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Summer 2022

DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE 

The Summer We All Deserve! 

There’s always something folks! 

Every year there’s something that gets 

in the way of our tourism industry hitting 

a home run. This year it’s inflation and the 

price of gas, but it’s been known by many 

names over the years... SARS, gas prices, 

9/11, gas prices, border issues, gas prices, 

a global pandemic, gas prices and so on. 

All I can say at this point is “Don’t let it 

stop you.” That ‘thing we don’t wanna talk 

about’ cancelled or changed all our travel 

plans for far too long (even though it was 

actually good for many businesses) but 

the worst of it is behind us and we need 

to get back to enjoying our lives. (Yes... I 

did knock on wood as I wrote that). 

We’re thrilled, as I’m sure you are, 

to have events back. After two years of 

secretly meeting with only your closest 

friends in your tarped in back porch 

(not that I would do that) we finally have 

concerts, parades, fireworks, craft/art/ 

antique shows, car shows, ribfests, yard 

sales, our kids sports, live theatre — even 

our local politicians can now argue with 

each other face to face. 

The pandemic was horrible by all 

accounts, but I’ll say again that a few 

good things have come out of this long 

ordeal. People started supporting small 

business in a big way and that seems to 

be continuing... we’ve formed new and 

good habits, and habits can be hard to 

break. I believe people are determined to 

get out on the road, use those trailers and 

boats they purchased, and enjoy life. I had 

friends pass away during the pandemic, 

you probably did too, and neither of us 

want to see a drive by funeral again. 

Maybe the term “Life is Short” means a 

bit more than it did not that long ago and 

the price of gas, which is always too high, 

shouldn’t get in our way, not this year. 

So get out there and enjoy it everyone. 

Ontario is much more welcoming than 

it was only a few years ago, with far 

more patios to enjoy and a lot of live 

entertainment to keep it interesting. If I 

can make one suggestion it would be to 

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in Southwestern Ontario 

stay the night, a few days or a whole week 

somewhere in SW Ontario, ideally close 

to water. It doesn’t matter if your ideal 

vacation is good food on the barbeque, or 

hours wasted on the beach, or shopping, 

or finding history in local museums. If 

you can find quality time to spend in any 

area I believe you’ll find the best it can 

offer, even if that’s a great meal with local 

produce and a sunset. 

For any Americans reading this, 

I think you’ll quickly discover that your 

dollar is worth about 30% more and goes 

a lot further in Canada. Many items now 

cost less here than they do in the USA 

and are a great deal, even with our taxes 

(which you can get back). And thanks for 

visiting! 

Take care of each other too please. 

We Canadians went through a tough time 

back in the winter that divided us. In 

some cases, friends and family became 

strangers for a while there. I can’t speak 

for anyone but myself but I never lost 

confidence that we’d make it through 

that time and that our friendships would 

persevere for the most part, and be 

strengthened in many cases. If we look 

around the world I think we can agree 

on how fortunate we are. The price of 

gas sucks, but that pales in comparison 

to problems around the globe and is not 

enough to stop us from living life to the 

fullest. 

So take care, make time for others, 

don’t sweat the small stuff, tip the 

musicians, forgive, shop locally, tell the 

people you love that you love them, and 

have the grace to smile when someone 

wants to take your picture. 

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Daytripping Features 

Daytripper’s Directory Pullout Map..........15-18 

“Where You Should Eat” List.............................6 

Tourism Contact Information..........................17 

2022 Photo Contest.........................................86 

S.W. Ontario’s (Largest?) EVENTS List........ 56-59 

SW Ontario Antique Tour........................... 73-76 

Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Farm Markets.......... 45-48 

Recipes.............................................................48 

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Aberfoyle 76 

Ailsa Craig 53 

Alvinston 

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Andy’s Corners 71 

Arkona 32 

Arva 53 

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Lake Huron 

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As usual, this magazine starts in WINDSOR-ESSEX & AMHERSTBURG... 

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this important question - 

Here are some of their responses 

• "Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day." 

• "Love is when mommy sees daddy sitting on the toilet and she doesn't 

think it's gross." 

• "You shouldn't say 'I Love You' unless you mean it - but if you mean it, 

say it lots, people forget." 

• "I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on me 

because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her." 

• "During my piano recital I was on stage and scared. I looked at all the 

people and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one 

doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." 

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As a not for profit charitable 

organization, the Gibson Art Gallery in 

beautiful Amherstburg does not charge 

entrance to patrons for visits to our art 

exhibitions or our caboose museum. We 

rely on our annual fundraising event, 

Art by the River, Essex County’s original 

arts and crafts festival. This event runs 

annually the weekend before Labour Day 

weekend, rain or shine and has run every 

year but 2020 since its inception in 1967. 

This year it will be held on August 27th and 

28th on the grounds of picturesque Fort 

Malden Historical Site, along the banks of 

the Detroit River. It had 50 vendors when 

it started in 1967, but has grown to over 

170 artists and artisans. 

At the Gibson Art Gallery, you will see 

exhibits by local artists, photographers, 

stitchers or travelling art exhibits. These 

exhibits change monthly, with our last 

exhibit being a festive holiday market, 

bringing Art by the River indoors, with 

over 50 artisans selling items. We also 

have an Artisan Gift Shoppe where 

someone can find unique gifts made by 

our members. 

The gallery is owned and operated 

by the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and 

Crafts, a volunteer board promoting 

an appreciation of the visual arts and 

crafts in the local community. It is a 

historical, Romanesque style building 

located at 140 Richmond Street. This 

building is a former Michigan Central 

Railroad station, which started services 

through to Michigan and Chicago in 

1896 after its predecessor burnt down, 

twice. The last train left the station in 

1965. The building still has its it original 

charming appearance, with dressed 

stone windowsills with decorative 

trim, bevelled glass panes set in fan 

lights above the windows and original 

hardwood flooring. 

The former station was purchased by 

Florence Gibson in 1969 and donated 

to the group, which was started in 

1945, incorporated as a charitable 

organization in 1975 and still owns 

the building today. Car 55, a boxcar 

from Hiram Walker and converted to a 

caboose by the Essex Terminal Railroad, 

was refitted in 2002 to its original 

1945 appearance and now serves as 

a museum of local railroad artifacts 

and memorabilia and can be accessed 

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...and then wanders town by town, to unique shops and stops in SW Ontario 

The Really Big Carrots 

By Vicki Hornick, Tilbury 

Growing up in a large farm family, 

planting the garden was an annual right 

of spring. 

Dad worked hard raising the hogs 

as well as planting and harvesting 

cash crops, like wheat and soy beans. 

The thing is, despite being called cash 

crops; they did not bring in 

much cash. Thus, practical, 

reliable, frugal dad rallied 

his troops each spring to 

plant the garden. 

With the meat of one of 

the hogs in a freezer and 

the vegetables we had grown, 

the family would be fed through the 

winter. 

Squash, rutabaga and other root 

vegetables were kept in a cold room. 

Most of the beets were pickled with 

Gramma’s recipe. Corn, beans and peas 

were blanched and frozen along with 

some of the carrots. Parsnips were left 

in the ground to freeze into wonderful 

sweetness; we had to dig them out with 

a pickaxe when we needed them. 

The garden was large; it had to be 

to grow enough for a family with ten 

children. Many rows of corn ensured 

there would be enough even after 

raccoons took a share. Of course 

raccoons were less of a problem while 

we had Boots, our boarder collie. She 

loved corn and would pick it, husk it and 

eat every kernel from a cob before going 

back for more. Boots knew we were 

sharing the corn with her and she was 

sharing it with us. She would not share 

it with raccoons. When the corn began 

to ripen Boots would spend her nights 

patrolling the corn patch. 

The garden was planted behind the 

back barn, but we knew when the coons 

had come. Laying in bed we would all 

be started awake by Boots’ hysterical 

barking and the trilling and snarling of 

startled, angry raccoons that were being 

denied access to one of their favourite 

meals. Boots would fight epic battles 

some nights to reclaim control of the 

corn patch. In the morning she would 

be praised and rewarded by us for her 

vigilance before settling down for some 

much needed sleep. 

With the garden behind the back 

barn it not only put it in easy reach of 

raccoons from back the lane; it was also 

beside the manure pile. Every day when 

the pig pens were cleaned the bedding 

straw and manure was carried in the 

wheelbarrow and dumped out the back 

door of the barn. It was spread on the 

fields after the fall harvest, but by spring 

there was already a large, growing pile 

again. We kept the edge of the garden a 

good ten feet from the manure pile and 

planted the corn on that side. This way 

we figured the corn was fertilized, but it 

of course was growing on the stalks well 

above the possibility of contamination. 

After the corn came the bush beans, 

tomatoes and the peas, which grew 

up frames, also keeping them off the 

ground. Then came squash, pumpkins, 

cucumber and zucchini, which grew 

on the ground. Finally root vegetables; 

carrots, beets, radishes, turnips and 

parsnips were planted on the far side of 

the garden away from the manure pile. 

This was a plan we rigidly stuck 

with every year, confident it eliminated 

possible contamination of our vegetables. 

Accidents happen; especially if a plan 

is being put in place with the help of a 

bunch of boisterous children. 

During the course of planting 

we dug and weeded and 

hoed and threw dirt and 

water and chase each 

other around with hoses 

and buckets. 

In the course of one 

of these chases two 

of my older brothers 

Shawn and Robin made 

the circuit of the garden; 

Shawn with a bucket of 

water and Robin holding 

an open packet of carrot seeds, still about 

a quarter full. As they rounded the end of 

the corn patch Robin tripped. The seed 

packet flew from his hand scattering 

seeds across the edge of the manure pile. 

The seeds were lost and we didn’t 

think much more about them for a couple 

of weeks; then something happened that 

couldn’t be denied. There were carrot 

sprouts coming up in the manure pile 

and they were coming up much faster 

and larger then the carrots planted in the 

proper spot. 

All summer we tended the garden; 

weeding, harvesting and replanting 

root vegetables as they were pulled 

and processed or eaten. We tried not to 

notice the carrots in the manure as the 

tops grew taller and more verdant than 

Queen Anne ’s lace. 

We tried not to notice but we could 

see, even with a quick glance at the 

manure pile, carrots that while we were 

harvesting carrots as big around as 

quarters by mid summer they were as 

big around as saucers. By fall they were 

as big around as my father’s arms. They 

were in short; really big carrots. 

School started and through September 

and October we harvested and processed 

the last of the vegetables. Our freezer, 

cupboards and cold room were quite 

full. The cold room should have been 

especially full of carrots; it was not. 

We harvested all the carrots and other 

root vegetables in the proper patch, the 

corn stalks and other above ground crops 

were striped and plowed under. We still 

tried to ignore the really big carrots, until 

curiosity could no longer be denied. 

When the last of the non contaminated 

vegetables had been processed, except 

the parsnips, still in the ground waiting 

to be frozen, we decided to find out just 

how big the carrots were. 

With work gloves in place, shovels and 

hoes and the wheel barrel at the ready to 

carry our findings we began to dig. The 

carrots were indeed as large around as 

Dad’s well-muscled arms, they were two 

and a half to three feet long and looked 

healthy and juicy. 

We dumped almost two dozen carrots 

on the ground and hosed them off, while 

everyone gathered around to admire 

them. 

Mom said, “I’m not cooking those.” 

Everyone else; even practical, reliable, 

frugal Dad said, “I’m not eating those.” 

Yes, we had grown the biggest, 

healthiest and juiciest looking carrots of 

our lives and no one would eat them; no 

one human at least. 

Dad couldn’t let that much food go to 

waste, after washing them a few more 

times he let the pigs have them. The 

pigs thought the really big carrots were a 

really big treat. 

Amherstburg 

Garden Tour • June 25 & 26 

Woofa Roo Pet Festival • June 25 & 26 

Canada Day Celebrations • July 1 

Car Gone Crazy Show • July 24 

Art By The River • August 27 & 28 

~ www.visitamherstburg.ca for full details ~ 

www.visitamherstburg.ca 

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Art By The River 

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The 

Southwestern 

SHOP 

Daytripper 

Restaurants,Tearooms, 

TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome Cafés 

TOWN NAME 

LOCAL 

Ontario’s BEST... 

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or Where You Should Eat 

Every y restaurant on this list is here for a reason. The locaon locaon may y be scenic or historic, , the food may y 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. 

ANDYS CORNERS 

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. www.andysdrivein.com 

AYLMER 

The Green Frog Tearoom at Pinecro 

8122 Rogers Road South 

519-773-3435 

An Elgin County tradion for 75+ years. 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 

2713 Lakeshore Road 519-869-2794 

Great food & fun overlooking Lake Huron. Famous Prime Rib 

on weekends. www.skeeterbarlows.com 

CHATHAM 

Mamma Maria’s Ristorante 

231 King Street West 519-360-1600 

Outstanding menu, comfortable atmosphere, pao. 

Opposite Capitol Theatre. www.mammamariasristorante.ca 

INGERSOLL 

The Olde Bakery Café 

120 Thames Street South 519-485-5757 

Salads, sandwiches, loose leaf teas, specialty coffees, homemade 

desserts, GLUTEN-FREE baking. Check Facebook for hours. 

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 

JACK’S Gastropub 519-733-6900 

31 Division Street South www.jacksgastropub.com 

Dine indoors or on the paos. Serving locally inspired Farm-to-Fork 

seasonal menus with EPIC Wines & Ontario Cra Beers. 

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 

The Main Grill & Ale House 519-733-8600 

24 Main St. W. www.themaingrillandalehouse.com 

A purveyor of fine, locally sourced Canadian food, cra beers 

& spirits. Casual dining & pao in Kingsville's dining district. 

LEAMINGTON 

Freddy's Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant 519-325-1257 

655 Point Pelee Drive www.freddys.ca 

A landmark for over 30 years. Signature meals, burgers, perch, 

Lebanese speciales, ice cream counter & more. 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 

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 

PARIS 

Camp 31 - Real Southern Barbeque 

22 Paris Road 519-442-3560 

Mouth watering authenc Southern BBQ from an award winning 

cookoff team. www.camp31.com 

2 Rivers Restaurant 

25 Grand River St. North 519-442-3233 

Casual dining from the freshest local ingredients, breakfast, 

lunch and dinner. Great views from our pao. Live music. 

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 

POINT EDWARD 

Salvatore’s Traoria é Ristoranté 519-344-2855 

105 Michigan Ave. www.salvatoresinpoint.com 

‘Fresh’ pasta and a commitment to serving exceponal food. 

Take out only for now. Mon.-Sat. 10-6. Closed Sundays & Holidays. 

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. Pao. Take out. LLBO 

Links to these establishments on our website... 

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. 

REECES CORNERS 

Marcanda Gis, Tearoom, Fashion Bouque and B&B 

4562 London Line (Hwy. #22) 519-845-3133 

Aer a Unique Shopping experience enjoy a delicious Lunch & yummy 

Dessert in The Hen House or Garden Paos. Open 11-3 Tues. to Fri. 

SARNIA 

Lola’s Lounge 

110 Chrisna St. South 519-336-8088 

A meless atmosphere for lunch, dinner or a marni. 

Moments from Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre. 

SIMCOE 

The Blue Elephant Cra Brewhouse 

96 Norfolk Street South 519-428-2886 

Featuring Norfolk products and beer brewed on site. 

www.blueelephant.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. 

w.Daytripping.ca 

Our families remain with us long after 

they have passed on. It is surprising 

when you look back on the memories 

of them as you get older, how much 

they influenced you and your interests. 

My father’s older sister was a meek 

person, but she left me with several 

of her influences. She married and 

lived in Charing Cross, a little hamlet 

outside of Chatham. Her home was a 

typical country home, with homemade 

curtains, and old furniture she bought 

at estate auctions. She seemed to fit 

into the country woman role. She had 

chickens and a big vegetable garden 

which we benefited from whenever we 

went out on a Sunday afternoon to visit 

her and my uncle. She did preserves 

and pickled. Her pickled shallots were 

good, but lethal—burning all the way 

down. It was the closest thing to being 

in the country that I would experience 

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growing up. There were fields across the 

road from her home and fields behind 

the house with cows that would come to 

the fence and stare at you. 

I was born and raised in the city and 

as I grew up into adulthood I remained 

in the city, until life took me to small 

town Ontario, that being Ridgetown. 

I liked being in a small town where 

there was a sense of community. The 

peacefulness and calmness were there, 

as well as quietness. Unlike the city 

with the traffic and sirens going and the 

general hub bub. At that time I thought 

it must be nice to live in the country. 

My life did take me to living in the 

By Ruth Simpson, Chatham 

country on a gravel road. It felt like I 

had come home. Eventually, I ended 

up living on a farm with a pasture next 

door with cattle that would come to 

the fence and stare at me as I went for 

a walk, and yes, would break through 

the fence into our bean field. I found 

my niche in life. There is nothing like 

waking up with cattle lowing on a full 

moon night or hearing the rooster at 

the next farm crowing in the morning. 

We had seven acres of bush at the back 

of our fields and I would take the dogs 

walking through its peacefulness, but I 

digress. 

It dawned on me one day of my times 

“For external use only” (label on a curling iron) 

at my aunt’s and how they influenced 

me in my life. I like old furniture and 

the decor of a country home. The wide 

open spaces make you feel free and 

uncluttered. Times have changed for 

me and I am back living in the city with 

all the noise and hustle and bustle. I 

look back on my experience of country 

living and my aunt, and I nod my head 

in acknowledgment to my aunt and her 

influence in my life. 


Lake Huron 

MI 

ONTARIO 

NY 

Now we’re in the town of ESSEX, but you can start wherever you like of course 

OPENING REMARKS 

“The Love Dress” 

A woman stopped by unannounced, at her son's house. She 

knocked on the door then immediately walked in. She was 

shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally 

naked. Soft music was playing, and the aroma of perfume filled 

the room. "What are you doing?" she asked. "I'm waiting for 

Justin to come home from work." The daughter-in-law 

answered. "But you're naked!" the mother-in-law exclaimed. 

"This is my love dress," the daughter-in-law explained. 

"Love dress? But you're naked!" 

"Justin loves me to wear this dress," she explained. "Every time 

he sees me in this dress, he instantly becomes romantic and 

ravages me for hours." The mother-in-law left. When she got 

home she undressed, showered, put on her best perfume, 

dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD, and laid on the couch 

waiting for her husband to arrive. Finally, her husband came 

home. He walked in and saw her lying there so provocatively. 

"What are you doing?" he asked. 

"This is my love dress," she whispered, sensually. 

"Needs ironing," he said, "What's for dinner?” 

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The 

Daytripper 

Now we’ve made our way to HARROW & KINGSVILLE 

MI 

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THE COMMUNITY. 

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71 KING STREET WEST, HARROW I 519-738-6202 

Forestry Service Comments 

The following are actual comments left on Forest Service registration sheets 

and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips. 

Found smouldering cigarette left by horse. 

A small deer came into my camp and stole by bag of pickles. Is there any way I 

can get reimbursed? Please call. 

Escalators would help on steep uphill sections. 

Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce 

worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to the wilderness. 

Trails need to be wider so people can walk together while holding hands. 

Ban walking sticks in the wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely 

to chase animals. 

A McDonald’s would be nice at the trail head. 

Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill. 

Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the 

wilderness to rid the area of these pests. 

Please pave the trails so they can be plowed 

of any snow in the winter. 

Chair lifts need to be in some places so 

we can get to wonderful views without 

having to hike to them. 

There are too many rocks in 

the mountains. 

It will take just moments to read this 

and change your thinking. 

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied 

the same hospital room. One man was 

allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour 

each afternoon to help drain the fluid from 

his lungs. His bed was next to the room's 

only window. The other man had to spend 

all his time flat on his back. 

The men talked for hours on end. They 

spoke of their wives and families, their 

homes, their jobs, their involvement in the 

military service, where they had been on 

vacation. 

Every afternoon, when the man in 

the bed by the window could sit up, he 

would pass the time by describing to 

his roommate all the things he could 

see outside the window. The man in the 

other bed began to live for those one 

hour periods where his world would be 

enlivened by all the activity and colour of 

the world outside. The window overlooked 

a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans 

played on the water while children sailed 

their model boats. Young lovers walked 

arm in arm amidst flowers of every colour 

and a fine view of the city skyline could 

be seen in the distance. As the man by 

the window described all this in exquisite 

details, the man on the other side of the 

room would close his eyes and imagine 

this picturesque scene. 

One warm afternoon, the man by the 

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window described a parade passing by. 

Although the other man could not hear the 

band - he could see it in his mind's eye as 

the gentleman by the window portrayed it 

with descriptive words. 

Days, weeks and months passed. 

One morning, the day nurse arrived to 

bring water for their baths only to find the 

lifeless body of the man by the window, 

who had died peacefully in his sleep. She 

was saddened and called the hospital 

attendants to take the body away. As soon 

as it seemed appropriate, the other man 

asked if he could be moved next to the 

window. The nurse was happy to make 

the switch, and after making sure he was 

comfortable, she left him alone. 

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up 

on one elbow to take his first look at the 

world outside. He strained to slowly turn 

to look out the window. It faced a blank 

wall. The man asked the nurse what could 

have compelled his deceased roommate 

who had described such wonderful things 

outside this window. The nurse responded 

that the man was blind and could not even 

see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just 

wanted to encourage you.' 

Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness 

in making others happy, despite our own 

situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, 

but happiness when shared, is doubled. 

“Today is a gift, that is why it is called The 

Present.' 

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SHOP 

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l Retail, Takeout 

& Patio Dining! 

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Serving 

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By 

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Kingsville Music 

Society 

Brewing Small 

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in Kingsville’s 

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Open Tuesday-Saturday 

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Inspiring a healthy community, 

one meal at a time. 

Get ready for a unique, back-tonature 

festival experience in Canada’s 

southernmost town of Kingsville this 

summer! 

The Kingsville Music Society— 

organizer of the popular Kingsville Folk 

Music Festival—is presenting a three-day 

festival with a new look and feel August 

12-14. The Greenway Jam is taking music 

beyond the former festival grounds of 

Lakeside Park and bringing it across this 

beautiful town. A 2 km expanse of the 

Chrysler Canada Greenway trail links the 

stages located at various venues along the 

way. Festival goers are invited to cycle or 

walk along the trail to watch their favourite 

musicians perform on the four stages. 

3 DAYS OF GREAT CANADIAN MUSIC 

Offering a lineup of local and Canadian 

performers with a diverse range of 

musical styles, the Kingsville Music 

Society promotes emerging artists from 

the region as well as presenting some 

of Canada’s most respected musical 

ambassadors. 

Don’t miss out on main stage 

headliners Friday and Saturday evening 

at Kingsville Brewery. The formidable 

Kathleen Edwards headlines Friday 

evening on the main stage following 

The Slocan Ramblers, Garnet Rogers, Big 

Little Lions and Durham County Poets. 

Steven Page, formerly of the Barenaked 

Ladies, takes to the main stage Saturday 

night after performances from Ashley 

MacIsaac, Elliot Brood, Julian Taylor and 

Sarah Smith. 

Enjoy the music and sunshine during 

the day with a wide array of free concerts 

and musical workshops. The tradition 

of daytime workshops brings together 

musicians, familiar and unfamiliar, for 

unexpected collaborations that yield 

vibrant, once-in-a-lifetime performances. 

On Sunday, round off the weekend at 

Pelee Island Winery for a wrap-up party. 

BIKE AND CYCLE ALONG THE 

CHRYSLER CANADA GREENWAY 

Travel along the the historical Chrysler 

Canada Greenway to make the most 

of your Greenway Jam experience. The 

Greenway is a 42 km natural trail system 

located in the Essex region. The trail 

connects the city of Windsor, running 

through several municipalities all the way 

to Leamington. 

This trail comprises the southernmost 

link of the Trans Canada Trail which 

extends across the country from coast to 

coast. It has a unique history dating back 

to the late 1980s. Formerly the Canadian 

branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio 

Railway operated by CSX Transportation, 

the line was donated to the Essex Region 

Conservation Authority (ERCA) nearly a 

century later. In the early 1990s Chrysler 

Canada gave a considerable donation 

which resulted in the former railway 

line becoming the beautiful expanse of 

natural trails that it is today. 

The Greenway Jam takes the festival 

outside of the former festival grounds 

and into the Town of Kingsville, putting 

an emphasis on the importance of live 

music in the community and supporting 

local businesses. All stages and venues 

are handicap accessible and will have 

available parking for vehicles and bikes. 

Visit www.kingsvillemusicsociety.com 

to purchase tickets and learn more about 

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Three distinctive 

properties boasting 

rooms for every 

taste & experience. 

INN15, N15, 

Brewery ery Loft Suites 

(pictured) at Banded a Goose ose Brewing 

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Guest House Suites 

INN31, N31, Pub Suites - Suite #1 

at Jack’s Gastropub 

Call Kingsville Concierge for 

Tourism Information & assistance 

making reservations. 

519-733-5070 I distinctiveinnsofkingsville.com 

Greenway Jam. Download a copy of the 

lineup and festival map so you can start 

planning your Kingsville experience today! 

Publisher’s note: There’s more 

entertainment throughout the summer 

as well. OPEN STREETS is back this year 

in Downtown Kingsville on Saturdays in 

July & August, where streets are closed 

from 6pm to 10pm, restaurants are open 

with bustling patios, and live music is 

being served up for free. Then there is the 

Kingsvill 

in Fashion! 

Many fashion stores to browse 

are one more reason to visit. 

FASHIONS FOR MEN & WOMEN 

8 Main St. W., Kingsville • 519-733-TOWN (8696) 

Shop online or in-store! www.towneemporium.ca 

TRAVELLING TROUBADOURS feature, 

with free concerts on July & August 

Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm at the 

Mettawas Park Gazebo. These are also 

presented by the Kingsville Music Society. 

Kingsville really is a great town to discover 

by bike, as most small towns are, so bring 

the wheels if you can or look into renting 

them. Some of the accommodations even 

have them available for guests and this is 

a perfect place to call home for a few days. 

