to my rebel at
heart,” Thomas laughs.
Discovering stops along the way
Thom and his wife enjoy exploring
destinations in Southwestern Ontario.
It was during one of these road trips
where Thomas first picked up a copy of
Daytripping in Southern Ontario.
“I showed it to my wife and told
her the newspaper was exactly what
we had been looking for. It shows so
many businesses, restaurants and
destinations I never knew about. Now
I have it sitting on my kitchen island to
suggest where to go and what to do. I
find it very helpful and literally read it
cover to cover.”
The Imperial Theatre, located on
Christina Street North in Sarnia, was
one of the first places they checked out.
This six hundred seat theatre features
musical performances, dramas,
comedies, and family-friendly shows.
Theatre Sarnia, the legal owner and
operator, is one of the oldest operating
community theatre groups in Canada.
“We appreciate local theatre. There
have been quite a few shows that have
popped up that we were interested in.
We did find out that tickets often sell
out fast, so it’s best not to wait,” Thom
advised.
It was outside the Imperial Theatre
one evening where the lights cast a soft
glow on their vintage vehicle. Taking in
the moment, it would have been easy
to imagine a Rogers & Hammerstein
classic featured on the marquee. It was
a scene stepped back in time.
Imperial Theatre, Sarnia
What’s in a name?
Speaking of classics, it seemed
appropriate to give the car a classic name.
“Actually with her being a Plymouth,
and the famous Plymouth being named
Christine, I wanted something similar–
maybe an older name. So Clarisse it
was.”
“Most think Silence of the Lambs,
but actually she is more Rudolph’s
girlfriend,” Thom joked.
The name suits her perfectly.
Our thanks go to Thomas for sharing
his road trip experience. If you would
like to see your classic vehicle featured
with one of the unique destinations
appearing in Daytripping in Southern
Ontario, please contact Susan Chapman
at susanchapmanwrites@gmail.com.
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MUSEUM OF
AFRICAN-CANADIAN
HISTORY
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Thursdays: Summer Concert Series at Rotary Park 6-8 pm
July 6: Practically Petty & Simply Nicks Tribute Concert at Czech Hall 8 pm
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July 27: Downtown Dresden Night Market
July 27: Emancipation Day, Josiah Henson Museum
August 17: Rock the Lot - Free outdoor concert, Kinsmen Park
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Saturday, July 27th 2024
• Downtown Shops & Restaurants Open
• Local Artisan & Crafters Market
• Live Music • Demonstrations
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SHOPPING 4 TO 9:30PM
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1420 Hwy 21 South
Dresden • 519-683-6199
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Handling Feesfor Bradford?”
DON’T–We’reYour Authorized Dealer
Bradford
Exchange
presents
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So Dear by
Thomas Kinkade
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Dresden
& Area
Since 1953
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by Thomas Kinkade
$119.99
View Bradford’s new products:
www.gallerymarketinggroup.ca
& order from us.
433 St. George St, DRESDEN • 519-683-2463
babcockjewellers.ca • babcockj@cogeco.net
Full Line of Fusion Mineral Paint, Stains, Waxes
Specialized Brushes
50+ Shades • Tips & Advice - always!
Lumberjack
Dresden Plate
Quilt Shop
• 100% Cotton Fabrics
• Glide Thread
• Extra Wide Quilt Backing
• Custom Quilts • Quilting Classes
• Supplies & Patterns
• Long Arm Quilting
• Custom Embroideryy
New Fall Fabrics
Arriving Weekly!
Co-ordinated colours,
designs & panels.
Custom Quilting by November 1st
to be in time for Christmas
Any one of our Custom Quilts
on display throughout the store
make a special family occasion gift.
Quilting is
BEAUTY
WI TH
BLOCKS
Tuesday-Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-3
462 St. George Street, South
519-683-4244
Call about Class Schedule
Open Thursday Classes
1 to 4 pm - bring your project
Christal Wills ls - Owner & Designer
DESIGNING
Your Memories
& DECORATING
Your Home!
• Floral & Garden Inspired Accents
• Inspirational Garden Stones
• Decor Touches • Wall Signs
• Wide Selection of Angels
• Custom Created Weddings
www.mckellarsflowers.ca
Monday to Friday 10am-4pm
Saturdays 10am-1pm
445 St. George St., DRESDEN • 519-683-4368 • 1-877-228-3440
HAND-CURATED GIFTS,
HOME DECOR
& VINTAGE FINDS
444 St. George St S
DRESDEN • 519-437-8064
Tues-Fri 10 to 5 • Sat 10 to 3
@kimberlysoneofakind
www.kimberlys.ca
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The
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SECTION 2
Summer 2024 • Vol. 30, Issue 2
• Unique Gift Shops
• Antique Shops • Artisans
• Live Theatre • Events
• Specialty Farms & Markets
• Craft Breweries & Wineries
• Quilt, Garden & Craft Shops
• Handcrafted Furniture
• Museums • Thrift Shops
• Places to Stay & Dine
• So Much More!
This issue has Sections
FULL MAP
on PAGES
14-15
DETROIT
1
WINDSOR
GODERICH
Lake
Huron
KINGSVILLE
2
LONDON
CHATHAM
HAM
Lake Erie
3
AYLMER
3
Southwestern
Ontario
ST. JACOBS
PORT DOVER
TORONTO
Lake Ontario
NIAGARA FALLS
BUFFALO
U.S./Canada Borders
Some areas can be found in all sections.
Use index to find all the shops in a region.
The Pop-Up Camper -From apostcard we think
Ain’t nothin’ better in the world, you know / Than lyin’ in the sun with your radio

Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
Stop & Shop in
DOWNTOWN
FOREST
Check out our downtown -
browse our shops or take in a movie
at the historic Kineto Theatre!
Make a day of it in Forest!
Your 2nd Section starts in LAMBTON SHORES, FOREST, THEDFORD & PORT FRANKS
Keep up to date with
event & shopping
information on our
website & socials.
FREE
PARKING
Downtown
Car
Show
July 18
Kids
Day
August 23
1Victoria i Street, FOREST
519-786-2339 • 1-866-786-2339
www.forestflorist.com
Farmers’
Market
Fridays
9am-1pm
Women in
Business
October 24
The Forest FloristLtd.
• Home Decor • Wall Art • Clocks
• Mats • Linens • Holiday Decor
• Canned Preserves • BBQ Sauces
• Homemade Soap • Candles
• Ceramic Pots • Gift Baskets
• Teas • Laugh out Loud Cards
• Rogers & Andea Chocolates
Always a
ysFresh shFlowers s&Hou &House Plants l
for Every Occasion!
s
i
o
We love creating custom orders with fresh or faux flowers or plants
Monday-Friday 9-5
July-Aug Saturdays 9-2
Sept Saturdays 10-3
Closed Sunday
and Country Accents
Days of
Summer
School goes in & leaves
start to transition slowlyl
into the cozy colours.
Ltd.
7143 Forest Road,
Plympton-Wyoming
(4 km S. of Forest)
Come
to our
on farm
Brewery!
stonepickerbrewing.com
Follow us for live band announcements.
Worth Repeating...
“Each of us has a fire
in our hearts for something.
It’s our goal in life to find it
and to keep it lit.”
Mary Lou Retton
Ships Away
When the German prisoners first
came to our place they had guards,
with guns too. I saw them.
It was about the first part of the
1940’s and a prisoner of war camp
was built in Fingal. That was only a few
miles from our home and my father
had found out that many of the
prisoners were sent
out to work on
the surrounding
farms, so he
thought since
he needed men
to work in his
ship yard he would
see if he could hire a
few. And he did. Even at
that time, I knew they would only send
men who spoke English.
I lived in a large house with my
grandmother in Port Stanley at the
time. My grandpa had died a year
before and my mother asked if I would
go to stay with her for a time. Of
course at the age of fourteen it seemed
wonderful - a new school, new friends
and my own room. That isn’t exactly
the way it worked. My gram and I slept
in the same room but it was okay.
At first, as I’ve mentioned, the
prisoners had guards with guns. Pretty
soon the guards were gone and it was
arranged for the Germans to board at
my gramma’s. It seems money was
tight and she was assured by someone
that they were not dangerous, and it
was a very large house. So they moved
ONTARIO SHOP
NY
LOCAL
WINE STORE WINE TASTINGS
BUY OUR WINE ONLINE!
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY (ORDERS OVER $75)
GIFT BASKETS & GIFT CARDS
5547 Aberarder Line, Plympton-Wyoming
519-381-1112 • AFEW.wine
By Gloria Austin, St. Thomas
from Daytripping Nov-Dec 2011
in. Their names were Hans, Arnold
and Hanson. We never learned if that
was first or last names.
When supper was over (yes, they
ate with us) they would make ships
in bottles. The fishermen would give
them large empty liquor bottles and
they then created replicas
of the ships. Everyone
loved the
work they
did on the
bottles - art
really.
I watched Hans create
one of these. It took a long
time. The wood had to be
carved then painted to match the
real thing. Every piece was attached
with string flattened out, put through
the mouth of the bottle and when it
was placed just right a string or strings
were pulled and the ship stood up.
What a thrill that was to see.
We never discussed the war, but
they did talk about their families. It
seemed to me they were just like the
other people we knew. I went to school
every day on the train and came back
just in time for supper. We all arrived
home about the same time. The men
from work and I from St.Thomas High
School, except one day they weren’t
there. Grandma just said they had
to leave. They were being sent back
home to Germany. I felt a bit sad.
All these years later I wonder if any
of those ships are still around.
MI
• Collecbles • Giware • Kids Toys, Games & Books • Fudge
• Williamson Farms Beef & Pork • Local Honey • Cheese
• Local Cider • Williamson Farms Maple Syrup
Open Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5
14 King Street West, FOREST • 226-520-0144
www.williamsonfarmscountrystore.ca
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I will not use abbrev.
Summer 2024

It may be called Daytripping, but you should always consider staying longer
Parkhill Welcomes Bluegrass
By Jim Ryan, Mitchell • www.jryantunes.com
Something
new in the centre
of the Daytripping
travel region. Circle
your calendar for the first Mud Creek
Bluegrass Festival! It will be held from
July 11 to 14 at the West Williams
Community Centre grounds, 32217
Kerwood Road, just south of Parkhill.
It promises to be an excellent weekend
of musical talent featuring top notch
Ontario-based bands.
Headlining the bluegrass roster are
The Barrel Boys; a highly acclaimed,
Toronto based band. The stellar
lineup continues with Denis LePage
and Highbanks, New Cumberland and
Granite Hill who were all featured acts
at last year’s long running Tottenham
Bluegrass Festival. Rounding out the
bluegrass talent are Rescue Junction and
The Nelson Family Bluegrass Band who
will be on stage just weeks after having
hosted their own festival in June near
Brantford. Some of you may have been
fortunate enough to catch host band
Granite Hill last October in Ailsa Craig in
their show to get the Mud Creek Festival
up and running.
Friday night is set to feature classic
country music, opening with the
band U-Turn and bringing to the stage
legendary Canadian Country Stars
Marie Bottrell and Larry Mercey.
You will enjoy the knowledge, wit and
kindness of your Master of Ceremonies
of the weekend, Dan Bieman. Dan
hosted a long running ‘Bluegrass Rules’
radio program and I was honoured to
have shared the stage with him as fellow
members of the CKNX House Band
‘back in the day.’ This is going to be fun.
Some of the details; camping and food
will be available. The weekend pass will
always be the best deal and allow you
to relax and be part of the fun. Festivals
usually include ample opportunity for
sharing tunes, making new friends and
renewing old friendships.
Please check out the website: www.
mudcreekbluegrassfestival.com for
links to band profiles and websites.
You can get tickets, schedule, updates
and contact the organizer Gary Walker
through that website. Be part of an
important new musical tradition; Gary
confirms that everything is in place for
a great annual event.
8169 KENNEDY LINE, THEDFORD • 519-296-5558
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.TWINPINESORCHARDS.COM
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) Fridays are not “pants optional.”
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The
Southwestern
SHOP
Daytripper
Restaurants,Tearooms,
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome Cafés
TOWN NAME
LOCAL
Ontario’s BEST...
two!)
counterortw
or Where You Should Eat
Every restaurant on this list is here for a reason. The locaon may be scenic or historic, the food may be off the charts, or just real darn good.
Some are fancy, some are far from it, but they are here because we’ve asked them to be here, because we think you should try them out.
ANDY’S CORNERS (LANGTON)
Andy’s Drive-In
3710 Hwy #59 (north of Langton) 519-875-2631
50’s inspired drive-in serving old fashioned flavours since the
1940’s. Eat-in or take-out. Seasonal. www.andysdrivein.com
AYLMER
The Green Frog Tearoom at Pinecro
8122 Rogers Road South
519-773-3435
An Elgin County tradion for 75+ years. Seasonal pao. Lunch daily 11-3.
Reservaons recommended. Licensed under AGCO. www.pinecro.ca
BRANTFORD
The Olde School Restaurant
Paris Rd. West at 687 Powerline Rd. 888-448-3131
Lunch/dinner in historic seng. Her Majesty the Queen dined
here 1997 - you can too. www.theoldeschoolrestaurant.ca
BRIGHTS GROVE
Skeeter Barlows Grill & Bar 519-869-2794
2713 Lakeshore Road www.skeeterbarlows.com
Great food & fun overlooking Lake Huron. Voted Sarnia’s #1
Restaurant 2023. Famous Prime Rib on weekends.
CHATHAM
Mamma Maria’s Ristorante
231 King Street West 519-360-1600
Outstanding menu, comfortable atmosphere, seasonal pao.
Opposite Capitol Theatre. www.mammamariasristorante.ca
GRAND BEND
The Coage Cafe
519-914-CAFE
71 River Road www.thecoagecafe.ca
Local & Lovely. Delicious homemade Breakfast, Lunch & Desserts
best enjoyed on our Waterfront Pao. Open Wed.-Sun. 8am-3pm.
IPPERWASH
Ipperwash Beach Club
6543 West Parkway Dr. (Lambton Shores) 519-243-5040
Serving lunch & dinner at an historic landmark. Large pao steps from
Lake Huron beach. Summer hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm.
KINGSVILLE
Canadian Transportaon Museum & Heritage Village
6155 Arner Townline 519-776-6909
Beauful, retro 50’s themed Diner. Good food, great environment,
licensed, outdoor pao. Informaon at www.ctmhv.com
Eclecc Love
7 Main St. E. 226-787-0445
Enjoy brunch with vibrant, local, premium ingredients & great
service in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Follow @eclecclovekingsville
Meawas Staon Italian Mediterranean Grill
169 Lansdowne Avenue 519-733-2459
Casual fine dining in Kingsville’s historic train staon.
Pao alongside the Greenway Trail. www.meawasstaon.com
LASALETTE
Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm 519-582-1444
2970 Swimming Pool Rd. www.ramblinroad.ca
Voted Norfolk’s best burger. Locally sourced ingredients always fresh.
We have opons for every member of the family to explore.
LEAMINGTON
Freddy's Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant 519-325-1257
655 Point Pelee Drive www.freddys.ca
A landmark for over 30 years. Cra beer made on premises.
Burgers, perch, Lebanese speciales, ice cream counter. Open Daily.
LISTOWEL
The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox
105 Elizabeth Street West 519-291-4777
Known for their delicious sandwiches, panini & home made soup.
Free parking, indoor & outdoor seang. www.shopkci.com
MILLBANK
Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant
4060 Line 72 519-595-4407
One of Ontario’s most popular restaurants. Homecooked meals,
delicious baked goods and gis. www.annamaes.ca
MOUNT PLEASANT
Windmill Country Market 519-484-9955
701 Mount Pleasant Rd. www.thewindmill.ca
A Desnaon Featuring Lunch, Bakery, European Deli,
Amish Furniture & Giware. Bus tours welcome.
NEW SARUM
New Sarum Diner
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101
Old Time Favourites in Elgin’s Oldest Diner - Since 1943!
Open Daily. www.newsarum.com
NORWICH
Jordan’s Divine Dish Restaurant & Catering
37 Stover St. South divinedishcatering.com 226-325-3462
Southern inspired cooking & catering with a variety of home
cooked meals, fresh cut fries, and house-made desserts.
PARIS
Camp 31 - Real Southern Barbeque
22 Paris Road 519-442-3560
Mouth watering and authenc southern BBQ with a cozy
family atmosphere! www.camp31.com
2 Rivers Restaurant Paris
25 Grand River St. North 519-442-3233
Casual dining from the freshest local ingredients, breakfast, lunch &
dinner. Great views from our Riverside pao. Live music on weekends!
PETROLIA
Actor’s Casual Dining
4211 Petrolia Line 519-882-0400
Steps away from Victoria Playhouse, with entrees suitably named
for celebries. Open 7 days a week. www.actorscasualdining.ca
PORT BURWELL
Izzy’s Schooner Restaurant & Pao Lookout
35 Robinson St. 519-874-4363 www.schoonersgalley.com
Family menu. Famous for Lake Erie Perch. Local ingredients.
Open Daily. Seasonal pao. Take out. LLBO
PORT DOVER
Erie Beach Hotel - Cove Room & Terrace Room
19 Walker St. 519-583-1391
Full menu for lunch & dinner, famous for Lake Erie perch
& pickerel. Steps to the beach. www.eriebeachhotel.com
PORT FRANKS
Grog’s
Hwy. 21 and 79 519-243-2770
Great pizza, wings, dra beer, fine wines, pao, kids menu.
www.grogs.ca
MacPherson’s
Hwy. 21 at Port Franks Road 519-243-2990
Full breakfast, lunch & dinner, licensed, fuel, variety store and
gi shop.
w.Daytripping.ca
PORT STANLEY
Mackie’s
124 William St. 519-782-4390
A landmark on the beach since 1911. Indoor/outdoor seang
available. Free parking for customers.
REECES CORNERS
Marcanda Gis, Tearoom, Fashion Bouque and B&B
4562 London Line (Hwy. #22) 519-845-3133
Enjoy delicious homemade food & tantalizing desserts in our
large country gi shop. Buses welcome.
SARNIA
Big Fish Steak & Lounge
1717 London Road 519-542-5553
Treat yourself to lunch or dinner at Sarnia's trendy steak &
seafood desnaon. Open 7 days. www.bigfishlounge.com
Dockside 519-332-0707
97 Seaway Road www.agdockside.ca
Creave comfort foods & cocktails, indoor/outdoor seang with a
marina view. Sarina’s only water-top pao. Open 7 days unl Sept. 13.
John's Restaurant
1643 London Road 519-542-9821
A landmark since 1964 with our famous breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Homestyle cooking 7 days a week. www.famousbacon.com
Lola’s Lounge
110 Chrisna St. South 519-336-8088
A funky atmosphere for lunch, dinner or a marni.
Moments from Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre.
SPARTA
Sparta House Tearoom
Main Street 519-775-2312
Choose from a full menu in this English tearoom & restaurant
in Historic Sparta. www.spartahouse.com
ST. CATHARINES
The Savoy Room TEAROOM
375 St. Paul Street E. 905-988-9033
Niagara’s Finest Aernoon Tea. Noon to 4pm, Thursday to Sunday.