Ladies’ Fashions! 

Open Monday-Saturday, Closed Sunday 

19C Division St. South, Kingsville 

Across the street from Jack’s Gastropub 

Like Us on Facebook! 

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Online Reservations & Take Out Orders 

mettawasstation.com 

Online Reservations & Take Out Orderss 

jacksgastropub.com 

The Main 

Grill and Ale House 

519-733-8600 

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The 

Daytripper 

Daytripping to LEAMINGTON, RUTHVEN, BELLE RIVER & BLENHEIM 

MI 

SHOP 

NY 

LOCAL 

ONTARIO 

Rthve Nursery 

Garden Centre & Seasonal Gifts 

Monday to Friday 9to5 

Closed Sundays in July & August 

RUTHVEN (Corner Hwy. 34 & County Rd. 45) 519-326-4019 

Visit for the Lifestyle and 

Stay for the Community 

SWEET RETREAT 

ICE CREAM AND MORE 

July 14th to 17th 

The Sweetest Spot in Leamington! 

Visitors come from 

near & far to our 

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home to relax 

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Scooping 32 Flavours of Premium Ice Cream Daily 

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Now Fully Licensed for Liquor, Wine & Beer Service. 

OPEN Thursday to Sunday 2-9pm, through to Labour Day 

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SIGNS FROM GOD 

These were found on signs outside of churches. 

GOD DIDN’T CREATE ANYTHING WITHOUT 

A PURPOSE. BUT MOSQUITOES COME CLOSE. 

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A Waft of Summer 

The gentleness of an early summer 

morning on my back porch swing 

floods over me. The smell of fresh cut 

grass tickles my nostrils as I relish in 

the wonderful joys of retirement. Oh 

yes, the howling winds of winter, the 

blowing snow, the dangling icicles all 

have their beauty as we stay snuggly, 

tucked inside, piecing a jigsaw puzzle, 

but the best time of all the seasons is 

when the sun shines, the birds dutifully 

build their nests and tug on worms, the 

tractors pass by in a caravan of busyness 

and the daffodils sway in the ditch. This 

is truly a touch of heaven. 

And with it comes the 

smells of summer. The 

cherry blossoms send out 

their delicate spray, lilacs 

scent the air with their 

distinctive perfume 

as we drive past a 

plethora of bushes in the 

neighbouring ditches. I 

always cut a few to put 

in my bedroom so I can 

fall asleep to that familiar 

scent. As I rock in my 

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or our Second location at the Marsh Boardwalk in Point Pelee National Park! 

• Guided evening paddles every Friday and Saturday evening, weather permitting! 

• Custom events make the perfect team building exercise or company event! 

Sport Optics... 

swing, the pungent odour of freshly 

spread manure wafts on the breeze. 

My mother, often remarked how this 

reminded her of her childhood days 

on her grandfather’s farm in the Back 

Canishers of Guernsey. I don’t suppose 

I ever realized as a child how much she 

missed her island home. However, it did 

leave her with a great love of nature, 

the different seasons and how each one 

has its own special joys. I believe I’ve 

inherited that love. I could not imagine 

ever again living in a big city although 

that is certainly where the de 

Beaucamp family settled 

when they immigrated. 

But I, many generations 

later, enjoy the sweet 

smells of the barnyard, 

the sweetness of fresh 

cut hay, the damp odour 

after a summer rain, the 

crispness as Lake Huron 

splashes on the sandy 

beach, the hungry smell 

of french fries. Ah, the 

smell of summer, I love it. 

Enjoy! 

• Massive sive selection of the best binoculars & scopes in any price range. 

• Guaranteed best price in Canada. 

• Expert advice ensures you leave with the right optics for your needs. 

• Now booking guided bird trips for the fall Raptor migration. 

2nd Location i Now Open! 

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Offering an Unique Gift Shop Experience, Binocular, Bicycle, 

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Welcome to 

Blenheim 

• Joseph Ribkoff • Neon Buddha 

• Charlie B • Gilmour 

• Rieker & Remonte Shoes 

• Shapeez & More 

~ FREE professional bra fitting ~ 

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Maison Berger • Baby Gifts 

April Cornell Linens • Clocks 

Beekman Products • Throws • Pillows 

Beautiful Seasonal Décor 

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57-B Talbot Street W., 

Blenheim, 519-676-0770 

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C herryfest 2022 

and Sidewalk Days 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 

JULY 14th, 15th & 16th 

3 FUN FILLED DAYS OF FREE ENTERTAINMENT! 

Amusement Rides • Games • Food Booths • Entertainment 

PLUS... Sidewalk Sales and Shopping Savings! 

EVERYTHING CHERRY! Baking, Tasting, 

Competitions (National Cherry Pit Spitting) 

Questions or Comments? Email us at 

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Blenheim is 10 minutes 

from Rondeau Provincial Park 

& Erieau, nearby golf courses, 

fishing, swimming, boating, 

nature walks & much more! 

Join us all summer through 

Sept 15 for Concerts in the Park, 

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Tues-Thurs e 10-5, 0 5 Fri 10-6, Sat 12-4 

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Th anks for shopping small! 

DOWNTOWN BLENHEIM 

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Summer in Style... 

Featuring Your Favourite Fashions: 

• Oi Orientique • FDJ French Dressing 

• Tribal • Fresh FX • Renuar 

56 Talbot 

Street 

West 

Blenheim 

519-676-8733 

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“Not intended for highway use” (label on a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow) 

Summer 2022 Page 13

Lake Huron 

The 

Daytripper 

You’ll discover the unique village of ERIEAU off the beaten path 

MI 

ONTARIO SHOP 

NY 

LOCAL 

Join us on our 

patio this summer! 

JULY 1 ~ Canada Day Beach Fireworks 

JULY 16 ~ Erieau Yacht Club Pied Piper Parade 11:30 

Costume Prizes, Followed by 1 Mile Swim Competition 676-1962 

JULY 26 ~ Live Music by Southwind Buoys, Yacht Club 

For Info & date 

confirmation: 

Erieau Marina 519-676-4511 

ERIE-O MOTEL & MARINA 

on Rondeau Bay 

OPEN YEAR ROUND • 7 motel m t 

units u i 

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• 3 waterfront w t 

cabins 

• beach • 15 1 slip marina & boat launch h 

• fish cleaning ng hut 

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• bonfire i e pit • BBQs Q 

• outdoor d or 

pool table & other h r games 

• fishing f in 

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ming 

• kayaking akin 

• boating • much, much more! 

Live Music 6-10 pm - July 2, 16, 29, 30 • Aug 6, 13, 20 • Sept 2, 3, 9, 10 

840 Ross Lane, ERIEAU 

A unique penninsula 

dividing Rondeau Bay and 

Lake Erie... Home to an historic 

fishing village boasting of long 

beaches with boardwalk access, 

iconic lighthouse pier, fine harbours, 

hiking trails & Conservation area. 

Great shopping, a local brewery, 

multiple accommodations, restaurants 

& events to make your summer outstanding! 

Art 

SAT JULY 30 

9am-4pm 

on theBoulevard 

100+ Artists • Music • Food 

ArtOnTheBoulevard.ca 

519-676-2101 • www.erieomotel.com 

South Side Landing Marina & RV Park 

Cabins & 

Trailer Sites 

820 Ross Lane, Erieau 

519-365-4293 

mitchabot@gmail.com 

DISCOVER THE TREASURES 

GIFT CABIN 

- Home, Garden d 

& Nautical a Decor 

- Jewellery w l ery - Purses - Clothing - Scarves 

- Beach a h Dresses ses - Cover-ups & more! 

519.676.8888 


www.baysidebrewing.com 

Joan a 

Pickering 

joaniepic@gmail.com a p g 

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l com • 519-401-7756 

56 

1540 Robert Road, Erieau 


519-355-5051 

Open MAY TO OCTOBER 

Erieau 

…a Time Well Spent 

By Ruth Simpson, Chatham 

On the north shore of Lake Erie 

in Chatham-Kent sits the village of 

Erieau. Situated on a sand spit, Erieau 

is bordered between Rondeau Bay to 

the north and Lake Erie to the south. 

The village of Erieau was settled 

in the late nineteenth century and 

was originally called “The Pier.” The 

economy was commercial fishing, 

coal and tourism. The fishing industry 

started in the late nineteenth century 

when transportation and markets 

became more developed. The markets 

for fish were in Detroit, Michigan and 

Sandusky, Ohio. The success of the 

fishing industry took hold when the 

Post Fishing Co. of Sandusky became 

involved in the Erieau fishing industry. 

The north shore of Lake Erie had an 

abundant amount of fish, unlike the 

American side where the fish stock 

was depleted due to over fishing. 

Erieau became a branch plant of the 

Post Fishing Company. The City of 

Dresden, a wooden freighter collected 

the fish in pound nets from Erieau 

to Sandwich and then delivered to 

Sandusky. 

Eventually, the federal government 

of Canada took control of the fisheries 

in 1903. Many individuals fished the 

lake to Port Dover. The coming of the 

railroad in 1894 opened opportunities 

for the Erieau fishermen. Prices were 

fairer as the packing plant processed 

and marketed the fish. 

I remember many a drive in the 

summer to Erieau to buy fish. It tastes 

better when it is cooked fresh. 

Coal played a big part for 70 years in 

the “Eau,” as the railroad ran through 

the village. The first steam locomotives 

arrived in Erieau in 1894. The village 

grew and with this growth came hotels, 

a dance hall and baths. Soon residents 

from Blenheim and Chatham started 

building cottages. Unfortunately, the 

coal industry dried up in 1964. 

Erieau has many assets… long 

sandy beaches, fishing and boating. I 

remember afternoons sunbathing on 

these beaches and walking along its 

shores. The relaxation it brings is a 

balm to my soul. 

When in Erieau, have a beer at 

the Bayside Brewery and restaurant. 

Sit at their outside patio and take 

in Rondeau Bay as you dine on 

delicious food—don’t forget their 

beer! They have a nice selection of 

their own brews. Another good eating 

establishment is Molly & OJ’s. This 

eating establishment has been in the 

village for years and is known far and 

wide. 

Be sure to stop into a gift shop called 

The Gift Cabin which carries, jewellery, 

clothing, purses, nautical accents and 

more. 

The Saturday of the Civic Holiday 

weekend, July 30th this year, is a good 

time to come for “Art on the Boulevard.” 

This annual event attracts crowds to 

view and purchase from many vendors. 

Another to-do is the McGeachy Pond 

Trail. This trail runs along the lake. 

You can see many birds and it is very 

peaceful. Climb up the observation 

tower; the view is worth it. 

I hope you will come to Erieau, 

enjoy the beaches, the trails and 

the restaurants. Enjoy an afternoon 

of fishing or bring a book to spend 

time relaxing on the beach or on the 

boulevard. You will find the people 

friendly and the experience worth your 

while. 

Don’t educate your children to be rich. 

1 

educate them to be happy so when 

they grow up, they will know the value 

of things, not the price. 

Eat your food as medicine, otherwise 

2 you’ll have to eat medicine as food. 

The one who loves you will never 

3 

leave you because even if there are 100 

reasons to give up, they will fine a single 

one to hold on. 

There is a big difference between a human 

4 

being and being human. Only a few really 

understand it. 

You are loved when you are born, you’ll be loved 

5 when you die. In between, you have to manage. 

5 

Brain Teaser 

Eye Test 

Count every " F " 

in the following text: 

FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE 

SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI 

FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH 

THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS. 

HOW MANY 'F's? 

...Count them again. 

(WRONG, THERE ARE 6!) 

Page 14 

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- Southwestern Ontario Map - 

Unique Shops, 

Stops and Websites 

This pullout map appears in each issue of 

Daytripping 

Most, but not all, of our regular adversers are listed here. 

Many more unique shops that rarely or never run larger adversements 

in Daytripping can be found within these four pages. 

When travelling 

to a town, 

be sure to check 

these lisngs! 

Find more great stops on our FEATURE PAGES: 

“Where You Should Eat” (See PAGE 3 

“Buy Local, Buy Fresh” 

Index) 

“Corkscrews & Cra Brews” 

#1 

DAYTRIPPER 

THE 

Map & Wed Listing 

DI R EC T O R Y 

Visit us at... 

Four Page 

Pullout 

Secon! 

Remember, that all of our customers, events, 

links & more can be found on our website! 

www.daytripping.ca 

ABERFOYLE S-8 

Aberfoyle Antique Market 519-763-1077 

www.aberfoyle-antiques.com 

AILSA CRAIG M-11 

ALVINSTON I-13 

Munro Apiaries 519-847-5333 

www.munrohoney.com 

AMHERSTBURG A-19 

Amherstburg Tourism 519-730-1309 

www.visitamherstburg.ca 

Gibson Gallery 519-736-2826 

www.gibsonartgallery.com 

Wolfhead Distillery 519-726-1111 

www.drinkwolfhead.com 

ARKONA I-11 

AYLMER N-14 

Aylmer & District Tourist Info. 519-773-3446 

AYLMER-MALAHIDE Museum & Archives 519-773-9723 

www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum 

Aylmer Sales Arena & Farmers Market 519-765-2211 

www.aylmersalesarena.com 

Aylmer Thrift Store 226-544-0379 

www.mcson.org 

Elgin Feeds Country Store 519-773-8481 

www.elginfeeds.com 

Mennonite Furniture Gallery 519-765-4386 

www.mfgi.ca 

Pinecroft Pottery & Gift Shop 519-773-3435 

www.pinecroft.ca 

Spare Moments Craft Supplies 519-765-3550 

The Wood Connection (Copenhagen) 519-773-9049 

The Woodpecker Solid Wood Furniture 519-765-4771 

BADEN P-9 

Castle Kilbride National Historic Site 519-634-8444 

www.castlekilbride.ca 

BAYFIELD J-7 

Bayfield Berry Farm 519-482-1666 

www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca 

BEACHVILLE O-11 

BELLE RIVER - ON THE LAKE D-17 

Belle River - On the Lake Events & Info. 519-728-4624 

www.belleriverbia.com 

BENMILLER K-6 

BIRR L-11 

BLENHEIM H-17 

Delhaven Orchards 519-676-4475 

www.delhaven.com 

Town of Blenheim 

www.townofblenheim.com 

BLYTH L-6 

BOTHWELL I-15 

Joyce Farm Market (April thru Oct.) 519-494-6561 

Parks Blueberries (March thru Dec.) 519-692-5373 

www.parksblueberries.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 905-407-6566 


Serenity Country Candles 519-753-6374 

www.serenitycountrycandles.com 

BRIGHT P-10 

BRIGHTS GROVE G-11 

Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643 

www.galleryinthegrove.com 

BROCKTON N-2 

BROWNSVILLE O-13 

BURLINGTON U-9 

BUXTON G-18 

Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799 

www.buxtonmuseum.com 

CAINSVILLE S-11 

CALEDONIA T-11 

Grand River Cruises 519-765-4107 

www.grandrivercruises.ca 

CAMBRIDGE R-9 

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 

CAYUGA U-12 

Ruthven Park National Historic Site 905-772-0560 

www.ruthvenpark.ca 

CHATHAM G-17 

Chatham-Kent Tourism 800-561-6125 

www.VisitCK.ca 

Loads of Love Thrift Shop 519-352-0911 

www.loadsoflove.ca 

R. B. Fabrics 519-351-7693 

www.rbfabrics.com 

Roesch Meats 519-351-7711 

www.rmeats.com 

Sons of Kent Brewing Company 519-354-2337 

www.sonsofkent.com 

The Glasshouse Nursery/Garden Centre 519-352-1127 

www.glasshousenursery.ca 

Van Zelst’s Market (Collectibles/Decor) 519-350-1745 

CLIFFORD O-4 

Rooster’s Perch Antiques 519-327-4550 

COLCHESTER B-20 

CLINTON K-7 

Central Huron Tourism 1-866-695-3364 

www.centralhuron.com 

Cinnamon Cabin Mennonite Furniture 226-457-0575 

www.cinnamoncabinco.ca 

Kildonan House B&B 519-482-1163 

www.kildonanhouse.com 

COPENHAGEN N-15 

The Wood Connection (Aylmer) 519-773-9049 

COTTAM D-19 

COURTLAND P-13 

Courtland Bakery 519-688-2023 

DASHWOOD K-9 

DELAWARE L-13 

Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum 519-264-2420 

www.ltvca.ca/conservation-lands/ska-nah-doht-longwoods 

DELHI Q-13 

Courtland Treasures Antiques 519-582-2929 


Fernlea lVlX Used Books 519-582-1794 

Wholesome Pickins Market & Bakery 519-582-1114 

www.wholesomepickins.ca 

DORCHESTER N-12 

Ziggy’s Feathered Friends 519-268-0888 

www.ziggysfeatheredfriends.com 

DRESDEN G-15 

Dresden BIA/Info & Events 519-683-4368 

dresden.ca 

Babcock Jewellers 519-683-2463 

Dresden Plate Quilt Shoppe 519-683-2300 

Gary’s Gallery Antiques 519-401-7322 

Kentwood Gardens 519-683-4956 

Kimberly’s One-of-a-Kind 519-437-8064 

McKellar’s Flowers & Gifts 519-683-4368 

Union Block Bakery Cafe 519-683-3000 

DUBLIN M-8 

DUNDAS T-10 

The Keeping Room 905-627-5880 

Find out... 

Where You 

Should at 

on page 6 

EMBRO O-11 

Workshop Supply 519-475-4947 

www.workshopsupply.com 

ERIEAU H-18 

Information 519-676-4511 

ESSEX C-19 

Town of Essex 

www.essex.ca 

Blimey’s British Store 226-787-1244 

www.blimeys.ca 

Crafty Candles 519-776-8585 

www.craftycandles.ca 

Essex Stained Glass 519-776-4577 

www.essexstainedglass.com 

Heritage Essex Railway Station 519-776-9800 

www.essexrailwaystation.com 

Schinkels’ Meat Market 519-776-7541 

www.schinkels.com 

EXETER L-9 

FOREST H-11 

Alton Farms Winery 519-899-2479 

www.altonfarmsestatewinery.com 

Forest BIA 519-786-4062 

www.shopforest.ca 

Forest Florist 519-786-2339 

www.forestflorist.com 

Williamson Farms Country Store 226-520-0144 

www.williamsonfarms.ca 

FREELTON T-9 

Freelton Antique Mall 905-659-0948 

www.freeltonantiquemall.com 

GLENCOE J-14 

GORRIE N-5 

Top Notch Furniture 519-335-3213 

www.topnotchfurniture.com 

GODERICH J-5 (ALSO SEE BENMILLER) 

Culinary Poet 519-619-1919 

www.theculinarypoet.ca 

River Line Nature Co. 519-524-4272 

www.feedthebirds.ca 

Downtown Goderich BIA 519-440-4871 

www.goderichbia.ca 

GRAND BEND J-9 

Pinedale Motor Inn 888-838-7463 

www.pinedale.on.ca 

Green Bucks Seasonal Store 


Lambton Heritage Museum 519-243-2600 

www.lambtonmuseums.ca 

The Garden Gate & Florals 519-238-1701 

www.thegardengate.ca 

Westland Greenhouses 519-238-1321 

www.westlandgreenhouses.com 

HAGERSVILLE T-12 

HAMILTON U-10 

HARRISTON O-4 

Acheson Pharmacy 519-338-3230 

www.achesonpharmacy.com 

Alpaca Time 519-327-4566 

www.alpacatime.ca 

Beyond The Rock 519-338-5008 

www.shopbeyondtherock.ca 

Davies Antiques 519-338-2449 


Escape the Old Post 519-510-2222 

www.escapetheoldpost.ca 

Unique Fashions Boutique ‘n Treasures 519-901-0220 


HARROW B-20 

Full Circle Thrift Shoppe 519-738-6202 

Priscilla’s Presents 519-738-0001 

www.priscillas-presents.com 

The Old Milk Shed Antiques 519-738-3084 

HENSALL L-8 

Ferguson Apiaries 519-236-4979 

www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca 

If you are in DOUBT, change this TEXT. 

ILDERTON L-11 

Bloomers Family Farm 519-666-1255 

www.bloomersfarm.com 

Campfire Ninja -- 

www.campfireninja.com 

INGERSOLL O-12 

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum 519-485-5510 

www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum 

K & A Quilt Studio 519-425-4141 

www.kaquiltstudio.com 

Modern Hipster Antiques 519-859-7387 

www.modernhipster.com 

Patina’s Gifts of Art & Craft 519-485-6466 

www.patinas.ca 

IPPERWASH H-10 

KENT BRIDGE H-16 

Kent Bridge Country Market 519-352-5226 

www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com 

Roesch Meats 519-351-7711 


KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATIONS H-10 

Thunderbird Crafts Trading Post 519-786-4775 

www.thunderbirdcrafts.com 

KINCARDINE K-2 

Lakeside Downtown Kincardine Tourism 519-955-0547 

www.visitkincardine.ca 

Harbour Rose Boutique 519-396-6861 

www.harbourroseboutique.ca 

KINGSVILLE C-20 

Kingsville BIA 519-733-6250 

www.kingsvillebia.com 

www.MyKingsville.ca 

Anna’s Garden, Home & Wellness 519-965-3647 

www.annasflowers.ca 

Attic Treasures/Windblown & Weathered 519-326-3409 

Find us on Facebook & Instagram 

Banded Goose Brewery & Taproom 519-733-9700 

www.bandedgoosebrewing.com 

Canadian Transportation Museum 519-776-6909 

www.ctmhv.com 

Distinctive Inns of Kingsville 519-733-5070 

www.distinctiveinnsofkingsville.com 

Fehr’s Heritage Bakery 519-733-0303 

Jack’s Gastropub Restaurant 519-733-6900 

www.jacksgastropub.com 

Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary 519-733-4034 

www.jackminer.ca 

Kingsville Music Society -- 

www.kingsvillemusicsociety.com 

Paisley Dreamer 519-712-8780 


Pelee Island Winery 519-733-6551 

www.peleeisland.com 

Mary Kathryn Ladies Shop 519-733-4672 

www.marykathryn.ca 

Mettawas Station Mediterranean Grill 519-733-2459 

www.mettawasstation.com 

The Main Grill & Ale House 519-733-8600 

www.themaingrillandalehouse.com 

Towne Emporium 519-733-8696 

www.towneemporium.ca 

KINTORE N-11 

McRatterson’s Antiques & Oddities 519-283-9876 

www.facebook.com/mcratterson 

KITCHENER R-8 

LAMBTON SHORES J-10 

www.LambtonShores.ca 519-243-1400 

LANGTON Q-14 

LASALLETTE Q-13

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hg 11 

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23 20 

Chesle 

Tiverton 

hg 15 

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Pinkerton 

Glammis 

hg hg 15 

19 

Cargill 

Kincardine 

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hg 1 

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Chepstow 

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Bervie 

Pine River 

dc hg 9 

Point Clark 

dc 2 

hg hg 20 Walker 

9 

6 Kinloss 

C 

Point Clark 

Greenock 

Ripley 

Riversdale 

hg 7 Kinlough 

Formosa 

Amberley 

hg 1 

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Teeswater 

• ANTIQUE SHOPS • UNIQUE GIFT SHOPS • ARTISANS • MUSEUMS 

Kintail 

Lucknow 

Belmore 

Kingsbridge 

R. 

• QUILT & SEWING SHOPS • GALLERIES • LIVE THEATRE 

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Port Albert 

• GARDEN CENTRES • SCRAPBOOKING • FLEA & FARMERS’ MARKETS 

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Wingham 

Gorrie 

Bluevale 

Dungannon 

• CRAFT BREWERIES & WINERIES • BOOK SHOPS & MORE! 

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Nile 

POINT FARMS 

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R. 

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Belgrave 

86 

25 Carlow Auburn 

Saltford 

Pick up your 

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Goderich 

25 

Brussels 

hg hg 15 

Blyth 

19 

Ethel 

Benmiller 

dc hg 8 8 Londesborough 

of Daytripping... 

hg hg 31 15 

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Walton 

at over 1,000 locaons 

hg hg16 

18 Holmesville 

Clinton 

hg 15 

Kinburn Winthrop 

including the shops 

hg hg 13 

17 

Vanastra 

in this directory. 

Bayfield 

dc dc 4 Harpurhey 

Brodhagen 

Seaforth 

23 

Egmondville 

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hg 44 

Varna 3 

St. Columban 

Bornholm 

Brucefield 

Daytripping is also 

dc 21 

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Kippen 

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Hensall 

8 

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informaon centres. 

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Dashwood 

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83 

Exeter 

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PINERY 

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163 2 hg hg 

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Kirkton 

Crediton 

Shipka 

130 

10 23 Woodham 

Huron Park 

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Kettle Pt. hg 81 Mount 

Centralia 

Port 

Carmel 

dc ji 5 4 151 St. Marys 

Franks 

Whalen 

Ipperwash 

Corbett 

Corners 

Beach 

1-800-667-0337 

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Northville 

24 24 hg 47 Granton 

Ravenswood 

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Thedford 

Medina 

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Lambton Shores 

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17 

Denfield 

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Fanshawe 

dc 20 Birr Bryanston 

Nairn 

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Arkona 

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69 15 O 1 

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22 Hickory 

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Sarnia 

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Komoka 

Watford 

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Kerwood 

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86 

P P194 

4 100 189 

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Petrolia 

Corunna 

hg 79 

77 Cairngorm Mt. Brydges 

Delaware 

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dc 402 O 183 

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Harri 

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98 

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180 

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St. Clair 

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Courtright 

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Melbourne 

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Southwold 

Oil Springs 

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164 

Talbotville St. Thomas 

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Marine City 

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Shetland 

Fingal 

36 

8 Newbury 

Lambton 

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Walpole 

STERLING 

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Croton 

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Stanley 

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Tupperville Dresden 

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Wabash 

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dc 18 hg 21 

2 West Lorne 

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WARREN 

42 Rodney 

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Duttona 

Kent 

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104 Eagle Beach 

Queen’ 

St. Clair 

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Eberts 

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Muirkirk 

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Mitchell's Bay Dover 

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Duart 

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Port Glasgow 

hg 29 

Louisville 

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Highgate 

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121 

10 

Grande 

Pointe 

rq hg hg 38 

Corners 

CHATHAM-KENT 

P 75 

hg 43 

hg 

dc 101 rq 37 34 

18 Pinehurst 

Ridgetown 

Chatham 

40 Ohg dc 96 DETROIT 

90 14 401 

Ohg hg 

hg 17 Palmyra 

Pain Court 

hg hg 10 38 hg 81 

hg 2 hg 

hg hg 19 hg 35 34 hg 36 15 Morpeth 

Talbotville 2 

11 Eatonville 

St. Thomas 

WINDSOR 

hg 

hg 

hg 7 hg 17 

36 Prairie 

Charing 

hg 8 Blenheim 

Siding 

RONDEAU 

O 13 hg O 2 hg 14 19 hg hg 22 hg 2 Jeannettes 

56 1 

O 63 

Cr. 