48 hr advanced reservaon required. www.savoyroom.ca
ST. MARYS
TuCo.
159 Queen St. East 226-301-4919
A chef-driven, internaonally-inspired bistro serving sustainable
& absolutely delicious lunches & suppers. www.tuco.ca
ST. THOMAS
New Sarum Diner
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101
Old Time Favourites in Elgin’s Oldest Diner - Since 1943!
Open Daily. www.newsarum.com
STRATHROY
Clock Tower Inn, Bistro, Pub & Catering 519-205-1500
71 Frank Street www.clocktower-inn.com
Locally sourced meals from scratch in a Historic 1889 Post Office.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch & dinner with seasonal paos.
TAVISTOCK
Quehl’s Restaurant and Catering
33 Woodstock Street South 519-655-2835
Locally inspired comfort food in a historical seng since 1931.
Serving breakfast all day.
WATERDOWN
Dutch Mill Country Market
533 Millgrove Side Road 905-689-7253
Pao & Take Out. Hot lunches, soup & sandwiches, salad bar.
See website for more: www.thedutchmill.ca
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I can’t see dead people.
Summer 2024

Explore the Museums and Galleries in SARNIA-LAMBTON
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) Cursive writing does not mean what I think it does.
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The
Daytripper
On to GRAND BEND, BAYFIELD, GODERICH, SEAFORTH, ZURICH & BRUSSELS
SHOP
LOCAL
JULY 7
SHE WOLVES OF LONDON
JULY 14
THE CLASSY WRECKS
with Paige Warner
JULY 21 J.W. JONES
with Living Room for Small
More Info at:
• Indoor Pool
• Sauna
• Whirlpool
Bluewater Realty Inc.
CONCERT SERIES 2024
JULY 28
BENAHART
with Shebad
FREE
EVENT
SUNDAYS
JULY 7
THROUGH
AUG. 25
AUGUST 11
BROTHERS WILDE
with Back Road Bourbon
GRAND
BEND
ROTARY
STAGE
@ 7pm
www.summersunsetsounds.ca
Thousands of daytrippers come to
the beautiful village of Grand Bend
along the picturesque shores of Lake
Huron to take in the sights, sounds
and tastes of Main Street, enjoying the
great variety of unique restaurants,
shops, and the crown jewel of the area,
the clean, sandy beach. Yet there is
a quieter, more refined side to Grand
Bend that savvy daytrippers are now
PINEDALE
Motor Inn
• Pet Friendly
• Bar & Lounge
• Gaming Room
ADMISSION
BY DONATION
Bring a Lawn Chair
AUGUST 18
MUDMEN
with Holly Clausius
AUGUST 25
STEEL CITY ROVERS &
WARREN HARGRAVES
RAIN LOCATION: THE GRAND BEND LEGION
Catch the Sunset...
• Complementary Wi-Fi
• Fridge, Microwave, Hair Dryer
• 15 Minute Walk to Beach
107 Ontario Street South • GRAND BEND
519-238-2231 • www.pinedale.on.ca
OPEN
YEAR
ROUND
Garden Centre
• Always free coffee, cookies and tea
• Unique & unusual houseplants & décor
• Large selection of tropical plants
• Dedicated “Kids Zone”
• Shrubs, trees and perennials
• Cacti & succulents
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
YEAR ROUND
10133 Lakeshore Road
3 kms South of Grand Bend
Along River Road, Grand Bend
discovering. The River Road District is
on the opposite side of the river to Main
Street. Featuring a working harbour, it’s
a beautiful area to spend a few hours, do
some shopping, enjoy a delicious lunch
and perhaps a refreshing swim.
Story and photos by Janette Baillie Grand Bend
MUMS & FALL
PORCH PACKAGES
AVAILABLE END OF SUMMER!
Feed the bunnies,
see the birds & guinea pigs!
www.westlandgreenhouses.com 519-238-1321
River Road is home to the Grand
Bend Yacht Club with its iconic
clubhouse fashioned after a Great Lakes
lighthouse, which makes for a great
photo stop. A little further down River
Road, you’ll find Grand Bend’s only
co-operative art gallery. Sunset Arts
Gallery is home to 22 local artists who
work in a diverse range of mediums
and styles. Vibrant paintings depict the
stunning beauty of Lake Huron as well
as other subjects. Pottery and wood
turnings blend form and function with
unique creativity. Glass artists create
whimsical giftware and jewelry. Skilled
jewelry makers design and create silver
jewelry, often incorporating local beach
glass in the designs. The gallery also
features local photography starring the
beauty of Lake Huron and its legendary
sunsets. Colourful works by a successful
indigenous artist illustrate the rich
tapestry of his culture. The gallery is
a friendly, welcoming place where
visitors can meet the artist on duty and
chat about the artistic process. Baillie’s
Picture Framing shares the gallery space
and offers top quality custom printing
and framing.
The Cottage Café on the waterfront
specializes in delicious home baked
scones, cookies, muffins and other sweet
treats along with a great selection of teas
and coffees. Why not stay for lunch and
enjoy their menu of fresh sandwiches,
soups and salads. The café’s welcoming
outdoor patio offers panoramic views of
the river and beyond to the lake. If the
timing is right, you may see the fishing
boats come in with their catch. If that
gets you in the mood for a fish dinner,
be sure to visit Whitecaps Rivershack.
They serve lake fish and chips as well as
burgers and salads.
Whitecap Rivershack
If you’re looking for something more
adventurous you can rent a water craft
from Extreme Watersport.
A trip to River Road is not complete
without a stroll down to a quiet section
of the beach known locally as South
Beach. There is even a shuttle to take
you across the river to the main beach
and back.
Seasonal
Store
10005 Lakeshore Road
Grand Bend
Home • Cottage
Indoor/Outdoor Seasonal Decor
Open 7 Days a Week • 10am to 5pm
Be sure to visit GREEN BUCKS DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE: 99 Ontario Street South • Grand Bend
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Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
A large selection of unique, homemade
gifts & home decor items from Ontario.
20 MAIN STREET SOUTH
SEAFORTH • 519-240-5663
TIP! Bring a cooler on these trips to buy local foods - It’s bound to come in handy!
Seaforth
Artisan
Emporium
T HE B OOK P EDDLER
100s of Authors • 1,000s of Titles
New & Previously Read
• Everything from $1 Books
to Signed/Collectible Editions
• Local History/Authors
34 West St. • GODERICH
LIKE US ON
519-524-5224
Trade in the books you've read for some you haven't!
Explore Bluewater By Bus
By Susan Mills, Huron Shores Transit
You can hop aboard the Huron Shores
Area Transit’s (HSAT) fully accessible,
year-round, 20-person bus and explore
the communities of Bluewater. Buses
run Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, even on summer
holiday weekends.
For example, the Bluewater Route 3
bus travels north from Grand Bend to
St. Joseph, then along County Road 84
stopping in Zurich and Hensall before
turning back to Highway 21. It then
makes two stops in Bayfield before
the final stop at the Walmart Plaza in
Goderich. There are two afternoon
roundtrips running Monday, Wednesday
and Friday accommodating shopping
trips or a lunch out. New for Summer
2024, the weekday afternoon schedule
is extended to run on Saturday and
Sunday as well.
In a bid to appeal to weekend
shoppers, summer patio diners and
beach lovers, there will be a late-night
option to get home by bus on Saturdays
and Sundays through July and August.
The evening run will leave Grand Bend at
8pm, passing through St. Joseph, Zurich
and Hensall before turning back to the
shoreline with two stops in Bayfield and
arriving at the last stop in Goderich at
the Walmart plaza (at 9:12 pm). The
return trip to Grand Bend arrives at two
Bayfield stops at 9:40 pm and 9:43 pm
providing lots of time for summer diners
and those practicing their patio prowess
to enjoy a meal or a few
beverages before catching
the bus homeward. The
bus arrives back in Grand
Bend at 10:33 pm.
The extended summer
hours will provide
additional convenience
and opportunity for
Bluewater explorers to
take advantage of summer
offerings and travel safely.
Fares are affordable.
A one-way trip from
Grand Bend to Goderich
costs just $10, or $5 for the short hop
to centrally located Bayfield from
anywhere in Bluewater. You can pay
using cash or a reloadable Smart Card,
which can be ordered online, picked up
at any Huron County library or from
Sobeys in Grand Bend. Sobeys sells
pre-loaded Smart Cards and Monthly
Passes for additional convenience. A full
schedule of fares from any of HSAT’s
origin to destination points and an
easy-to-use online fare calculator are
available on the bus system’s website.
Accessible to everyone, HSAT buses
are equipped with a wheelchair lift, two
secure wheelchair stations, non-slip,
non-glare flooring, automatic onboard
stop announcements, a visual display of
next stop and route information, and a
bike rack that holds up to two regular
bikes (sorry, no e-bikes yet!).
Connectivity beyond the shoreline
is possible with HSAT’s four bus routes
that travel through South Huron, North
Middlesex, Bluewater and Lambton
Shores to Sarnia, London, Strathroy and
Goderich. It is possible, for example,
to take the South Huron Route 2 bus
to London Transit bus stop #1820EB
across from Elgin Hall Residence on
the Western Campus to catch one of
many daily inter-city buses travelling
from London to locations like Kitchener,
Hamilton, Toronto and Montreal.
See our ad on page 29 and visit our
website HuronShoresAreaTransit.ca
OPEN Thurs., Fri. &Sat. 9-5
39006 Zurich-Hensall Rd.,
East of Zurich • 519-236-4979
www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca
Shop, Stay
Dine & Play
in Downtown
Goderich
Saturday Farmers’ Market, 8am-2pm
Sunday Market, 9am-2pm
until Thanksgiving weekend
June 20 - August ust 29
Thursdays &
Saturdays
Free Concert
Series
•Liquid•Creamed•Comb
We Have More
Than Just Honey!
• BBQ Sauce
& Mustard
• Honey Butter
•Honey
Spreads
• Bee Pollen
• Bees for your
own hive!
WWW.GODERICHBIA.CA
BAYFIELD
BERRY
First Distillery
ille
lery
in Huron County!
Ciders &
Schnapps
Farm Market
FARM
& Bakery
FIND US AT 10 LOCAL MARKETS TOO!
77697 Orchard Line, Bayfield
519-482-1666 bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca
L A V E N D E R
W OR K S C O.
Lavender Farm
& Boutique
Tues to Fri i 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-4
44702 Newry Rd., Brussels
lavenderworks.ca erwo
rks 519-291-7613
519291 91 1-7
13
• Records (New & Used)
• Retro Video Games & Toys
• Vintage Clothing & MCM Decor
EVENTS AT OUR STORE!
Punk Rock Flea Market
July 27th
Vintage Thrift ~ August 31st
88 Britannia Rd. E. • GODERICH
(beside Comfort Inn) • 226-222-2834
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
In a
Restaurant
Window...
"Don’t stand out
there hungry - come
in & get fed up."
Cuisipro
Le Creuset
Staub
Everything you may need -
from the preparation
of your culinary delights,
to presentation
Wellness Mats
All Clad
Royal Doulton
Waterford Crystal
Portmeirion
The Culinary Boutique in the heart of Downtown Goderich.
34 Courthouse Square, Goderich • 519-612-1919
The prettiest little quilt shop p
in Ontario!
We’ve Moved!
• Sue Spargo Wool,
Thread & Patterns
• Wool Kits
• Eleganza, Valdani
& Specialty Threads
• Cherrywood
Hand-dyed Fabrics
• Reproduction o Fabrics
220 Main St. S., Seaforth • 519-600-1646 1646 • www.thecottonharvest.com
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I do not have diplomatic immunity.
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
School ol
on nWhee
Wheels
els
Museum
um
Visit the original CNR School on Wheels
train car where Fred Sloman taught
the children in isolated areas
of Northern Ontario from 1926-1964.
Open Thursday to Sunday & Holidays,
until October 12th • 11 am to 4 pm
Admission by donation.
Admission of $5 may apply for group tours.
Please e-mail about accessibility & tours.
schoolonwheels@centralhuron.com
At Sloman Park
76 Victoria Terrace, Clinton
www.centralhuron.com
Worth Repeating...
What a beautiful world it
would be if people had
hearts like dogs.
Daytripping to CLINTON, BAYFIELD, BLYTH & CENTRAL HURON
Impossibilities
in the World
1) You can‘t count your hair.
2) You can't wash your eyes
with soap.
3) You can't breathe when your
tongue is out.
Put your tongue back in your
mouth, you silly person.
Things l know
about you:
1) You are reading this.
2) You are human.
3) You can't say the letter "P"
without separating your lips.
4) You just attempted to do it.
6) You are laughing at yourself.
7) You have a smile on your
face and you skipped No. 5.
8) You just checked to see if
there is a No. 5.
9) You laugh at this because
you are a fun loving person
and everyone does it too.
www.bayfieldrecreationalsales.com
KILDONAN HOUSE
BED & BREAKFAST
71 KIRK STREET I CLINTON 519-482-1163
• Steam Engines
& Threshing Machines
• Step Dance
& Fiddle Competitions
• Daily Parades
• Antique Tractor Show & Pull
• Children's Activities
• Kids Tractor Pulls
• Nightly Entertainment
• Antique Gas Engines
& Working Displays
• THRESHERS CAMPGROUND
(Opens September 3)
SHOP
NY
LOCAL
HURON PIONEER
THRESHERS &
HOBBY ASSOCIATION INC.
- 63 rd REUNION -
SEPTEMBER 6, 7 & 8, 2024
BLYTH FAIRGROUNDS
• FEATURE CAR: 1960 Studebaker Hawk
• FEATURE ANTIQUE TRACTOR: Cockshutt
BLYTH, ON • 226-523-9100
www.blythsteamshow.com
www.facebook.com/HuronPioneerThresherHobbyAssociation
MI
ONTARIO
CENTRAL HURON’S
There are eight murals in Clinton
and they all have a mini-movie digitally
attached to them, viewable with the
Artivive App on your phone or tablet.
View the murals with the naked eye first, then watch through your phone or tablet to see them come to life!
Mural
Map
Mill Street
Beech St.
8
See the police
clear pedestrians at
Groves in this mural.
Raenbury St. W.
6
5
1
Albert St
4
7 Park Lane
Raenbury St. E.
At this mural,
watch & hear the
demolition derby!
Ontario Street Ontario Street
Isaac Street
King St
2 3
Victoria St
1 - Benjamin Moore Paint - 6 Isaac Street
2 - Beauty & The Barber - 8 King Street (back)
3 - K&J Pharmacy - 21 Victoria Street (side)
4 - The Run Parlour - 5 Albert Street
5 - Bartliff’s Bakery - 46 Albert Street
6 - Excalibur Insurance - 56 Albert Street
7 - PUC Building - 16 Park Lane
8 - Clinton Raceway - 129 Beech Street
www.cchbia.ca/mural-tour
QUESTIONS?
cic@centralhuron.com
519-476-5922
At the raceway mural,
watch race day
preparation & a race!
You can download
the app in advance
using this QR code,
or do it at any mural.
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) Fish do not like coffee.
Summer 2024

And a bit further north to PAISLEY, TIVERTON & SOUTHAMPTON
(M through P)
Maggit: A subscription card that falls from a magazine.
Maintenance-Free: When it breaks, it can't be fixed.
Meter Maid: Windshield viper.
Modesty: Being comfortable that others will discover your greatness.
Noise: Having a train yard 20 feet from your backyard.
Oxymoron: One who has used too much acne goo.
Paradox: Two physicians.
Paranoid: Someone who just figured out what's going on.
Parking Space: An area that vanishes as you make a U -Turn.
Pessimist: An optimist with experience.
Pharmacist: A helper on a farm.
Politics: From "poly" meaning many and "ticks,"
a small, annoying bloodsucker.
Positive: Being mistaken at the top of your voice.
Puritan: Someone deathly afraid that someone,
somewhere is having fun.
Pickle:
A cucumber
soured by a
jarring
experience.
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) The boys room is not a water park.
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
KITCHEN
SHOP
In and around HARRISTON, CLIFFORD & LISTOWEL
GOURMET
FOODS
DELI
COUNTER
KNAPP’S
SHOES & CLOTHING
“Canada’s Largest Dealer of
Prescripon Orthopedic Footwear”
Drew, Royer, Alden, Red Wing
MI
SHOP
NY
LOCAL
ONTARIO
Visit the
Alpacas
May to September
Mill
& Store
Year Round
A One-of-a-Kind ESCAPE ROOM
in a remarkable heritage building!
Over 400
5 star
reviews!
GIFTS, HOME DÉCOR & MORE!
A Large Selection of Gifts,
Home Décor, Fashion and Jewellery
519-338-3230 • 16 ELORA ST. HARRISTON
www.achesonpharmacy.com
2nd Escape Room
“Clockworks”
coming soon!
Beat the Clock • Climb the Tower
Ring the Bell for all to Hear
EscapeTheOldPost.ca
39 Elora Street South,
Harriston • 519-510-2222
Summer Sidewalk Sales
July 29 - August 10
DAVIE’S ANTIQUES
Open p 7 Days y
~ 9am to 5pmp
6,000 0
Square Feet
et
of
•Glass • China
• Furniture
• Old Hardware
r
& Tools
• Nostalgia
PATIO & TAKE OUT
www.shopkci.ca
105 Elizabeth Street West,
LISTOWEL I 519-291-4777
2nd Floor
FLEA MARKET
Collectibles, Antiques
& Toys
10,000 Square “Feet” of Shoes
4A to 6E in ALL SIZING
165 Wallace Ave. North, Listowel
519-291-4750 www.knappshoes.ca
Closed Sun/Mon
I don't think our kids know what an
apron is. The principal use of Grandma's
apron was to protect the dress underneath
because she only had a few and because it
was easier to wash aprons than dresses, and
aprons required less material. Along with
that, it served as a potholder for removing
hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's
tears, and on occasion was even used for
cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the
apron was used for carrying
eggs, fussy chicks, and
sometimes half-hatched
eggs to be finished in the
warming oven.
When company came,
those aprons were ideal hiding
places for shy kids. And when the
weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it
around her arms.
FACTORY YARN OUTLET
Store
Hours:
Mon to Fri 9-4,
and Saturdays in
Nov-Dec 10-3
On Weekdays Watch Us Make...
Alpaca Socks, Yarns & Rovings
through our viewing window!
5509 Hwy. 9 between
Harriston & Clifford • 519-327-4566
www.alpacatime.ca
E-Mail
The E-Mail
IN-BOX
Send the good stuff to info@daytripping.ca
The History of Aprons
Those big old aprons wiped many a
perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood
stove. Chips and kindling wood were
brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of
vegetables. After the peas had been shelled,
it carried out the hulls. In the fall, the apron
was used to bring in apples that had fallen
from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the
road, it was surprising how much furniture
that old apron could dust in a matter
of seconds. When dinner was ready,
Grandma walked out onto the porch,
waved her apron, and the men
folk knew it was time to come in
from the fields to dinner.
It will be a long time
before someone invents
something that will replace
that “old-time apron” that
served so many purposes.