Pte. aux Pins 

Fighting hg Odc 25 42 hg 

hg 14 Cross 

3 

Guilds 

27 

hg hg 35 hg39 Fletcher North 

hg hg hg 10 

11 

St. Joachim 

Creek 

Buxton 27 

21 401 

O 31 

42 

Shrewsbury 

Cedar Springs 

Lakeshore 

28 

I. 

O OO hg hg 3 

hg hg hg 3 

34 

40 48 

8 6 

12 

hg 7 Tilbury 

La 

Erie 

Contact these 

hg 8 Maidstone 

FORT 

MALDEN 

hg 

hg 5 

7 

hg 

hg hg hg 34 23 46 Merlin 

Erieau 

Comber 

Woodslee Ruscom 

hg hg 

hg 37 1 Dealtown Beach 

Salle 

9 

8 dc 

hg hg hg Organizaons 

14 

20 Paquette 

hg hg 11 Cors. 

4 

10 Essex 

hg hg 12 3 27 Staples 8 

McGregor 

hg hg 37 

Port Alma 

for 

Amherstburg 

Gesto 

hg hg 14 hg 14 

hg 18 

hg hg 27 Cottam 

WHEATLEY 

dc hg 3 

Malden 9 hg 

hg 15 Blytheswood 

hg 23 

hg hg 31 77 

1 

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11 18 

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Wheatley 

Pelee 

29 

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MICH 

18 

Passage 

Ruthven 

hg 

hg 34 3 34 

Scudder 

50 Harrow 

Leamington 

hg hg 13 

20 

hg 50 

33hg20 

Pelee 

Detroit 

Colchester 

Pelee Island 

POINT PELEE 

Island 

NATIONAL PARK 

Windsor 

ST. 

W 

rq 696 rq 696 

rq 94 nm 25 

nm 25 

nm 39 

nm 85 

nm 1 po 102 

nm 53 

rq 94 rq 75 

Bois Blanc I. 

(île aux 

Bois Blanc) 

DETROIT 

(RIVIÈRE 

N 

S 

Canard 

7 

E 

RIVER 

DÉTROIT) 

R. 

10 

17 

7 

E S 

Tecumseh 

S 

Puce 

6 

22 

Cedar Beach 

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Belle 

R. 

Kingsville 

Belle River 

6 

Ruscom 

Pigeon Bay 

R. 

E X 

7 

#1 

22 

DAYTRIPPER 

THE 

(RIVIÈRE 

SAINTE- 

ST. 

CLAIRE) 

9 

RIVER 

CLAIR 

Deerbrook 

Stoney / 

Pointe-aux-Roches 

DI R EC TOR Y 

7 

Point Pelee 

28 

Lighthouse 

Cove 

14 

North 

Point Edward 

11 

SydenhamR. 

MICHIGAN U.S.A. 

ONTARIO CANADA 

Sydenham 

27 

14 

Black 

18 

8 

11 

9 

River 

Creek 

Hickory 

9 

Bear 

L A M B T 

L A K E H U R O N 

12 

13 

9 

7 

Cr. 

Creek 

10 

10 

O N 

THAMES 

Rondeau 

8 

Bay 

Brown 

11 

15 

RIVER 

13 

Parkhill 

12 

M 

21 35 

16 

9 

Cr. 

South 

Sydenham 

8 

Pine 

Bayfield 

Ausable 

I 

11 

17 

4 

R. 

(RIVIÈRE 

Nine 

Mile 

Sharpes Cr. 

River 

THAMES) 

Maitland 

River 

South 

Blyth 

Oxbow 

River 

Mill 

Maitl a nd 

Cr. 

River 

Te eswater 

Cr 

Willow 

L A K E E R I E 


OHIO U.S.A. 

20 

12 

13 

D D 

9 

21 

L 

27 

4 

14 

27 

7 

24 

12 

B 

River 

Brook 

14 

13 

28 

Medway Cr. 

6 

7 

10 

Cr. 

R 

Little 

18 

River 

Flat 

13 

U 

11 

Maitland 

Mid dle 

Cr. 

5 

North 

Saugeen 

H U R O N 

E 

S 

E L 

E X 

Thames 

24 

R. 

River 

6 

G 

Cr. 

hg 

hg 3 

hg dc 

6 

hg 

hg 12 hg hg 

hg 

25 19 

hg 55 

hg 8 

Black 

24 

Whirl 

21 

M 

Avon 

P E 

dc 

ji 180 

hg hg 28hg ji 

81 

Links to all of these organizaons can be found at... 

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hg 

hg 25 hg 52 hg 

Route Al 

Hw 

1 

C 

L 

ESSEX

River 

Grand 

Willow 

R. 

8 

9 

6 

28 

R. 

9 

10 

River 

Duntroon 

SIBBALD 

hg O dc 12 

POINT 

Eugenia 

dc 31 hg hg hg hg 42 

10 

28 96 

23 

Berkeley 

hg hg 10 

hg 95 

40 

30 

Singhampton 

Glen Huron New Lowell 

Sandy Cove 

Duclos Port 

L. 

hg 9 

94 

Point Bolster 

Cannington 

hg hg 

hg 

hg hg 46 

Mooresburg 

32 13 

Feversham 

Creemore 

90 27 

Franklin Jacksons 

hg O 25 hg 90 

dc dc 25 

Markdale 

Brentwood 

Island Beach Point 

hg 12 

Dornoch 

Angus 

48 

7 

y Scone 

Eugenia 

hg 

dc hg hg 

O hg 2 

6 

hg hg 12 

4 

Avening 

Holly 

Grove 

Stroud 

Alcona 

Pefferlaw 

Maxwell 

Dunedin 

Ivy 

hg 9 

85 21 78 Sutton 

Virginia 

hg 23 

hg 2 

hg hg 88 

Manilla 

Glencairn 

Irish 

Lake 

hg hg 

hg 

hg 79 

hg 39 

hg 

hg 18 12 

81 

Elmwood 

Flesherton 

Lisle 

Thornton 

Bell Ewart Georgina 

Badjeros Maple Valley 

Roches Point 

82 

Ceylon 

Innisfil 

79 

hg 

hg 

hg hg hg 78 

18 

10 21 

Cook's 

Bay 

O 

hg 4 

13 

21 

Lefroy 

West Grey 

Churchill 

Baldwin 

4 

hg hg hg hg hg 10 Sunderland 

Brown 32 Udora 

Keswick 

Baxter 

Gilford 

hg 75 

3 

8 3 

hg dc dc 7 12 

hg 

dc dc 89 

10 dc 

hg hg Blackwater Son 

Priceville 

Redickville 

hg 56 

Hill 

Honeywood 

hg hg hg hg hg hg 22 hg 4 15 10 

89 

39 13 13 

hg 3 hg 14 

Proton 

hg hg 9 

hg ji 32 

28 

21 124 

Terra Nova 

Fennell 

Station 

5 

Cookstown 

Ravenshoe 

6 Se 

Zephyr Leaskdale 

Durham 

Dundalk 

Horning's 

Allan Park 

Mansfield 

Everett 

Bradford- East 

400 

1 

4 

hg 

EARL ROWE 

hg 

hg hg 

hg hg 2 

hg dc 

O hg hg 

23 

hg 9 

hg hg17 13 

hg 27 

hg 39 Saintfield 

Swinton Park 

Mills 

Hanover 

Varney 

Nicolston 

West Gwillimbury 

hg 12 

67 

ton 

Corbetton 

48 

11 23 18 Alliston 

Gwillimbury 

30 Greenbank 

19 Newtonhg 

hg 3 

hg hg 77 

arlsruhe 

hg 10 8 

10 

Bradford 

hg hg 64 hg 47 

9 Violet Hill 

Rosemont 

Robinson 

Holland 

Queensville 

Mount Sandford 

Por 

Riverview 

New 

1 

88 Landing 

Holt Albert 

Uxbridge 

Per 

O 53 

MONO 

hg hg 

CLIFFS 

O 8 8 

Neustadt 

hg 

hg hg hg hg 

hg 

hg 17 Shelburne 

Sharon 

Primrose 

hg 50 Beeton 

Ayton 

Holstein 

Bond 

hg 8 

19 13 

9 

1 51 

9 

O58 

South 

hg dc 

hg O O 89 

8 hg hg 31 

55 

49 

dc hg 47 Manchester 

ildmay 

Head 

74 30 Prin 

ji hg hg 109 14 

Keldon 

11 

Loretto 

Coppin's 

Tecumseth 

1 

hg hg hg 3 

hg 21 

14 31 Pleasantville 

hg hg 

hg 10 Dunkerron 

404 O 45 

hg 

dc dc 52 

89 10 

Luther 

dc O 1 

hg hg 

hg 15 Ballantrae 

Cors. 

Utica 

12 Mono 

Hockley Colgan 

Schomberg Newmarket 34 Whitchurch- Goodwood 

Clifford 

38 

hg 

hg 6 Camilla Centre 

Tottenham 

Kettleby 

hg hg hg 16 

9 

hg 

hg hg hg 30 2 

15 16 

Wesley Cors. Musselman's 

Conn 

6 41 

5 

7 

hg 40 

Ashburn 

Aurora Vandorf 

Lake 

Myrtle 

Mount Forest 

7 69 hg 

L. 

dc 25 Lloydtown 

hg hg hg 23 

9 

dc hg 18 hg 56 hg 55 53 

6 14 

hg hg O 

O 37 

dc 407 

8 

hg 

hg 27 

31 8 

hg 10 Pottageville Snowball Stouffville Stouffville 

Laurel 

Wilcox Preston Lake 

16 

hg hg hg 10 12 hg hg 11 

Palgrave 

Claremont Brooklin 

Lakelet 

16 

Mono Mills 

Oak Ridges 

Lake 14 Ringwood 

Harriston 

43 

dc 

hg 1 

O dc 

hg 30 

404 

33 

48 

hg 

hg 

hg 

hg dc 12 hg 

hg hg 26 

87 

hg hg hg 7 22 50 

King 

Gormley 

Orangeville 

67 

11 

25 

Brougham 

6 Kenilworth 

Damascus Grand 

City 

hg 

ji 7 

O hg hg 31 

hg dc 

dc 5 ji hg hg 38 

Greenwood 

hg 109 

Valley Waldemar 

23 

24 

Nobleton 

RICHMOND 

Green 

1 31 

109 

MARKHAM 

hg 4 

412 

23 37 3 

FORKS OF 

hg hg 3 

Caledon 

River 

Fordwich 

ji 

hg hg 109 Village Caledon 

Bolton 

Elgin HILL 

po 407 

ji 

THE CREDIT 

hg O O 4 5 24 hg 9 

hg 35 

27 30 

hg 30 hg 123 Teviotdale 

ji ji 

hg O P 34 

93 

109 109 

Mono 

Mills 

Buttonville 

Alton 

East 

ji 136 

Road 

Kleinburg 

Caledon 

ji ji hg 178 8 

25 

22 

404 410 

hg hg 399 

Lake 

hg O dc 397 

hg hg hg 50 

6 

8hg7 hg 

hg 24 hg 49 

Maple 

Palmerston 

Marsville 

Unionville 

hg 11 

hg 27 

178 Kurtzville 

88 

91 Rothsay 

Arthur 

Sandhill 

po 407 

WH 

3 

24 

hg 12 

Molesworth 

hg hg 29 Belwood 

R. 

O P 9 

12 16 Belwood 

Hillsburgh 

Wildfield 

Inglewood 

VAUGHAN 

Thornhill 

AJAX 

Gowanstown 

ji 23 ji 140 

10 

383 

394 

O dc dc 19hg18 

124 

hg hg Ohg hg 404 

401 

1 4 14 

17 

Moorefield 

Orton 

Belfountain Victoria 

Woodbridge 

Pickering 

Erin 

hg 392 

hg 18 

27 

P 369 

PPP dc 21 7 

O 367 

375 379 

6 

13 

Conestogo 

hg 

hg 10 

Drayton 

Erin 

25 

Listowel 

hg hg 22 

Pdc 11 

26 

Brisbane 

po 407 

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 

North Perth 

22 

Terra Cotta 

ji 107 

Fergus 

hg 12 

Salem 

29 Ospringe 

BRAMPTON 

72 Atwood 

Ballinafad 

hg 86 

hg 

ji 11 

6 

O 5 

P 344 352 

45 

hg 18 107 

ji147 

Elora 

ji 131 

Glen Williams 

Newry 

Glen Allan 

Dorking 

Donegal 

Floradale 

hg 4 

Pdc hg 21 hg 

hg 

hg 22 Brucedale 

ji 125 

Georgetown 

7 346 

Toronto Islands 

dc 

hg 427 

19 

22 

Limehouse 

Huttonville 

Yatton 

21 

Rockwood 

Macton 

Eramosa 

7 Stewarttown 

Norval 

hg 3 

hg 1 

TORONTO 

Newton 

(îles de Toronto) 

hg hg P P P 19 

330 336 342 

139 142 145 

R. 

P P 

51 29 

136 

333 QEW 

hg 

hg 

ji 121 

Elmira 

Acton 

po 407 

Monkton 

Wallenstein 

West Montrose 

Halton 

hg hg 

hg 

hg hg ji 72 85 

124 Ashgrove 

Marden 

Milverton 

Millbank 

Linwood 

10 hg86 23 86 

P 

P 324 

P dc 

dc 

55 

hg 11 

Hawkesville 

Ariss 

Speyside Hills 

5 

hg hg hg 86 

hg 1 25 

403 

hg 

hg 17 Winterbourne 

Eden Mills 

Hornby 

Poole 

Conestogo 

Crosshill 

37 

328 P132 15 St. Jacobs 

hg 130 P 320 

dc 

P 

dc 

hg 

hg hg 6hg 

7 

hg 22 hg hg hg 30 

Brunner 

17 26 Maryhill 

Brookville 

Port Credit 

ji hg 135 312 

126 

85 7 8 

3 

5 

hg hg 31 

Arkell 

St. Clements 

Bloomingdale 

GUELPH 

po 407 MISSISSAUGA 

Heidelberg 

32 dc 

hg hg 34 

Moffat 

12 14 

hg 

ji hg ji hg16 

124 119 7 Bamberg 

Clarkson 

Rostock 

P dc 6 

46 MILTON 

hg 56 36 123 

44 

ji hg hg 299 401 

hg 

hg 

hg 22 25 

PP 5 

P P 118 119 hg hg 

hg 35 

107 hg 31 Aberfoyle 

tburg 

Wellesley 

hg 17 Gads Hill 

St. 

WATERLOO 

43 58 24 

32 Campbellville 

Amulree 

Agatha 

KITCHENER 

286 

P hg 278 282 

295 Morriston 

7 Lowville 

Sebringville 

P P 6hg9 

Petersburg 

Puslinch 

113 OAKVILLE 

Phillipsburg Baden 

P 284 

P 111 HALTON 

hg hg 

hg 275 

109 

BRONTE 

dc 7 dc 1 

hg 28 

Crieff Freelton Kilbride 

hg hg hg 32 Stratford New Hamburg 

1 5 

8 4 

hg 12 Mannheim 

hg 8 

hg 58 27 Clyde 

CREEK 

hg hg 

hg 97 

Carlisle 

Bronte 

Shakespeare 

33 70 Strabane 

ji hg hg dc 6 

P P 102 5 3 

P dc 100 7 hg hg 

ji 112 ji 107 101 

New 

CAMBRIDGE 

Flamboro 

Pauls 

Haysville 

46hg12 

hg 26 24 

hg hg hg 97 

Centre 

Dundee 

Westover 

Roseville 

hg 22 8 

268 

24 43 

Millgrove 

dc 8 O 97 FORT GEORGE 

hg hg hg hg 47 Sheffield 

Waterdown 

BURLINGTON 

ji 113 Tavistock 

hg 3 

dc 58 hg 75 

Clappison's Cors. 

Plattsville 

hg hg 28 

401 

49 

Branchton 

Rockton 

hg 

hg dc 5 

O 

P O nm 8 28 

13 

Greensville 

Aldershot 

59 

Ayr 

hg 18 

hg 36 Peters Cors. 

HAMILTON 

Niagara-On- 

Bright 

Glen Morris Troy 

hg hg 5 

Dundas 

hg 93 hg 19 

90 28 

250 

14 

99 

dc 

hg 29 West Flamborough 

The-Lake 

Harrington Hickson 

St. George 

hg 403 hg 8 88 89 

O 6 hg hg hg 83 hg 78 

hg O hg 35 

Harrisburg 

87 

8 

29 

Drumbo 15 Copetown 

Youngstown 

Uniondale 

Innerkip 

74 71 

O 

O 68 O nm 3 

5 

64 

O 55 51 O 

P O dc dc 

18 

36 O57 

49 

O 

O 44 

O 238 

27 

6 

QEW 

hg 

hg 99 

Lynden Ancaster 

Grimsby 

ST. CATHARINES 

Lakeside 

hg hg 4 

hg 

hg 20 

hg hg hg hg 48 

hg 

hg 36 

55 119 

hg 33 Paris 

Jerseyville 

Lincoln 

Virgil 

Huntingford 

Osborne Cors. 

hg 22 

po 2 

11 17 

Stoney 

ji 16 Gobles Princeton 

Creek 

Winona 

Falkland 

hg 86 100 

33 Woodstock 

Alberton 

Eastwood 

dc 30 33 

O dc 104 

hg 25 

Elfrida 

Embro 

403 38 

16 

ji 

38 41 

2/53 

406 

O O hg 

hg hg 73 hg hg 17 

52 

hg 81 

Jordan 

Queenston 

Kintore 

Creditville 

hg 

hg hg hg 26 

dc 

hg 405 

6 16 8 hg 56 

hg 18 

Lewiston 

Cainsville 

Mount Hope 

Grassie Beamsville 

Sta. 

hg hg hg 21 16 53 

65 

73 81 89 

O 37 

235 

34 

P hg hg hg 6 

Carluke 

Fulton 

hg hg hg O 30 

230 232 

O 14 

P Odc rq 

9 53 

20 14 

190 hg hg hg 12 Campden Jordan 

Brantford Onondaga 

Woodburn 

Vineland 

Niagara 

54 24 

hg ts 2 7 

hg hg 

hg 55 

Burford 

Beachville 

Oxford 

Mt. Vernon 

hg 

ji 18 

Binbrook 

Middleport 

69 

202 

420 

7 hg4 hg 

hg Falls 

40 

Centre 

Cathcart 

St. 

mesford 

54 

hg 69 27 

222 17 

Grand 

P 

O po 62 

6 

hg hg 65 

ji 384 

hg 

hg 14 73 

hg 

hg 

hg 22 Bishopsgate 

Smithville 

hg 129 Mount 

Sweaburg 

Harley 

14 

66 9 

216 

P hg hg hg 45 

hg hg hg 

ji hg 59 31 

21 9 

4 

9 

hg 218 

hg 

hg 12 20 O O 23 21 

O16 

Island 

Cr. 

PPdc 3 hg 65 hg 47 

hg hg 59 

hg 

hg hg Pleasant 

Caistor 

Anns 

Caledonia 

Ingersoll 

Brant 

Thorold 

119 202 16 24 Ohsweken 

Centre 

Burtch 

Caistorville 

North Pelham 

Foldens 

New Durham 

Bismarck 

Fonthill 

Niagara Chippawa 

Holbrook 

25 Scotland 

Oakland 

hg 20 

Willow Grove 

Empire Corners 

Dorchester Putnam 

401 dc hg 

hg 5 

hg 27 hg 46 Burgessville 

56 

63 

hg 29 19 4 

Wilsonville 

hg 

ji 

dc 19 

dc 54 hg hg 36 

hg 

hg 

hg 2 

Fenwick 

Falls 

hg 116 

Salford 

Norwich 

18 New Credit 

York 

Wellandport 

Pelham 

Kelvin 

Bealton 

208 

6 Canborough 

hg 24 

27 hg O 203 10 

18 Vanessa 

Haldimand County 

24 

27 

98 

dc 

12 

58A 

hg hg hg 24 

Boston 

hg 9 hg 27 

hg QEW 

dc dc dc Orq 13 19 25 1 

hg hg hg 

hg 

hg 

hg 29 

Springvale 

Mount Elgin 

4 

Welland 

Mossley 

Milldale 

Hagersville 

Canfield 

Verschoyle 

Round 

Villa Nova 

hg hg hg 32 

Chambers 

hg 30 

Otterville 

hg 

hg 19 Teeterville Plains 

7 

9 55 

hg 20 hg 58 140 

hg 5 

dc 

dc 23 

27 

9 Decewsville Cayuga 

Corners 

mes Centre 

Stevensville 

etsville 

19 

Waterford 

5 17 3 

21 

Ostrander 

hg dc 2 

hg 

hg 84 

hg 

hg hg 

hg hg 74 Garnet 

Winger 

Avon 

Springford 

59 La Salette 

Nelles Corners 

Wainfleet 

Windham 

Balmoral 

98 Fort Erie 

47 

hg hg 4 3 

hg hg37 ont 73 

Culloden 

37 Centre 

20 3 

O 1 

11 hg hg 20 

37 25 24 Townsend 

Kohler 

Ostryhon 

Tillsonburg 

Byng 

hg 

hg 20 

Dunnville 

Corners 

hg 50 

hg hg hg 3 

Ridgeway 

1 

Lyons 48 

Brownsville 

Delhi 

Jarvis 

Simcoe 

dc 

hg 49 

3 

hg Renton 

Grant Pt. 

Mohawk Pt. 

Point Abino 

dc hg 53 

Fisherville 

Lowbanks 

Gasline 

hg 12 

South 

pleton 

hg 3 5 

ROCK POINT 

hg hg hg hg hg 52 

Springfield Corinth 

Courtland 

hg hg 16 hg 1 

hg 70hg55 Cheapside 

Cayuga 

Long Burnaby Port 

Crystal 

Rainham 

Port 

Beach Colborne 

Beach 

32 40 46 30 

35 

38 59 

21 

hg hg 10 

24 

SELKIRK 

hg dc 44 

6 

Peacock Pt. 

hg 3 

Selkirk Centre 

Maitland 

Norfolk 

Eden 

South 

Aylmer 

Richmond Mabee's 

Middleton County Greens Corner 

hg 6 Nanticoke 

Orwell 

Summers 

hg 38 Corners 

hg hg 21 Andy's 

Vittoria 

Port Dover 

Silver Hill 

hg hg 45 Corners 

23 

Corners 

1 

3 Walsh 

Mount 

hg hg hg hg 

45 16 24 hg 10 

73 

hg 43 hg Straffordville Langton 

Port Ryerse 

Salem 

19 Glen Meyer 

40hg45 

Calton 

TURKEY POINT 

hg hg 45 hg 42 Vienna 

Frogmore 

Normandale 

59 Forestville 

Copenhagen 

Port Bruce 

PORT 

hg 55 Walsingham 

St. Williams 

Turkey Point 

Fairground 

Port 

Turkey Pt. 

BURWELL hg hg 60 42 

Burwell 

Inner 

Bay 

hg 

hg 28 hg 42 Cultus 

23 

Port 

Rowan 

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Long 

Long Point 

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7 

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R. 

Cr. 

Maitl and 

Cr. 

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25 

R T 

Creek 

16 

6 

Beatty 

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10 

27 

Styx 

Saugeen 

River 

14 

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Big 

River 

Saugeen 

10 

Smith 

Cr. 

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Lake 

St.Clair 

Aylmer 

eamington 

O P Q R 

Lake 

Huron 

Sarnia 

Chatham 

KENT 

3 

Rocky 

4 

LAMBTON 

Petrolia 

2 

G R E 

25 

Otter Cr. 

32 

10 

Saugeen 

24 

17 

W 

F O 

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4 

Conestogo 

Nith 

33 

R. 

River 

A T 

4 

Mallet 

5 

R. 

Saugeen 

R. 

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24 

10 

R D 

Tillsongburg 

ELGIN 

HURON 

6 

Horner 

Courtland 

Stratford 

4 

5 

London 

MIDDLESEX 

St. Thomas 

Lake Erie 

Creek 

Big 

Beav 

32 

18 

Cr. 

17 

River 

W E L L I 

Grand 

3 

19 

10 

18 

G ra nd 

River 

Riv er 

15 

R. 

Speed 

Nanticoke 

Br. 

23 

GRAND 

Boston 

Boyne 

Er amosa 

12 8 

10 

OXFORD 

R L 

Woodstock 

Y 

O 

12 

Delhi 

WATERLOO RM 

7 

3 

13 

Kitchener-Waterloo 

BRANT 

O 

8 

19 

N 

8 

4 

21 

G 

8 

4 

19 

12 

T O N 

13 

12 

25 

17 

5 

4 

14 

20 

25 

Cr. 

12 

29 

McKenzie 

23 

Cr. 

Mad 

Sheldon 

D U F F E R I N 

HAMILTON 

Burlington 

WENTWORTH 

Hamilton 

12 

Brantford 

NORFOLK 

8 

Port Dover 

11 

Townsend 

Simcoe 

9 

14 

10 

Caledonia 

HALDIMAND 

S T U V W X Y Z 

Credit 

9 

12 

23 

Cr. 

Pine 

River 

13 

19 

8 

Cr. 

27 

16 

18 

RIVER 

3 

R. 

River 

River 

4 

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L A K E E R I E 

Niagara 

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Lake Erie 

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Lake 

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www.visitwindsoressex.com 

1-800-265-3633 

Chatham-Kent Tourism 

www.visitck.ca 

1-800-561-6125 

Tourism Sarnia-Lambton 

www.ontbluecoast.com 

1-800-265-0316 

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www.londontourism.ca 

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www.tourismoxford.ca 

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www.norfolktourism.ca 

1-800-699-9038 

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www.haldimandcounty.ca 

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Tourism Hamilton 

www.tourismhamilton.com 

1-800-263-8590 

Tourism Branord 

www.discoverbranord.ca 

1-800-265-6299 

County of Brant Tourism 

www.brant.ca 

1-888-250-2296 

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www.visitstraord.ca 

1-800-561-7926 

Tourism Burlington 

www.tourismburlington.com 

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Find more great stops on our: 

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“Corkscrews & Cra Brews” 

(See PAGE 3 I Index) d PULLOUT SECTION! 

LEAMINGTON D-20 

A Stitch In Time 519-322-4690 

Find us on Facebook • www.astitchintime.ca 

Aziz Fruit Stand & Wooden Spoon 519-890-3322 

www.azizfruitstand.com 

Leamington Arts Centre 519-326-2711 

www.leamingtonartscentre.com 

Pelee Wings Nature Store 519-326-5193 

www.peleewings.ca 

Sweet Retreat Ice Cream & More 519-398-8158 

www.sweetretreatleamington.ca 

There’s No Place Like Home Antiques 519-325-1455 


LISTOWEL O-6 

Knapp Shoes 519-291-4750 

www.knappshoes.ca 

Sprinrite Yarn Factory Outlet 519-291-3951 

www.yarnfactoryoutlet.com 

The Kitchen Cupboard & Ice Box 519-291-4777 

www.shopkci.com 

LONDESBOROUGH L-6 

Greyhaven Gardens 519-523-9781 

www.greyhavengardens.com 

Nature’s Nest 519-523-4399 

www.naturesnest.ca 

LONDON M-12 (INC. LAMBETH & HYDE PARK) 

London Tourism 1-800-265-2602 

www.londontourism.ca 

Visit Middlesex 519-434-7321 

www.visitmiddlesex.ca 

A & M Garden Centre 519-652-3539 

www.amgardencentre.ca 

Attic Books 519-432-7277 

www.atticbooks.ca 

East Park Golf Gardens 519-451-2950 

www.eastparkgolf.com 

Fanshawe Pioneer Village 519-457-1296 

www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca 

Memory Lane Antiques 519-471-2835 


Pickin’ Through the Past 226-927-3878 


The Bloomin’ Bog (near Ilderton) 519-666-0132 

www.bloominbog.com 

The Market at Western Fair District -- 

www.TheMarketWFD.com 

Thomas Bros. Farm Market 519-652-5551 

www.thomasbrothersfarms.ca 

LUCAN L-10 

MEAFORD (EAST OF OWEN SOUND) 

MELBOURNE K-13 

MILDMAY N-3 

MILLBANK O-7 

Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery 519-595-4407 

www.annamaes.ca 

Millbank Cheese & Butter 519-595-8787 

www.millbankcheese.com 

Millbank Family Furniture 519-595-7105 

www.millbankfamilyfurniture.ca 

Zehr’s Country Market 519-595-4403 

www.zehrscountrymarket.com 

MILVERTON O-7 

MINTO O-5 

Town of Minto Tourism 519-338-2511 

www.town.minto.on.ca 

MITCHELL M-8 

MOORETOWN E-13 

Moore Museum 519-867-2020 

www.mooremuseum.ca 

MORPETH I-17 

Crazy Eight Barn 519-674-2888 

www.crazy8barn.com 

MOUNT BRYDGES K-13 

Brickyard Antiques & Repurposed Things 

www.brickyardantiques.com 

Sew Creative 519-264-2177 

www.sewcreativequilting.ca 

MOUNT PLEASANT R-11 

NAIRN K-11 

NEUSTADT N-3 

NEW HAMBURG P-9 

Esther’s Heart n Home Quilt Shop 519-662-4962 

www.heartnhomecreations.com 

Oak Grove Cheese Factory 519-662-1212 

www.oakgrovecheese.ca 

NEW SARUM N-14 

New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101 

www.newsarum.com 

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FARM MARKETS 

45, 46 6& 

47 

NEWTON O-7 

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Y-10 

NIXON R-13 

NORTH BUXTON C-18 

Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799 

www.buxtonmuseum.com 

NORWICH Q-12 

Our Gift Shoppe 519-863-2380 


OIL SPRINGS H-14 

Oil Museum of Canada 519-834-2840 

www.lambtonmuseums.ca 

PAISLEY M-1 

PALMYRA J-16 

Crazy Eight Barn 519-674-2888 

www.crazy8barn.com 

PARIS R-10 

Chocolate Sensations 519-442-1616 

www.chocolatesensations.ca 

John M. Hall House of Linens 519-442-4242 

www.johnmhall.ca 

The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 226-934-4688 

www.winceymills.ca 

PARKHILL J-10 

PELEE ISLAND E-20 

PETERSBURG Q-9 

Brian Greer Tin Ceilings 519-743-9710 

www.tinceiling.com 

PETROLIA H-13 

www.VisitPetrolia.ca 

Country Yarns 519-882-8740 

www.country-yarns.com 

Hogan Pharmacy 519-882-1840 


Olde Post Office Shoppe 519-882-0747 

www.petroliaenterprises.ca 

Petrolia Mercantile & Tea 519-882-0238 

www.facebook.com/petrolia.mercantile 

The Stitcharie 519-882-3454 

www.stitcharie.com 

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 800-717-7694 

www.thevpp.ca 

Willow & Oak 


POINT EDWARD F-12 (ALSO SEE SARNIA) 

Buttons & Bows 519-491-1412 

www.buttons-and-bows.ca 

Kind Decor 519-381-5165 

www.kinddecor.ca 

Village of Point Edward 519-337-3021 

www.villageofpointedward.com 

PORT BRUCE N-14 

PORT BURWELL O-15 

HMSC OJIBWA Museum of Naval History 519-633-7641 

www.projectojibwa.ca 

PORT DOVER S-14 

Port Dover Board of Trade 519-583-1314 

www.portdover.ca 

PORT FRANKS I-10 

Lambton Shores -- 

www.lambtonshores.ca 

PORT ROWAN Q-15 

Frannie’s Attic Antiques 519-410-4861 


Jonny K’s Fresh Produce -- 


Twin’s Ice Cream (May-Oct) 519-586-7994 

PORT STANLEY M-15 

DeBackere Farm Market (Union) 519-631-1370 

www.debackerefarmmarket.ca 

Inn on the Harbour 519-782-7623 

www.innontheharbour.net 

James Street Home Decor 226-658-6000 

www.jamesstreethomedecor.com 

Mackie’s On The Beach 519-782-4390 


Pepper Tree Spice Co. 519-782-7800 

www.peppertreespice.com 

Port Stanley Festival Theatre 519-782-4353 

www.portstanleytheatre.ca 

PRINCETON Q-11 

REECES CORNERS H-12 

RIDGETOWN I-16 

Ridge House Museum 519-360-1998 

www.chatham-kent.ca/ridgehousemuseum 

RIPLEY K-3 

Shoreline Chic 519-395-2236 


RODNEY K-15 

RUTHVEN D-20 

Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre 519-326-4019 


ST. CLEMENTS P-8 

In Season Home & Garden 519-218-2188 

www.in-season.ca 

ST. GEORGE S-10 

ST. JACOBS Q-7 

Market Road Antiques 519-746-1999 

www.stjacobs.com 

Bottom ST. MARYS Borders: N-10 Sunny days / Oh, Elly sunny, Boersema Natural sunny, Health Foods sunny 519-245-0556 days 

Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters 226-661-8000 

www.snappingturtlecoffee.com 

ST. THOMAS M-14 (ALSO SEE TALBOTVILLE) 

Elgin County Tourism 877-463-5446 (ex168) 

www.elgintourist.com 

Antiques on the Side 519-633-8190 


Berry Hill Limited 519-631-0480 

www.berryhilllimited.com 

Briwood Farm Market 519-633-9691 

www.briwoodfarmmarket.com 

Canadale Nurseries Ltd. 519-631-7264 

www.canadale.com 

Elgin County Heritage Centre 519-631-1460 

www.elgin-county.ca 

Elgin Military Museum 519-633-7641 

www.theelginmilitarymuseum.ca 

EverWoods 519-207-3837 

www.everwoods.ca 

Harvest Table Rustic Design 


Katnap Antiques/Lumley & Co. B&B 519-764-2384 


New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101 

www.newsarum.com 

Purely Wicked Gift Store 226-224-8559 

www.purelywicked.ca 

Revival Studio -- 


Shaw’s Ice Cream 519-631-2510 

www.shawsicecream.com 

St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre 519-631-4040 

www.stepac.ca 

The Rusty Sign Shop 519-633-1043 


ST. WILLIAMS R-15 

Burning Kiln Winery 519-586-9858 

www.burningkilnwinery.ca 

SALFORD O-12 

Village Cheese Mill 519-485-0600 

www.villagecheesemill.com 

SARNIA F-12 (ALSO SEE POINT EDWARD & BRIGHT’S GROVE) 

Sarnia Tourism Information 1-800-265-0316 

www.ontbluecoast.com 

Downtown Market 519-328-2217 

downtownmarketsarnia.ca 

Duc D’Orleans II Cruise Ship 519-337-5152 

www.ducdorleans.com 

Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643 

www.galleryinthegrove.com 

Imperial City Brew House 519-491-5191 

www.imperialcitybrew.com 

Imperial Theatre 877-344-7469 

www.imperialtheatre.net 

Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 519-337-0507 

www.lawrencehouse.ca 

Local Motif & Just-A-Nuff Antiques 519-336-3838 


Sipkens Garden Centre & Gifts 519-542-8353 

www.sipkensnurseries.com 

Stones ‘N Bones Museum 519-336-2100 

www.stonesnbones.ca 

The Book Keeper 519-337-3171 

www.sarniabookkeeper.com 

SEAFORTH L-7 

Cotton Harvest Quilt Shop 519-600-1646 

www.thecottonharvest.com 

SELKIRK U-14 

SHAKESPEARE O-9 

Best Little Pork Shoppe 519-625-8194 

www.porkshoppe.com 

The Quilt Place 519-625-8435 

www.thequiltplace.ca 

SHEDDEN L-14 

SIMCOE R-13 

Capitol Arts Market 519-900-9355 

www.capitolartsmarket.com 

The Cider Keg Farm Market 519-428-0882 

www.ckfarmmarket.com 

SOMBRA E-14 

SOUTHAMPTON K-1 

SPARTA N-14 

SPARTA COUNTRY 

CANDLES 

46361 Sparta Line 

SPARTA, ON 

1-800-463-1447 

www.spartacandles.com 

SPRINGFIELD N-13 

STRATFORD N-9 

Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe 519-273-5773 

www.yeoldefabricshoppe.com 

STRATHROY K-12 

ABQ Sewing 519-205-0523 

www.amongbrendasquilts.com 

Doug & Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs 519-245-9923 

www.dougandmarionsbikes.com 

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 

TAVISTOCK O-9 

TECUMSEH C-17 

THAMESVILLE H-15 

Laurie Clark Floral Designs & Artisans 519-692-5519 

www.laurieclarkdesignsflowers.com 

Sunshine Farms 519-692-4416 

www.picklesplease.ca 

THEDFORD I-10 

Twin Pines Orchards 519-296-5556 

www.twinpinesorchards.com 

Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House 519-296-4653 

www.widderstation.com 

THORNDALE N- 

TILBURY E-18 

TILLSONBURG P-13 

Annandale National Historic Site 519-842-2294 

www.tillsonburg.ca 

Coyles Country Store 800-559-7350 

www.coylescountrystore.com 

Station Arts Centre 519-842-6151 

www.stationarts.ca 

The Rustic Garage 519-983-2251 

Facebook • www.therusticgarage.com 

Tillsonburg Antiques Plus 519-688-7770 

www.antiquesincanada.com 

TIVERTON L-1 

Bruce Power Visitor’s Centre 519-361-7777 

www.brucepower.com 

TROY S-10 

UNION M-15 

DeBackere Farm Market 519-631-1370 

www.debackerefarmmarket.ca 

VANESSA R-12 

VITTORIA R-14 

Kernal Peanuts 519-426-9222 

www.kernalpeanuts.com 

The Cider Keg Farm Market 519-428-0882 

www.ckfarmmarket.com 

The Good Bread Company 519-428-1300 

www.goodbreadcompany.ca 

WALKERTON N-2 

WALLACEBURG F-15 

Wallaceburg Museum 519-627-8962 

www.wallaceburgmuseum.ca 

WALLACETOWN L-15 

Backus-Page House Museum 519-762-3072 

www.backuspagehouse.ca 

WATERFORD R-13 

Alice Street Antique Market 519-410-8821 


C.J.’s Antiques 519-443-4197 

www.cjsantiques.com 

Waterford Antique Market 519-443-4064 

www.waterfordantiquemarket.com 

WATERLOO Q-8 (SEE ALSO KITCHENER) 

WATFORD I-12 

WELLESLEY P-8 

WEST LORNE K-15 

Natterjack Brewing Company 226-289-1472 

natterjackbrewing.ca 

WHEATLEY E-19 

Briar Patch Studio 519-916-2407 


WINDHAM CENTRE Q-13 

Caresa Antiques 519-443-5856 

WINDSOR B-17 

Quilting Confections 519-250-8888 

www.quiltingconfections.com 

Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe 519-730-1172 

www.RoseCottageQuilt.com 

Tourism Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island 1-800-265-3633 

www.visitwindsoressex.com 

WINGHAM M-5 

WOODSTOCK P-11 

Downtown Woodstock BIA 519-537-5721 

www.downtownwoodstock.ca 

Floral Buds 519-537-5700 

www.floralbudsanddesign.com 

Reel Treats 

www.theoxforddrivein.com 

Tourism Oxford 866-801-7368 

www.tourismoxford.ca 

WYOMING H-12 

Copper Flats Bison Co. 519-726-1111 

www.copperflatsbisonco.com 

Lambton County Archives 519-845-5426 

www.lambtonmuseums.ca/archives 

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T RRY 

Shop Locally, enjoy dinner and stay the night exploring SW ONTARIO! 

CONTRADICTORY CCOONNTRRAAA RA 

DICCTOO PROVERBS 

RR PRROOVV 

O ERRBSS 

1. Look before you leap. 

He who hesitates is lost. 

2. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. 

Don't beat your head against a stone wall. 

3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. 

Out of sight, out of mind. 

4. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. 

Don't cross the bridge until you come to it. 

5. Two heads are better than one. 

Paddle your own canoe. 

6. Haste makes waste. 

Time waits for no man. 

7. You're never too old to learn. 

You can't teach an old dog new tricks. 

8. A word to the wise is sufficient. 

Talk is cheap. 

9. It's better to be safe than sorry. 

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 

10. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. 

Nice guys finish last. 

11. Hitch your wagon to a star. 

Don't bite off more that you can chew. 

12. Don't judge a book by its cover. 

Clothes make the man. 

13. The squeaking wheel gets the grease. 

Silence is golden. 

14. Birds of a feather flock together. 

Opposites attract. 

15. Winners never quit. 

Quit while you're ahead. 

16. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to 

speak out and remove all doubt. 

The squeeky wheel gets the grease. 

17. Actions speak louder than words. 

The pen is mightier than the sword. 

18. Look before you leap. 

He who hesitates is lost. 

Where friends and families meet to enjoy 

gardens, gifts and goodies! 

Summer Hours: 

Wed to Sat 10-4 

Sunday 12-4 

GARDENS 

Filled with perennials 

& unique native trees 

GIFTS 

Home & 

Garden Decor, 

Puzzles, Books 

& lots more 

Join Susanne in 

our Nature Words 

community 

WWW.CRAZY8BARN.COM 

GOODIES 

Fudge, Butter Tarts, 

Canadian Snacks, 

Shaw’s Ice Cream, 

Scones, & More 

CRAZY 8 BARN & GARDEN 

14226 TALBOT TRAIL, PALMYRA N0L 1X0 

519-674-2888 

Summer 2022 “This product can burn eyes” (label on a curling iron) 

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Lake Huron 

The 

Daytripper 

• Enjoy Our Own Farm Raised Pork 

and Free Run Chickens (drug/additive free) 

• Fresh Eggs from our free run laying hens 

• Ontario Dry Aged Carcass Beef (aged minimum 21 days) 

• Frozen Entrées • Frozen Meat or Fruit Pies 

• Patties: beef, pork, 1/2 & 1/2, sirloin, smoked brisket 

• and So Much More! Custom Orders Welcome 

While Daytripping, these maps will tell you where we are (roughly). 

Come To The Country—Where It All Begins! 

plus 

Deli Meats 

made on-site: 

Gluten, 

Sugar & 

Lactose Free 

selections 

ROESCH MEATS 

Thornloe 

Specialty Cheese 

Filipino meats: 

Tocino 

Adobo Capicola Steaks 

Pork Belly Lechon 

Kabobs & More 

Smoked Meats • Wild Game Processing 


Come spend the day, 

shop fashions & gifts. 

Enjoy cocktails and 

unique food offerings 

at Small Plates, 

Chatham’s newest patio! 

GENTRY MANOR 

9 Park St. CHATHAM • 519-352-9420 

www.gentrymanor.com 

ALL PROCESSING DONE ON-SITE! 

Open Tues-Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-3 • Closed Sun/Mon 

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR COOLER! 

10910 Northwood Line at Mull Rd. 

Just East of CHATHAM • 519-351-7711 

Over 13,000 

people... 

should ...You 

too! 

Mrs. D’s Products 

Classic Recipes 

with a Twist 

Jams, Jellies, 

Sauces, Salsa & Pickles 

• Locally Sourced 

• Hand Packed 

CHATHAM 

Hwy. #40 

Hwy. #2/Longwoods Rd. 

River Line 

Mull Rd. 

Mull Rd. 

Hwy. #401 

Northwood 

Fairview 

Kent Bridge Rd. 

519-350-1745 

• Antiques • Collectibles • Nostalgia 

• Memorabilia • Refurbished Furniture 

• Glass • China • DVDs • Vinyl 

Also Home Baking 

~ 15 King Street East • Chatham ~ 

Tues. Wed. Thurs. 11-3, Fri. 11-5, Sat. 9-5 

The 2 nd 

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thrift store 

SHOP 

NY 

LOCAL 

• Furniture • Housewares • Clothing • Toys 

Your purchases enable us to donate in 

Chatham and around the world. 

Tuesday to Friday 9-4 • Saturday 9 to 2 

127 Colburne St., Chatham, N7M 3L8 

(Just down from Rona) • 519-352-0911 

Ten Commandments 

Thou shall not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of 

all human activities. 

Thou shall not be fearful, for most of the things we fear 

never come to pass. 

Thou shall not cross bridges before you come to them, for 

no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this. 

Thou shall face each problem as it comes. You can only 

handle one at a time anyway. 

Thou shall not take problems to bed with you, for they 

make very poor bedfellows. 

Thou shall not borrow other people’s problems. They can 

better care for them than you can. 

Thou shall not try to relive yesterday for good or ill, it is 

forever gone. Concentrate on what is happening in your 

life and be happy now! 

Thou shall be a good listener, for only when you listen do 

you hear ideas different from your own. It is hard to learn 

something new when you are talking, and some people do 

know more than you do. 

Thou shall not become “bogged down” by frustration, for 

90% of it is rooted in self-pity and will only interfere with 

positive action. 

Thou shall count thy blessings, never overlooking the small 

ones, for a lot of small blessings add up to big ones. 

MI 

ONTARIO 

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“Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth” (label on novelty rock garden set) 


CHATHAM, KENT BRIDGE, BOTHWELL, THAMESVILLE & PALMYRA 

PARKS 

Blueberry Farm · Café · Bakery · Country Store 

The easy drive through Southwestern 

Ontario’s farm country to get to Parks 

Blueberries is nearly as pleasant as the 

sweet smell of warm turnovers greeting 

visitors when they arrive. 

I say nearly because there is nothing 

quite as wonderful as the aroma of 

delicious treats coming out of the oven 

under the careful supervision of head 

baker and general manager Tina Alderdice. 

Tina has worked at the U-Pick blueberry 

farm for 27 years and perfected Parks’ 

recipes for everything from blueberry pie 

and turnovers to blueberry cream cheese 

squares, blueberry white chocolate 

scones and more. 

They are all available in Parks’ store 

for customers to take home or to enjoy in 

the spacious café that also serves up deli 

sandwiches, soups, salads, and quiche. 

The Parks’ family started their 

blueberry farm 43 years ago along 

Highway 2 between Bothwell and 

Thamesville in Chatham-Kent’s 

northeast end. 

It’s grown into more than 45 acres of 

blueberry bushes carefully maintained 

under netting and some of the oldest 

bushes in Ontario. The blossoms are 

pollinated every spring with hundreds 

of beehives brought in to help the 

naturally-occurring bee population get 

the job done. 

In 2013, Bruce and Hope Parks took 

over the operation from his parents, Bill 

and Diane, and together they operate 

a busy U-Pick, wholesale blueberry 

business, café and country store. 

It’s a popular destination visited by 

more than 10,000 customers every 

summer who can easily spend a couple 

of hours or an entire day, says Hope. 

“The heart of it all is the blueberries 

Story and photo by 

Cathy Dobson, Sarnia 

and people tell us all the time what a 

great day trip it is,” she said. Parks offers 

free wagon rides into the blueberry 

fields and 10 different varieties of fresh 

berries. The most popular tend to be 

Blue Crops, Dukes and Northlands. 

“Our customers love putting in the 

effort to get their own berries,” Hope 

said. “If you are a kid, it teaches you 

the richness of nature and something 

about farming. I think it’s a very good 

experience for children no matter how 

old they are.” 

Pickers who are eight years and older 

pay $5 per person to pick their own 

berries. It’s not meant as an entrance 

fee but to encourage picking, explained 

Hope. The $5 charge is deducted from 

the cost of what you pick. 

During the busy summer months, 

the café and country store are also 

busy. Nearly 60 employees are hired to 

keep all aspects of the business running 

smoothly. 

“We’re really proud of our home 

baking and I love talking to the customers 

who come in to have something to 

eat,” said Hope. She also selects the 

housewares, clothing, jewellery, toys 

and novelty items available in the 

country store. 

Blueberry season generally spans July 

and August. Visitors are encouraged to 

check out Parks’ website to see varieties 

that are ready for picking. The Parks’ 

freezers are also packed with boxes 

of frozen blueberries for sale. New in 

recent years are greenhouses growing 

strawberries in the shoulder seasons. 

Throughout the summer, Parks 

Blueberries is open seven days a week 

(8 a.m. – 6 p.m) including holidays. Find 

out more at www.parksblueberries.com. 

New Summer Play Zone! 

14933 Longwoods Rd., Bothwell • 519-697-4691 

(Hwy #2, between Bothwell & Thamesville) 

R.B. F 

abrics 

• Fabrics for... Fashion, 

Upholstery, Draperies, Outdoors, 

Quilting - extra wide backing 

• Quilting & Sewing Notions 

• Breakfast & Lunch: Take Out, 

Dine In or Picnic Tables 

• Artisan & Home Style Baking 

New: Take & Bake Pies 

• Cheese & Deli Counter 

• Shaw's Ice Cream 

• Acvies include: peddle cars, train rides, 

ziplines, goats, bunnies, campfires, & more! 

• Great for Birthday Pares & Reunions 

Opening July 1st: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10am-5pm 

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745 St. Clair • CHATHAM • N7L 0E9 www.rbfabrics.com 

Mon-Fri 9:30-5 

Saturday 9:30-4 

(HWY 40, NORTH EDGE OF CITY) 519-351-7693 

11652 LONGWOODS ROAD, KENT BRIDGE • 519-352-5226 

Order Online: kentbridgecountrymarket.com 

RETIREMENT SALE 

is now ON 

After 40 years we are retiring. 

Thank you for your support - 

enjoy the storewide savings. 

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I just wanted to let you know that this entire past week we had an 

influx of new people to our area! At least 8 different couples mentioned 

to us that they found us through your Day Tripping publication and 3 

people had mentioned how they were saddened with Covid there 

wasn't a NEW edition - but I made their day and set them straight - 

giving them their own copies!! Two couples mentioned how traveling 

to these stores would be what they do for fun with the remainder of 

August! YAY!!! So what I am trying to say is, THANK YOU!! And Yes, YOU 

are making a difference!! We certainly appreciate the help! Please fwd 

this email along to the rest of your team!! 5 Golden Stars, folks!! :) 

Amie Rankin ~ Troyer’s Spices in St. Marys 

OUR CAFÉ 

• Fresh Creative Recipes 

• Blueberry Accents 

OUR BAKERY 

FAMOUS for Pies,Muffins, Scones 

• Gluten Smart Scratch-Baked ch B 

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Goods 

• ‘No Sugar Added’ Selections 

Summer 

Fashions 

Blueberries 

are our focus: 

Preserves & Sauces 

Single jars or 

Gift boxes 

Perfect 

Accents 

Cookware 

from Emile Henry... 

Located 7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy. #2 

OUR 

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• Kitchen Gadgets, 

Tools, Accessories 

& Cookbooks 

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• Christmas Corner 

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SHOP 

LOCAL 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

call 519-683-4368 

or visit www.dresden.ca 

ANUSCHKA Handpainted 

Handbags, Wallets & Accessories 

Luxury with a conscience. Enriching 

the community through Fair Trade. 