INC.
Your Inspiration Store!
One Stop Shopping for All of Your
Knitting & Crocheting Needs!
Anniversary
Sale...
10%-50% OFF
October 15-31
43 Elora St., Harriston • 519-338-2449
Tent Sale
230 Elma St., W. • LISTOWEL • 1-855-900-39511
WWW.YARNFACTORYOUTLET.COM
CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLE
ASK ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP CARD!
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I will stop talking about the twelve inch pianist.
Summer 2024

Organic & Specialty Farms for food lovers, 100 mile dieters & responsible shoppers!
2
8182 Talbot Trail
S. of Blenheim
519-676-4475
OPEN:
7 Days A Week
from July-Oct,
6 Days A Week
The Apple Place
the rest of year
•All the best Fresh Fruits
•Apples almost all year round
•Fresh Made Apple Cider
•Honey •Maple Syrup •Jams & more!
2
Apples, Peaches,
Nectarines, Pears
& Plums Seasonal
19881 Charing Cross Rd. • Blenheim
519-676-8464 • thompsonsorchards.ca
1
ROESCH MEATS
3
• Wild Game Processing • Smoked Meats
• Deli Meats made on-site • Filipino Meats
• Mrs. D’s Jams, Jellies, Sauces & more
• Locally Made Products
~ All Processing Done On-Site! ~
• Farm Raised Pork & Free Run Chickens
(drug/additive free)
• Fresh, Free Run Eggs
• Ontario Dry Aged Carcass Beef (21 days)
• Frozen Entrées • Meat or Fruit Pies
• Huge variety of patties for your burgers
www.rmeats.com
Tues-Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-3
Closed Sun/Mon
BRING YOUR COOLER!
10910 Northwood Line at Mull Road
East of CHATHAM • 519-351-7711
4
CERTIFIED
ORGANIC
BLUEBERRIES
U-Pick
& Ready
Picked
Organically
Grown Lamb
Open Daily beginning mid July
8am to 6pm
22039 Hoskins Line
Rodney, ON
519-785-2217
blueberryhillfarm.ca
berr
rm
a
5 PARKS BLUEBERRIES 866-901-5373
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Preserves,
Bakery & Country Store • www.parksblueberries.com
7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy.#2. (March-Dec.24)
6
7
• Honey • Mead
• Gift Baskets
• Natural al
Hive Products
& Gifts
3115 1
River St., , ALVINSTON
N
Check c
online ne for hours
r
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i
www.munrohoney.com
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oney
.
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Turn the page to find more Great Shops & Farm Markets!
BU Y LOCAL! BU Y FRESH!
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) WWII could not beat up WWI.
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7
Blueberries mid-July to August.
Frozen Berries Year Round.
Two Special Event Venues!
Visit our website to book NOW!
• Patio Lunches during
Pick Your Own season
• Handmade Crafts
• Cut Flower Garden
• Baking
• Onsite Catering
Blueberry
Festival July 27
519-289-0389
6460 Riverside Drive, Melbourne
arrowwoodfarmontario.com
8 WATFORD SUMMER MARKET
5-9 PM June 20 | July 18 | August 8 | September 5
Centennial Park, 97 Centennial Ave, WATFORD
facebook.com/groups/watfordsummermarket
SHOP FRESH • SHOP LOCAL
Vendors
Welcome
9
Special
Events
MAY18 TO OCTOBER 19
Saturday Mornings 7:30am-Noon
Fletcher St. (behind Library) 519-882-2350
10 PRETTY ROAD CO. FARM STORE
• Lamb • Chicken • Beef • Pork
• New Lavender Crop 2023/24
1265 Pretty Road, Sombra
www.prettyroadcofarm.store
11
FARM FRESH ARTISAN GOAT CHEESE
NEW
LOCATION!
12 REID’S FARM MARKET
Pure Maple Syrup, Free Range Brown Eggs,
Straw, In Season Produce, and so much
more! Open 7 Days a Week!
5688 Oil Heritage Rd., REECES CORNERS
13
FARM STOREwith fresh
produce, bakery items,
preserves, maple syrup,
honey & more.
Produce
in Season!
OPEN MON-SAT
Children Welcome
An Old Fashioned Country Store
with a Modern Twist!
14
Williamson Farms in FOREST,
TWO LOCATIONS to visit...
FARM:
7739 Lakeshore Rd. •519-243-2961
OPEN: Thursday to Saturday 10-5
Meats, Maple Syrup & Ontario Foods
COUNTRY STORE:
14 King St. • 226-520-0144
Meats, Maple Syrup & Ontario Foods
Gis, Home Decor, Kitchenware,
Tea & Teapots, Children’s Toys & Games,
Puzzles, Art Supplies, Cast Iron,
Wall Art, Cards & Children’s Books
Gi Baskets, house-made Fudge
www.williamsonfarmsmarket.com
LAMBTON SHORES FARMERS
MARKETS Open Wednesdays until Oct. 9,
9am-1pm in GRAND BEND: 10035 Museum Rd.
on Hwy. 21 • FOREST: Open Fridays until Oct. 11,
9am-1pm • lambtonshoresmarkets@gmail.com
14/15
GLUTEN FREE,
LOW LACTOSE,
SPECIALTY
FOODS
AS WELL
5354 Camlachie Rd., Wyoming
OPEN Tues., Fri. & Sat. •519-845-1613
5 1613
17
" From our Farm to your Home"
OPEN Friday 10-5 & Saturday 9-3
11554 Ivan Drive Ilderton, ON • 519-666-1255
www.bloomersfarm.com
17
18 CRUNICAN ORCHARDS 519-666-0286
On-site grown apples/pears & local food products.
23778 Richmond St., LONDON • Open Year Round!
19
20
21
Farm Raised
Beef,
Chicken
& Pork
• Fresh Gelato & Sorbet made on the Farm
• Espresso Bar featuring our Whole Milk
• Local Meat, Honey, Cheese & More
14247 Ilderton Road, ILDERTON
519-666-1838 • prooflinefarm.ca
THOMAS BROS
& U Pick Farm
OUR OWN FRESH PICKED PRODUCE
Jams •Syrups • Honey •Pickles
•Cheese •Baking •Crafts
519-652-5551 •Candies May-Oct
5856 56 COLONEL ONEL
TALBOT ROAD, LONDON
HWY #4 NORTH OF 401
On farm, m store-made
d
turkey k
products t
including
l
d
i g
sausages, ages
burgers, s schnitzel,
e pies, ground & more!
4622 London d n Line,
Reeces ec
es Corners
rs
519-845-3482
5-
82
We’re OPEN
E
Monday d
to Friday
9am-5:30pm,
Saturday 9-4pm
Wed 10-6
Thurs 10-6
Fri 10-9
Sat 9-9
Sun 11-4
HORTON
FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturdays 8-12
10882 8 Sunset S Rd., Talbotville,
N5P 3T2 • 519-633-0527
www.turkeyshoppe.com
• FRESH PRODUCE
• EGGS & DAIRY
• PORK • TURKEY
• MAPLE SYRUP
• HONEY • FISH
• HERBS • GARLIC
Always bring
a cooler
on your
Daytrips!
16 BAYFIELD BERRY FARM
Farm Market, Bakery, Hard Cider, Fruit Winery.
77697 Orchard Line, BAYFIELD
519-482-1666 • www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca
Your local destination for fresh, locally
sourced produce, artisanal goods,
and mouthwatering baked treats!
Our Market is open seasonally, May-Oct.
Subscription boxes/other products year round!
6548 Sunset Rd. • St. Thomas
www.burkesproducemarket.ca
BUY LOCAL! BUY FRESH!

&
21
Shop Briwood & Support p
Your Local Farmers
r
Your Produce,
Meat, Grocery,
Bulk Food,
Homemade
Baked Goods &
Pet Food Centre
FARM MARKET
Monday-Saturday
8am to 8pm,
Sundays
8am to 6pm
1030 Talbot St. at Fairview, St. Thomas • Owners: Brian & Sherwood • 519-633-9691
27
383723 Salford Rd,
SALFORD
519-425-0797
• Fresh Cheese Curds
• Artisanal Sheep Cheese made on site
• Smoked Pork Chops • Summer Sausage
• Welsh Baked Goods • British Imports
• Up to 20 yr old Cheddar
REDDRAGONDAIRY.CA
22
family
to yours.
Interac,
Go Local,
a Get Fresh!
5680 Sunset Rd., Union
(On the way to Port Stanley)
Open June
519-631-1370 to October
DEBACKEREFARMMARKET.CA
23 COYLES COUNTRY STORE Open 7 Days
Baking supplies, spices, dried & glacé fruit, roasted
nuts, candy, bulk packaged. Seasonal & Home Decor.
244282 Airport Rd. (Hwy. 19), TILLSONBURG
519-842-5945 • www.coylescountrystore.com
24
• Fresh Baking Daily
• Local Fresh Fruit
& Vegetables
• Fresh Norfolk
Products: Meat,
Cheese, Dairy,
• Our Own
Strawberries
(April to December)
OPEN Daily 9-6, Sun. 10-5
500 Church St. E., Delhi
519-582-1114 • www.wholesomepickins.ca
TABLE READY Entrees & Lunches • Catering
11
OPEN
APRIL
thru
DEC!
• 10 Flavours of Ontario Peanuts
• Custom Gift Baskets
• Peanut Products
25
• Honey • Fudge
• Preserves
erve
s
Mon. 10-5:30
Wed.-Sat. 10-5:30
Sun. 11-4
(Closed Tues.)
Weekly Farmers’ Markets! M
WEDNESDAYS
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market
at Lambton HeritageMuseum
Wednesdays 9am-1pm (til Oct. 9 )
FRIDAYS
Forest Farmers’ & Artisan Market
Fridays 9am-1pm (til Oct.11)
SATURDAYS
Amherstburg Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am-1pm (til Oct. 12)
Downtown Windsor Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am-2pm (til Oct. 26)
Goderich BIA Farmers’ Market
around the inside of the Courthouse Square
Saturdays 8am-2pm (til Thanksgiving wkd)
Petrolia Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 7:30am-12 noon (til Oct. 19)
St. Marys Farmers’ Market
Sat 8am-12 (til Oct. 31) Milt Dunnell Field
SUNDAYS
Goderich BIA Farmers’ Market
around the inside of the Courthouse Square
Sundays 9am-2pm (til Thanksgiving wkd)
PLEASE NOTE ~ Market opening dates & times are
always subject to change. Call ahead to be sure.
25
26
Milk Processed
on Site
Waygu Freezer Beef
Eggs • Yogurt
Homegrown
Beef & Chicken
Farm Fresh
Friday
Cheese Curds
Wed-Thurs 10-5 • Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-5
47008 Yorke Line, BELMONT • 519-872-4566
18
Know of aM
Market
Let them know about
it please. e Thanks!
28 GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE
Swiss quality cheese, crafted right here. Visit &
enjoy. 519-424-4024 • www.gunnshillcheese.ca
445172 Gunns Hill Road, WOODSTOCK
29 NITH VALLEY APIARIES
Local honeys, pollen, wax, propolis, & local
crafted gifts. • nithvalleyapiaries.ca
1041 Christner Rd. • New Hamburg
30
Goderich
~ In-Store Bakery & Gi Shop ~
Old
Fashioned
Sausage
age
Smoked
Pork
Products
Bacon
Ribs
ONLY LOCAL MEATS including
Lamb, b
Buffalo, Pork & Chicken
Delicious Gourmet condiments arriving daily!
• Relishes • Sauces • Jellies • Jams
• Mustards • Yoder Pellet Grills
#2146 Hwy 7 & 8,
Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0
info@porkshoppe.com • 519-625-8194
www.porkshoppe.com
31 MILLBANK
CHEESE
& BUTTER
Naturally Aged
Cheddar,
Kincardine
Imported German
Cook Cheese
& other Fine
Cheese Products.
Mon., Tues. & Sat. 9-5
Free Range & Drug
Wed. to Fri. 10-6
Free Meats& more.
519-595-8787 millbankcheese.com
Blyth
16
Bayfield
31
Millbank
Guelph
21
Hensall
Waterloo
29
Lake
Exeter
er
Grand Bend
Stratford
tf
30
Cambridge
New
Huron
Shakespeare
e
e
15
Hamburg
Dashwood
od
Bright
MICHIGAN
Camlachie
ac
14
4
Arkona
403
Forest
17
Sarnia
13
Ilderton
Brantford
eces
es
Putnam
402
Reeces
18
28
12
Corners
Wyoming
Komoka
27
11
8
Watford
Mt.
Brydges
Belmont Salford
9
Petrolia
26
24
Delhi
10
Melbourne
19
23
7
St. Thomas
Tillsonburg
Simcoe
Sombra
Alvinston
6
20
Talbotville
2
25
Aylmer
4 21
Vittoria
Port Dover
Dresden
5
3
Port Rowan
Union
Lake
Thamesville
e
Dutton
t
Port 22
Stanley
21
St. Clair
3
4
Rodney
Chatham
h 3
Ridgetown
Windsor
Belle River
401
Lake Erie
1 2
2
Blenheim
3
Tilbury
77
Essex
sex
3
This map gives only an overview of where these
markets and shops are located.
Leamington
A phone call, Google or GPS will come in handy for this tour.
Kingsville
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le
Hamil
Hagersvi

The
Daytripper
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
BUY LOCAL Drink Local
SHOP
LOCAL
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2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
10
Wolfhead Craft Distillery
AMHERSTBURG • See ad pg 2
Pelee Island Winery • See ad pg 7
KINGSVILLE & PELEE ISLAND
Sons of Kent Brewing Co.
CHATHAM • See ad pg 11
Natterjack Brewing Co.
WEST LORNE • See ad pg 54
Munro’s Meadery
ALVINSTON • See ad pg 20
Black Gold Brewery
PETROLIA • See ad pg 23
Stone Picker Brewing Co.
PLYMPTON-WYOMING • See ad pg 30
Alton Farms Estate Winery
PLYMPTON-WYOMING • See ad pg 30
Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House
THEDFORD • See ad pg 31
Torched Brewing Co.
GRAND BEND • See ad pg 35
Bad Apple Brewing Co.
BAYFIELD
10
11
12
13
14
15
Bayfield Berry Farm
BAYFIELD • See ad pg 35
Junction 56 Distillery
STRATFORD • See ad pg 44
Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm
LA SALETTE • See ad pg 63
Burning Kiln Winery
ST. WILLIAMS • See ad on pg 66
The Blue Elephant
MICHIGAN
Artisan Brewery
SIMCOE • See ad pg 66
Bonnieheath Estate
Lavender & Winery
WATERFORD
• See ad on pg 67
Thank You
for Shopping
Locally!
Windsor
3
Lake
St. Clair
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ac Leamington
Sarnia
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Tilbury
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Petrolia
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Dresden
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Glencoe
Bothwell
Strathroy
Alvinston
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Blyth
10
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Bayfield
Seaforth
21
Varna
8
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Zurich
Mitchell
Parkhill
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Lorne
83
22
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Stratford
11
St. Marys
7
London
401
St. Thomas
73
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Sparta
Lake Erie
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119
8
Aylmer
86
Woodstock
Waterloo
Shakespeare
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Tillsonburg
403
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OUTDOOR GRILLING
Our beautiful summer season continues. We are gathering with family and friends
around our pools, patios and barbecues. To celebrate these amazing summer
days and nights, we’re sharing these family-pleasing, outdoor grilling favourites.
BEER-BARBECUED CHICKEN
3 lbs. chicken pieces
1 Tbsp. lemon l juicej i
1 tsp. Seasoned Salt
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 can or bottle (12 oz.) beer 1 Tbsp. dark molasses
1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar 1/8 tsp. red pepper sauce
Rub Seasoned Salt evenly over chicken. Arrange chicken in single layer in shallow 2-quart baking
dish. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl; pour over chicken pieces, reserving a portion to
brush on while cooking. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn chicken over
several times during marinating. Preheat coals in outdoor barbecue cooker according to
manufacturer’s directions. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Arrange
chicken, skin side up on cooking rack 5 to 7 inches above hot coals. Cook until underside of
chicken is dark brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Brush with marinade. Turn chicken over; brush chicken
with marinade. Cook this side until underside of chicken is dark brown as well, 20 to 25 minutes
longer. Turn chicken over once again, brushing with marinade and continue cooking until
chicken is fork tender, usually 5 to 10 minutes longer. Serve hot or cold. Makes 4 servings.
STEAK GRILLING TIPS
• For succulent steaks that are grill worthy, choose a steak from either the rib
or loin section… Rib Steak, Ribeye, Delmonico, New York Strip, Fillet, T-Bone,
Porterhouse or Sirloin. To grill your steak to perfection, it is suggested that
you season to taste. Remember NO SALT. Add fresh ground peppercorn,
garlic, rosemary or thyme.
• Marbling is a good thing! Thin white streaks of fat throughout
a steak (marbling) keep the steak juicy and fat does indeed
add a great deal of flavour to your meat.
• About 20 minutes before grilling, remove steaks
from your fridge. Allow them to sit (covered) at
room temp.
• Brush steaks on both sides with oil and
season liberally.
4 lbs. spareribs
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
(or 1 to 2 Tbsp. for milder flavour)
1/2 cup dark rum
(your Secret Ingredient)
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
SECRET
INGREDIENT
RIBS
Wrap ribs in foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 90 minutes. Unwrap
ribs and drain juices. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Pour marinade over ribs and let sit for 1 to 2 hours at room
temperature. When ready to serve, barbecue ribs until brown. A
great dish to serve with corn-on-the-cob and salad. Enjoy!
• Preheat grill to maximum heat and cook
to (your) perfection:
RARE: 3 to 4 minutes each side
MEDIUM RARE: 5 minutes each side
WELL DONE: We suggest you butterfly your steak
and cook on both sides for 5 to 6 minutes.
Note: Approximate cooking time based on 1 inch thickness
• Use the touch test. Check for doneness with a simple tool: your finger. A
rare steak feels soft and spongy, medium springs back a bit when pressed,
and well-done feels firm.
• Let it rest. Once your steak is off the grill, wait at least 5 minutes before
slicing. This gives the juices a chance to settle back into the meat.
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I won’t not use no double negatives.
Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
GROWING OLDER
You’ll love exploring in MILLBANK
Written by Regina Brett of
The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
“To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.
It is the most-requested column I’ve ever written.”
FAMOUS BROASTED CHICKEN,
HOMESTYLE MENNONITE MEALS & BAKING!
1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small
step.
3. Life is short. Don’t waste time hating.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when
you are sick. Your friends and parents
will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don’t have to win every argument.
Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing
than crying alone.
8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can
take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your
first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance
is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won’t
screw up the present.
12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don’t compare your life to others. You
have no idea what their journey is about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret,
you shouldn’t be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an
eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful,
beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does
make you stronger.
19. It’s never too late to have a happy
childhood. But the second one is up to
you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you
love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets,
wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save
it for a special occasion. Today
is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for
old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is
the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness
but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these
words ‘In five years, will this matter?’
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none
of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time
time.
31. However good or bad a situation is,
it will change.