Artful, Empowing, Bold 

"Floral Passion" 

Three Fold Wallet 

$160 

"Floral Passion" 

Crossbody Purse 

$280 

Serving 

Dresden 

& Area 

Since 1953 

433 St. George Street, DRESDEN 

www.babcockjewellers.ca 519-683-2463 

Thursdays: Rotary Summer Concerts in the 

Park, 6-8 68 

pm 

Sundays: Christian Concerts 6:30 pm thru Labour Day (across from arena) 

JULY 2: Bootleg Creedence (CCR Cover Band) at Olde Czech Hall 

JULY 29/30/31: Dresden Exhibition - dresdenex.ca 

AUG 13: Kinsmen Rock the Lot - a parking lot party, 4 pm 

SEPT 3: McCartney Years Rock Show at Olde Czech Hall 

DRESDEN RACEWAY 

dresdenraceway.ca 

SUMMER 

SUNDAYS 

AT 1PM 

@Dresden Shines 

@Explore Dresden Ontario 

@Downtown Dresden Night Market 

UNCLE TOM’S 

CABIN 

uncletomscabin.org 

Saturday, July 23rd 4-8 pm 

• Downtown Shops & Restaurants Open 

• Local Artisan & Crafters Market 

• Live Music • Demonstrations 

• Food & Beverage Trucks 

• Strolling Entertainers 

• Pop-Up Bar & Much More! 

Quality Antiques, Collectibles, 

and Pre-Owned Furniture 

Gary’s Gallery 

29569 St. George Street N., Dresden 

(Hwy 21, north edge of town near Hwy 78) 

519-401-7322 

Mon. to Sat.10:30-5 

Sundays 11-4 

Outdoor Vendor Market 

Last Weekend Monthly 

Call to be a vendor! 

“Are You Paying Shipping & 

Handling Fees for Bradford?” 

DON’T—We’re Your Authorized Dealer 

Bradford 

Exchange 

presents 

A Love 

So Dear by 

Thomas Kinkade 

$69.99 

Serving 

Dresden 

& Area 

Since 1953 

Unl We Meet Again 

by Thomas Kinkade 

$119.99 

View Bradford’s new products: 

www.gallerymarketinggroup.ca 

& order from us. 

433 St. George Street, DRESDEN 

www.babcockjewellers.ca 519-683-2463 

Dresden Plate 

Quilt Shoppe 

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• 100% Cotton Fabrics 

• Glide Thread 

• Extra Wide Quilt Backing 

• Custom Quilts • Quilting Classes 

• Supplies & Patterns 

• Long Arm Quilting 

• Custom Embroidery y • Classes 

New Fabrics 

Arrive Weekly! 

Co-ordinated colours, 

designs & panels. 

20% OFF for Guild Members 

Any one of our Custom Quilts 

on display throughout the store 

make a special family occasion gift. 

Quilting is 

BEAUTY 

WI TH 

BLOCKS 

Tues-Fri 10-4, Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-3 

462 St. George Street, South 

519-683-4244 

Updates, Details & Photos on 

or: 

www.dresdenplatequiltshoppe.net 

Upcycled Furniture 

Home Décor • Vintage Finds 

DIY Corner - unfinished pieces, 

décor hardware & vintage accents 

TM 

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Mineral Paint, Brushes 

Stains & Waxes, Stencils 

PLUS: Milk Paint by Fusion 

SHOP ONLINE: www.kimberlys.ca 

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Tuesday-Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 3 

Downtown DRESDEN... 444 St. George Street • 519-437-8064 

Designing Your Memories 

& Decorating Your Home! 

• Floral & Garden Inspired Accents 

• Inspirational Garden Stones 

• Framed Prints & Canvas Art 

• Decor Touches • Wall Signs 

• Wide Selection of Angels 

• Custom Created Weddings 

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm 

Saturdays 10am-1pm 

www.mckellarsflowers.ca 

Christal Wills ls 

- Owner & Designer 

445 St. George St., DRESDEN • 519-683-4368 • 1-877-228-3440 

• Daily Lunch Specials 

• Seasonally Inspired 

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Daytripping to DRESDEN and to AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION 

Indigenous Artisans, Crafters, 

Vendors & Food Vendors! 

2 nd SATURDAY 

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OF THE MONTH 

from MAY to 

DECEMBER 

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9am-1pm 

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Greenhill Gardens 

If you happen to be find yourself near 

Wilkesport Ontario, about 30 minutes 

south of Sarnia, you might notice that 

there’s not much to do. There are a few 

homes, a post office 

and the library, a 

community centre, 

a baseball field and 

that’s about it. But 

venture one side 

road to the west on 

Wilkesport Line and 

as you approach the 

intersection of Indian 

Creek Road you’ll 

notice Canadian 

and American flags 

rising out of the wheat field. Welcome 

to Greenhill Gardens, an oasis in the 

middle of nowhere. 

I first stumbled upon this years ago 

while taking a shortcut on these back 

roads and came to an 

intersection where 

there was a neatly 

placed wall of armor 

stone in a field for 

no apparent reason. 

I thought to myself 

that it didn’t get 

there by itself, but 

why would anyone 

want it there? That 

would have been 

around 2008, when Joy and Bill Robson 

decided to build a six acre garden to 

“give back” to the community. The 

original plan was to donate the land to 

a conservation group, but after failing to 

Story and photos by Mark Moran 

Céad mile fáilte 

(One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) 

find a partner they slowly transformed 

the swamp into a magnificent park, 

complete with three ponds, walkways, 

bridges, waterfalls and benches for 

people to picnic, 

enjoy and seek 

serenity. My last 

trip there was at 

8 o’clock in the 

morning. There was 

a chill in the air 

along with the sound 

of countless birds, 

and frogs leaping 

into the ponds. 

There’s also a 

small welcome cabin 

and it’s nice to relax in there for a few 

moments, to leaf through the guestbook, 

look at family photos of the Robsons and 

see all the notices of weddings that will 

be taking place here. I gather there is no 

cost, but don’t know 

how people make 

reservations for the 

many wedding and 

graduation photos 

that are taken there. 

Among a number of 

beautiful vistas at 

Green Hill Gardens 

the most popular 

would be a long 

covered bridge, 

perfect for a processional, and a great 

photo from any angle. Portions of it 

are covered in wisteria and must be 

absolutely stunning when in bloom. 

There are even numerous toys to 

keep kids and grandkids amused while 

parents stroll the grounds. Rumour has 

it that Dolly Parton made a special stop 

here and signed the guestbook. 

Greenhill Gardens is a hidden gem 

that is yours to discover. There is no 

admission, not even a donation box 

that I could find. It’s a wonderful place 

to walk around and, if accessibility is 

an issue, the paths and bridges are 

wide enough for wheelchairs or you 

can drive through with your window 

down to take in the sounds in the fresh, 

country air. 

Joy and Bill Robson were married for 

56 years and both have passed away 

in recent years, but this labour of love 

that they worked at tirelessly will live 

on and awaits your visit. It truly is an 

“Oasis in the middle of nowhere.” 

Greenhill Gardens just west of Wilkesport 

Bill and Joy Robson 

Mooretown 

Sombra 

Greenhill 

Gardens 

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Further north now to SARNIA, POINT EDWARD & BRIGHTS GROVE 

Welcome to The Village of 

National a 

French h Fry 

y 

Day! 

13th 

13 

th 

th 

Bluewater Bridges join Point Edward, 

Canada to Port Huron, USA. 

Shop at the award winning 

International Duty Free Shop! 

• World Famous French Fries Under The Bridges s•Excellent Hotels/Motels •Fine Dining 

• Gift Shops •L Large 

Marina 

• Downtown Shopping g 

Area • Scuba Diving •Sports • Fishing •Two • Golf Courses • Walkway along St. Clair River & through Village 

Celebrate Canada Day Early! 

Free b eMovie at 

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a Day Earl 

Night y 

June 24th under the Bridges 

Weather Permitting ting - Check Facebook 

POINT EDWARD 

Saturday, July 16th, 2022 

Thursday Evenings 

4pm-8pm 

p 

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website and 

Facebook ok page for 

event ent confirmation weekly. 

www.villageofpointedward.com • 519-337-3021 

loo washroom, bathroom 

vest sleeveless undershirt 

lounge suit business suit 

Trilby hat fedora 

anorak hoodie 

MacIntosh raincoat 

windcheater windbreaker 

knickers underwear 

tights pantyhose 

ices cupcakes 

sweets candies 

iron monger hardware store 

nick police station 

chemist pharmacist 

high street main street 

motorway limited access highway 

petrol gasoline 

lorrie truck 

motorbike motorcycle 

tellie TV 

form criminal record 

caravan recreational trailer 

Wellingtons high rubber boots 

public school private school 

wireless radio 

windscreen windshield 

lift elevator 

tram streetcar 

tube subway 

landlord pub owner 

Sent in by John Thompson, Hamilton 

The French Fry Capital of Canada! 

The American dollar goes a lot further in Canada, and the Canadian dollar 

doesn’t go nearly as far in the United States. 

It’s a great time to explore Canada! 

Exchange rate as of June 11th, 2022 

Casual 

Elegance 

at its 

finest! 

Your Dollar is Worth 

28% More 

in Canada 

BUTTONS 

& 

Bows 

The American dollar goes a lot further in Canada and the Canadian dollar doesn’t get too far 

in the United States 

Ladies 

Clothing 

& Accessories 

Monday ondaytoFriday 

10 to 5, 

Saturday 10 to 3 

131 Michigan Ave., 

Point Edward • 519-491-14121412 

www.buttons-and-bows.ca 

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SHOP 

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The Best of Yesterday & Today 

GIFTWARE & UNIQUE 

HOME DÉCOR 

Showcasing the talents of 

many local artisans. 

Home of 

Just-A-Nuff 

Antiques 

Tues-Fri 10-5 

Sat 10-2 

Check Facebook 

for Updates 

850 Colborne Street @ Exmouth Street (Northgate Plaza), Sarnia • 519-336-3838 

A Year Round Garden Centre, Gi Shop & Bouque! 

Extraordinary selecon 

of Plants & Unique 

Decoraons & Poery 

for enhancing your indoor 

& outdoor living spaces. 

Take Exit 15 off Hwy 402 

USA 

OPEN Monday to Saturday 

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Sarnia 

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SIPKENS 

NURSERIES 

3261 London Line (Rd. R . 22) 

East of SARNIA 

519-542-8353 

NEWLY EXPANDED 28,000 sq 

GIFT & GARDEN STORE and 

63,000 sq of GREENHOUSE 

Proud Member of... 

ALFRED E. SMITH'S RULE 

No matter how thin you slice it, 

it's still bologna. 

BOOB TUBE TRUISM 

Turn the dial to see what's on another 

channel - you'll hit a commercial. 

THE SURGEON'S QUANDARY 

Oops - I cut it off again 

and it's still too short. 

CHEOP'S LAW 

Nothing ever gets built on schedule 

or within budget. 

MILLER'S LAW 

You cannot tell how deep a puddle is 

until you step in i t. 

A JASON RAINBOW THOUGHT 

Many of us believe that wrongs 

aren't wrong if it's done 

by nice people like ourselves. 

PONEMON'S PROVOCATION 

If you don't know who's to blame, 

you are! 

laws • axioms • principles 

truisms • homilies • corollaries 

quotes and ruminations 

to live your life by 

CANNON'S COGENT COMMENT 

The leak in the roof is never in the 

same location as the drip. 

THE CYNIC'S REFLECTION 

I'd be a pessimist, but it wouldn't 

work anyway. 

CREAMER'S CONCLUSION 

When a man's wife learns to 

understand him, she usually stops 

listening to him. 

DR. SLOVE'S THEORUM 

The qualities that most attract 

a woman to a man are usually 

the same ones she can't stand 

years later. 

NOLAN'S OBSERVATION 

There is nothing so asinine that 

governments will not proclaim it 

as official doctrine. 

POPE'S RULE 

Blessed is he who expects 

nothing, for he shall never be 

disappointed. 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

SHOP 

FUN 

SHOP 

TJ's 

519-541-2323 tjfurniture.ca 

Wed.-Sat d S 

12-6 • Sun 12-5 

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Duc D’Orleans II 

Cruise Ship 

Cruise The Beautiful 

St. Clair River Aboard Our Ship 

• Sunday afternoon cruises 

• Ask about lunch cruises 

• Seniors Groups 

More great shops and stops in POINT EDWARD, SARNIA & BRIGHTS GROVE 

RESERVATIONS 

REQUIRED 

• Ideal for company picnics, 

weddings, reunions, 

or corporate affairs 

CALL TO PLAN YOUR GROUP’S OUTING 

519-337-5152 • 1-888-493-9941 • www.ducdorleans.com 

Having a Selective Memory 

When you get to a 

certain age like I have, it’s 

acceptable but not really 

comforting to know that 

you’re not the only one 

who has a problem with 

remembering names— 

including your own 

relatives and friends. It’s 

particularly frustrating 

too, when as a newspaper 

correspondent, I can’t 

remember the name of 

the person whose picture I’ve just taken 

when I should. I wish I could say that 

the problem started only recently, but 

it didn’t. I know for a fact that mine 

started back in high school (1959-61) 

when I couldn’t remember the name of 

a schoolmate during summer vacation 

when my mother asked me who she 

was. 

As an avid player of the board and 

now online word game Scrabble, I’ve 

become a regular user of the dictionary 

to confirm my spelling. I thought my 

decent into spelling mania was a recent 

problem, but I found out recently that it 

just isn’t so. These days of computers, 

though, the problem of correct spelling 

is being solved somewhat by the spell 

check programming—unless, of course, 

there are two spellings for a word like 

neighbor and neighbour. 

This year, as a longtime poet and short 

story writer since my early schooldays, 

I made a resolution to go through my 

old school files to look for ideas for new 

short stories, etc. To be honest, English 

By Dot Sale, Belmont 

composition was my 

best subject, though not 

the grammar part. I had 

happily saved my English 

literature books, but 

didn’t realize how much 

of my composition work 

I had also saved until I 

started looking through 

the old files. I’ve always 

remembered getting 

an A on a descriptive 

paragraph, and 

enjoying participating 

in spelling bees. (Don’t get me started 

on history class, as curiously it was my 

worst subject, with thankfully no notes 

left now to prove it.) 

Imagine my surprise and delight 

when I started going through my files 

and found more than one composition 

marked with an A. Along the way I’d 

noticed that my spelling then was not 

as perfect as I remembered it being. 

Imagine my surprise too to find a note 

from my English teacher confirming it. 

Her note read: 

Dorothy, (as I was known then and 

still am, but only when necessary) I 

think your poems and stories are quite 

good and show much imagination and 

invention. You should continue to do 

much reading and writing. 

Try to watch these spelling errors! 

E. Lounsbury. 

With proofreading a seemingly 

lost art now, even with the advent of 

computers, at least I’m not alone in 

this too. 

Local Artisan, Vintage & Foodie Finds 

PLUS Ice Cream & more! 

Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10am-6pm 

Fri. 10am-8pm & Sat. 10am-4pm 

DowntownMarketSarnia.ca 

140 Christina Street North, SARNIA 

223 North Christina Street • Sarnia 

519-336-2100 • www.stonesnbones.ca 

PRIME RIB 

WEEKENDS 

TUESDAY 

WING NIGHT 

2713 Old Lakeshore Road, Brights Grove 

519-869-2794 • skeeterbarlows.com 

www.tinceiling.com 

Hall of Fame AWARD 

RECIPIENT 

DINOSAURS 

GALORE 

So Much More! 

& So Much More! 

TWO FLOORS to EXPLORE! 

Fluorescent ent Mineral Display, Fossils, si 

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Minerals, 

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Artifacts, ts, Shells, ls, Butterflies, 

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Canadian adia 

Animals, Safari ari Room, 

om 

Huge Shark Jaws and “Dinosaurs Galore!” 

Adults $7 • 12 & under $3 • Family Pass $30/Year 

OPEN YEAR ROUND 

10-5 Thurs. thru Sun. 

Closed Jan. 1, July 1 & Dec. 25 

Join us by the Lake! 

• 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 

NIGHTLY 

SPECIALS 

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For more information, go to www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

396 Fletcher Street, behind the Library 

411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia I 519-882-2350 

396 Fletcher Street, behind the Library 

FREE 

ADMISSION 

2022 

VICTORIA PARK, PETROLIA 

Legion Breakfast • Kids Fishing Derby • Flag Raising • Food Booths 

Wild Goose Chase • Live Music • Parade @ 2 • Fireworks @10 


or visit us on Facebook 

Friday, July 8 - 11am to 7pm 

Saturday, July 9 - 9am to 5pm 

Over 55 artists and artisans! 

Live Music in the Bandshell! 

Youth Idol Contest • Food Vendors • Kids Area 

www.artintheparkpetrolia.com 

BARN 

DANCE 

Featuring 

Scott Manery & the Barnburners 

Opening Band: TBA 

Saturday, July 9 

Gates (& Beer Garden) 

open 5:30 to 11pm 

Farmers’ Market Pavilion 

Free Community Event • Optimist BBQ • Bring a lawnchair! 

4th Annual 

farm to table 

Sept. 17th at 6 pm 

Tickets on Sale Now! 

Dancing Under the Stars 

Entertainment by the 

Victoria Playhouse Band 

Cash Bar 

Local Beer & Wine 

Local Chefs will prepare the meal with local food items purchased from Petrolia Farmers’ Market vendors, and area farmers. 


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Be sure to enjoy live theatre at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER 

Check Facebook for Specials & Hours 

4211 Petrolia Line 

PETROLIA • 519-882-0400 

Steps away from Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 

Open for Tours! 

Oil Field History... in Action. 

July & August: Thursday-Sunday 

10am to 4pm (other days by appt.) 

To Book a Tour ~ call, email or Facebook us! 

Photo by 

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Between Mandaumin & Waterworks Rd. 

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Wed. 10-5 / Thurs. 10-6 / Fri. 10-5 / Sat. 10-3 

www.country-yarns.com 

• handmade signs • kitchen + table 

• pillows + linens •faux greenery 

• rugs + baskets • wall art/decor 

4215 Petrolia Line, Petrolia 

willowandoakpetrolia.com 

Home decor 

to help make 

your house 

a home. 

TUE 11-4 & 6-9 

WED-FRI 11-4, 

SAT 10-2 

WRITERS WANTED! 

(well, readers are wanted too!) 

Send in your articles & recipes! 

P.O. Box 430, 

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N0N 1C0 

info@daytripping.ca 

In Petrolia's 

Restored, Historic 

Post Office 

Moments before the 

curtain rose for the debut 

performance of Dynamic 

Duos at Victoria Playhouse 

Petrolia, David Hogan 

welcomed the sold out 

crowd and happened to 

ask the audience if anyone 

didn’t know him. Not a 

single hand went up… 

everyone that’s been to a 

VPP production in recent 

years knows David Hogan. 

He’s one half of the Artistic Director 

team with partner David Rogers who 

ironically was expected to welcome the 

crowd. Hogan, or Hogie to his friends 

(so everyone) was supposed to be in 

Cambridge bringing their home grown 

production of Fiddler on the Loose 

to a new audience but had a day off. 

Personally, I was looking forward to 

hearing David Rogers, or Rog, welcome 

the crowd because his dry humour 

apparently equals Hogie’s always 

gregarious nature. It seems that the two 

couldn’t be more different but wow, do 

they ever work well together. 

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia has been 

welcoming crowds for decades now, 

with capable staff and strong community 

support over the years, but something 

changed when David and David came 

to town in 2012, and it’s been full steam 

ahead since then. Even Covid couldn’t 

dampen the enthusiasm for what they 

dub the “Season Worth Waiting For.” It’s 

been slow cooking for three years. 

For starters, David Hogan is an 

unstoppable ball of energy and you 

can’t not like him. And while they’ve 

both performed in countless roles 

and theatres, David Rogers was “The 

Phantom” in “The Phantom of The 

Opera,” and that type of instant 

credibility meant a whole lot when 

they came to a small town that’s full of 

character and torn between its love for 

hockey and theatre and country music 

and its legendary oil history. 

Credibility is exactly what they brought 

to the table. Stellar actors, musicians and 

vocalists from the stages of Stratford and 

New York and Hollywood have been 

calling Petrolia home, and even the most 

famous of them such as Michael Learned 

and Ralph Waite (Ma and Pa Walton 

from The Waltons) lined up to meet the 

theatre’s guests after each performance. 

Learned had been waiting two years to 

play the lead role in “On Golden Pond” 

David Rogers, left, and David Hogan 

Photo courtesy of Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 

this year but suffered an injury. So the 

incredibly suitable replacement they 

found is Karen Grassle. I have no idea how 

two guys working in Petrolia, as talented 

and wonderful as they are, managed to 

get Mrs. Ingalls from Little House on the 

Prairie to replace Ma Walton when the 

chips were down and they had to come 

up with a quick solution. 

Many of the shows at VPP are musicals 

and the Davids have also nurtured an 

amazing cast of young performers (and 

supporting staff) bringing them back 

in different and sometimes recurring 

roles. Many of these performers are 

now household names to this theatre’s 

many fans. Musical Director Mark 

Payne certainly deserves a shout out 

for what his talent has meant to the 

many productions. After many years of 

fabulous, sold out shows they must now 

relish the opportunity to create new 

productions to suit the talent they’ve 

played a part in honing. 

There’s also a dedicated team 

managing the operations, and great 

support from the town to enable the 

artistic directors to do their best work. 

That hasn’t always been the case, and 

many small town theatres still struggle 

to stay afloat year after year, but this is 

a great example of how well it can work. 

In hindsight, it’s hard to fathom that 

many residents didn’t want to invest 

the money to rebuild Victoria Hall after 

a massive fire burned it to the ground 

in 1989. Thirty-three years later it 

is unquestionably the heart of this 

community, and that heart is beating 

stronger than ever. And VPP, the theatre 

within this National Historic Site is 

a well oiled machine, in a town that 

knows well oiled machines. 

Be sure to meet David and David 

when you come to Victoria Playhouse 

Petrolia. It’s pretty easy… Hogie will 

probably walk you across the street and 

might even take you to your car. 

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This is the end of the first section, but there are two more sections. 

Continuing an Era 

By Shauna Ward, Petrolia • Photos from Oil Museum of Canada Facebook page 

Tucked away on Kelly Road, in the 

quaint village of Oil Springs, Ontario, 

a historic entity exists. For over 60 

years The Oil Museum of Canada has 

captured our hearts and intrigued our 

minds by taking us on an expedition 

back in time, to learn the story of 

Canada’s oil pioneers. The idea to create 

a museum from the first commercial 

oil well in North America came about 

at the 1958 Centennial Ceremony. The 

residents wanted to create a place that 

recognised the innovation, hard work 

and contributions themselves and 

their ancestors devoted to the global 

development of the oil industry. With 

great support from many big-name 

commercial sponsors, the municipalities 

of Sarnia, the Village of Oil Springs and 

Lambton County, the vision became a 

reality. With the continued support of 

the residents, schools, businesses and 

all the surrounding communities the 

museum continues to thrive. 

In the last 60 years, the museum 

has welcomed hundreds of thousands 

of people from all over the globe, all of 

whom have come to perceive a great 

era of the past. 

I still remember taking a trip as a child 

to the museum with my school, before I 

called this area home. I will never forget 

the strange but sweet smell of crude oil 

and getting to experience the history 

that was the heart of our community. 

It was incredible. Now, some years 

later, my son was able to explore and 

appreciate the same trip with his school, 

one that he will never forget. And when 

I took my younger boys on one of the 

various PA Day events, their reaction 

was pure gold. The wonder and awe on 

their little faces when they heard what 

everything was, or had been, how the 

pumps worked and seeing all the “cool 

stuff” as they put it, that had been well 

taken care of and exhibited to make you 

feel like you’d taken a step back in time. 

Truly a remarkable memory, for kids 

and adults alike. 

The museum is showcased on a vast 

10 acres, on which you will encounter 

many historic buildings including the 

original train station that was used 

during the black gold era. All these 

buildings, some of which endured 

significant improvements recently, 

are filled with information and 

artifacts that take you right back 

to the dawn of the petroleum 

industry, including the wellpreserved 

national historic drilling 

site of James Miller Williams from 

1858. 

Inside, you can enjoy a guided tour or 

watch a video in the museum’s theatre, 

browse the many exhibits featuring 

drilling tools, and countless artifacts 

from the era. Hear stories of drillers 

from far and wide that came for a 

chance at a new life in the place that we 

now call home. 

So, if it’s been a while since your last 

visit to the museum, or if you’ve never 

had the pleasure to go and experience 

what the Oil Museum of Canada has 

taken so much pride in, make this 

the year to venture to Oil Springs and 

discover it for yourself. 

Publisher’s note: I took that school trip 

as well, before I called this area home, 

and will never forget the strange smell of 

crude oil. There is also much more history 

to expose yourself to just by driving at 

a snail’s pace on the backroads of Oil 

Springs on the self-guided tour or one 

of the horse-drawn wagon tours. Come 

out and explore the new renovations 

and enjoy the numerous events that are 

planned for this summer like Black Gold 

Fest on July 9th. 

Barn Mural in OIL SPRINGS 

S 

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HERITAGE SARNIA-LAMBTON 

PASSPORT CHALLENGE 

Rediscover your Lambton County museums this summer. July through 

August, stop by all 7 participating Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Museums and 

join us for the Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Passport Challenge. Correctly answer 

a trivia question and collect a stamp at each site! Once you’ve completed the 

challenge, submit your ballot for your chance to win a $100 Tourism 

Sarnia-Lambton gift card and museum swag. 