32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one
else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not
because of anything you did or didn’t do.
35. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the
most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative --
dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that
you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are
waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and
saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have
all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up
and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still
a gift.”
DINE-IN • TAKEOUT • BAKERY
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Lake Huron
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By Kathie MacDonald, Guelph
It’s Your
Call...
SHOP
NY
LOCAL
This is said to be the transcript of an actual radio conversation of a U.S. Naval
ship with Canadian Authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October, 1995.
AMERICANS: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid collision.
CANADIANS: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to the south to
avoid a collision.
AMERICANS: This is the captain of a U.S. Navy ship. Divert your course.
CANADIANS: No, I say again - you divert YOUR course.
AMERICANS: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER U.S.S. LINCOLN, THE
SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET. WE
ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND
NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR
COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER MEASURES WILL BE
TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.
CANADIANS: This is a lighthouse. It's your call.
A European Adventure (without leaving Ontario)
MI
ONTARIO
See
page 3
After seeing a Facebook post called
Around Europe in Nine Hours (without
leaving Ontario), my sister, Patty, and I
decided we just had to do it.
Our day began with an orientation,
map reading & planning session and
rules for the day, at an ‘out of this world’
Guelph coffee shop called Planet Bean.
Oh yes, the rules for the day? There
were NO rules!
Our first destination was Heidelberg,
with a stop on the way at Martin’s Apple
Orchard. Imagine how delighted we
were to have a photo opp at a genuine
windmill, and to enjoy a giant Bavarian
pretzel. We were on our way!
After quick stops in Lisbon and
Luxemburg, we were on our way to
Baden, for a visit to a castle—Castle
Ayr
Paris
Kilbride. We followed country roads
through New Hamburg on our way to
Stratford, where we enjoyed a lovely
picnic lunch in the beautiful park by the
Festival Theatre on the Avon River.
Then it was time to head south to
Lake Erie. But before we ‘hit the beach’
we travelled through Copenhagen and
Vienna. Seville was also on our list to
visit, but alas, we couldn’t find it or
the barbershop we thought we might
see there. The sand and the surf were
calling us, so we spent some time in
Port Burwell, visiting the lighthouse,
the submarine (yes, there is a REAL
submarine there) and the beach. It was
glorious! After we had absorbed enough
rays we took to the road again.
Unbelievably, along our way we had
a surprise visit
at a roadside
Eiffel Tower. A
tower, not the
tower. This was
a sign that it was
time to head to
Paris but did
you know that
you might travel
through Delhi
and Scotland
to get there?
Castle Kilbride, Baden
Our visit in Paris was short—the Mary
Maxim knitting needle there, not so
short. Le centre-ville de Paris est tres
bon!
Next up was Ayr and Blair. Did
you know that the Ayr downtown has
been featured in a number of Hallmark
movies through the years? And we had
to make a stop at the Ayr Dam, where
we had gone fishing when we were kids.
At Blair there is a fine country inn, that
we both used to say was our ‘dream
house.’ A quick stop at Langdon Hall
was needed to rekindle those dreams of
being a grand lady in a country manor.
Cambridge was calling us.
Port Burwell
We had decided
that our day’s travels
would end with
dinner at our favourite
Chinese restaurant
in downtown
Cambridge, and that it
would allow us a brief
sojourn into Asia. George’s Restaurant
in Galt, Cambridge has been owned by
the same family for over 70 years. They
still use the same recipes, make their
own egg rolls and plum sauce, too. The
food was the same as we remember
from our childhood long ago.
With full tummies we were soon on
the homeward stretch of our adventure
back to our starting point in Guelph.
Our European Tour was a total of 446
kms and had taken us 11 hours and
55 minutes. What a great sister’s
adventure through Europe, without
leaving Ontario!
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) The truth is not out there.
Summer 2024

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Confusing Family Tree
Many many years ago when
I was twenty three, I got
married to a widow who
was as pretty as could be.
This widow had a
grown-up daughter who
had hair of red. My father fell
in love with her, and soon the two
were wed.
This made my dad my son-in-law and
changed my very life. My daughter
was my mother, for she was my
father's wife. To complicate the matters
worse, although it brought me joy. I soon
became the father of a bouncing baby boy.
My little baby then became a
brother-in-law to dad. And so became my
uncle, though it made me very sad.
For if he was my uncle, then
that also made him brother to
the widow's grown-up
daughter Who, of course was
my stepmother.
Father's wife then had a son,
who kept them on the run.
And he became my grandson,
for he was my daughter's son.
My wife is now my mother's
mother and it makes me blue.
Because, although she is my wife, she is
my grandma too.
If my wife is my grandmother, then I am
her grandchild. And every time I think of
it, it simply drives me wild.
For now I have become the strangest case
you ever saw, as the husband of my
grandmother, I am my own grandpa.
F
rom
Our
urReaders
Hi Mark and staff
at Daytripping,
I particularly like your
new website and feel it
will be very helpful when
checking out new sites to
visit when on the run!
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London
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Sarah Hodgins, London had a fun time at the Blenheim Cherryfest
in July 2023! “The cherries were delicious and we took home
goodies and found local bakeries and farms along the way.” Her
mom Carol took this photo of her.
Carol Morgan, Sarnia, visited the Cliffs of Moher on a rainy
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Hilja Deuzeman, Watford tasted many types of
wonderful cheeses in Gouda, Netherlands,
home of the famous ‘Gouda’ cheese.
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before enjoying Sarah Harmer in concert at the Mary Webb
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Giselle Addison, Tilbury, and friends Helen McDonald,
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Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
Daytripping to SHAKESPEARE & TAVISTOCK
You’re Only (Always)
as Young as You Feel
I love to day trip and meet with
friends in other cities and towns but as
a senior with no car it isn’t always easy
to get there. When it happens though,
the lingering joy of those get-togethers
makes it all worth it.
I am sure you are also aware that the
VIA Rail line from Kitchener to London
(Windsor corridor) is very limited in its
offerings, so I was excited recently to
find I could easily get to St. Mary’s and
London via Perth County’s PC Connect
public transit buses! (So reliable,
great drivers, easy to book, and very
reasonably priced.)
Why am I so excited?
I get to resume my much-needed
luncheons with my four long-time,
high-school girlfriends. Even though
we only meet up once or twice a year
(they live in the London area, and I am
in Kitchener), it’s like we pick up the
threads of our conversations as if we
only just saw each other yesterday. That
is truly special.
Today, I am meeting them in St.
Mary’s at a nearby diner. The PC
Connect bus dropped me off downtown
a couple of hours early, but I had a plan.
I didn’t know St. Mary’s very well, so I’d
researched downtown cafes and found
a uniquely named one. Upon entering
the Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters cafe,
I immediately felt a calm ambience that
soothed my scattered energy. I always
like to arrive early and take some time
By Margaret Vanderbolt, Kitchener
for myself before the proposed luncheon
time. It’s my moment in the journey to
take a breath. I sat down in the cafe
facing a window so I could also peoplewatch.
I opened my poetry journal and
munched on a delicious pastry while
examining my thoughts. Sipping the
rich dark-roast coffee, I jotted notes and
pondered my feeling of gratefulness for
this day.
Thinking of the besties I would see
soon, I once again appreciated their
willingness to take the time out of their
busy lives to meet up. A couple of us are
still working, or caregiving. I recalled
past times we’d managed to arrange our
visits after many, many email threads,
and often many cancellations. But we
did it, somehow. It is rare to have people
in your life that you can talk with about
everything under the sun, and there
is only support, and no judgment. We
also, effortlessly, bring the funny into
our long, long conversations, and the
full-on, life-sharing catch-ups.
We are all seniors now, and it’s a
testament to the character of these kind,
strong women that we consistently
have such a positive experience, every
time we reunite. It’s also strange and
magical, I feel, because I believe our
group experiences some of the stardust
of our younger teen selves when we are
in each other’s presence now. We will
riff off each other, bantering like the
kids we were.
See
Pg 3
We’ve all felt it: hopeful; full of
possibilities; the feeling that the
springtime of life is still within our
grasp. It’s a definite panacea after the
mental effects of the inevitable hard
knocks of life, and the long pandemic
as well. We seem to have an unspoken
agreement to make our time together a
time-travel bubble, full of positivity as
we reminisce. The meandering of our
chat will often sling-shot us right back
into those early years. The memories
are now coloured golden and polished
with the hard-gained wisdom we’ve
achieved since.
The added humorous insights get
us going with deep belly laughs when
we’re off and running down the path of
those formative high-school years.
Once, a server brought us an extra
water jug and said “I’ve never seen
a bunch of women talk and laugh so
much without a lull!”
I recalled one of our pre-pandemic
reunions, a rare overnighter in Stratford,
and we were sipping wine in one of our
hotel rooms, cackling and guffawing
so loudly the desk clerk came up to
our room to “shhhh” us. When she
saw five mature women, with laughter
tears running from our eyes, she only
gave a half-hearted stern comment,
and left smiling. We’d apologized to
her and promised to do better. We then
carried on, with more consideration of
our neighbours, but didn’t miss a beat
in our multi-threaded, volleying natterfest.
I know we’ll leave today’s long
luncheon with bolstered spirits, and
connections re-established, and we will
go back to our lives like the survivors
and warrior-women we are.
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20 minutes from Walters Theatre
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Restaurant & Catering
WED/THURS/FRI LUNCH BUFFET: 11:30am-2pm
Featuring daily homemade classic entrées with mashed
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8 Water Street, St. Marys
Custom
Framing
• Conservation Framing • Needlepoint
• Shadow Box Framing • Limited Edition Prints
Wed - Sat 11am-5pm • 226-301-4039
www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com
519-225-2329
snappingturtlecoffee.com
SHOP
LOCAL
Photo: Bill Badzo
SNAPPING TURTLE
COFFEE ROASTERS
Great coffee.
Cozy surroundings.
Friendly staff.
Monday-Friday 7-4 • Sat 8-4 • Sun 10-3
145 Queen St. E, St Marys (226) 661-8000
Help us Make a Wish!
Southwestern Ontario Canada
Delmar Foods is
donating 100% of
the proceeds from
sales of select
sauces ($5/each)
ST. MARYS
25 South Service Road
• Hand Made • Best Quality • None Finer
166 Queen Street, St. Marys • 519-284-3572
www.chocolatefactory.ca
Over 100 domestic and
imported cheeses
• Fresh Made Sandwiches
• Home Made Soups & Salads
• Catering
• Home Made Prepared Meals
SCAN THE QR CODE
TO ORDER ONLINE...
117 Queen St. E.
ST. MARYS
519-284-4508
Tuesday 11-5
Thursday 11-5
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 11-4
Up to date
photos
on Facebook
34 Wellington St. N., St. Marys
www.JacobsLiquidaon.com
105 Queen St East • 519-949-7588
ST. MARYS
MUSEUM
Visit facebook.com/stmarysmuseum
for up to date information.
Admission by donation
177 Church St. S., Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6
519-284-3556
Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
www.stmarysmuseum.ca
Discover Your Family Tree Here!
Little Falls
Artisan
Crafters
Market
Over 100
Artisans
to choose
from!
Large, varied
selection
of interesting
gift ideas.
Headquarters
of popular
18” doll clothes.
Take Home a
Little Perth County!
83 Queen St. East
ST. MARYS •519-284-0433
www.littlefallscraftersmarket.com
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) No one cares what my definition of “is” is.
Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
Now we’re in ST. MARYS and going to ELGINFIELD & LONDON
The
Wisdom of...
Einstein
Everything that can be counted does not necessarily
count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be
counted.
A man should look for what is, and not for what he
thinks should be.
A person who never made a mistake never tried
anything new.
Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl
is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in
creative expression and knowledge.
Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you
everywhere.
Any fool can make things bigger, more complex, and
more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of
courage – to move in the opposite direction.
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ORCHARDS
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519-666-0286
10 mins. N. of London at 15 Mile Rd.
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Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) Eating my vegetables is NOT a Mother’s Day gift.
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Lake Huron
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Make your
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Much more to see and do in LONDON, MOUNT BRYDGES & STRATHROY
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For most of my childhood, my parents,
siblings and I lived in a whitewashed,
clapboard house with the trim painted
green. One of the experiences that I
reminisce about from my childhood
is of the summer when it was time to
paint the house.
The main part of our house was two
storeys high. The remaining portion was
one storey and contained the kitchen
and a back room that was unheated,
until the year my dad installed a wood
burning stove. A veranda stretched
across the front, or south side, of the
house. Just outside the kitchen door on
the west side of the house was another
porch. There was even a small, attached
shed on the east side. Or, another place
for us kids to play!
During the monumental task of
painting the house my parents, our
family even, became a sort of tag
team. My mom still had to carry out
her usual routine, including but not
limited to, making meals, doing the
laundry on Mondays and Thursdays and
cleaning on Fridays. And, of course, my
dad still had to go to work and do his
regular chores at home. But every other
moment it seemed, when the weather
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It’s Time To Paint The House
permitted, except on Sundays, one
or both of my parents could be found
outside scraping off the old paint and
applying a new coat. At some point my
dad erected a scaffolding on the lower
roof of the house to enable the painting
of the north side of the second storey.
The responsibility of cleaning up
after meals and doing the dishes fell
to my sister and me. As there were
three different meals requiring different
degrees of time and effort, a kind of
bartering went on. My sister said she
would do the cleanup and dishes for
breakfast and lunch if I would take on
the supper meal. I agreed and the deal
was done!
My mom started the supper meal,
but then headed back outside to paint.
I remember keeping an eye on any
pots on the stove and every so often
my mom would pop in to check on the
meal’s progress.
I also recollect the dark tan my
mom acquired from all the hours spent
painting in the sun and her paintstained
hands.
Signs of the work in progress were
ever present in the form of cans and cans
of white paint, paint-stained scrapers,
turpentine soaked rags for wiping away
any wayward paint and glass jars filled
with turpentine and soaking brushes.
The painting of the outside of the
house was no different than how my
mom, sometimes with the help of my
dad and brother, rejuvenated our house,
room by room.
The layers of accumulated paint on
the kitchen wainscoting and wooden
cabinets, and what seemed like its
impossible removal, became a source
of frustration for my mom. So much
so that she almost gave up. However,
a friend made her aware of a type of
heating element that melted the paint
and made for easy removal. There was
no stopping her after that!
Plastic sheeting went up over
doorways and old plaster was
removed from the living room, plaster
that contained horse hair. Another
renovation netted an old penny.
I guess these periods stand out because
of my parents’ discipline, determination
and resourcefulness to tackle the house
maintenance themselves. Perhaps my
parents even left me in awe of their
accomplishments! Whenever I want to
stir up some resilience, all I have to do is
remember my parents and particularly,
that summer when it was time to paint
the house.
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BOOKS • MAPS • PRINTS • POSTCARDS • CURIOSITIES
Welcome to Attic Books - one of Canada’s largest antiquarian and secondhand
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Place, a few doors west of Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery, Canada’s largest
ceramic gallery. We have three floors of books, maps, prints, ephemera,
postcards and all sorts of curiosities that appeal to readers, scholars and
seasoned collectors alike. The atmosphere is spacious, bright, relaxed and
professional, not to mention architecturally beautiful, with its original tin ceilings,
hardwood maple floors and all the charisma of a Victorian building. This, along
with the help of our friendly and knowledgeable staff, will ensure that every visit
to Attic Books will be memorable.
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LONDON, ONTARIO
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519-432-7277
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Check out our website to browse
through some of our rare and
quirkier stock and to find out about
new arrivals, store sales and events.
STORE HOURS*
Monday to Saturday
10 am to 5 pm
Closed Sundays
*hours may beextended certain days
due tostreet events &fairs but please
refer towebsite for up-to-date hours.
We buy, sell and trade as well as provide appraisals by appointment.
Check our buying guide under Services on our website.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Let’s be book buddies!
Follow usat@atticbooksca
See new arrivals, store events
and what book shenanigans
our staff is getting up to.
CHECK OUT OUR BOOK CARE PACKAGES
Perfect gift to share with a friend
or treat yourself with.
Each Book Care Pakage is a
curated selection of books, chosen
with some guidance from you.
Each package includes:
• 5 books (or more) of
your chosen genre
• A card from one of the fabulous
Canadian card companies we carry.
Inscribe it with heartfelt words to go
with your gift of books or keep it blank.
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I cannot absolve sins.
Summer 2024

Our 2nd Section ends here but there’s still one more section
The king may rule o’er land and sea,
The lord may live right royally,
The soldier ride in pomp and pride,
The sailor roam o’er Ocean wide,
But this or that whate’er befall
The farmer has to feed them all.
The writer thinks, the poet sings,
The craftsmen fashion wondrous things,
The doctor heals, the lawyer pleads,
The miner follows precious leads,
But this or that, whate’er befall
The farmer has to feed them all.
The merchant, he may buy and sell,
The teacher do his duty well,
The men may toil through busy days
Or men may stroll through pleasant ways,
From king to beggar, whate’er’ befall
The farmer has to feed them all.
The
Farmer
Author Unknown
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He’s partner with the sky and earth,
He’s partner with the sun, and rain,
And no man loses for his gain,
So men may rise and men may fall
But the farmer has to feed them all.
God bless the man who sows the wheat,
Who finds us milk and fruit and meat,
May his purse be heavy, his heart be light,
His cattle and corn and all go right!
God bless the seeds his hands let fall
For the farmer has to feed us all.
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Dresden Fair 26-27
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AUGUST
Drayton Mapleton Fair 9-11
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International Plowing Match/Expo 1-5
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Norfolk Cty. Fall Fair/Horse Show 8-14
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Erin Fall Fair 11-14
Rockton World’s Fair 11-14
Dorchester Fair 11-14
Burford Fair 12-14
Walkerton Little Royal 18-20
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Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) A trained ape could not teach gym.
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For o 29 years
now we’ve
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roads of Southwestern Ontario,
searching for the shops, stops and
events that make it worth your while
to go Daytripping. Every shop you see
in this paper is here for a reason.
Throughout this time we’ve also
asked our readers to make this small
paper their own, and they have.
Almost all the stories you find inside
have been written by regular folks
who had something to share. It is
their time and talent that has made
all the difference. This combination
has made Daytripping unlike any other
magazine we’ve ever come across.
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Summer 2024 • Vol. 30, Issue 2
This issue has Sections
FULL MAP
on PAGES
14-15
DETROIT
1
WINDSOR
GODERICH
Lake
Huron
KINGSVILLE
2
LONDON
CHATHAM
HAM
Lake Erie
3
AYLMER
3
Southwestern
Ontario
ST. JACOBS
PORT DOVER
TORONTO
Lake Ontario
NIAGARA FALLS
BUFFALO
U.S./Canada Borders
Some areas can be found in all sections.
Use index to find all the shops in a region.
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Worth Repeating...
“Knowledge is realizing
that the street is one way;
wisdom is looking in both
directions anyway.”