ARKONA 

LIONS 

MUSEUM 

Participating museums include: 

Arkona Lions Museum 

Forest Museum 

Lambton County Archives 

Lambton Heritage Museum 

FOREST 

LAMBTON 

MUSEUM 

Moore Museum 

Oil Museum of Canada 

Sombra Museum 

LAMBTON 

COUNTY 

ARCHIVES 

ARKONA 

FOREST 

WYOMING 

LAMBTON 

HERITAGE 

MUSEUM 

MOORE 

MUSEUM 

OIL MUSEUM 

OF 

CANADA 

N.H.S. 

GRAND BEND 

MOORETOWN 

OIL SPRINGS 

Discover 

Our Story! 

Explore the rich history of 

Lambton County and the 

stories of our past through a 

network of local museums and 

archives. Be sure to visit them 

all! 

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WYOMING 

MUSEUM 

CAMLACHIE 

SOMBRA 

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Gone Fishin’ 

by Joanne vanDam, Lucknow 

There’s so much work, I could get done. 

But, a work free day’s my mission. 

Instead of cleaning this old house, 

I think I’ll just go fishin’. 

I’ll grab my pole and tackle-box. 

Some lures, some worms, a spinner. 

My goal? A peaceful river’s edge 

and a nice big trout, for dinner. 

After all the time, that I have spent, 

getting lures and worms and slugs, 

The only thing that’s biting, 

are black flies and other bugs. 

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My first cast is a beauty. 

I’m as proud as I can be. 

‘Till I notice that my line is caught, 

behind me, in a tree. 

It takes some time to get it down. 

By the time I get it free. 

I find my line is broken and 

the hook is in my knee. 

One band-aid and a new hook, 

A juicy worm and bobber. 

My second cast is better. 

At least it’s in the water. 

But, the day’s been so relaxing. 

Fresh air and sunshine’s nice. 

I should do this more often 

and I only fell in, twice. 

But, now it’s time to head home. 

The fishing’s been quite poor. 

I’m soaking wet and itchy 

and I’ve just lost one more lure. 

Today was not a failure. 

Though I have no fish to roast. 

I got to spend it fishing and 

for supper, I’ll have toast. 

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FOREST, CAMLACHIE and KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATION 

As reported by 

Lake Life Studio 

Justine Goulet grew up on the 

shores of Lake Huron. Her family had 

a boat at Cedar Cove Marina, and in 

the summers that is where she spent a 

lot of her time. “I would go swimming 

and wakeboarding everyday. For 

me, the lake is life.” Goulet was also 

passionate about art and theatre, 

and she knew from a young age that 

she would work in the arts. In 2012, 

she completed her Bachelor of Fine 

Arts in Performance Production at 

Ryerson University and apprenticed at 

Canada’s National Ballet School in the 

wardrobe department. “Then I moved 

to Dublin, Ireland and completed my 

Masters in Philosophy of Performance 

Photo Credit: Jeff McCoy of Kaoss Studios 

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Art from Trinity College.” 

When Goulet returned home, 

she continued working in 

the theatre industry until she 

discovered the art of glass fusing. 

Bonnie Doone Glass, in Forest, 

hired Goulet on as an apprentice. 

“They were amazing mentors 

and taught me everything 

about glass fusing.” After two 

years, the business closed and 

Goulet decided to establish her 

own space for creating custom 

glass pieces and showcasing other 

artists. “The vision was to have a 

combined storefront and studio space 

so people could see things being 

made and speak 

with the artist. I 

was also excited 

to create larger 

glass pieces like 

vessel sinks, 

cabinet inserts, 

and backsplash 

panels,” shares 

Goulet. 

Lake Life Studio, 

located at 3811 

Lakeshore Road 

in Camlachie, was 

established in July 

2015. The studio 

sells pottery, 

art, jewellery, 

decorative items, and apparel, all 

with a lake or beach vibe. “We are 

not just a shopping experience. You 

can explore my studio space and see 

what I’m working on. You can book a 

glass fusing workshop for yourself or 

a group of friends, and you can meet 

the different artists as they drop off 

their products.” Collaborating with 

makers and clients is the most 

exciting part of owning her own 

business. “I’ve met so many 

sweet people. We work together 

and help each other, but we also 

have wine on Saturday nights.” 

Everything in Lake Life Studio is 

handcrafted, with the exception 

of the apparel line, though those 

are screen printed locally. “The 

apparel line began with two styles of 

shirts consisting of my hand-drawn 

designs, but has expanded to different 

types of clothing and accessories.” 

It wasn’t until 2017 that the feather 

logo and branding came together. 

“Three percent of our apparel sales go 

to the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal 

Conservation. They are committed to 

protecting and restoring Lake Huron’s 

coast and coastal ecosystem. I love the 

lake and I want to be a good steward, 

so donating a portion of our apparel 

sales felt right.” 

Lake Life Studio also sponsors 

and organizes beach clean ups in 

collaboration with other businesses 

each spring and hosts a winter market 

every December. 

Read more stories like this at www. 

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WORD PLAY 

CANTEEN - a capable young adult 

GRIMACE - fortune teller's death card 

HEADLINES - face wrinkles 

RAMPAGE - call for a male sheep 

MEANWHILE - cruel times 

NIGHTMARE - the dark horse 

DAMNATION - beaver colony 

ADAMANT - the first insect 

FORBID - on auction 

QUARTERBACK - tails 

EGGPLANT - a hen 

BARBELL - saloon alarm 

PARDON - pro golfer 

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• Native Pattern Blankets, Towels 

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JUST FOR TODAY I will do somebody a good turn and not 

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JUST FOR TODAY I will do a task that needs to be done but 

which I have been putting off. I will do it as an exercise in 

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JUST FOR TODAY I will dress as becomingly as possible, talk 

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one bit nor find fault with anything. 

JUST FOR TODAY I will have a quiet half hour all by myself 

and relax. In this half hour I will try to gain perspective of 

my life. 

JUST FOR TODAY I will be unafraid. Especially, I will not be 

afraid to be happy, to enjoy what is beautiful, to love, and 

to believe that those I love, love me. 

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SUMMER SUNSET SOUNDS 

IN GRAND BEND 

Grand Bend has one of the nicest 

outdoor venues for concerts anywhere 

along the Great Lakes. The Rotary 

Community Stage was built to finish 

the beach enhancement started 

years back. The stage faces the lake, 

and most nights the sunset forms 

the backdrop to a range of top flight 

musical entertainments. Grand Bend 

has several promoters using the stage. 

Summer Sunset Sounds offers Sunday 

night shows in July and August (www. 

summersunsetsounds.ca) featuring 

original performances by groups and 

songwriters from across Canada. The 

shows feature folk, blues, r&b, reggae, 

By Glen Baillie, Grand Bend 

country and rock and roll, so you 

never no what you are going to see 

and hear. 

Wednesday Familiar Favourites 

is staged by the West Coast Lions. 

Their shows are spread across five 

Wednesdays in July and August. 

https://www.facebook.com/Wed. 

FamiliarFavourites. 

The biggest and loudest show is put 

on every July 1st. A terrific live concert 

ends just as the fireworks start. 

Admission to all the shows are free 

by donation, bring your lawn chairs 

and consider staying the night in this 

famous summer town. 

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• Cacti & Succulents 

• Amazing Décor & Gifts 

• Annuals & Hanging Baskets 

• Shrubs, Trees & Perennials 

OPEN 7 DAYS 

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PINE DALE 

Motor Inn 

July 4 

July 10 

(Monday) 

SHEWOLVES 

OF LONDON 

CJ Lee opens 

for THE MACKENZIE 

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July 24 

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Aug. 14 

Aug. 21 

Aug. 28 

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Need to Know 

WHAT: A fabulous, casual beach 

community on Lake Huron with great food 

and amazing sunsets. 

WHERE: 70 kms northwest of London, 

213 kms north of Windsor and 220 kms 

west of Toronto. 

GOOGLE MAP COORDINATES: 

868P+76 Grand Bend, Lambton Shores, ON 

I’ve spent many a day kicking down 

the streets of Lahaina on Maui. I’ve 

paraded down Duval Street in Key West 

and strolled the piers of California from 

San Diego to Santa Cruz. I’ve been lucky 

enough to hit the beaches of Thailand and 

Sardinia, of St. Lucia and Senegal. 

Yet somehow, despite some three 

decades living in Toronto, I’d missed 

spending any time in Grand Bend. 

It won’t happen again. Because there 

are few things I love more than a good 

beach town. And because Grand Bend 

might be the best beach town in Canada. 

It took me all of about two minutes 

to fall in love with this place. I pulled off 

Highway 21 and cruised under the giant 

“Grand Bend” sign, with its brilliant 

yellow sun, and spotted a great mix of 

options: sushi restaurants, t-shirt shops, 

a small mini-golf course and, the sure 

Lots to explore in GRAND BEND, ZURICH, HENSALL & EXETER 

Jim Byers 

Canada’s Travel Guy 

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Grand Bend and Lake Huron Beaches 

sign of a great beach town, casual spots 

selling the kind of French fries that smell 

like summer. 

The first store I walked into was Archies 

Surf Shop, which sells high-quality tees 

and sweats with simple, classic design. 

Some guys love a crisp Armani suit, 

but I love nothing more than a $25 tee 

shirt with a bold logo of a great beach 

destination. And I found lots to love at 

Archies. 

I had a kiddie-sized vanilla-chocolate 

cone at Dairy Dip; the perfect snack on 

a summer’s day, and took pictures of 

brilliant white straw hats that were calling 

my name, despite my having two or three 

of them at home already that get little use. 

The beach has a series of volleyball 

courts and makes for a great family 

destination. 

There’s also a pretty river, the Ausable, 

that feeds into Lake Huron and a small, 

attractive lighthouse. 

Be sure to take a stroll past the pink, 

soft green and baby blue Muskoka chairs 

in front of the Bonnie Doone Manor, the 

only motel that fronts on the beach. 

Just a few minutes away is The Pinery 

Provincial Park, where you can rent a jet 

ski or, more to my liking, dip a canoe 

paddle in a small lake while gazing at 

brilliant white flowers on a deep green 

lily pad. 

The 10-km-long beach has massive 

sand dunes fronting Lake Huron, and 

the area features thick forests of Oak 

Savannah. 

The Pine Dale Inn is a charming place 

to bed down for the night in Grand Bend. 

The Inn has been a family-run place for 

some 40 years and has an indoor pool 

and whirlpool, as well as quiet gardens 

and a small, covered gazebo that’s 

perfect for reading or a mid-day snooze. 

The Inn backs onto the Ausable River, 

so it’s a great spot to watch turtles sun 

themselves on a rock or dip your line or 

just relax by the water’s edge. 

They also have a small pond out front 

with red and white Muskoka chairs. 

Other amenities include meeting 

rooms, a pool table, video games and gas 

barbecues; making it ideal for families 

who don’t want the expense of eating out 

all the time. 

“Jim’s Tips” 

Located on the main street in town, 

which, oddly enough, is called Main 

Street, Midori Sushi serves up fabulous 

sushi and other Japanese treats. 

Check out the Sunset Arts Gallery, which 

has lovely photos of old barns in deeply 

emotional and almost ancient-looking 

browns, paintings of white sailboats on 

a neon blue lake, polished wooden bowls 

and sparkling beach glass jewellery. 

Speaking of sunsets, various groups 

have rated the sunsets along the coast 

of Lake Huron as some of the best in the 

world. I agree. 

Grand Bend Parasailing does single, 

double and triple parasail trips on Lake 

Huron. 

Formerly Smackwater Jacks, 71 Italian 

Grille is right on the Ausable River in 

downtown Grand Bend, next to the Sunset 

Arts Gallery. 

A little further north, Kincardine is a 

wonderful town on the shores of Lake 

Huron. Every Saturday night at 8 p.m. in 

summer, Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band 

marches down the main street, followed 

by throngs of locals and tourists alike, 

then heads off to perform at Victoria Park. 

It’s a marvellous slice of Canadiana. 

North of Kincardine you’ll find Sauble 

Beach, another outstanding Ontario 

beach town with large sand dunes and a 

great California beach vibe. If only Brian 

Wilson had been here, he surely would’ve 

included it in a Beach Boys song. 

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It was a sweltering July afternoon 

when my family, ever the intrepid 

adventurers, descended on the lovely 

town of Exeter, Ontario, for the first 

time. While my grandma and cousin 

were interested in shopping and my 

dad only wanted to pursue something 

from the ice cream parlour, my mum 

knew the real motivation of this trip: 

to catch a glimpse of the mysterious, 

elusive white squirrel. 

So, we set out together into one of the 

parks, hoping to spy the cryptic, nearlegendary 

creature. Sadly, this turned 

out nothing like the imaginary, BBCnature-show-like 

sequence of events 

that we tourists had predicted. 

First, there was all this trudging about 

in the forest. For almost an hour, all 

we could see were tree trunks. The air 

around us was green from the vibrant 

light filtering in from the canopy, which 

was admittedly gorgeous, but it had 

nothing to do with the squirrel pictures 

we so feverishly desired. Over a bridge 

we went, but… where were we? More 

forest stretched before us, as unending 

as one of our vacationing family 

arguments. 

Briefly, a female cardinal flitted across 

the boardwalk in front of us. “What was 

that?” my mum hissed, hyperalert. 

“It’s just a bird,” offered my dad, 

who’d turned his vigilance from 

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squirrels onto his unsuspecting prey: 

an after-dinner mint he’d found in his 

fanny pack. Meanwhile, the cardinal 

rapidly vanished, like a mirage. 

So, onwards we marched in our 

fearless expedition. Well, nearly fearless 

—my dad had now become increasingly 

fearful he’d have to hit the bathroom. 

“There are public washrooms at the 

park entrance,” murmured my mum, 

focused intently on the surrounding 

nature. 

“Come back quick,” whispered my 

cousin. “We might see the squirrel!” 

As my dad turned on his heel and 

sauntered off through the humid forest, 

his form growing more and more distant, 

I began to wonder if this squirrel was an 

unknowable myth, like a smaller, cuter 

version of Bigfoot or the Loch Ness 

Monster. But then, suddenly, a telltale 

flash of white made itself known in my 

periphery. I slowly, silently swivelled to 

face it. There it was! On an old stump, 

under an unbroken ray of sun that shot 

in through a gap in the trees, sat the 

famously pale, enigmatic rodent. 

My mum and cousin crouched, 

cameras poised, ready to take in this 

striking phenomenon. My grandma, 

too, trundled up, but then hesitated. 

She gazed plaintively after my dad, 

who was about to round a bend in the 

path. Then, she began gesticulating 

wildly. 

“COME BACK!” she boomed, 

waving her hands. “LOOK! IT’S A 

WHIIITE SQUUUIIIIIRRRRELL!” 

Alas, all this excitement proved 

too much for our nervous, creamcoloured 

little friend. Terrified, he bolted 

away. My mum returned from the 

edge of the boardwalk, disappointedly 

showing us her not-so-prized pics of an 

indistinguishable white blur. 

Hours later, as we left Exeter with 

ice cream treats but no decent squirrel 

photos, my dad pointed calmly out the 

window at one of the houses in a nearby 

subdivision. “Hey, guys, look at their 

birdfeeder!” he chuckled. Clustered 

on the house’s front lawn, nibbling at 

seeds from a birdfeeder, were three 

white squirrels! My grandma, my 

cousin and I smiled with glee. My mum 

nearly veered the car off the road into 

a garden gnome. At last, this was the 

photo opportunity she’d been waiting 

for—and these squirrels were much 

hungrier for attention! 

Six years later, this trip is still vividly 

emblazoned in our minds. It taught 

us all a very important lesson: when 

travelling, don’t look too hard for 

things, because they’ll find you! (Oh, 

and also, know where the ice cream 

parlour is.) 

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CLINTON, AUBURN, BRUSSELS, BLYTH, LONDESBOROUGH & SEAFORTH 

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train car where Fred Sloman taught 

the children in isolated areas 

of Northern Ontario from 1926-1964. 

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May to September 25th • 11 am to 4 pm 

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Admission of $5 may apply for group tours. 

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strategically pulled out to achieve a specific sound, but 

when they are ALL pulled out, it results in a very full 

sound, with maximum volume. 

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• Steam Engines 

& Threshing Machines 

• Step Dance 

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• Daily Parades 

• Antique Tractor Show & Pull 

• Children's Activities 

• Kiddy Tractor Pulls 

• Nightly Entertainment 

• Antique Gas Engines 

& Working Displays 

• THRESHERS CAMPGROUND 

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39853 Londesboro Road 

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• When chemists die, they barium. 

• Jokes about German sausage are the wurst. 

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• I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me. 

• How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. 

• I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. 

• I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. 

• A soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a 

seasoned veteran. 

• I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me. 

• This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, 

but I'd never met herbivore. 

• I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words. 

• They told me I had type A blood, but it was a Type-O. 

• Class trip to the Coca-Cola factory. I hope there's no pop quiz. 

• Energizer bunny arrested: Charged with battery. 

• What do you call a dinosaur with a extensive vocabulary? 

A thesaurus. 

• When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble. 

• What does a clock do when it's hungry? It goes back four seconds. 

• I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me! 

• Broken pencils are pointless. 

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• Wool Kits 

• Eleganza, Valdani 

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• Cherrywood 

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• Reproduction o Fabrics 

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• Garden Accessories 

• Feeders, Houses, Books & Gifts 

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Drawn to Water 

From my local walks in the 

neighbourhood to trips within Southern 

Ontario, I see how a similar pattern has 

emerged. I am drawn to water. I also 

see how this area is blessed with an 

abundance of water. 

Water is one of the elements and is 

associated with the direction of West 

and the zodiac signs of Pisces, Cancer 

and Scorpio. The Moon and Venus are 

also associated with Water as is the 

Goddess and the season of autumn. 

Some of the magical properties of water 

are purification, intuition, dreams, 

rebirth or renewal, understanding and 

harmony. 

For me, I may plan my morning walk 

to pass by the nearby Thames River. 

Depending on recent precipitation 

amounts and type, I may find the water 

flowing gently or foaming as she rushes 

past. These conditions may evoke a 

sense of calm or invigorating energy 

and inspiration. Other times I may be 

in awe of the power of water or the 

peacefulness after a fresh snowfall. 

Walking and cycling routes have also 

been built along the river so her path 

may be followed through the city. 

Nearby Lake Huron and Lake Erie 

• Boutique for Yarn 

• Handmade Bath & Beauty Products • Gifts & Crafts 

We Carry Knit Purses, Sparta Candles & So Much Yarn! 

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Thanksgiving for our... 

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Our Sunday Open Air 

Market, 9am-2pm 

Shop, Stay 

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this summer. AND to see what 

Downtown Goderich has to offer! 

WWW.GODERICHBIA.CA 

By Susan Iedema, London 

shores are home to such towns as 

Goderich, Bayfield, Port Elgin and 

Southampton to the North and Port 

Dover, Port Bruce, Port Burwell and Port 

Stanley to the South, to name just a few. 

Many take only an hour or two to reach. 

All beckon us to come visit. 

Beaches, as well as walkways built 

along these lakes, invite us to enjoy the 

sun and water or cycle and walk the 

paths. As in my hometown, I find I am 

once again drawn to the water’s edge 

when visiting these locales for the beauty 

and the therapeutic effect of water. 

In addition to being situated on 

the water, these lakeside towns host 

a plethora of eateries and 

unique shops to tease and 

tantalize. 

Some of my favourite stops 

are Shaw’s Ice Cream on the 

way back from a day trip 

to Port Stanley. A drive into 

or out of Goderich usually 

means a stop at Culbert’s 

Bakery where a wealth of 

delicious treats make the 

decision to pick just a few, 

quite difficult. Choosing Port 

Bruce as the destination 

Family Run Restaurant ant dedicated 

dica 

to flavour & fun for the whole family! 

Our unique twists on diner classics 

to take your taste buds to the next level. 

58 Court House Square • Goderich 

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most always means a delicious meal at 

the Corner View Café with a view of Lake 

Erie. I seem also to be drawn to food! 

A September trip to Port Elgin found 

me sitting on the beach reading one 

morning. The moon was still visible 

in the Western sky. A yogi had set up 

her mat on the beach and was working 

through her routine as walkers passed 

by. One lady and I commented to each 

other how peaceful it was on the quiet 

beach with the sun shining and the 

waves lapping our troubles away. 

So whether I am on my morning 

walk in the neighbourhood or in need of 

some Daytripping, I am sure my choice 

of destination will once again show how 

I am drawn to the healing element of 

water and the places located there. 

Photo courtesy of Tourism Goderich 

These are the newest shops 

to try our big, little paper... 

- Brussels - 

Lavender Works Co. 

- Ilderton - 

Campfire Ninja 

- Blyth - 

Wild Goose Art Gallery 

- Alvinston - 

Jireh Hills Family Homestead 

- Strathroy - 

Yellow Brick General 

- St. Thomas - 

Revival Studio 

- Rodney - 

Blueberry Hill Farm 

- Bothwell - 

Sloan’s Village 

- London - 

Museum of Ontario Archeology 

Fanshawe Pioneer Village 

- Salford - 

Village Cheese Mill 

- Aamjiwnaang (Sarnia) - 

Gwetaandaawe Market 

- Port Lambton - 

Mermaids & Mariners 

- Kingsville - 

Green Heart Inn 

- Goderich - 

Forever & Beyond 

Steve & Mary’s O.T.S. 

- Auburn - 

Moonlight Family Market 

- Ailsa Craig - 

Imaginaon Created Arsan Juncon 

- Blyth - 

Blyth Community Market 

- Grand Bend - 

Grand Bend Village Farm Market 

Some are brand new, some are new to us, 

& a few might be back aer an absence. 

Please let all our customers know 

that you’re Daytripping! 

Everything you 

may need - 

from the preparation 

to your culinary delights, 

to presentation 

Cuisipro 

Le Creuset 

Staub 

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 

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At The Bruce County 

Heritage Farm Show 

August 19, 20,21 Paisley 

Come and experience 

Antique Steam Tractors, 

Steam Engines, Tractor Pulls, 

Womens & Childrens Programs, 

Car & Truck Show, , 

Craft Shows, 

Good Food & Live Entertainment. 

FEATURING 

@bruceheritageassociation 

FORD & lesser known classics 

Visit: www.bruceheritage.com for more information 

2 km South of Paisley on County Rd. 3 ~ 

See you there! 

Steaming Ahead 

By Laurie Dunlop, Dresden 

Consider this not as an invitation, but 

as an entry on your ‘Must Do’ List this 

summer. Three days of being amazed 

and amused—a kaleidoscope of history 

brought to life, with a focus on farming. 

Most of us are familiar with combines 

operating on farms, but here, teams of 

horses pulling a variety of equipment 

are harvesting grain through several 

stages from field to threshing machine, 

involving several men as well. The 

horses are beautiful; the thresher and 

steam tractors used to make it run are 

huge; the working of it all is ingenious. 

No gas engines here—wood and coal 

heat huge tanks of water for the steam 

that powers the machinery. It’s a 

fascinating process. 

We see lumber neatly piled ready for 

sale. In Paisley, in August you can watch 

just what was involved to saw trees into 

usable boards. Machinery lined up is 

well over 60 feet in length and labour 

intensive is an understatement. 

A dedicated core group, hundreds 

of volunteers, with community and 

sponsor support have grown the initial 

mandate to preserve, restore, collect, 

display and demonstrate antique 

tractors, machinery and artifacts to the 

113-acre site of today with 

purpose specific buildings. 

This three day event is 

the premier show of it’s 

kind and the Bruce County 

Heritage Association has 

created an accessible family 

event of demonstrations, 

exhibits, music, food and 

entertainment. 

Each year focuses on a 

particular manufacturer—it’s 

Ford this year, along with 

lesser known classics. Be 

prepared to see 100’s of Ford tractors, 

ever evolving over the years. All along 

side jaw dropping, operating/running 

steam powered trucks, tractors and 

machinery—the Rumely Prairie Steam 

tractor is a standout. Most pieces are 

one-of-a-kind, rare finds. Fresh corn 

on the cob is cooked in the boiler of a 

steam tractor! 

From the time I parked my car for 

the 2019 show, I felt catered to. Tractorpulled, 

covered, open air coaches 

brought patrons onto the grounds, and 

from site to site continuously through 

the day. Classic auto show, a maze, 

tractor pulls, lifestyle & children’s 

programs, auctions, parades, live music, 

demonstrations, flea market, local art & 

creations in the Crafters building, pizza 

from a wood-fired oven, homemade ice 

cream, Friday Fish Fry (advance tickets) 

Saturday BBQ (tickets on site)… it’s a 

day remembered always. 

It’s a beautiful drive to Paisley, and 

a day of fun and amazing sights await. 

Reserve a campsite for an extended 

stay—every day is a little different. 

Full show details, site map, and more 

information on the association: 

www.bruceheritage.com 

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JULY 9th: 

Clifford Carnival Celebration 

Festivities, food, + fun for all 

at Clifford’s Carnival! 

AUGUST 13th: 

Harriston Street Party 

Join the party downtown 

with Harrison Rising! 

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SEPT. 23rd–OCT. 16th: 

Culture Days 

Explore local arts & culture with 

free activities throughout Minto. 

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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 

A One-of-a-Kind ESCAPE ROOM 

in a remarkable heritage building 

Beat the Clock • Climb the Tower 

Ring the Bell for all to Hear 

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Alpacas 

May to September 

Mill 

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Year Round 

Summer 

Hours: 

Monday to Friday 

9am-4pm 

Saturdays 

10am-3pm 

39 Elora Street South, 

Harriston • 519-510-2222 

It was only a little more than a hundred 

years ago that there was no such thing as 

recorded sound or radio or television or 

telephone. These things didn’t exist. And 

didn’t exist ever before that either. 

Do you know what that means? 

It meant that the only human voices 

you ever heard were from real people 

within range of your actual hearing. ‘In 

real time’ as the phrase goes now. 

And the only time you heard any 

music was from the very actual 

instrument that was being played in 

your presence. 