Albert Einstein or Anonymous, we’re not sure
Capturing Creativity
Creativity is the magic to produce
ideas and bring them to reality. Creativity
is a free commodity that is available to
everyone. Free, but it doesn’t grow like
dandelions on a summer day, blooming
unwanted. It is like a creature of the
woods, fast and fleeting, within our grasp
one moment and gone the next. Hold
still and it might come to you. Create a
trap and it might fall in. Chase and hunt
for it and you might capture it. Author
Jack London says “You can’t wait for
inspiration. You have to go after it with a
club.” One powerful weapon to use in the
capturing of creativity is silence.
Silence the Critic. The voice that says,
“I can’t.” Don’t listen to it. That voice is
telling a lie. What is the truth? “I don’t
have the skills.” “I don’t have the time.”
“I have other responsibilities.” “It is not
my priority.” “Now is not the time.”
Be honest with yourself. Ask “Why
not?”
Skills can be learned. Priorities can
be shifted. Schedules can be re-visited.
Listening to the lie “I can’t” turns
creativity from something real and
within reach into a mythical creature
in a storybook. In the words of artist
Vincent Van Gogh, “If you hear a voice
within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then
by all means paint, and that voice will
be silenced.”
Silence the Perfectionist. Creativity
isn’t about getting it just right. It isn’t
about masterpieces. It isn’t about
never making mistakes. It’s about
starting at the beginning and building
in knowledge and skill. A writer must
know the alphabet, a painter must know
By Valerie Toews, Eden
the primary colours, a builder must
know how to use a hammer. In Malcolm
Gladwell’s book Outliers he states that
“10,000 hours of deliberate practice is
needed to be world class in any field.”
That means many hours of practice, of
getting it wrong, of challenging oneself,
of hard work, of repetition. There is no
shame in being a novice, an apprentice.
Don’t let the need to get it perfect stop
the creativity.
Silence the
Grownup. When
children play, it
is fun, it is loud,
it is dirty, it is
messy. There are
no rules, no work,
no worries, no requirements. They play
for the joy of it. They experiment just
to see what happens. They don’t have
expectations. When children play it
is creativity in its primitive, beautiful
state. Researcher Brene Brown states
that play is at the core of creativity and
innovation. Make like a kid and let go of
all the rules and timelines. Tuck away
the white linen pants. Resist the urge
to put everything in alphabetical order.
Jump in and get your hands dirty. Create
for the sheer joy of it.
Silence the Noise. Creativity likes
quiet. The best ideas come, often
unbidden, in the night hours, on a walk,
in a shower, while doing dishes. Keep
the mental clutter at bay and let the
quiet work. Turn off the audiobook, stop
worrying about what others think, quit
the negative self talk. The opposite of
endless self talk is not distraction. It is
“You can’t wait for inspiration. You
have to go after it with a club.”
Jack London
filling the mind with quiet and positive
thoughts.
“Time for solitary reflection truly feeds
the creative mind,” according to Scott
Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire.
Silence the Joneses. Creativity
and popular opinion are not a couple.
Creativity is not to be boxed. It will
suffocate if we only do the latest thing
trending. Open up to the flow of creative
energy and see where it leads. It might
lead to experimenting with what the
Joneses are doing. It might lead to bread
making, Hungarian
egg art, or
crocheting booties.
Or computer
coding, gardening,
and upcycling.
Archery, juggling or
hiking. Don’t let the
Joneses be the map to creativity. A map
isn’t needed, because creativity will find
the way. Just follow. President Theodore
Roosevelt tells us, “Comparison is the
thief of joy.” Creativity and joy are best
friends. Steal from one and both suffer.
The Apostle Paul says, “Think on
whatsoever things that are lovely, pure,
honest, of good report and of praise.”
Thinking about honest things hushes the
critic. The perfectionist and the Joneses
are silenced by thinking on things of
good report. The grownup is quieted by
the pure and lovely found in children’s
play. The mental clamour finds no room
where there is gratitude and praise.
Pull out the paints, the wood, the
words, the seeds. Dream big and start
small. Dare to learn a new skill or cook a
new recipe. Use what you have to make
something new or easier or prettier.
Take the time to capture creativity.
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) Loose teeth don’t need my help.
Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
and moves east to ST. THOMAS & PORT STANLEY
www.PSTR.on.ca
SCENIC TRAIN RIDES
Saturdays & Sundays
11am/1pm/3pm
And... Civic Holiday & Labour Day
Adults: $15.00 p.p.,
Children (2-14): $9.00
Check Special Rides on Website
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July 21 & Aug 17
$45.00 p.p. - Book early, only 56 seats
MURDER & MYSTERY Dinner Train
Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 and Oct 5, 19, 25, 26
$95.00 p.p. - Licensed Bar
Family Feud Answers:
Bring The Family To Mackie's
On the beach
in Port Stanley
Since 1911
Try our famous homemade french fi
fries,
our own special sauce & delicious Orangeade...
Something you'd do tonight if the world was coming to
an end tomorrow: "Get The Kids And Pack"
During what month of pregnancy does a woman begin
to look pregnant? "September"
A reason for kneeling: "To Be Beheaded"
A famous or fictional Willy: "Willy the Pooh"
Something you open other than a door: "Bowels"
Something you squeeze: "Peanut Butter"
A famous Dick: "Carrot"
A boy mentioned in nursery rhymes: "Little Red Riding-Hood"
Something you hit when it's not working: "Your Spouse"
Something associated with Liverpool: "The Yellow Brick Road"
A body part beginning with the letter n: "Name"
A famous bridge: "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
A domesticated animal: "Leopard"
A famous brother and sister: "Bonnie and Clyde"
Something you do in the bathroom: "Decorate"
Something that comes in 7s: "Fingers"
A city named after a president: "Carson City"
Something slippery: "A Con Man"
Over 113 YEARS the Same!
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OPEN DAILY 11 to 7
THROUGH LABOUR DAY
Weekends Year Round
Indoor/Outdoor Seang
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11am-10pm
OPEN DAILY ALL
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&
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Restaurants,
Theatre
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• Balconies
Overlooking
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Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I have neither been there nor done that.
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Shop Briwood & Support Your Local Farmers
Your Produce,
Meat, Grocery,
Bulk Food,
Homemade
Baked Goods &
Pet Food Centre
FARM MARKET
MI
Monday-Saturday
8am to 8pm,
Sundays
8am to 6pm
Fall
1030 Talbot St. at Fairview, St. Thomas • Owners: Brian & Sherwood • 519-633-9691
•Home Decor •Linens •Candles
• Garden & Seasonal Accents
• Birdhouses • Wreaths • Signs
• Gourmet Village • Old Fashioned Candy
OPEN Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-4
44892 Talbot Line • ST. THOMAS
September
12th to 15th
tropicals | bedding plants | pottery | soil | home decor | garden elements | seed starting
Words
for
Women
to
Live
By
Open instore Monday to Saturday, year round
shop.familyflowers.ca
44329 Talbot Line,
ST. THOMAS 519.631.6004
Flowers
Family
• Aspire to be Barbie - the witch has everything.
• If the shoe fits - buy them in every color.
• In need of a support group? - Cocktail hour with the girls!
• Go on the 30-day diet. (I'm on it and so far I've lost 15 days).
• When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire
Department usually uses water.
• Let your greatest fear be that there is no PMS and this is just your
personality.
• Don't get your knickers in a knot; it solves nothing and makes you
walk funny.
• When life gives you lemons - make lemonade & mix it with vodka.
• Keep your chin up, only the first 40 years of parenthood are the hardest.
• A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure.
• By the time a woman realizes her mother was right, she has a daughter
who thinks she's wrong.
Diverse & Unique Products
for Country Living
Supplies & Equipment for
whatever you grow, raise or produce
Home, Garden, Gift Giving & Country Living...
From Tools to Accents
Casual Classics & Accessories
75 Burwell Rd.
ST. THOMAS
519-631-0480
1-800-668-3072
OPEN Monday to Friday 9-6
Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 11-4
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(Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I will not draw naked ladies in class.
Summer 2024

Most of the articles you’ll read in these pages have been written by readers like you.
The Elgin Military Museum
30 Talbot Street, ST. THOMAS • 519-633-0594
• Canadian Military History with an Elgin County focus
• Archive & Reference Library
See website for current hours & museum updates:
www.TheElginMilitaryMuseum.ca
A Mystical, Magical Gift Store
A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN ST. THOMAS
All Natural, Handcrafted Skincare,
Candles & Teas to soothe body and soul
• Home Decor • Books • Crystals • Incense
• Clothing • Jewellery • Tarot Cards & Readings
Come
Visit Us
My Pretties!
ST. THOMAS • 226-224-8559
purelywicked.ca Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-5
ST
Continued from page 11
In KINCARDINE, Inn At The Harbour
is a clear favourite. It’s in the downtown
overlooking the harbour. Ask for a
balcony room on an upper floor so you
have a good view of the marina, sunset,
lake, and of the piper who extends
goodnight wishes to visitors.
No stand out accommodations come
to mind in a good portion of the area
east of here going toward ST. JACOBS,
though there certainly will be some.
Most will likely be rentals and some
will be more rural, but towns like
BLYTH, LISTOWEL, MILLBANK and
HARRISTON would be very nice to
spend the night in. There are a number
of newer hotels on the north end of
Waterloo and close to the St. Jacobs
Country Playhouse and the famous
farm market. ELORA is just out of our
distribution area but is one of the nicest
towns in the region.
STRATFORD is unique because it
has always had an abundance of B&Bs,
hotels, motels, rooms above downtown
buildings and now lots of rentals. It’s a
beautiful city to walk in but I would lean
toward being in the downtown or not
too far from the Avon River if possible.
Despite staying in Stratford numerous
times I haven’t found one place that
stood out enough to recommend among
the others. The Parlour Inn and Inn on
Britannia were suggested by readers.
ST. MARYS will have a number
of rentals and is another absolutely
Y tripping
Where You Should Stay in SW Ontario
By Mark Moran, Publisher
gorgeous town that we highly
recommend spending time in. The Old
Blue Cottage was suggested by a reader.
I haven’t stayed at the Clock Tower
Inn, at home in a former post office
in downtown STRATHROY, but if it’s
nearly as good as the accompanying
restaurant you’re in for a real treat.
Not too far from here you may want to
be adventurous and stay in a covered
wagon at Texas Longhorn Ranch.
LONDON is the largest city we cover
and has every type of accommodation
you would expect in the downtown and
throughout the city but less so on the
north side. Many are in the downtown
within walking distance to Budweiser
Gardens, perfect if you’re going to a
hockey game or concert. I would check
out Delta Hotels London Armouries first
for a downtown hotel. The Best Western
Lamplighter Inn on the
southern part of the
city near Hwy. 401
has a large atrium
and pool and is very
popular with families.
The Idlewyld Inn is
an historic building
in Wortley Village
and makes for a nice
romantic getaway.
Remember that it’s
called the “Forest
City” for a reason.
Regardless of where
you stay, you’re probably a few minutes
away from a natural area that will make
you forget that you’re in a city at all.
ST. THOMAS was not well known
for accommodations but I recently met
the manager of the brand new Holiday
Inn Express and Suites and it looks
wonderful.
PORT STANLEY is one of my favourite
towns to stay in. Another beach town,
this time on the shore of Lake Erie, most
everything is within walking distance.
There are many shops, Port Stanley
Festival Theatre, Port Stanley Terminal
Rail, two beaches including one of
the largest and best in our region and
some fabulous restaurants. There are
many rentals but my go-to is Inn on The
Harbour which overlooks Kettle Creek
with Lake Erie in the background. I’ve
tied a boat up here right outside my
hotel room as well. There are two large
suites on the third floor if you don’t
mind the stairs which are my favourite
rooms, though a couple on the main
floor open right up to the patio and an
equally beautiful view. The Kettle Creek
Inn is also a wonderful choice.
Continued on page 70
Inn On The Harbour - Port Stanley
79 ELM ST, ST. THOMAS• 519-280-4497
18 HOLE OUTDOOR MINI GOLF
COME AND PUTT WITH US!
WE PROMISE YOU’LL HAVE A WILD TIME.
Truly unique & one-of-a-kind
ever changing selection
Vintage Signs
Antiques • Collectables
• Buy • Sell • Trade • Consign
open: tuesDAy to
satUrday 9am-3pm
791 Talbot Street (upper)
St. Thomas • 519-633-1043
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) The class hamster isn’t just sleeping.
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The
Daytripper
EON:
Pick any Museum or
choose several to visit…
Historical summer
adventures await you!
AYLMER
Aylmer-Malahide
Museum & Archives
14 East Street, 773-9723
Gay Lea Dairy Museum
48075 Jamestown Ln, 773-2955
BEACHVILLE
Beachville District Museum
584371 Beachville Rd, 423-6497
BRIGHT
Plattsville & District Heritage Soc.
Museum & Archives at Chesterfield
816661 Oxford Rd 22, 684-7225
DELHI
Delhi Tobacco Museum
200 Talbot Road, 426-5870
DRUMBO
Drumbo & District
Heritage Society
42 Centre Street, 463-6067
HARLEY
Burford Township Museum
141 Harley Road, 449-2831
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
ELGIN-OXFORD
Network of
MUSEUMS
INGERSOLL
Ingersoll Cheese Museum
& Oxford School Museum
290 Harris Street, 485-5510
NORWICH
Norwich & District
Historical Society
91 Stover Street N,
863-3638
Norwich & District
Museum & Archives
89 Stover St N, 863-3101
OTTERVILLE
South Norwich Historical
Society/Station Museum
243 Main St W, 879-6804
PORT BURWELL
Historic Lighthouse
& Marine Museum
17 Robinson Street &
20 Pitt Street, 874-4807
HMCS Ojibwa
3 Pitt Street, 633-7641
* All museums are in the 519 telephone area code
To Windsor
401
Wallacetown
4
St
3
PRINCETON
Princeton & District Museum
25 Main Street, 458-8392
ST. MARYS
St. Marys Museum
177 Church St, 284-3556
ST. THOMAS
The Elgin County
Heritage Centre
460 Sunset Drive, 631-1460
Elgin County
Railway Museum
225 Wellington Street, 637-6284
Elgin Military Museum
30 Talbot Street - 633-7641
SIMCOE
Norfolk County Archives
109 Norfolk Street South
426-5870 x1035
SPARTA
Forge & Anvil Museum
46316 Sparta Line, 775-2292
The Sparta Church Museum
6073 Quaker Road, 775-2292
Sparta
Aylmer
To London
73
to St. Marys
3
This feature is
supported and
underwritten by the
Elgin-Oxford Network.
2
401
19
Port Burwell
Beachville
19
STRAFFORDVILLE
The Edison, Vienna & Area Museum,
Bayham Historical Society
6254 Plank Rd, 773-8798
TILLSONBURG
Annandale National
Historical Site
30 Tillson Ave, 842-2294
WALLACETOWN
Backus Page House Museum
29424 Lakeview Ln, 762-3072
WOODSTOCK
County of Oxford Archives
82 Light St, 539-9800
Woodstock Art Gallery
449 Dundas St, 539-6761
Tillsonburg
59
Woodstock
Burgessville
59
wich
403
Otterville
Bright
401
Hey Flo!
What’s happening at
The Gay Lea
Dairy Museum
this summer?
SHOP
LOCAL
To Toronto
Drumbo
To Brantford
& Hamilton
3
N
Schedule a tour or
drop in Thurs to Sun
To
Simcoe
& Delhi
Hey Merrilea!
We have Friday Family
Fun Night & Sundaes
on Sundays! The Big
Bouncy Cow will be
out on Labour Day
Weekend & I can’t
wait for Hallowe’en.
All the details can
be found online!
48075 Jamestown Line, RR2, Aylmer
www.cec-dairymuseum.com
1-888-773-2955 or 519-773-2955
ANNANDALE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
www.tillsonburg.ca
Nationally al
ly designated for its
1880’s 80
Aesthetic etic
Interior, r, Period Rooms,
oms,
Hand Painted Ceilings, Elaborate Woodwork,
ork,
Unique Art Glass & History Galleries.
le es.
On Exhibit Now til August 25:
Main Street Oxford
July 1: Canada Day Fair, 11am-2pm
July 20: Teddy Bear Picnic 12-4pm
Aug 17: Lemonade/Ice Cream Social 1-4pm
Updates on Website &
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Community Museum & Tourist Info. Centre • 30 Tillson Ave., TILLSONBURG • 519-842-2294 • kwatkin@tillsonburg.ca
The Plattsville tsvi v &District t Heritage Society
MUSEUM UM & ARCHIVES AT CHESTERFIELD
ERFI
E ELD
A DECADE OF TREASURES
Celebrating 10 years at Chesterfield & themes
from our past 9 exhibits & much more!
Saturdays 10-4 (June 22-Sept 14)
Admission by Donation
Tours by appointment 519-535-1417
816661 Oxford Rd 22, BRIGHT plattsvilledistrictheritagesociety.com
The Elgin Military Museum
89 Stover Street North,
Norwich • 519-863-3101
30 Talbot Street, ST. THOMAS • 519-633-7641
• Canadian Military History with an Elgin County focus
• Archive & Reference Library
See website for current hours & museum updates:
www.TheElginMilitaryMuseum.ca
Norwich & District Museum and Archives
Experience Norwich’s past from the ancient Devonian
reefs to the Quaker settlement and beyond. Featuring a
chair made of horseshoes and the bones of a mastodon.
Part of the Oxford County Cheese Trail, the Southwest
Ontario Black History Tour, and the Barn Quilt Trail.
BOOK YOUR BUTTER CHURNING
EXPERIENCE WITH US ONLINE!
www.norwichdhs.ca
norwichdhs@execulink.com
MUSEUM
Tues-Sat 10-4
ARCHIVES Thurs 10-4
(appt preferred)
Southwest
t
ONTARIO
Linking local museums, historic communities
and farms, these colourful quilt blocks painted on
large wooden panels lead past other attractions
along winding country roads.
This is a driving tour only - please do not enter
private property. Go to barnquilttrails.ca for more
information.
The Southwest Ontario Barn Quilt Trails is a project of the
Elgin, Oxford, Norfolk Museum Association.
Sparta
The Historic Village of
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum
Open Year
Round!
290 Harris Street
INGERSOLL
519-485-5510
Visit us on Facebook
for events & exhibits
Part of the Oxford
County Cheese Trail
Festivals, Events
and Markets
On-Site Camping
Bus / School Tours
Parks, Trails, Splash
Pad & Playgrounds
Elgin
Oxford
Norfolk
Middlesex
Brant
WWW.BARNQUILTTRAILS.CA
Forge & Anvil Museum
with permanent
display
Open Daily
11 to 4:30
The Sparta Church Museum
Open Saturday, Sunday
& Holidays 11 to 4:30
Current Exhibit
Caring for
Your Clothes
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
An historic house situated on lush grounds with
a museum collection that covers sports history,
local narratives, domestic life and agriculture.
Admission by Donation | Ample Parking | Close to Trails
519-423-6497
www.beachvilledistrictmuseum.com
Plan Your Visit
Tues–Sat: 10–4 (Year Round)
Sunday: 12–4 (July-August)
Closed Mondays
Ingersoll
19
Beachville Woodstock
6 • 9
401
For Over
80
80 Years!
Years!
!
Step Back
in Time to
Elgin County’s
’
Oldest Diner!