There was no putting in a CD, DVD, 

tape or record into your car (there were 

none) or any other device to get instant 

sound. There was no television, radio, 

or cellphone either. 

Right away can you hear the world go 

quiet? 

Your own voice or someone else’s 

that you heard with your own ears at 

that moment were the only voices you 

ever heard. 

Only the piano, or guitar, or violin, or 

symphony orchestra, or any instrument 

in live performance, being played at that 

moment would be heard by you during 

your life. This was the only time you ever 

A Quieter Time 

by 

heard any music. 

And how often was that? How 

quiet was that? 

Is it any wonder that people 

loved to get together to socialize 

- talk, play some music, dance? 

It was such a delightful, rare 

experience. New and plentiful 

voices and music in a coming 

together in one small area for a 

moment in time - this must have been 

greatly anticipated and relished. 

The house you lived in would be quiet, 

quiet, quiet, except for the voices of the 

very people living there. Of course babies 

would cry, kids can be rambunctious, 

and adults can freely talk away in a 

household. Plus there would be sounds 

from any animals around. But one can 

see the decibel level would be way down 

immediately, except in extraordinary 

circumstances such as a terrible storm, 

or a noisy steam engine, or waterfalls, or 

falling trees or rocks, or the pounding of 

hammers, etc. 

Everyday sounds were caused in the 

moment by the actual thing making the 

sound. A door squeaks. A floor creaks. 

Dinner plates clatter a bit. The sound 

of pouring water, the wind in the trees. 

These sounds were made when you 

heard them. Not before, not sounds from 

some other place, not something not 

there with you at the moment, such as 

recorded sound gives you. 

How about books? Almost dead quiet 

except for the sound of the page turning. 

I think therefore every sound would 

be quite noticeable in this world of quiet. 

And any unfamiliar sound would stick 

Kenneth Lapointe 

from Daytripping 

Sept-Oct 2009 issue 

out like a sore thumb and probably be 

investigated. 

The only time I’ve ever experienced 

such quiet was when I was in the middle 

of a wilderness setting in Ontario years 

ago. Myself and four friends were on a 

canoe trip, a hundred kilometres from 

any human habitation. There was no 

one else. There was no sound from any 

machine, any car, any road, any human 

whatsoever, except from our own selves. 

We had no recorded music, radio, or 

phones. 

I remember at one spot thinking we 

must be near a highway because of a 

loud whooshing sound. I couldn’t figure 

it out. What highway? There were none 

around. Then I realized it was only the 

wind blowing through the pines! 

One could get used to it. It would take 

a while though because of all the years of 

being accustomed to the modern barrage 

of sound we live with night and day, 

including ‘white noise,’ which is simply 

low-level, indistinguishable, continuous 

background sound. 

Perhaps we might wonder how 

anyone in these older times could have 

ever stood it. WAS IT ALL TOO QUIET? 

Perhaps we could ask however - what 

a different world, maybe a softer, quieter, 

more relaxed world, are we missing? 

Publisher’s note: I’m in the office by 

myself as I read this Kenneth, and if I 

eliminate the central air, the truck traffic 

outside, the refrigerator compressor, faint 

music from another computer and the 

sound of my own typing, I’ll be left with 

only the hum of 5 computers and a printer 

to keep me sane. 

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Grand Bend Village 

Farmers’' Market - 

at St. John's-By-The-Lake Anglican Church 

Wednesdays 8am to noon 

Grand Bend Village Online Market Store open year round: 

https://openfoodnetwork.ca/villagefarmersmarket/shop 

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This map gives only an overview of where these 

markets and shops are located. 

A phone call, Google or GPS will come in handy for this tour. 

Remember to BRING A COOLER! 

3 

Blyth Community 

Market in Downtown Blyth 

Thursdays 10am to 2pm 

Blyth Community Online Market Store open year round: 

https://openfoodnetwork.ca/blyth-community-market/shop 

401 

403 

5 

NEW 

YORK 

Bayfield Farmers’ 

Market at Clan McGregor Square 

Fridays 2:30pm to 6:30pm 

Bayfield Online Market Store open year round: 

http://openfoodnetwork.ca/bayfield-farmers-market/shop 

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PICKLES 

4 

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) 

CONVENTIONAL & ORGANIC PICKLED 

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND 

Fresh Asparagus • In Season 

OPEN: Monday-Friday 9am to 4:30pm 

Weekends by Chance (or appt.) 

SHOP ONLINE! Details on our website: 

www.picklesplease.ca 

30043 Jane Rd., Thamesville • 519-692-4416 

5 

ORGANIC 

BLUEBERRIES 

U-Pick & 

Ready Picked 

Open Daily 

in Season 

beginning 

mid July 

8am to 6pm 

8 

Certified Organic 

22039 Hoskins Line 

Rodney, ON 

519-785-2217 

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3 

The Apple Place 

8182 Talbot Trail 

S. of Blenheim 

519-676-4475 

OPEN: 

7 Days A Week 

from July-Oct, 

6 Days A Week 

the rest of year 

•All the best Fresh Fruits•Apples almost 

all year round •Frozen Pitted Cherries, 

Maple Syrup, Jams & more! 

ROESCH MEATS 

Wild Game Processing • Smoked Meats 

Deli Meats made on-site • Filipino Meats 

Thornloe Specialty Cheese 

Mrs. D’s Jams, Jellies, Sauces & More 

• 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 

~ ALL PROCESSING DONE ON-SITE! ~ 

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 

Also at: 

7 

• Honey • Mead • Gift Baskets 

• Natural a 

Hive Products & Gifts 

3115 River St. 

ALVINSTON 

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8 IN A JAM Handmade Jams & Preserves 

Jams, Jellies, Pickles & Preserves • 519-289-5267 

6583 Longwoods Rd, MELBOURNE • www.inajam.ca 

10 

Live Entertainment • Special Events 

SATURDAY U D AY 

Y FARMERS’ M RS’ S MARKET 

R 

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May 21 to October 8 

7:30am to noon 

Fletcher St. (behind Library) 

TUESDAY NIGHT MARKET 

June 21 to August 30 

4:30 to 8:30pm 

Call us at 

519-882-2350 

FARM FRESH ARTISAN GOAT CHEESE 

OPEN TUES., 

FRI. & SAT. 

GLUTEN FREE • LOW LACTOSE 

SPECIALTY FOODS AS WELL 

569 BROADWAY ST, WYOMING • 519-845-1613 

BUY LOCAL! BUY FRESH! 


FARM 

MARKETS! 


10 BLACKCHERRY FARMS 

Open Weekends • 519-381-1771 

3772 Confederation Line, Wyoming 

Black Hog Barbeque: Spit Roasters - event 

catering and rentals. Whole Hog Sausage, 

Bacon, Ribs, Pork Chops, Free Range Eggs, Turkey 

in season, Condiments. blackcherryfarms.com 

10 

11 REID’S FARM MARKET 

Pure Maple Syrup, Free Range Brown Eggs, 

Straw, Campfire Wood, In Season Produce, 

and so much more! Open 7 Days a Week! 

5688 Oil Heritage Rd., REECES CORNERS 

12 ZEKVELD’S GARDEN MARKET 

Fresh Produce from our fields - Pick Your Own 

4622 London Line, REECES CORNERS 

519-845-3482 • www.zekveldgardenmarket.ca 

19 KOMOKA COMMUNITY MARKET 

Saturdays May 21-Thanksgiving 9-12pm • 1 Tunks 

Lane, Komoka • komokacommunitymarket.com 

THOMAS BROS 

& U Pick Farm 

20 

OUR OWN FRESH PICKED PRODUCE 

• Jams • Syrups • Honey • Pickles 

• Cheese • Baking • Cras • Candies 

5856 56 Colonel on 

l Talbot Rd, 

London, on, Hwy #4 

North of 401 • 519-652-5551 

5551 

5 

MAY to 

OCTOBER 

26 

• 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 

CLICK & COLLECT Order Online/Curbside Pickup! 

11 

OPEN 

APRIL 

thru 

DEC! 

• 10 Flavours of Ontario Peanuts 

• Custom Gift Baskets 

k • Peanut Products 

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• Honey • Fudge 

• Maple Syrup 

• Preserves 

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10-5 Mon & 

Wed thru Sat 

11-4 Sunday 

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393 Fisher’s Glenn Rd. Vittoria ia • 519-426-9222 

9222 

The freshest fruits & vegetables in town! 

21 

28 

An Old Fashioned Country Store 

with a Modern Twist! 

13 

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 

LAMBTON SHORES FARMERS MARKETS 

2 Days/2 Locations ~ until October 

Wednesdays in GRAND BEND: 10035 Museum Rd. on 

Hwy. 21, 8am-1pm • Thursdays in FOREST: King St. W., 

4pm-7pm. lambtonshoresmarkets@gmail.com 

13/14 

15 BAYFIELD BERRY FARM 

Farm Market, Bakery, Hard Cider, Fruit Winery, 

Fruit Distillery & Gift Shop. 77697 Orchard Line, 

BAYFIELD • Find us at 5 Local Farm Markets too! 

519-482-1666 • www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca 

17 

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 

Farm Raised 

Beef, 

Chicken 

& Pork 

" From our Farm to your Home" 

OPEN Friday 10-5 & Saturday 9-3 

11554 Ivan Drive Ilderton, ON • 519-666-1255 

www.bloomersfarm.com 

18 CRUNICAN ORCHARDS 519-666-0286 

On-site grown apples/pears & local food products. 

23778 Richmond St., LONDON • Open Year Round! 

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HORTON 

FARMERS’ 

MARKET 

Saturdays 8-12 

May-Oct. 

10882 0 8 2 2Sunset Rd., Talbotville, 

N5P 3T2 • 519-633-0527 

www.turkeyshoppe.com 

Interac, 

Open 7 Days 

family 

to yours. 

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Online Orders Curbside Pickup available! 

Od & 

5680 Sunset Rd. Union (On way to Pt. Stanley) 

DEBACKEREFARMMARKET.CA 519-631-1370 

In the Heart of Aylmer - Renovated & Restored 

Now Open! 

24 

Tuesday Market ~ 8 am to 3 pm 

May thru October Indoor/Outdoor Vendors! 

51 Murray Street, Aylmer • 519-765-2211 


25 COYLES COUNTRY STORE Open 7 Days 

Baking supplies, grains, sweeteners, spices, dried & 

glacé fruit, roasted nuts, candy, packaged in bulk. 

244282 Airport Rd. (Hwy. 19), TILLSONBURG 

519-842-5945 • www.coylescountrystore.com 

• Fresh Baked Goods • Local Vendors 

Everything we can get locally we do! 

Daily 9am-7pm (from Easter to Thanksgiving) 

157 FRONT RD. • PORT ROWAN 

29 BRANTFORD FARMERS’ MARKET 

Open Year Round, Friday 9-2 & Saturday 7-2 

79 Icomm Dr., BRANTFORD • 519-752-8824 

www.brantfordfarmersmarket.ca 

30 WHITECREST MUSHROOMS 

Fresh and Frozen Mushroom Products, 

Arctic Kiwi, Retail Outlet • 519-269-3534 

Mon-Fri 8-5 • 2289 Cromarty Drive, PUTNAM 

31 GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE 

Swiss quality cheese, crafted right here. Visit & 

enjoy. 519-424-4024 • www.gunnshillcheese.ca 

445172 Gunns Hill Road, WOODSTOCK 

OPEN YEAR ROUND! 

IN-STORE BAKERY, 

32 

GIFT SHOP & more 

•SmokedPorkProducts 

Products • Ribs 

• Old Fashioned Sausage • Bacon 

• Free-range, drug-free Poultry 

519-625-8194 

ONLY 

#2146 Highway 7 & 8, Shakespeare, ON, N0B 2P0 

OPEN DAILY 10-5 


33 ZEHR’S COUNTRY MARKET 

Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, local fruits in season, 

spices, candies & more. 6979 Main St. Millbank. 

Mon. to Sat. 8:30-6 • www.zehrscountrymarket.ca 

33 MILLBANK 

CHEESE 

& BU TTER 

Naturally Aged 

Cheddar & other 

Fine Cheese 

Products. 

Free Range & 

Mon.- Sat. 9 to 5 

LOCAL MEATS 

Drug Free Meats 

& more. 

519-595-8787 millbankcheese.com 

• FRESH PRODUCE 

• CHEESE 

• PORK • TURKEY 

• MAPLE SYRUP 

Know of a market that should be on this list? 

Let them know Ain’t about nothin’ it please. better in Thanks! the world, you know / Than lyin’ in the sun with your radio 

• HONEY • FISH 

• HERBS • GARLIC

The 

Daytripper 

Organic & Specialty Farms 

for food lovers, 

100 mile dieters & 

responsible shoppers! 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

In the Great Lakes region we can boast of being 

surrounded by one of the largest continuous masses of 

freshwater in the world. These lakes, shared by Canada 

and the USA, have been a source of pride for many 

generations. Nearly 150 fish species are considered 

native to the Great Lakes. It’s my understanding that 

Pickerel (aka: Walleye), Perch and Trout are some of 

our areas cherished catches. 

What a treasure trove we have in our own backyards. The Great Lakes hold so 

much promise and fun. Whether you’re a serious angler, an outdoor fishing 

enthusiast or a child with a new pole, our area is rich with fish. The anglers in my 

family speak proudly of what they’ve caught and the fun and friendships that 

surround their outings. 

Personally, I don’t own my own fishing pole, but I DO have a number of cherished 

family members who do and they are eager to share their catch (and the stories of 

the ones that got away). Fish offers a great deal of preparation versatility. The wide 

variety of spice options allows for the creative chef to personalize their meal. As 

a rule of thumb, when using herbs and spices, combine 1/4 teaspoon of one or two 

herbs or spices per pound of fish. Let’s share our love of the Great Lakes with one 

another!! 

Oven Baked Fish Fillets 

1 lb. (500 g) fresh or frozen fish fillets 

1/2 cup light sour cream 

2 tsp. Dijon mustard 

1/2 tsp. dried tarragon 

1/8 tsp. pepper 

1/4 tsp. salt 

1/2 tsp. dried dill weed 

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 

Weekly Farmers’ Markets! 

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TUESDAYS 

Aylmer Sales Arena & 

Farmers Market 

Tuesdays 8am-3pm (May-Oct.) 

Petrolia Farmers’ Night Market 

Tuesdays 4:30-8:30pm (June 21-Aug 30) 

Point Edward Moonlight Farmers’ 

Thursday Evenings 4pm-8pm 

WEDNESDAYS 

Grand Bend Farmers’ Market 

at Lambton Heritage Museum 

Wednesdays 8am-1pm (May 25-Oct.) 

Grand Bend Village Farmers’ Market 

Wednesdays 8am-Noon 

THURSDAYS 

Blyth Community Market 

Thursdays 10am-2pm 

Forest Farmers’ & Artisan Market 

Thursdays 4pm-7pm (May 26-Oct.) 

FRIDAYS 

Bayfield Farmers’ Market 

Fridays 2:30pm-6:30pm (til Oct. 7) 

Brantford Farmers’ Market 

Fridays 9am-2pm (Year Round) 

SATURDAYS 

Brantford Farmers’ Market 

Saturdays 7am-2pm (Year Round) 

Horton Farmers’ Market 

Saturday mornings 8am-noon 

(May 7-Oct. 29) 

Komoka Community Market 

Saturdays 9-12pm (May 21-Thanksgiving) 

Petrolia Farmers’ Market 

Saturdays 7:30am-12noon 

(May 21-Oct. 8) 

The Market at 

Western Fair District 

Saturdays 8am-3pm 

SUNDAYS 

The Market at 

Western Fair District 

Sundays 10am-2pm 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange fillets in a single layer in a large oven 

dish. Cover dish loosely with foil. Bake fresh fillets for 5 minutes; frozen fillets 

for 10 minutes. In the meantime, stir together remaining ingredients, except 

cheese. Uncover fish. Drain off liquid. Spread sour cream mixture over fillets. 

Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese is golden. 

Makes 3-4 servings. 

A Meal In A Package 

This easy prep can be modified to feed one or one dozen fish-lovers! Each 

diner will have their very own package. 

1 fish fillet (4 oz.) 

1/2 cup thinly slice carrots 

1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini 

2 tsp. lemon juice 

1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes 

1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning 

1/4 tsp. dill weed 

Place fish on a 15” x 12” piece of heavy duty foil. Add vegetable s and sprinkle 

with lemon juice, parsley, lemon pepper and dill. Fold foil over and fold in 

edges twice, forming a pouch. Place on baking sheet or barbeque. Bake at 450 

degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until veggies are tender and fish flakes easily 

with a fork. Carefully open pouch to allow steam to escape. Makes 1 serving. 

Fish Chowder 

2 lbs. fish 

1/4 cup salt pork or bacon 

1/3 cup onion, sliced 

2 cups potatoes, diced 

1 1/2 tsp. salt 

1/8 tsp. pepper 

1/8 tsp. thyme (optional) 

1 1/2 cups water 

2 Tbsp. butter 

2 Tbsp. flour 

1 quart milk 

Remove skin and bones from fish; cut in large pieces. Cook salt pork or bacon 

(diced) over low heat until almost crisp; add onion and sauté for about 5 

minutes or until soft. Add fish, potatoes, seasonings and water; cover and 

cook gently 15 to 20 minutes or until fish and potatoes are tender. Make a 

white sauce of butter, flour and milk. (Melt butter over low heat; add flour; stir 

until well blended. Remove from heat and stir in milk). Heat, stirring constantly 

until smooth. Add to fish mixture and heat. If desired, sprinkle parsley and 

float a small cracker on top of each serving. Makes 6 servings. 

Growing a Lasting 

Community 

Having grown up in the city, in an 

apartment and having parents who 

themselves didn’t garden, growing 

my own food was just a glisten in my 

eyes. The reality I believed was food 

essentially came from the grocery 

store. I certainly knew, loosely, the 

how but the whole concept of it was 

still so foreign. 

I really began to grasp a sense of 

true agriculture when I started staying 

with my grandparents in the summer. 

I remember cramming into the back 

of their truck, sitting knees to chest 

in a fold down seat. We finally settled 

to their quaint little trailer where 

I was free to indulge in the sheer 

complexity of their many gardens 

and fruit trees that consumed their 

backyard. I can still smell the sweet 

fragrance of the peach blossoms and 

hear the little chats my grandmother 

would have with the berry bushes, 

while I taste-tested every couple we’d 

pick. Or visiting the many rabbits my 

grandfather raised in his shed. 

It was pure magic. Surrounded by so 

much life. I longed to create such a life 

for myself. Yet, as I grew, I sheltered 

away from it all. Secretly I wanted to 

relive the fairy-tale. To absorb the pure 

bliss from so long ago. 

By Shauna Ward, Petrolia 

Here I am, many years later. As I 

sit and write this from my kitchen 

table, I watch as my pigs roam in 

the woods. I am enchanted with the 

simple intracity of the homestead, 

evolving a plot of land into our own 

oasis. I have began a garden of my 

own. A place to grow new life to feed 

myself and my family. My chickens 

soak up the sun and enjoy the 

breeze through their feathers. I love 

watching the looks on my kids’ faces, 

their mouths stained from the wild 

raspberries they must taste test. The 

farming community I had no idea 

existed has welcomed us and helps 

us to thrive. It is exactly where I am 

meant to be. We give everything we 

have to provide the very best for our 

loyal patrons. We are grateful for the 

many outlets and markets in our 

area, where we can create our own 

hub of local goodness, a central place 

to gather to provide the very best we 

have to offer to all who are looking for 

local, top-quality food and products. 

Places out of the norm to enjoy local 

products, from artisans and farmers 

alike. To run into old friends and chit 

chat or make new friends, right in 

our own back yard. Everything grown 

with love, and a little bit of magic. 

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Lake Huron 

MI 

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Exploring in BADEN & LISTOWEL 

NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 

MUSEUM 

Step back into the lavish 

Victorian era... 

TOYS 

Through Time 

KNAPP’S 

SHOES & CLOTHING 

“Canada’s Largest Dealer of 

Prescripon Orthopedic Footwear” 

Drew, Royer, Alden, Red Wing 

Castle Concert Seriese 

Thurs 7-8pm l Aug 18 

Twenties e Tea & Tour 

July 22 & 23 

August 19 & 20 

Pre-register 

regi 

er 

Open 

Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm 

July & August 

www.castlekilbride.ca 

60 SNYDERSRD SNYDER'S S RD, WEST • BADEN 

519-634-8444 44 • 1-800-469-5576 

-469 

-557 

576 

Toys Through Time 

with Castle Kilbride National Historic Site 

Toys from the e 1880ss 

to the 2000s 

KITCHEN 

SHOP 

GOURMET 

DELI 

FOODS COUNTER 

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 

From the perennially successful to the one-hit-wonders, 

toys – and the memories we create with them – are timeless. 

Enjoyable and educational, they reflect the times they 

were created in and the people who cherished them. 

At Castle Kilbride National Historic Site, we wanted 

to evoke that fun and fuzzy feeling you get when you 

think about childhood toys. We invite you to tour our new 

Toys through Time exhibit which is sure to bring a smile to 

your face. A delightful display of toys from the 1880s to the 2010s, has something for 

everyone – whether it’s a toy you had or a toy that you wished you had! 

In this spirit of fun and nostalgia, try out our quiz to see how well you know toys 

from the past and present! 

How well do you know your toys? 

1. Dam Trolls (or Troll dolls) - These 

endearing little dolls were once in such 

demand that the manufacturers required 

all of Iceland’s wool harvest to make their 

fluffy hair. In what year were these iconic 

dolls first created? 

a) 1989 

b) 1956 

c) 1948 

d) 1968 

2. The Atari 2600 was the most 

popular home gaming system of its 

ground-breaking generation. Which of the 

following games for this console was not 

developed by the Atari company? 

a) Kaboom! 

b) Pac-Man 

c) Adventure 

d) E.T. – the Extra Terrestrial 

3. Before the advent of moving pictures, 

people could travel to exotic locales in the 

comfort of their sitting rooms by using a 

______ to view three-dimensional, blackand-white 

scenes. 

a) Magic lantern 

b) View-Master 

c) Camera obscura 

d) Stereoscope 

4. Clever marketing tactics and sheer 

cuteness and hug-ability made Beanie 

Babies all the rage in the 1990s. Which of 

the following was not one of the original 

nine Beanies released by Ty Inc. in 1994? 

a) Spot the Dog 

b) Humphrey the Camel 

c) Patti the Platypus 

d) Legs the Frog 

5. Pinball has its origins in parlour 

games like bagatelle and skittles and tops, 

where players knocked over pins with a 

ball shot from a stick or with a spinning 

top. In which decade did pinball playfields 

become the coin-operated, glass-covered 

machines we know and love today? 

a) 1950s 

b) 1940s 

c) 1930s 

d) 1920s 

6. During the Christmas season of 

1996, over one million of these were sold 

and caused a frenzy? 

a) Tamagotchi 

b) Tickle Me Elmo 

c) Teletubbies 

d) Nintendo 64 

7. What year was the Raggedy Ann doll 

introduced? 

a) 1918 

b) 1928 

c) 1948 

d) 1958 

8. In 1957, which of these two fun 

things made their debut? 

a) Barbie & Ken 

b) Etch-a-Sketch & Lite Brite 

c) Frisbee & Hula Hoop 

d) Nerf & Big Wheels 

9. What was the name of Strawberry 

Shortcake’s pet cat? 

a) Angel cake 

b) Custard 

c) Lemon meringue 

d) Cupcake 

10. In 1936, this was the most popular 

doll 

a) Shirley Temple 

b) Chatty Cathy 

c) Barbie 

d) Barbara Ann Scott 

We hope you enjoyed taking the quiz 

and hope you scored well. As a reward, 

you should treat yourself with a visit to 

Castle Kilbride this year! We are open 

Wednesday–Sunday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 

For details about our summer events 

such as concerts, tea and tour or regular 

touring hours, visit www.CastleKilbride. 

ca or follow us on Facebook @ 

castlekilbride 

Answer Key: 1. c) 1956; 2. a) Kaboom!; 3. d) 

stereoscope; 4. b) Humphrey the Camel; 5. 

c) 1930s 6. b) Tickle Me Elmo; 7. a) 1918; 8. 

c) Frisbee & Hula Hoop; 9. b) Custard; 10. a) 

Shirley Temple 

105 Elizabeth Street West • LISTOWEL • 519-291-4777 

Shop Online www.shopkci.com • Patio & Take Out 

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign 

On a 

Maternity 

Room 

Door... 

FACTORY YARN OUTLET 

230 Elma St., W., LISTOWEL • 1-855-900-39511 

WWW.YARNFACTORYOUTLET.COM 

"PUSH... PUSH... 

PUSH!" 

One Stop Shopping for All of Your 

Knitting & Crocheting Needs! 

Tent Sale 

Summer Hours: 

Monday-Saturday 10-4 

INC. 

Your Inspiration Store! 

August 

15-27 

The Annual Tent Sale is planned for these dates. 

Join our email list to be informed in the event that it needs 

to be cancelled: info@yarnfactoryoutlet.com 

CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLE 

ASK ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP CARD! 

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SHOP 

LOCAL 

4060 Line 72 Millbank www.annamaes.ca 

519-595-4407 7am-8pm Closed Sundays & Holidays. 

In 1978 a local Mennonite lady named 

Anna Mae Wagler started our business by 

baking pies in her home and selling them at 

the end of her laneway. It began as a means 

of survival after her husbands health had 

taken a turn for the worse. She gained 

popularity quickly and soon the business 

grew to have 8 employees. In November of 

1991, she moved to our current location on 

Perth Line 72 after the township ordered 

her out of her house. 

It was only intended to be a bakery and 

small café with about 7 tables and a 

counter. One night a guest requested a hot 

meal and the rest is history! That was the beginning i of our hot meals and is how we came 

to have the selection of homemade Mennonite cooking we offer today. Soon after she 

began serving hot meals, she developed a 5 week rotating meat schedule. This rotation is 

still used & can be found on our website and guests love that we have this schedule so they 

can be sure to come on their favourite day! She also began serving our famous Broasted 

Chicken and selling crafts from local artisans. 