1850’s Restored House & Agricultural Centre
20th Annual HERITAGE FARM SHOW
August 31 & September 1 • 10am-4pm
29424 Lakeview Line, South of WALLACETOWN • 519-762-3072
www.backuspagehouse.ca info@backuspagehouse.ca • Open Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
PORT BURWELL
Marine Museum &
Historic Lighthouse
• Marine Artifacts
• Historic Photographs
• Lighthouse Lenses & Ship Models
• Lake Erie shipwrecks’ artifacts
• Wheelhouse Restoration
On Exhibit through
August 23, 2024
Historic O
Otterville
72
3 Pitt St., Port Burwell
519-633-7641
GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE
New 2024 EXHIBIT
SERVICE & SECRETS:
Organizations that
Help their Communities
bayham.on.ca
519-874-4807
20 Pitt St. & 17 Robinson St.
PORT BURWELL
Off-season 519-866-5521
Plan a visit... to the Elgin County Heritage Centre
Featuring changing exhibitions & highlights
from the collection on view.
A recreation of the Irish castle where the region’s
founder Col. Talbot once lived, featuring armour,
furnishings and a 10-foot-tall Robert the Bruce.
Crafts and activities for families.
A gift shop with gems from local artists.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
ELGIN COUNTY Heritage Centre
460 SUNSET DRIVE, ST. THOMAS CALL OR CHECK WEBSITE FOR HOURS
519.631.1460 EXT. 193 elgincounty.ca/museum
109 Norfolk St. S.
SIMCOE
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm • www.norfolkheritage.ca • 519-426-5870 x1035
• Guided Tours Available by appointment
• 1845 Grist Mill • 1861 Octagonal Cottage
• GTR Station Museum
• Restored African ME Cemetery
Civil War Re-Enactment - Sept. 21 & 22
519-879-6804
Motor Coach Tours Welcome
Historic Otterville
HMCS OJIBWA The Museum of
Naval History
See website for current hours.
www.hmcsojibwa.ca
UPDATES & TICKETS ONLINE
Famous Chicken & Old Time Diner Favourites!
- OPEN N7DASAW
DAYS A WEEK -
Hours updated on our website
519-773-31017 3101 • www.newsarum.comw
.com
JUST OFF HIGHWAY 3
46230 NEW SARUM LINE
Publisher's note: The email we received
with this credited the article to George
Carlin. According to www.snopes.com
it has also been credited to an unnamed
Columbine high school student, and
"Anonymous," but was actually penned
by Dr. Bob Moorehead of Seattle. We do
not have permission to reprint it, but we
believe that he would grant it.
We have taller buildings, but shorter
tempers; wider freeways, but narrower
viewpoints; we spend more, but have
less; we buy more, but enjoy it less;
we have bigger houses and smaller
families; more conveniences, yet less
time; we have more degrees, but less
sense; more knowledge, but
less judgment; more experts,
yet more problems; we
have more gadgets but less
satisfaction; more medicine,
but less wellness; we take more
vitamins but see fewer results.
We drink too much, smoke
too much, spend too recklessly,
laugh too little, drive too fast, get
too angry too quickly, stay up too
late, get up too tired, read too
seldom, watch TV too much,
and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our
possessions, but reduced our
values; we fly in faster planes to
arrive there quicker, to do less and return
sooner; we sign more contracts only to
realize fewer profits; we talk too much,
love too seldom, and lie too often.
We've learned how to make a living,
but not a life; we've added years to life,
not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon
and back, but have trouble crossing the
street to meet the new neighbour.
We've conquered outer space, but not
London
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SARUM
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St. Thomas
Sparta
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Lake Erie
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Send the good stuff to info@daytripping.ca
The Paradox of our Age
inner space; we've done larger things,
but not better things; we've cleaned the
air, but polluted the soul; we've split the
atom, but not our prejudice; we write
more, but learn less; we plan more, but
accomplish less; we make faster planes,
but longer lines; we learned to rush, but
not to wait; we have more weapons,
but less peace; higher incomes, but
lower morals; more parties, but less fun;
more food, but less appeasement; more
acquaintances, but fewer friends; more
effort, but less success.
We build more computers to hold
more information to produce more
copies than ever, but have
less communication; drive
smaller cars that have bigger
problems; build large factories
that produce less. We've
become long on quantity, but
short on quality.
These are the times of fast
foods and slow digestion;
tall men, but short character;
steep profits, but shallow
relationships. These are the
times of world peace, but
domestic warfare; more leisure
and less fun; higher postage
but slower mail; more kinds
of food, but less nutrition.
These are days of two incomes,
but more divorces; these are times
of fancier houses, but broken homes.
These are days of quick trips, disposable
diapers, cartridge living, throw-away
morality, one-night stands, overweight
bodies, and pills that do everything from
cheer to prevent, quiet or kill.
It is a time when there is much in
the show window and nothing in the
stockroom.
Indeed, these are the times!
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I will not yell “fire” in a crowded classroom.
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
The great shops never end... now we’re in SPARTA & AYLMER
MI
ONTARIO SHOP
NY
LOCAL
Discover the serenity of Pinecroft under the towering pines...
An Elgin
County
Tradition...
Our unique
Stoneware
Pottery
made on site
since 1948.
Peaceful dining
available indoors
or on the patio!
Serving Daily
11 am to 3 pm
LICENSED UNDER AGCO
Menu Online
www.pinecroft.ca/menu
RESERVATIONS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
519-773-3435
WELCOMING YOU
For Over 75 Years!
Gift Shop Open Daily, 10 am to 4 pm
www.pinecroft.ca
8122 Rogers Road South, AYLMER
Just 1 mile West of Aylmer,
1.5 miles South of Hwy. #3
519-773-3435
One day a cat dies of natural
causes and goes to heaven.
There he meets the Lord
Himself. The Lord says to the
cat "you lived a good life and if
there is any way I can make
your stay in Heaven more
comfortable, please let me
know."
The cat thinks for a moment
and says "Lord, all my life I have
lived with a poor family and had
to sleep on a hard wooden
floor." The Lord stops the cat
and says "say no more" and a
wonderful fluffy pillow appears.
A few days later 6 mice are
killed in a tragic farming
accident and go to heaven.
Again there is the Lord there to
greet them with the same offer.
The mice answer "All of our
lives we have been chased. We
have had to run from cats, dogs
and even women with brooms.
Running, running, running;
we're tired of running. Do you
think we could have roller skates
so we don't have to run
anymore?" The Lord says "say
no more" and fits each mouse
with beautiful new roller skates.
About a week later the Lord
stops by to see the cat and finds
him snoozing on the pillow. The
Lord gently wakes the cat and
asks him "How are things since
you are here?" The cat stretches
and yawns and replies "It is
wonderful here. Better than I
could have ever expected. And
those 'Meals On Wheels' you've
been sending by are theeeeeeeee
best!!!"
Thank You for Shopping Local!
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available in...
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•
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oz Refills • Votives
• Monster Pucks
Melts
• Votives
Check out our
website for all
the Amazing
Deals & Specials!
We Are Open
Canada Day, Civic i
Holiday
Ci vic Holi
lida
day
and Labour Day Monday
from 11am 1am til 5pm
So Much More Than Just Candles!
Hand Poured
each instore
& online
Samples of
Homemade
Fudge
offered
everyday!
ANYTHING USED & SPARTA COUNTRY CANDLES
Open
7 Days
A Week!
11am to 5pm
46361 Sparta Line, Sparta, ON N0L 2H0 www.spartacandles.com 1-800-463-1447
3144
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Summer 2024

TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
quotes
“Golf is like chasing a quinine pill
around a cow pasture.”
-- Winston Churchill
“Golf is a game in which you yell
ʻforeʼ, shoot six, and write down five.”
-- Paul Harvey
“It took me seventeen years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. I did it in
one afternoon on the golf course.”
-- Hank Aaron
“Columbus went around the world in 1492. That isnʼt a lot of
strokes when you consider the course.”
-- Lee Trevino
“Give me the fresh air, a beautiful partner, and a nice round of
golf, and you can keep the fresh air and the round of golf”
-- Jack Benny
“You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives.
Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work.”
-- Lee Trevino
“Golf is not a game, itʼs bondage. It was obviously devised by a
man torn with quilt, eager to atone for his sins.”
-- Unknown
AYLMER
THRIFT STORE
New stock added daily
Gently used
Womenʼs, Menʼs and
Childrenʼs clothing.
Great condition furniture,
housewares & more!
~ Hand made quilts! ~
for the good of community
Open Monday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4
Accepting Donations Monday to Saturday 10-4
Come &
take a look.
Itʼs worth the
drive to Aylmer!
@AylmerThriftStore
300 Talbot West, Aylmer • 226-544-0379 • www.mcson.org
In the Heart of Aylmer - Renovated & Restored
“These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball
and hit it with the shadow.”
-- Sam Snead
Toward the end of one of my infamous
high-volume, temperamental, club
throwing rounds, I asked my caddie for
a club recommendation for a shot of
about 155 yards. My caddie said: ʻIʼd
say either a 3-iron or a wedge, sirʼ ʻA
3-iron or a wedge?ʼ I asked ʻWhat kind
of stupid choice is that!ʼ
ʻThose are the only two clubs you have
left, sir!ʼ he said.
-- Tommy Bolt
OPEN EVERY TUESDAY, 9 am to 3 pm
May thru October
Indoor/Outdoor Vendors!
51 Murray Street, Aylmer • 519-765-2211
www.aylmersalesarena.com
MENNONITE FURNITURE GALLERY
Handcrafted & Custom Built
Classic to Contemporary
Kenton
Bedroom
Set
NOW INCLUDING
Coffee
Bar
Cloverdale Dining Set
Astoria Dining Set
Montana
Dining Set
Outdoor
Living...
Choose your style
& the pieces you prefer...
Algonquin
Bedroom Set
Caymen Dining Set
www.mfgi.ca • sales@mfgi.ca
@mfgicanada
Chairs, Loveseats, Bistro &
Conversation Sets & more!
You Dream It... We Build It!
10 TALBOT STREET WEST
AYLMER • 519-765-4386
OPEN MON. to TUES. & THURS. to SAT. 10-5
CLOSED SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) I will not sell school property.
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
Off to PORT BURWELL, COPENHAGEN, TILLSONBURG, DELHI & LA SALETTE
MI
ONTARIO SHOP
NY
LOCAL
Come & Explore
ELGIN COUNTY
www.elgintourist.com
@elgincountytourism
HMCS OJIBWA
72
3 Pitt St., Port Burwell
519-633-0594
THE WOOD CONNECTION
At Copenhagen's p
Biggest i Store, ,
Where Your Project Is Our Specialty!
The Museum of Naval History
Guided Tours Available
See website for current hours.
UPDATES & TICKETS ONLINE
www.hmcsojibwa.ca
An Award-Winning Museum Ship Experience
Open Thursdays – Sundays 11am to 4pm
Just t
11km 1km South
t
of Aylmer
519-773-9049
- 73-9
-904
The “White Pass” Train
• Quality Woodworking Tools, Supplies & Hardware
replica runs in the store!
• Unique Custom Made Wooden Carved Signs • Tole Painting Supplies
AYLMER Hwy. 3
• Kempston Router Bits • Lang Calendars • Country Home Candles
John Wise
• Unfinished DIY Wood Crafts, Birdhouses, Gifts, Crafts AND a General Store!
OPEN: MON., WED. to SAT. 9-6 • SUN. 10-5 • CLOSED TUES.
For Over
15 Years!
PORT
BRUCE
Ontario´s Largest Sand Pile!
COPENHAGEN
5048
Imperial Rd.
Museum Tours - School Field Trips - Workshops & Retreats
98-Acre Property - Trail Hikes - Community Events
48075 Jamestown J t Line, RR2, Aylmer
1-888-773-2955 or 519-773-2955
museum@gayleafoods.com
Share a day with us...
or your vacation!
May 1st through h Thanksgiving
i i
g
• Camping (short stay or seasonal)
• Nature Trail • Fishing • Volleyball
• Snack Bars • Souvenirs • Elk Farm
• Hayrides • Weekly Entertainment
• Summer Activity Program for Children
• Showers • Firewood • Propane
• Full Service Sites
• 10 month Seasonal Sites
Learn about Ontario’s rich dairy history, s enjoy nature & make ice cream!
Open May to September e
& by appointment po t year round
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um
Children’s Tastes
By Cherie DeBurger, Wallaceburg
Everyone has heard a parent say part
of them wishes their children could stay
little forever. The innocence, the cute
little things they do are cherished and
warm our hearts. We look at the constant
changes of our kids and realize they will
only be little for the blink of an eye.
Daily we see transformations in
their faces, their mannerisms,
and their tastes.
Some of these stages we are
happy to see them grow out of
though, for instance a child’s
eating habits. Did you ever notice
that a child’s tastes are strange?
Take food for example, why is it
that children are so picky? From
the beginning of time parents have
fought with their toddlers to eat
their vegetables or try something
new. Every parent has spoken the words
“come on try it, you’ll like it” or “try one
bite, if you don’t like it you don’t have
to eat it”. Some children would rather
sit at the table for hours staring at the
four pieces of broccoli on their plate,
others will cry, acting like we are trying
to feed them broken glass. Send them
outside, however, and they will eat a full
course meal in the sandbox. I know that
brussel sprouts aren’t tasty but they have
Our EVENTS have family in mind!
Sat. July 6 Bag Piper Graham Edward Walk thru Park 6-7 pm
Sat. July 13 Hounds of Erie Winery Wine Tasting
6-8 pm on the deck
Sat. July 20 Kids Bouncy Wet Slide 5-9 pm Center Pavilion
Sat. July 27 Caribbean/Island Music by Kenn Lewis 7-10 pm
Sat. Aug. 3 Bicycle Decorating 11 am @ basketball court
Sun. Aug. 4 Houghton Fire Department Pork BBQ 4-6 pm
Sat. Aug. 10 Inasphere Wines Wine Tasting
7-9 pm on the deck
Sat. Aug. 24 Sand Sculpting Contest 2pm on the beach
PICNIC, FISH, CA MP, HIKE - All on the Shores of Lake Erie!
930 Lakeshore Rd., Port Burwell (12 km East of Port Burwell, 16 km West of Long Point)
www.sandhillpark.com • 519.586.3891586 From Daytripping
Nov-Dec 2008
to be better than dirt! One of my sons
used to have his own version of the milk
mustache; only it was a dirt beard. Mud
pies or asparagus? Mud pies win every
time. How many times have you seen a
child grab a piece of something off the
floor, oblivious to what it is or should I
say what it was, and don’t think twice
before popping it in their mouths.
They can even pull something
off the bottom of someone else’s
shoe or pull an old piece of gum stuck
to the bottom of a table. Risking finger
amputation, parents bravely spend
the next two minutes trying to pry the
ancient morsel from the child’s clenched
teeth as though it’s filet mignon. They
won’t eat a warm, home cooked meal
on a plate but a hairy, stale raisin on the
floor disappears in seconds. I just don’t
get it.
There is no way to explain some of the
idiosyncrasies that all children display
in one fashion or another. Each child is
as unique as their own fingerprints but
at the same time sharing qualities and
traits that seem to be universal among all
children. As with all things, time passes
and children grow and each strange
mannerism becomes a priceless memory
to look back at and laugh over.
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Summer 2024

You’ll truly enjoy staying the night and taking more time to explore SW Ontario
Antiques
&
40+ DEALERS
1-800-293-7548
Emporium
682 James St., Hwy. #3
Delhi • 519-582-2929
courtlandtreasures@yahoo.ca
Wed-Fri 10-4 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 10-4
6 Middleton Church Rd, Delhi
(Hwy 3 between Courtland & Delhi)
Visit our factory store to smell 50+ amazing fragrances in person
• Parrafin, soy candles & wax melts
• Large selection of wax warmers
• Local handmade artisans
• Gifts for everyone on your list
COUNTRYHOMECANDLE.COM
RAMBLIN’ ROAD
BREWERY FARM
Come in to sample or
purchase our farm
fresh premium beers!
“Lunch Menu
at The Roost”
www.ramblinroad.ca
2970 Swimming Pool Rd., LA SALETTE
Ontario, N0E 1H0 • 519-582-1444
What Do You Know About Glasses?
1. These words were engraved on whose tombstone?
“Here lies the inventor of spectacles. God Pardon his sins.”
2. Who is the patron saint of the spectacle maker’s guild?
3. Who had a lens cut from an emerald?
4. Who invented bi-focals?
5. Are bi-focals ever made upside down?
6. Did the Romans use glasses?
7. When were rimless spectacles first used?
8. What were the first contact lenses made of?
9. Who were the first people to use a magnifying glass?
10. Where is the biggest refracting lens in the world?
ANSWERS: 1. Salvino d’Armato, of Florence Italy 2. St. Jerome 3. Emperor Nero in the
year 50 A.D. 4. Benjamin Franklin 5. Yes. Marching band members may use these so
they can read the music & still see to march by glancing down. 6. Lenses have been
found in Roman tombs that are at least 2000 years old. 7. They were first mentioned
in 1840. 8. Glass, in 1887 9. In 4000 B.C. Chaldeans were using pieces of glass that
magnified 10. At Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, WI. It’s 40” in diameter.
ANNANDALE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
30 Tillson Ave
TILLSONBURG, ON
519-842-2294
TILLSONBURG
MAIN STREET OXFORD
A banner exhibit featuring historic images
of Oxford County’s Main Streets.
On exhibition until August 25th
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
Saturday, July 20th, 2024
Celebrate with your favourite Teddy Bear
or stuffed animal on the Museum lawn.
Activities include a Teddy Bear Hunt, Tea, Crafts
and Activity stations. Pre-registration required.
12 to 4 pm • Admission by Donation
LEMONADE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
A Summer celebration with lemonade and a full
Sundae Station on the lawn! Pre-registration required.
1 to 4 pm • Cost $12.00
www.tillsonburg.ca • kwatkin@tillsonburg.ca
OVER 10,000 SQ FT • 1 FLOOR - NO STAIRS! • CLIMATE CONTROLLED
SUMMER SAVINGS 10% - 50% OFF
SELECTED BOOTHS & ITEMS Throughout the Store
Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
6 OLD VIENNA ROAD, TILLSONBURG 519-688-7770
FROM HWY. 401
19
Broadway
Tillson Ave.
OLD VIENNA RD.
FROM
AYLMER
(Vienna Rd.)
70+ Vendors
Simcoe St.
• Collectables • Vinyl
• Vintage • Furniture
• Jewellery • Diecast
• Glass & China
• Military • Toys
3
Annandale
House
KIA
19
3
FROM
SIMCOE
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) Jesus’ last words were not “TGIF.”
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The
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WOODSTOCK, NORWICH, THORNDALE, EMBRO & ANCASTER
Our Gift Shoppe
Experience our unique store!
• Games • Cobble Hill Puzzles • Crossroads Candles
• Calendars • Greeng Cards • Unique Gis & Decor
SHOP
LOCAL
Open Monday
to Saturday 9-5
22 MAIN ST.WEST, T NORWICH • 519-863-2380
380
0 ourgishoppe@execulink.com
All your
project
supplies
under
one
roof!
of!
HELPING WOODWORKERS CREATE SINCE 1985!
100 Commissioner Street, EMBRO
1-800-387-5716 • workshopsupply.com
SUMMER HOURS
MON-FRI 9-5, SAT 9-1
CLOSED LONG WEEKENDS
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A Reason For Living
Author Unknown
AUGUST 22-24
Annie Kids -
STAGES Show
OCTOBER 17-27
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Buy A Subscription for 2024/25!
22 Reeve Street, WOODSTOCK
BOX OFFICE 519-537-2582
www.theatrewoodstock.com
Destination
Garden Centre
& Backyard
Showroom!
Is anybody happier
Because you passed their way?
Does anyone remember
That you spoke to them today?
The day is almost over,
And its toiling time is through,
Is there anyone to utter
Now a kindly word to you?
• Greenhouse & Nursery • Cafe
• Floral Bouque • Decor Gourmet • Workshops
Foods
• Outdoor Decor • Workshops Furniture & & Cooking
Special Events
Can you say tonight in parting
Did you waste the day, or lose it?
With the day that's slipping fast,
Was it well or sorely spent?
That you helped a single person
Did you leave a trail of kindness,
Of the many that you passed?
Or a scar of discontent?
Is a single heart rejoicing
As you close your eyes in slumber,
Over what you did or said?
Do you think that you can say
Does the one whose hopes are fading You have earned one more tomorrow
Now with courage look ahead?
By the work you did today?
Get Creative!
with w
Aggie Armstrong & her
Perennial Palettes Experience
Appreciate pr
being in the
moment ment
as you enjoy a
beautiful perennial
garden on the back
roads of Oxford County
and take time for
yourself to get back in
touch with your
creative side. This
guided watercolour
experience en
will help
you slow down and see
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74 Stover St. South
NORWICH I 519-468-2100
&
591 Fiddler's Green Rd.
ANCASTER I 905-648-2200
www.foraoutdoor.com
Open Monday to Saturday 8:30-5 • Closed Sundays
Café Open Tuesday to Saturday 9-4
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Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
Please tell our advertisers you’re Daytripping - they need to know their ads work
In Ingersoll
CRAFT STORE
• Yarn • Craft Kits • Puzzles
• Board Games • T-Shirts
• Mugs • Canvas • Paint
• DTF • Cricut Materials
• Lots of Vinyl
OPEN TUES-SAT, Closed SUN-MON
236 Springbank Ave North
Woodstock •519-872-9978
There are almost 1300 Ontario Heritage Trust Plaques - over 350 in SW Ontario.
Home of Eddycrest Sewing Furniture
Celebrating 20 Years in 2024
One of 13 Shops participating
in the JULY SHOP HOP!
515533 11 th Line
WOODSTOCK • 519-537-8753
(2.2 km North of Outdoor Farm Show)
See website or call for hours & ways to shop
www.countrypatchworks.ca
WOODSTOCK CARD,
COMICS, COINS
& Pop Culture Show
AUG 4 • 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDS
875 Nellis Street, Woodstock
$5 Admission • Under 12 Free with Adult
@WoodstockSportsCardShow
ANCASTER TOY &
COLLECTIBLES EXPO
AUG 18 • 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
160+ VENDOR TABLES
ANCASTER FAIRGROUNDS
630 Trinity Road, Ancaster
9:30-10:30 am: $10 • 10:30 am - 1 pm: $5
1-2:30 pm: $3 • Under 12 Free with Adult
@AncasterToyExpo
ST. THOMAS
MODEL TRAIN SHOW
SEPT 1 • 9:30 am to 3 pm
RAILWAY MUSEUM
225 Wellington St, St. Thomas
9:30-10:30 am: $10 • 10:30 am - 1 pm: $5
1-3 pm: $3 • Under 12 Free with Adult
Includes Museum access & FREE parking
@St.ThomasModelTrainShow
Promoting Ontario's Leading
Collectible Shows Since 1990
WOODSTOCK
AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET
SUNDAY, JULY 21 • 8 am to 2 pm
WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDS • 875 Nellis Street
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EVENT
Indoor and outdoor event, with up to 300 vendor tables.
Featuring Auto Parts and Accessories; plus Automotive and Gas
Station Related Memorabilia, Advertising Signs & More.
Pre-registration is required to secure vendor space.
IF YOU SELL PARTS,WEWANT YOUATTHIS FLEA MARKET!
$10 Per Person
Under 12Free with Adult
PRICE FOR SPOTS
Indoor Spot: $20/each
8 ft.table w/ 4ft. behind
Outside Spot: $20/each
10 ft. (frontage) x 32 ft.space
CALL DUANE 226-559-7400
or email tgoddyn67@gmail.com
INFO OR VENDOR SPACE: email Tony at tgoddyn67@gmail.com
or call Duane at 226-559-7400 (Mon-Fri 1-8pm)
@WoodstockAutoFleaMarket
www.collectorshows.ca
WOODSTOCK NOSTALGIA
SHOW AND SALE
SEPT 8 • 9:30 am to 3 pm
200+ VENDOR TABLES
WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDS
875 Nellis Street, Woodstock
9:30-10:30 am: $10 • 10:30 am - 1 pm: $5
1-3 pm: $3 • Under 12 Free with Adult
@WoodstockNostalgiaShow
KITCHENER - WATERLOO
TOYS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW
SEPT 15 • 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
OVER 175 VENDOR TABLES
BINGEMANS
425 Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener
9:30-10:30 am: $10 • 10:30 am - 1 pm: $5
1-2:30 pm: $3 • Under 12 Free with Adult
@KitchenerCollectiblesExpo
KITCHENER
MODEL TRAIN SHOW
OCT 6 • 9:30 am to 3 pm
UP TO 170 VENDOR TABLES
WOODSTOCK TOY & COLLECTIBLES EXPO
BINGEMANS
425 Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener
JULY 14, AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 2 & 29 • 9:30 am to 2:30 pm 9:30-10:30 am: $10 • 10:30 am - 1 pm: $5
9:30-10:30 am: $10 • 10:30 am - 1 pm: $5 • 1-2:30 pm: $3 • Under 12 Free with Adult 200+ TABLES 1-3 pm: $3 • Under 12 Free with Adult
WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDS, 875 Nellis St, Woodstock @WoodstockToyExpo @KitchenerModelTrainShow
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) This punishment is not boring and pointless.
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The
Daytripper
SIMCOE, VITTORIA, PORT ROWAN, WATERFORD, VANESSA & ST. WILLIAMS
SHOP
LOCAL
Quaint Shops, Great Restaurants, Inns and B&Bs,
Live Theatre, a Harbourfront Museum and a
warm welcome are all part of a visit
to our picturesque port town.
Closer than
you think!
August 16-18: :
Main Street
Market Days
August 17-18: :
Summer Festival / Art in the Park
Join us in Downtown Powell Park
www.portdover.ca
One of the Largest Antique Furniture
Showrooms in Southern Ontario
Open Wed. to Sat. 9 - 4,
Sundays 12 - 4
4080 New Hwy. #24,
VANESSA
25 kms south of the 403
(519) 443-4197
kdkoopman@gmail.com
S ANTIQUES LTD.
Exclusively Furniture
www.cjsantiques.ca
Port Dover
festival
Art
in the Park
August ust 17th & 18th
Saturday 10-6 • Sunday 10-5
This popular Southern Ontario
show offers...
• Juried Artists
• Canadian Crafts • Antique Market
• Humongous Book Fair
• Live Local Music
Come for the weekend
and enjoy our festival
as well as merchants annual
“Main Street Market” sales on
Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Historic Powell Park
Downtown Port Dover
519-583-1314
portdoversummerfestival.com
www.portdover.ca • info@portdover.ca
• 10 Flavours of Ontario Peanuts
• Custom Gift Baskets
• Peanut Products
• Honey • Fudge
• Maple Syrup
• Preserves
erve
s
Mon. 10-5:30
Wed.-Sat. 10-5:30
Sun. 11-4
(Closed Tues.)
KernalPeanutse
ea
anu
u
389 Fisher’s Glen Rd. Vittoria toria
• 519-426-9222
9222
But Where Was Pogo?
1970 New York Times News Service
OKEFENOKEE SWAMP, Ga.
The skunks slept through it. But
dozens of other wild animals in the
Okefenokee Swamp, south of Waycross,
Ga., were confused by Saturday’s total
eclipse of the sun.
The raccoons, which had been pacing
nervously as the light grew dimmer
under cloudy skies, hopped up in their
beds and settled down for a two-minute
nap.
A small black bear named June,
hauled from her cage to be on television,
climbed a tree.
Laura Chancellor of New York said the
bear then climbed back to the ground
when the light appeared after 2 minutes
and 50 seconds of near darkness.
The light in the Okefenokee
Swamp never faded completely
during the eclipse. A high overcast
of strataform clouds drifted
across southeast
Georgia about an hour
before totality, and the
clouds filtered back
light into the 89-mile
wide path where the sun
was completely blotted out.
It resembled a heavy dusk.
The thick cloud covering to
the east and west of the shadow that
reached down to earth from the moon
gave the appearance of sunset in both
directions at the same time.
The animal experiments were
conducted in areas throughout the
700,000-acre swamp by both Fern Bank
Science Center and many high schools
in the Waycross area.
A showcase h
c se of Norfolk olk Artists t
& Artisans
Great Local Art • Workshops • Gifts
13 Norfolk St. S, Simcoe • 519-900-9355
9
-935
Tues-Fri 11 to 5, Sat 10 to 3:3030
@capitolartsmarket capitolartsmarket.com
Sent in by
Elsie Thoonen
Andrew J. Olsen, a biologist who is
assistant director of Fern Bank, said
the mosquitoes began biting just as
the eclipse began. “Just like they do at
dusk,” he said.
“The buzzards went to roost, as we
had anticipated, if you can say that
scientists can ever anticipate.”
A flock of 47 buzzards, hovering over
the huge swamp, soared downward to
land in the moss-covered cypress trees.
Robert Dixon, the assistant
agricultural agent for the county, settled
an old argument over whether chickens
roost during a total eclipse.
As the darkness swept through the
sky at 1,500 m.p.h., eight chickens
which he had in a coop in a Waycross
park hopped up on their roosts and
tucked their heads under their wings
Dixon said he made a spot check
of chicken farmers throughout the
county and found that a majority
of the 300,000 laying hens and
185,000 broilers being raised in Ware
County also went to roost.
John Steeley, a student at Waycross
High School, was stationed in front of a
pen of red foxes and a pen containing
600-pound black bear which was born
and raised in captivity.
The foxes started cleaning
themselves, the student said, an activity
which he had observed at dusk during
previous observations made as a control
for Saturday’s experiment.
The bear, the student said, merely
yawned.
GOOD BEER &
TASTY FOOD
Sold Here!
96 Norfolk St. S.
SIMCOE
519-428-2886
"Brew'd @ The Blue"
www.blueelephant.ca
• Old Fashioned Banana Splits • Milkshakes • Sundaes • Frozen Yogurt
• Soft Ice Cream, including Chocolate, Vanilla & Twist
• Homemade Waffle Cones & Belgium Waffles
Open
Daily!
1028 Bay St., Port Rowan
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Summer 2024

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
Thank you so much for taking this daytrip with us!
These are the newest t shops h &
events to try our big, little paper...
- Bayfield -
Shopbike Coffee Roasters
- Bright -
Museum & Archives at Chesterfield
- Caledonia -
Haldimand House Marketplace
- Chatham -
Chatham-Kent Art Studio Tour
- Chatham, London, Sarnia -
A Taste of Britain
- Grand Bend -
Sunset Arts Gallery
The Coage Cafe
- Goderich -
Salt & Harvest Fesval
- Ilderton -
Proof Line Farm
- Kingsville -
Eclecc Love (Restaurant)
- Muirkirk -
T & K Fibres and More
- Parkhill -
Second Blessing Thri Bouque
- Port Burwell -
Furry & Friends Pet Store & More
- Ridgetown -
Trail House B&B
- Ruthven -
Colasan’s Tropical Gardens
- Sarnia -
Dockside Restaurant & Bar
- Simcoe -
Norfolk County Archives
- Thamesville -
Simple Things Anques & Collectables
- Woodstock -
Aggie Armstrong Fine Art
Some are brand new, some are new to us,
& a few might be back aer an absence.
Tell our customers that you’re...
’
in Southwestern Ontario
®
Create your own adventure at
Experience Fresh In-Bloom Lavender.
Tour our Fields... Pick Your Own.
36+
YEARS
CARESA
1182 Windham Rd #9, Windham Centre, ON
(10 min from Waterford, 6 km West of Hwy.#24)
519-427-9115/443-5856 • caresa@kwic.com
ABERFOYLE
BADEN
COTTAM
DELHI
DUBLIN
EAGLE
FOREST
GORRIE
HARROW
INGERSOLL
bonnieheathestate.com
Impressive Selection of Quality
Antiques, Nostalgia & Books!
OPEN
MOST
DAYS
11-4:30
Farmhouse Airbnb
with Hot Tub
Wine & Cider
Tours & Tastings
Lavender Boutique
Picnic Packages
WATERFORD, ONTARIO
DAYTRIPPING DESTINATIONS
By Kathaleen McKay, St. Thomas
JARVIS
KINGSVILLE
LONDON
LUCAN
MORPETH
NORWICH
OTTERVILLE
PARIS
RUTHVEN
SARNIA
SIMCOE
SPARTA
TROY
UNION
VIENNA
WABASH
WINDSOR
ZURICH
Peanuts • Chipnuts • Chocolate
Candy • Fudge • Gift Boxes & more
6 LOCATIONS
Arva • Windham Centre • Fonthill
Woodstock • Morriston • Fort Erie
Visit us Online Too!
picardpeanuts.com
Alice
Street
ANTIQUE MARKET
A Multiple Vendor Market
Home
of
• antiques • collectibles
• memorabilia
• vintage bar & kitchenware
• fine collectible books
• vintage toys • comics
• fine glass & china
• coins & currency
• sports memorabilia
• furniture
• native articles, moccasins & more
Air Condioned
Comfort
12 Alice Street, Waterford • 519-427-7312
OPEN WED-SUN 10-6 • boomerstoys@kwic.com
VENDOR INQUIRIES
ALWAYS WELCOME!
OFFERING A GREAT SELECTION OF PURE AND INFUSED MAPLE PRODUCTS.
An eclectic shop with its own extensive miniature village inside.
OPEN March thru December
Thurs, Fri & Sat 10 to 4
“ONTARIO GRADE A ECLECTIC”
235 Villa Nova Road, WATERFORD • 519-443-8561
Summer 2024 (Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotes) Chili fries do not go in like a lamb and out like a lion.
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Daytripper
OPEN
DAILY
9 am
to
6 pm
Off to MOUNT PLEASANT, PARIS & BRANTFORD
Phrase Origins
MI ONTARIO SHOP
NY
LOCAL
FOR EVERYONE WHO ENJOYS A GREAT TREASURE HUNT
CROSSROADS
84 Langford Church Road
BRANTFORD • 519-752-0607
www.twinvalleyzoo.com
info@twinvalleyzoo.com
Double Header
Baseball took the term double
Labour Day
Weekend header from railroading. In
l Oct 27th
Open Daily railroading a double header is a
9 am - 5 pm BRANTFORD’S LARGEST ANTIQUE MALL
OVER 90 VENDORS!
train with two engines on it.
Hence, in baseball, a double
header is two games played by the
same teams at the same place on
a single day.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 10 AM TO 5 PM
1146 Colborne Street East
BRANTFORD • 519-759-8960
The
Antiques & Vintage Items
• MEMORABILIA • ORIGINAL ART
• FURNITURE • COLLECTABLES
Hwy. 403 Hwy. 403 from Hamilton
Henry St.
Colborne St.
Brantford
Garden Ave.
Crossroads
Antique Market
Cty. Road #18
Hwy. #2/53
Cainsville
Hwy. #54
from Caledonia
AN OLD FASHIONED DRY GOODS STORE
IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 150 YEARS
A Wide Variety of
Tabletop Accessories
Placemats, Pot Holders, Trivets, Mugs & More
100% Cotton
Kitchen Towels
An Air Canada plane took off from Torbay Airport in St. John’s.
After it reached its cruising altitude, the Captain made an
announcement over the intercom: “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is
your Captain speaking. Welcome to Flight 293, non-stop from St.
John’s to Toronto. The weather ahead is good and we should
have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax...
“OH, MY GOD!” Silence followed.
After a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom:
“Ladies and Gentlemen,” he said, “I’m sorry if I scared you
earlier. While I was talking to you, a flight attendant accidentally
spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of
my pants!” A Newfoundlander passenger yelled,
“That’s nothing bye. You should see the back of mine!”
BREAKFAST: Wed-Sat 8 to 10:30am
LUNCH: Tues-Sat 11 am to 2 pm
Many designs to choose
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Ladies
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A variety of
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Nightgowns
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Splash Into
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• Homestyle Lunch • In-House Bakery • European Style Deli
• Frozen Food • Amish Furniture, Giftware & Home Decor
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Thoughts & Advice on Life
May you have enough happiness
to make you sweet, enough trials to
make you strong, enough sorrow to
keep you human, enough hope to
make you happy.
When the door of happiness closes,
another opens, but often times we
look so long at the closed door that
we don’t see the one which has been
opened for us.
The best kind of friend is the kind
you can sit on a porch and swing
with, never say a word, but walk away
feeling like it was the best conversation
you’ve ever had.
It takes only a minute to get a crush
on someone, an hour to like someone,
and a day to love someone, but it takes
a lifetime to forget someone.
Always put yourself in others’ shoes.
If you feel that it hurts you, it probably
hurts the other person, too.
Don’t go for looks; they can deceive.
Don’t go for wealth; even that fades
away. Go for someone who makes you
smile because it takes only a smile to
make a dark day seem bright.
The happiest of people don’t
necessarily have the best of everything;
they just make the best of what they
have.
Dream what you want to
dream; go where you want
to go; be what you want to be,
because you have only one life
and one chance to do all the
things you want to do.
Giving someone all your love
is never an assurance that they
will love you back. Don't expect
love in return; just wait for it to
grow in their heart; but if it does
not, be content it grew in yours.
Happiness lies for those who
cry, those who hurt, those who
have searched, and those who have
tried, for only they can appreciate
the importance of people who have
touched their lives.
Maybe we're supposed to meet the
wrong people before meeting the right
one so that when we finally meet the
right person, we will know how to be
grateful for that gift.
Love begins with a smile, grows with
a kiss and ends with a tear... either of
joy or sorrow. No matter what, there is
always a lesson to learn and strength
to be gained.
The brightest future will always be
based on a forgotten past, you can’t go
on well in life until you let go of your
past failures and heartaches.
Our Cover Artist
Summer 2024
Connie Raye Townsend
Connie Raye Townsend is best known for her playful paintings of dogs and
cats riding motorcycles, driving cars, and hanging out in coffee shops. She
admits that her favorite response to the work is “your paintings make me
happy.”
Born in Jackson, Tennessee in 1953, she demonstrated advanced art skill at
an early age. Her high school interest was in photographic realism in pencil
“Dog Paddlers”
drawings, and college was ceramics and abstract oil painting.
She spent time doing blue collar work in the 70’s and 80’s but her days off were spent exploring the
surrounding National Forest in a Jeep with her dog, and taking photos. She loved the utility of this vehicle, and
became obsessed with late model Jeep Willys, buying and restoring them.
In 1990 she opened her own business, “Outrageous TEES custom screen printing” and started visiting galleries
and noticing artists who were on a path to national renown. This sparked a desire to get back to painting.
Community College courses, and entry in a few local art shows where her works were well received, gave her the
confidence to imagine living the life of an artist. These first paintings included her dog and her jeep.
In 2002 with several galleries selling her work Connie retired from screen printing and became Blue Collar Art
Works, known today as CR Townsend ART.
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Continued from page 57
Now we come to another area that is
well worth staying in and exploring, but
might not have as much of a selection
for accommodations. SPARTA is a cool
and historic village and AYLMER is
a perfect spot from which to explore
this town and the surrounding area.
There’s also PORT BURWELL and
TILLSONBURG among others, so check
out rentals for this region. Seven Gables
B&B and Stoney Creek Hideaway in
Tillsonburg were suggested by readers.
PORT ROWAN is a cool Lake Erie town
with numerous rentals and is home to
Long Point Provincial Park. A bit further
east toward Turkey Point Provincial Park
you’ll find a selection of options for
glamping at Long Point Eco-Adventures
in a world class natural setting. They
offer outdoor luxury accommodations
with hiking/biking trails, an observatory
and Burning Kiln Winery is right
across the road.
PORT DOVER is another
classic beach town,
renowned for Friday the 13th
celebrations when thousands
of motorcyclists fill the streets,
and rooms. There will be tons
of options here but the Erie
Beach Hotel, a block from the
beach, is my favourite. Great
food, too.
I think rentals would be your
only option in WATERFORD
and even they may be hard to
Y tripping
Where You Should Stay in SW Ontario
By Mark Moran, Publisher
find but I’d love to stay here sometime.
There are numerous shops to explore,
including a number of antique shops,
but also a number of small lakes, trails,
and I believe there are canoe/kayak
rentals to make the most of it. There’s
also a museum and Bonnieheath Estate
Lavender & Winery isn’t far away.
The Elmhurst Inn is a beautiful,
historic, sprawling property just off
Hwy. 401 at INGERSOLL and it’s
centrally located near London, Norwich,
and Woodstock.
A bit further east, WOODSTOCK is a
small city with a lot to offer including
shops, a museum, art, gallery, and
the Gordon Pittock Conservation Area
which is worth visiting. There are many
beautiful heritage homes that I’d love to
see the inside of so there may be rentals
or B&Bs we don’t know about. There are
Brant Erie Beach Hotel - Port Dover
Seniors 65 + : $7 on Saturday Only
Adults: $8 • Children under 10 Free
Cash only preferred - ATM on site
FREE PARKING
Only Service Dogs Allowed
No Smoking/Vaping on premises
Marshville Heritage Village
Highway #3 West,
Minutes from Port Colborne
www.marshvilleheritagesociety.org
several hotels along Hwy. 401.
In the scenic town of PARIS
there will surely be rentals to
choose from and it’s definitely
worth visiting this town on the
Grand River. The Arlington Hotel
is the easy and obvious choice,
right in the heart of the downtown
and completely renovated not
very long ago.
BRANTFORD has some very
good hotels to choose from and
plenty to offer visitors. With a
great resume of sports facilities
(and legends like Wayne Gretzky)
the hotels here are used to
offering a top notch product. The Grand
River winds through the city here as well
but I don’t know of any rentals along it
so I’d stick with a hotel, and your guess
is as good as mine.
There are now a number of cabins
available at Six Nations Chiefswood
Park in OSHWEKEN in a park setting
on the edge of that same river. Grand
River Dinner Cruises is nearby, as well as
Brantford Twin Valley Zoo.
The residents in Dundas, just on
the edge of Hamilton, would probably
prefer that I not tell you how
gorgeous their hidden valley
town is, but I can’t help myself.
I have no idea where you might
stay here (look for rentals) but
shopping is abundant. Trails
and waterfalls and the Bruce
Trail itself are minutes away and
you’ll discover a real gem of a
town.
BURLINGTON is a larger
city with many options for
accommodations but one stands
out from my own experience.
The Waterfront Hotel is on the
Brant Street Pier - Burlington
shores of Lake Ontario with a waterfront
trail and park on it’s doorstep, as well as
the Brant Street Pier which extends out
over the lake. It’s also walking distance
to many shops and restaurants.
Well if you’re still reading I’m quite
amazed, but thanks. My best advice
for picking a place (aside from word
of mouth) is to use TripAdvisor.com
where it seems that every possible
accommodation in the world is listed.
There will be good and bad comments
for any property so take them with a
grain of salt, but it features a traveller’s
rating on a scale from excellent to poor
and with one glance at the curvature you
get a pretty good indication. You can
then also search the traveller reviews
for specific keywords like “pool” or
“breakfast” and that same sliding scale
will reflect the opinion of those who’ve
actually stayed there.
Our main point is to encourage you
to stay the night even if you don’t have
to, just because you can! That’s the best
way to really see what the towns in our
region are all about.
Thanks for reading!
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If baseball were easy every hop would be great,
Every pitch would be served on a silver home plate,
I'd have perfect mechanics, not practice at all,
Always get my way when I dislike a call,
I'd only paint corners, hit homers with ease,
Pitch perfect games and steal home when I please,
I'd play every inning at the position I want,
Remove fans from the stands when they issue a taunt,
If baseball were easy I'd play it without strife
But baseball's not easy.....
Baseball's like life.
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ONGOING EVENTS
We’ve listed this section by town, so you can easily find ongoing things in a town you’re visiting.
Amherstburg ongoing Wolfhead Tours & Tastings - Frid 4 pm & Sat 1 or 3 pm www.drinkwolfhead.com
Amherstburg Summer Patio Vibes - Live music on the Patio every Fri, Sat & Sun www.drinkwolfhead.com
Amherstburg until Sept1 Open Air Weekends visitamherstburg.ca
Amherstburg until Sept4 Cosmo Club (women’s networking & fun) first Wed www.drinkwolfhead.com
Amherstburg until Oct 12 Farmers’ Market Saturdays 9am-1pm www.amherstburgfarmersmarket.ca
Aylmer ongoing Old Imperial Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 8am-3pm oldimperialfarmersmarket.ca
Belle River until Sept 7 OSA Auctions Antique, Vendor and Farmers Market www.osauctions.ca
Blenheim until Sept 12 Thursday Concerts in the Park www.townofblenheim.com
Brantford ongoing Fri 9-2 Sat 7-2 Farmers’ Market (indoor year round) brantfordfarmersmarket.ca
Bright until Sept 14 A Decade of Treasures exhibit, Saturdays 10-4 plattsvilledistrictheritagesociety.com
Brights Grove thru Sept Summer Market at Kenwick Park - Wednesdays 4-8 pm Find us on Facebook & Insta
Dresden until Aug 5 Live Harness Racing - 1 pm Sundays & Holiday Mondays www.dresden-raceway.ca
Dresden Summer Weekly concerts, Thursdays 6-8 pm www.dresden.ca
Dundas until Aug 3 Dundas Photography Initiative: Through our Lens www.dundasmuseum.ca
Dundas until Aug 10 Dundas Tennis Club: 100 years www.dundasmuseum.ca
Dundas until Sept 16 Dundas Central: A Scrapbook of Memories www.dundasmuseum.ca
Forest until Oct 11 Farmers’ Market Fridays 9am-1pm www.lambtonshoresmarkets.com
Forest thru Aug 28 Dinner Series - Chef Paresh (last Wed. of month) www.altonfarmsestatewinery.com
Hamilton until Sept22 Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers (*check dates) hamiltoncivicmuseums.ca
Harrow ongoing Hike 42 A Wildflower Discovery www.eventbrite.ca
Goderich til Oct Saturday Farmers’ Market 8-2 & Sunday Market 9-2 www.goderichbia.ca
Goderich until Aug29 Thurs. Eve and Sat afternoon concerts in courthouse square www.goderichbia.ca
Goderich July 5-26 Piping Down the Sun at Rotary Cove Beach www.goderich.ca
Goderich Oct 10-31 Thursdays - Ghost Tours at Goderich Historic Gaol www.goderich.ca
Grand Bend thru Oct Farmers’ Market at Heritage Museum - Wed 8am-1pm lambtonshoresmarkets.com
Grand Bend July7-Aug25 Sundays - Summer Sunset Sounds 7pm www.summersunsetsounds.ca
Grand Bend July17-Nov9 Hockey Exhibit - travelling exhibit at Heritage Museum www.heritagemuseum.ca
Leamington Aug11-Nov3 Live Racing at Leamington Raceway www.lakeshorehorseraceway.com
London ongoing Sat 8-3 Sun 10-2 Farmers’ & Artisan Market www.themarketwfd.com
London until Sept 5 ART COMP 2024 www.100kellogglane.com
Petrolia until Oct19 Petrolia Farmers’ Market Saturdays 7:30 til Noon 519-882-2350
Point Edward thru Aug Vintage in the Village Cruise Nights, Waterfront 4:30 (last Fri/month) 519-337-3021
Port Dover ongoing Silver Lake Farmers’ Market - Sat 8am-1pm portdoverlions.ca/silver-lake-market
Port Stanley thru Dec Scenic Train Rides (MOST Sat & Sun, some holidays - check dates) www.pstr.on.ca
Port Stanley Sept7-Oct26 Saturdays - Murder & Mystery Dinner train - tickets required www.pstr.on.ca
Sarnia ongoing Stamp Club meetings - 4th Sunday of month www.sarniastampclub.ca
Sarnia ongoing Exhibit openings- Lawrence House 6-9pm (1st Fridays) www.lawrencehouse.ca
Sarnia thru Dec 6 Gwetaandaawe Market (first Sat of Apr/May/June/Oct/Nov/Dec) 519-336-8410
Sarnia July 5-27 6+1 Art Group “Anything Goes” www.lawrencehouse.ca
Sarnia July 5-27 Bill Walters solo exhibit www.lawrencehouse.ca
Sarnia August 2-31 Members exhibit “Figuratively Speaking” www.lawrencehouse.ca
Sarnia until Sept 1 Tom Thompson and the Group of Seven www.jnaag.ca
Simcoe ongoing Thursdays - Farmers’ Market 8am-2pm www.localline.ca/simcoefarmersmarket
Simcoe until Aug 23 Exhibit - Reforesting Norfolk at Norfolk County Archives www.norfolkheritage.ca
Southampton Oct 2-26 “Just the Best” exhibit at Southampton Art Gallery 519-389-5260
St. Jacobs thru Oct Historic St. Jacobs Walking Tour - Thurs 2:30-4 & Sun 1-2:30 strollwalkingtours.com
St. Marys until Oct 26 Farmers’ Market 8am-12noon www.discoverstmarys.ca
St.Marys Aug 7-28 Wednesdays - Melodies at the Museum www.stmarysmuseum.ca
St. Williams ongoing Live Music on the Patio 1-3 pm at Burning Kiln www.burningkilnwinery.ca
St. Williams ongoing Wine Down Wednesdays 6-8 pm at Burning Kiln www.burningkilnwinery.ca
Stratford ongoing Chocolate Trail - purchase pass for self-guided tour visitstratford.ca/chocolatetrail
Stratford ongoing Bacon & Ale Trail - purchase pass for self-guided tour visitstratford.ca/bacontrail
Stratford ongoing Audio Walking Tours www.visitstratford.ca
Stratford ongoing Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7am-12pm www.stratfordagriculturalsociety.com
Stratford May18-Sep29 SAT and SUN Art in the Park www.artintheparkstratford.ca
Tillsonburg May26-Aug25 Main Street Oxford exhibit at Annandale www.tillsonburg.ca/annandale
Tillsonburg Sept6-Oct27 Small Wonders Art Show & Sale at Annandale www.tillsonburg.ca/annandale
Wallacetown ongoing Museum Tours at Backus Page House www.backuspagehouse.ca
Windsor until Oct 26 Downtown Farmers’ Market - Sat 9am-2pm downtownwindsor.ca/farmers-market
Windsor July Wednesday and Sunday - Summer tours of Willistead Manor www.cityofwindsor.ca
Woodstock ongoing Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7am-12pm www.woodstockfairgrounds.com
See a list of OVER 70 FALL FAIRS
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also see “Ongoing Events” previous column
2-28 Petrolia Sweet Soul Music at Victoria Playhouse www.thevpp.ca
2-31 Various July Shop Hop - multiple quilt shops www.julyshophop.com
3 Goderich City Circle Cruizers - Cruize night www.goderich.ca
3-6 Brantford Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival www.brantfordvillages.ca
3-21 Drayton Halfway There www.draytonentertainment.com
5 Chatham Farmers’ Market at Sons of Kent Brewing www.sonsofkent.com
5 Sarnia First Friday - downtown cultural walkabout www.sarniafirstfriday.com
5 Sarnia Special First Friday feature at Downtown Market Details on Facebook & Instagram
5-6 Norwich Town Wide Yard Sale facebook.com/townwideyardsale
5-6 Norwich Nostalgia Days www.Facebook.com/NorwichBIA
5-7 Kincardine Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca
5-7 Goderich Festival of Arts & Crafts mcewinbrenda@gmail.com 519-955-0679
5-7 Strathroy Ribfest www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
6 Blenheim Children’s Festival at Talbot Trail Place www.townofblenheim.com
6 Bright Tribute to Albama and Zach Brown www.waltersmusicvenue.com
6 Clinton Town Wide Yard Sale facebook.com/townwideyardsale
6 Dresden Practically Petty and Stevie Nicks Tribute concert www.dresden.ca
6 Goderich Garden Tour www.goderich.ca
6 Leamington Dark Sky Night www.parks.canada.ca
6 Niag-on-Lake Horticultural Society Garden Tour www.notlhortsociety.com
6 Peacock Point Town Wide Yard Sale facebook.com/townwideyardsale
6 Port Franks Kids Fishing Derby - meet Community Centre 9 am ausableportfranksoptimist.club
6 Sebringville Town Wide Yard Sale facebook.com/townwideyardsale
6 Springfield Springfield Nostalgia-Rama - Car & Antique Show 519-404-2177
6 St. Marys 1st Annual Family Fun Day at Delmar Foods www.delmarfoods.ca
6-7 Bruce County Studio Tour - 38 artists (Sauble/PtElgin/Southampton) www.shorelineartists.net/
7 Mooretown Model Train Day at Moore Museum www.mooremuseum.ca
7 Sarnia VegFest www.sarniavegfest.com
7 Thorndale The Boys of Purple Hill www.purplehillcountrymusichall.ca
8 Ingersoll Copps and Rodders Car Show at Cheese Museum www.ingersoll.ca
9-Sep1 St Jacobs The Marvelous Wonderettes www.draytonentertainment.com
10 Cambridge Enchanted Fairy Summer Tea by the Grand - tickets regionofwaterloomuseums.ca
10-Aug3 Grand Bend Jersey Boys www.draytonentertainment.com
11-14 Parkhill Mud Creek Bluegrass Festival www.mudcreekbluegrassfestival.com
11-28 Grand Bend Doris and Ivy in the Home www.draytonentertainment.com
12 Leamington Friday Night Market www.leamingtonartscentre.com
12-13 Petrolia Art in the Park at Victoria Park - Over 50 Artists www.artintheparkpetrolia.com
12-13 Sarnia Brights Grove Music Fest Find Us on Facebook
12-14 Brigden RAM rodeo www.ramrodeoontario.com
12-14 Kincardine Lighthouse Blues Festival www.lighthousebluesfestival.com
12-14 St.Marys Stonetown Heritage Festival www.discoverystmarys.ca
13 Bright Tapestry - the music of Carole King www.waltersmusicvenue.com
13 Chatham CK Brewfest Sonsfest at Sons of Kent Brewing www.sonsofkent.com
13 Clifford Town Wide Yard Sale facebook.com/townwideyardsale
13 Oil Springs Black Gold Fest at Oil Museum 11am-4pm www.lambtonmuseums.ca
13 Petrolia Barn Dance www.petrolia150.com/calendar
13 Sarnia Pride in the Park - 12-6 McGibbon Park www.diversityed.ca
13 St.Thomas Nostalgia Nights Car Show www.nostalgianights.ca
13 Wallacetown Tails & Trails Doggy Day 2-4 pm backuspagehouse.ca/events/
13 Windsor Free Public Tours of Duff-Baby House www.cityofwindsor.ca
13-14 Goderich Kinsmen Summerfest www.goderich.ca
14 Woodstock Toy and Collectibles Expo www.collectorshows.ca
15-27 Bright Sun and Stars starring Travis Ledoyt www.waltersmusicvenue.com
17 Goderich City Circle Cruizers - Cruize night www.goderich.ca
17-Aug3 Port Stanley “Hurry Hard” at Festival Theatre www.psft.ca
18 Forest Car Show www.shopforest.ca
18 Watford Watford Summer Market @ Centennial Park 5-9 pm Find Us on Facebook
18 Woodstock Downtown Woodstock Shopping night www.downtownwoodstock.ca
18-20 Blenheim Cherryfest - rides, games, food, sidewalk sales, more www.townofblenheim.com
18-Aug11 Stratford Stratford Summer Music www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
19 Cambridge Evening Walking Tours - tickets required www.regionofwaterloomuseums.ca
19 Glencoe Truck and Tractor Pull www.glencoefair.ca
19-20 Baden Queen of Tarts - Tea & Tour 1:30-3 pm facebook.com/castlekilbride/
19-20 Sarnia Revelree Music Fest www.revelreemusicfestival.com
19-20 Woodstock Summer Street Fest www.downtownwoodstock.ca
19-20 Windsor Symphony Orchestra Free Summer Concert www.windsorsymphony.com
19-21 London The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival www.greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com
19-21 London Colombian Gastronomy Festival www.coventmarket.com
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20 Aylmer Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival www.pawsitivelyelgin.com
20 Cayuga Town Wide Yard Sale facebook.com/townwideyardsale
20 Cayuga 2024 Cayuga Summer Festival find us on facebook
20 Chatham Bluesfest at Sons of Kent Brewing www.sonsofkent.com
20 Colchester Colchester Saturday Market heritagecolchester.ca
20 Glencoe Town Wide Yard Sale facebook.com/townwideyardsale
20 Goderich Memories Then and Now Car Show www.goderich.ca
20 Kingsville Kingsville Block Party www.kingsville.ca/events
20 London “Shogun Assassin” at Palace Theatre www.odysseyrecords.ca
20 London Adult Water Park at East Park www.eastparkgardens.com
20 Oil Springs Summer Celebration & Cornhole Tournament www.oilsprings.ca
20 Point Edward 100th Mackinac Race bycmack.com
20 Salford Anniversary Open House at Red Dragon Dairy