Anna Mae sold the business to the Herrfort's in 2001 and we have been operating with 

a commitment to the same business practices & principles that Anna Mae's was founded on. 

In 2014 we were featured on the Food Network's hit show, You Gotta Eat Here! 

We hope that you will join us! 

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MILLBANK, NEW HAMBURG, ST. MARYS, SHAKESPEARE & TAVISTOCK 

Discover 

a treasury 

of quilting 

fabrics 

and giftware too! 

Part of JULY SHOP HOP 

July 2nd through 30th 

Lots of quilting fabrics 

and pre-cuts 

Baby Flannels Homespun 

Sewing Notions Kits 

Cobble Hill, Springbok 

and Lang Puzzles 

Garden Flags Pictures 

Crossroads Candles PJs 

Home Decor Lots More! 

Mon-Fri 9:30-6 • Sat 9:30-5 

ESTHER’S 

Classes 

available! 

(See website) 

17528 Elginfield Road, St. Marys • 226-661-4004 

Tuesday to Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3 

July Shop Hop 

July 2 - 30 

www.kalidoscopeofquilts.ca • karen@kalidoscopeofquilts.ca 

We're famous for our great tasting 

brick in a variety of flavours, 

and traditional 

Limburger. 

FACTORY LIMITED 

29 Bleams Road East, 

NEW HAMBURG 

(Exit at New Hamburg, Peel St. 

Take first right on Bleams Rd. E.) 

519-662-1212 

Makers of Fine Quality Cheese Since 1879 

OPEN YEAR ROUND! 

IN -STORE BAKERY, 

GIFT SHOP 

and more to come! 

• Old Fashioned Sausage 

• Smoked Pork Products 

• Bacon • Ribs 

LOCAL POULTRY PRODUCTS 

• Free-range & Drug free 

• Made from the finest poultry 

ONLY LOCAL MEATS 

Delicious Gourmet condiments arriving daily! 

• Relishes • Sauces • Jellies • Jams • Mustards 

*Gluten Free options available 

#2146 Hwy 7 & 8, Shakespeare, ON, N0B 2P0 

info@porkshoppe.com 


pp 

519-625-8194 

OPEN DAILY 

10 am- 5 pm 

• Quilting Cottons tons 

• Supplies 

plie 

• Books oks • Patterns 

• Stencils • Custom Quilts 

HEART ‘N HOME 

heartnhomecreations.com 

(519) 662-4962 

115A Peel Street, New Hamburg 

Frances’ Helpful Hints 

by Frances Botham 

1) If you’ve ever bought an old trunk and can’t figure 

out how to get rid of the musty odour even after trying 

the baking soda, vinegar and rice remedy, you may 

want to try this one. Go to a pet supply store and buy 

a box of charcoal chips. Put chips in a plastic 

margarine tub and set that in the trunk. Close the lid and leave it there 

for a couple of days. You may have to repeat the procedure and leave 

a few days longer. It definitely helps get rid of the unpleasant smell. 

2) Did you know that when saw blades become gummed up with resin 

you can clean them with oven cleaner? Use the same process as you 

do when cleaning oven racks or the barbecue grill. However, be sure to 

dry thoroughly after cleaning. 

3) Candles that you use a few times sometimes become scratched and 

dented, tempting you to throw them in the garbage. Don’t do it. You 

can rejuvenate them by holding under running hot water, drying with 

a towel and buffing with a nylon stocking folded into a handy pad. 

4) Did you know that if you zap garlic in the microwave for 15 

seconds the skin slips right off? Also, zapping a lemon or lime in the 

microwave for 15 seconds doubles the amount of juice? It sounds 

bizarre, but it’s true. 

5) Do you have floor boards that drive you crazy with their squeaks? 

Dust them with talcum powder. Leave for about 20 minutes and then 

vacuum. Voila! No more squeaking. 

6) Clean your kitchen countertop with club soda, buff dry with a soft 

cloth. You’ll be surprised at the shine. 

7) Marble sometimes is difficult to clean. Try cutting a lemon in half, 

sprinkling salt on it and using it for a scouring pad - but be gentle. 

Then wash thoroughly with soap and water, rinse and dry with a clean 

soft cloth. Marble cleaning made simple. 

8) Are the kids marking up the walls with crayons? Simply scrub off 

with toothpaste. 

9) To clean antique combs and brushes, first remove any hair, the 

swish around in baking soda & hot water. Rinse thoroughly and set on 

terry cloth towel to dry. 

There are almost 1300 Ontario Heritage Trust Plaques - over 350 in SW Ontario. 

GENERAL STORE 

Come check out our new General Store with homemade preserves, 

frozen family sized meals, frozen individual entrees and gift items. 

Mashed potatoes, t vegetables, et roast beef, pigtails, 

ils, 

homemade casserole, gravy, salad bar & dessert bar. 

Mashed potatoes, oes, vegetables, et stuffing, roast turkey, 

roast beef, country fried chicken, rolled stuffed ribs, 

gravy, salad bar & dessert bar. 

Scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, hash h browns, baked beans, 

buttermilk pancakes, assorted sweets, mashed potatoes, 

vegetables, stuffing, roast turkey, roast beef, cabbage rolls, 

gravy, salad bar 

& dessert bar. 

July Shop Hop 

July 2 - 30 

OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10-5 

3991 Perth Rd. 107 • SHAKESPEARE 

(1 block South of lights off Hwy. 7/8) 

www.thequiltplace.ca 519-625-8435 

TAVISTOCK, 

SINCE 1931 

Restaurant & Catering 

FRIDAY LUNCH BUFFET: 11:30am-2pm 

WEEKEND EVENING BUFFET: Fri., Sat. & Sun. 4-7pm 

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET: Sundays 11am-2pm 

15 minutes from Stratford 

20 minutes from Walters Theatre 

30 minutes from Kitchener/St. Jacobs 

- Bus Tours Welcome - 

Please Note: 

Our hours may 

vary depending 

on government 

mandates. 

For daily special 

updates, find us 

on Facebook or 

Instagram. 

HOURS 

Wednesday to 

Saturday: 

7 am − 7 pm 

Sunday: 

9 am - 7 pm 

Closed Mon/Tues 

Updates on Facebook 

Pre-Made Heat & Serve 

Meals Available 

BREAKFAST 

All Day! 

Historical i 

Pictures 

& Artifacts from 

the Tavistock Area 

• • 519-655-2835 

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SHOP 

LOCAL 

Eclectic Treasure 

Antiques to Every Day Needs 

Virtual Tour on Google Maps 

TROYER’S SSPICES 

SPICES 

Recommended 

by chefs 

We specialize 

in salt free 

blends & rubs 

110 QUEEN ST. EAST, ST. MARYS 

226-661-8777 • troyersspices.ca 

FIND YOUR NEXT GREAT READ HERE 

6 Water Street, Unit 2, 

St. Marys 226-301-4391 

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! 

Tuesday 12-5 

Thursday 12-5 

Friday 10-6 

Saturday 10-4 

Up to date 

photos 

on Facebook 

• Hand Made • Best Quality • None Finer 

166 Queen Street, St. Marys • 519-284-3572 

www.chocolatefactory.ca 

34 Wellington St. N., St. Marys 

www.JacobsLiquidaon.com 

105 Queen St East • 519-949-7588 

Clothing, 

Jewellery, 

Vintage Decor, 

the Unique 

& More! 

It’s always our pleasure 

Open 

Mon 

to Sat 

• TRIBAL • FRENCH DRESSING 

•PURE ESSENCE • ROYAL ROBBINS 

143 Queen St E, ST. MARYS • 519-284-4436 

www.ogradysclothing.com 

29 Water St. South, St.Marys 

519-949-3057 • Thurs-Sun 

31 Water St. S., St.Marys 

www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com 

95 Queen St., St. Marys 

Custom 

Framing 

• Conservation Framing • Needlepoint 

• Shadow Box Framing • Limited Edition Prints 

Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 519-284-4661 

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 

Zenfire 

Pottery 

Over 50 local makers have created 

Art from the Heart 

Unique gifts and pottery classes! 

• Pottery •Books • Jewellery 

• Natural Soaps & Body Products 

• Cork Wallets & Bags 

• Handcrafted Wood Decor 

• Earth-Friendly Home Products 

Many items online at www.zenfirepottery.ca 

114 Queen Street East • St.Marys 

Kids’ Pottery Workshops 

July 26,28,29 • Aug 9,11,12 

Details on our Website 

DROP-IN PROJECTS 

FOR ALL AGES! 

Create something 

on your day trip! 

158 Queen St. East, ST. MARYS 

519-284-9966 

MON 10-5 • TUES-FRI 9:30-5:30 

SATURDAY 9:30-4 • SUNDAY 12-3 

Visit our website for more information 

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ST. MARYS, ARVA, AILSA CRAIG, PARKHILL, STRATHROY & MOUNT BRYDGES 

Sew 

Creative 

• 

Sales • Service 

22486 Adelaide Rd, Mount Brydges - 

JAPANESE 

Authorized Dealer 

Handi Quilter Long Arm Dealer 

er 

July Shop Hop July 2-30 

www.sewcreativequilting.ca 

i 

ili 

i 

A fog cannot be 

dispelled by a fan. 

A good husband is 

healthy and absent. 

Mon-Sat 10-5 

If money be not thy servant, 

it will be thy master. 

A good Jack makes 

a good Jill. 

A good sword is the one left in its scabbard. 

A man in love mistakes a pimple for a dimple. 

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself. 

A merchants happiness hangs upon 

chance, winds, and waves. 

A merry companion on the road is as good as a nag. 

A pig used to dirt turns its nose up at rice. 

Darkness reigns at the foot of the lighthouse. 

A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle. 

Adversity is the foundation of virtue. 

After victory, tighten your helmet chord. 

An accomplishment sticks to a person. 

An excess of courtesy is discourtesy. 

Bad and good are intertwined like rope. 

Open Now 

69 Front St. W. 

Strathroy 

FRESH 

LOCAL 

MON-FRI 9–6 

SAT 9–5 

SUN 12–5 

APPLES • HONEY • JAMS • APPLE CIDER 

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR • MAPLE SYRUP 

PEANUTS • GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS 

RADER FROZEN PIES • SEASONAL FRUIT 

EARLY APPLES • PEARS • SQUASH 

CRUNICAN 

ORCHARDS 

Since 1877 

Richmond St. N. • LONDON • 519-666-0286 

10 minutes North of London at 15 Mile Road 

CRUNICANORCHARDS.COM 

Sewing Machines and Repairs 

Fabrics &Notions • Classes 

Quantities Q 

ties 

large g 

& small 

l 

TUES-SAT 

9:00-5:30 

FRIDAY 9-8 

 

 

 

Quilting & Sewing Shop 

 

Since 1946 

•Breads & Rolls 

•Pastries & Cookies 

•Very Special Cakes 

for Every Occasion 

• Unique Seasonal Products 

Please Order Ahead dfor 

Guaranteed Availability 

12 Front Street West 

Strathroy • 519-245-0741 

hamiltonsbakery.ca 

 

 

 

Aug 12-14, Parkhill Fair 

Sept. 3, Car Show in Ailsa Craig 

www.northmiddlesex.on.ca 

30+ Artisans 

& their 

AMAZING 

PRODUCTS! 

OUTDOOR GAMES, CUSTOM CREATIONS, 

EPOXY, DIY AND MORE... 

138 Ailsa Craig 

Main St. 

AILSA CRAIG 

519-719-5085 

Four Seasons 

Fashions & More 

Ladies Fashions from Tribal®, 

CYC, Parkhurst & Pure. 

Jewellery, Accessories, Home Decor, 

Bedding, Baby and Every Day Gifts 

214 MAIN STREET, PARKHILL 

519-294-6617 

www.fourseasonsfashions.ca 

Unique Gifts from Local Artisans 

Whimsy 

Salon & Gifts 

Tuesday to Saturday 

145 Main St., Ailsa Craig 

519-520-9055 

Full Service Family Family Hair Hair Care & Care Nails 

Parkhill Fair 

Join us! Aug. 12-14 

Saturday Open Air Street Dance at 

ball field featuring “4Way Street” 

Car Show in 

Ailsa Craig 

Sept. 3 

9 am - 5 pm 

Daily Specials 

Homemade 

Frozen 

Entrees 

To Go 

OPEN 

DAILY 9-3 

Closed Tues. 

Catering 

Available 

Homemade 

Decadent Desserts 

257 Main St. 

PARKHILL 

519-294-0752 

In our Retro Parlour atmosphere, enjoy... 

32 FLAVOURS OF ICE CREAM 

~ Blasts ~ Soft Serve ~ Smoothies 

~ Frozen Yogurt ~ Milkshakes 

Pre-order Your Ice Cream Cake 

Ye Olde 

Towne 

Hall 

160 MAIN ST, AILSA CRAIG 

www.friendsofyeoldetownehall.org 

Over 40 Years in Clay! 

One-of-a-Kind Gifts 

for any occasion 

Unique work featuring 

Marilyn Barbe and 

Isao & Etzuko Soranaka’s 

Asian Collection. 

115 Ness St, Ailsa Craig 

519-293-3339 

TUESDAY–SUNDAY 11–5 

www.ailsacraigvillagepottery.com 

“Wearing this garment does not enable you to fly” (label on Superman costume) 


The 

Daytripper 

And now on to ILDERTON and LONDON, the largest city in our coverage area 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

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for a great campfire experience! 

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Campfires, Fireplaces, 

Pizza Ovens, 

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We'll put the coffee on & you can relax & enjoy. 

Live Fire Events, Corn Roasts & Cauldron 

Cooking Classes Coming Soon! 

21951 Vanneck Rd. • ILDERTON 

www.campfireninja.com 

Cowboy 

Cauldron 

Available in several sizes. 

The Finest Fire 

Pit & Grill! 

Come visit it Canada's Largest Cowboy Cauldron 

Outdoor Living Space! 

Where Did All the Corn Roasts Go? 

Corn roasts were a regular community 

event in the Ottawa valley. It was custom 

for the party host to supply and cook the 

corn while the guests brought potluck 

dishes to share. A tripod would be set up 

and a big cast iron cauldron would hang 

from a chain over the fire. A fire would 

be lit under the cauldron, the water was 

brought to a boil, the corn was dropped in 

and scooped out with long handled nets. 

There was usually a can of melted butter 

hanging over the fire to dip the cobs in. 

The guests would help themselves to 

corn, side dishes and salads. 

My mother-in-law and father-in-law 

had so many good memories hosting and 

attending corn roasts in the Ottawa valley. 

For their 50th Wedding Anniversary, they 

decided to host a corn 

roast, inviting family, 

friends and neighbours 

to their celebration. I 

had never hosted or 

attended a corn roast so 

it was a really exciting 

experience for me. As 

a city girl, it was hard 

to imagine cooking on 

a cauldron over the fire. 

However, my husband 

put himself through 

university by growing and selling corn 

and hosting community corn roasts on 

the weekends. 

We all got to work planning this big 

celebration. My father in law welded the 

old cracked cast iron cauldrons together. 

The tent was rented, the food and 

decorations were ordered. On the day of 

the party, the whole community pitched 

By Andrea Stuart • www.campfireninja.com 

in with peeling potatoes, frying turkeys, 

and boiling corn. It was so entertaining 

watching the turkeys going in and out 

of the deep fryer and watching the corn 

being cooked over the fire. The food 

turned out delicious, thanks to all the 

volunteers who made the day a success. 

Everyone had such a great time. I 

wondered why corn roasts weren’t being 

hosted in my area. I wanted other people 

to experience it. I began searching for 

old, antique, cast iron cauldrons but they 

were broken or too expensive. Then, I 

happened to stumble upon the Cowboy 

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The Cowboy 

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not crack like the oldfashioned, 

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be used two ways for 

cooking. If the fire is 

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it can be used to 

boil water for corn, 

potatoes, crab or lobster 

boils. If the fire is inside the basin, the 

grill can be placed on top for cooking 

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for campfires or for hosting campfire 

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looking for ways to spend more time 

outdoors, enjoy cooking, entertaining, 

socializing and relaxing at home; you 

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Most of the articles you’ll read in these pages have been written by readers like you. 

A M Garden 

& 

Ideas for all your indoor 

and outdoor decorating needs! 

• Flowers • Trees • Shrubs 

• Vintage Collectables & Gi Decor 

• Planters • Crystals & Gemstones 

• Fall Decor arrives end of August 

ICE CREAM 

BOOTH! 

Open 

7 Days 

A Week! 

Centre 

Where Is It? 

4171 Col. Talbot Rd. 

LONDON (Lambeth) 

519-652-3539 

www.amgardencentre.ca 

The Hint is: 

It’s North America’s 

oldest and 

smallest jail, 

and 

that should be 

enough information 

for this one. 

Planning an event? 

Many groups ask 

for extra copies 

for their guests. 

Call 1-800-667-0337 

for extra Daytrippers! 

THEMARKETWFD.COM 

@TheMarketWFD 

900 King Street, LONDON 

FRESH. 

LOCAL. 

CRAFTED. 

Park it at The Market 

Food Trucks &Vendors: Wednesdays 48p 

Cruise Nights: 

Wednesdays 4-8 pm til Aug 31 

July 13, Aug 17, Sept 21 

What Is Your Real 

Look for the answer in our Fall/Christmas issue 

From our Spring 2022 issue... 

The Hint was: 

Better yet, What Is It? 

I’ll admit that we don’t really have much of fahinta this 

time, or clue for that matter. This contraption rises 

about 80’ above a residence on the east end of a town. 

If we make contact with aliens, I know who I’m going to 

consult. 

The Answer is: 

We have this photo saved as “Contraption East of 

Kintore”, so that is where it is. We’d love someone to 

call and tell us what exactly it is. 

From 

our 

last 

issue! 

If you like these, you’ll love www.roadsideattractions.ca 

If you like these, you’ll love www.roadsideattractions.ca 

Month You Were Born 

Jan = Freezing 

Feb = Hot 

Mar = Missing 

April = Short 

May = Gloved 

June = Winter 

July = Furry 

Aug = Sorry 

Sept = Snowy 

Oct = Beauty 

Nov = Tiny 

Dec = Strong 

Visit one of Canada’s largest secondhand bookstores 

Last # of 

Birth Year 

0 = Mukluk 

1 = Touque 

2 = Sasquatch 

3 = Loonie 

4 = Moose Sausage 

5 = Poutine 

6 = Hoser 

7 = Bud 

8 = Mountie 

9 = Beaver 

240 DUNDAS STREET 

LONDON, ONTARIO 

N6A 1H3 

519-432-7277 

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. 

WWW.ATTICBOOKS.CA 

STORE HOURS* 

Monday to Saturday 

10 A.M. to 5 P.M. 

Closed Sundays 

*hours may have changed since publication but 

please refer to website for up-to-date hours. 

BOOKS • MAPS • PRINTS • POSTCARDS • CURIOSITIES 

Welcome to Attic Books - one of Canada’s largest antiquarian and secondhand 

bookstores. You can find us on London’s new flex street, Dundas 

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. 

Let’s be book buddies! 

Follow us at @atticbooksca 

We buy, sell and trade as well 

as provide appraisals. We look 

forward to seeing you soon! 

DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO READ NEXT? 

Let us be your personal book shopper! 

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to a fellow bookworm 

Each Book Care Package 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. 

ORDER A BOOK CARE PACKAGE FROM 

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Events are listed FREE for non-profit groups (space permitting). DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD . 

ONGOING EVENTS 

We’ve listed this section by town, so you can easily find ongoing things in a town you’re visiting. 

Amherstburg til Oct 2 Open Air Weekends - music, games, sidewalk sales www.visitamherstburg.ca 

Auburn thru Oct Fridays - Moonlight Family Market 6-10 pm @moonlightfamilymarket 

Aylmer thru Oct Tuesdays - Sales Arena & Farmers’ Market 8-3 www.aylmersalesarena.com 

Baden Jul7-Aug18 Thursday evening concerts at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca 

Baden til Dec 22 Toys through Time exhibit at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca 

Bayfield til Oct 7 Fridays - Farmers’ Market 2:30-6:30pm www.bayfieldfarmersmarket.com 

Blenheim til Sept 15 Thursdays - Concerts in the Park 7pm www.townofblenheim.com 

Blyth til Oct 6 Thursdays - Community Market 10am-2pm Find us on Facebook 

Brantford ongoing Fri 9-2 Sat 7-2 Farmers’ Market (indoor year round) www.brantfordfarmersmarket.ca 

Brights Grove til Sept 21 Wednesdays - Summer Market 4 to 8 pm Find us on Facebook 

Burlington ongoing Z’otz* Collective Eccentric Coincidence exhibit www.agb.life 

Burlington ongoing Marina Dempster & Meera Sethi exhibit www.agb.life 

Caledonia thru Oct Thursdays - Farmers’ Market 3-7 pm www.caledoniafarmersmarket.ca 

Dresden Jn30-Aug25 Thursdays - Concerts in the Park 6-8 pm www.dresden.ca 

Dresden til Sept 4 Sundays - Christian Concerts 6:30 pm www.dresden.ca 

Dunnville til Dec 17 Tuesdays and Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7-12pm www.haldimandcounty.ca 

Forest til Oct 6 Thursdays - Farmers’ Market 4-7 pm www.lambtonshoresmarkets.com 

Glencoe til Sept 4 Sundays at the Station - music www.glencoefair.ca 

Goderich til Aug 25 Outdoor Concerts - Thursdays - downtown www.goderichbia.ca 

Grand Bend ongoing North Lambton Quilter’s Guild Show www.heritagemuseum.ca 

Grand Bend ongoing Nnigiiwemin/We Are Going Home exhibit www.heritagemuseum.ca 

Grand Bend til Aug 28 Summer Sunday Sunset Sounds www.summersunsetsounds.ca 

Grand Bend Sept 2-25 Paint Ontario www.paintontario.com 

Grand Bend til Oct 5 Wed @ St. John’s Church - Farmers’ Market 8-Noon www.facebook.com/GBVFM/ 

Grand Bend til Oct 5 Wed @ Museum - Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm www.lambtonshoresmarkets.com 

Hagersville thru Dec Wednesdays - Farmers’ Market 7am-noon www.hagersvillefarmersmarket.ca 

Kincardine thru Sept Mondays - Market in the Park 9am-3pm www.kincardine.ca 

Kincardine thru Sept Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 10am-noon Find us on Facebook 

Kingsville July2-Sep3 Open Streets - Saturdays (music, sales much more) www.kingsville.ca/openstreets 

Kingsville thru Aug Saturdays - Concerts Downtown 6-10 pm www.kingsvillemusicsociety.com 

Kingsville thru Aug Thursdays - Concerts @ Mettawas Park 7-9 pm www.kingsvillemusicsociety.com 

Komoka thru Oct Saturdays - Community Market 9am-noon www.komokacommunitymarket.com 

London ongoing Sat 8-3 Sun 10-2 Farmers’ & Artisan Market www.themarketwfd.com 

London Aug26-Sep5 Heritage Scavenger Hunt www.archaeologymusuem.ca 

London til Aug 31 Wednesdays - Food trucks and music at Fairgrounds www.themarketwfd.com 

Palmerston thru Oct Wellington County Barn Quilt Walking Trail Find us on Facebook 

Petrolia til Aug 30 Tuesday Evenings - Farmers’ Market 4:30-8:30 pm www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

Petrolia til Oct 8 Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7:30am-12pm www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

Plattsville til Sept 24 A Journey Back to the 20s, 30s and 40s (Saturdays) 519-535-1417 

Point Edward til Oct 6 Thursdays - Moonlight Farmers’ Market 4-8 pm Find us on Facebook 

Sarnia July 1-31 Square Foot Show by Sarnia Artists Workshop www.lawrencehouse.ca 

Sarnia July 1-31 Irvin Hawkes art show “Scatterings” www.lawrencehouse.ca 

Sarnia til Aug 22 Outdoor Concerts - Mondays at Canatara Park https://calendar.sarnia.ca 

Sarnia til Aug 23 Outdoor Concerts - Tuesdays at Centennial Park https://calendar.sarnia.ca 

Sarnia til Aug 24 Outdoor Concerts - Wednesdays at Kenwick Park https://calendar.sarnia.ca 

Sarnia til Aug 25 Outdoor Concerts - Thurs at Paul Blundy & Germain https://calendar.sarnia.ca 

Sarnia thru Dec Gwetaandaawe Indigenous Market (2nd Sat monthly) burlacher@aamjiwnaang.ca 

Simcoe ongoing Thursdays - Farmers’ Market 8am-2pm www.localline.ca/simcoefarmersmarket 

St.Marys Aug3-24 Wednesdays - outdoor concert at museum www.townofstmarys.com 

St.Thomas til Sept 3 Exhibit of Canada’s Oldest Picnic www.elgincounty.ca/museum/ 

St.Thomas thru Oct Saturdays - Horton Farmers’ Market 8am-noon www.hortonfarmersmarket.ca 

Stratford ongoing The Chocolate Trail - purchase passes www.visitstratford.ca/chocolatetrail 

Stratford ongoing Audio Walking Tours www.visitstratford.ca 

Stratford ongoing Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7am-12pm www.stratfordagriculturalsociety.com 

Stratford Jul21-Aug14 Stratford Summer Music Festival www.stratfordsummermusic.ca 

Stratford til Sept 25 Every Wed, Sat & Sun 10 to 5 - Art in the Park www.artintheparkstratford.ca 

Tecumseh til Aug 28 Sunday Concert series at Lakewood Park www.calendar.tecumseh.ca 

Tillsonburg til Aug 28 Exhibit - Tillsonburg 1872 at Annandale NHS www.tillsonburg.ca 

Tillsonburg Sep10-Oc30 Small Wonders Art Show and Sale at Annandale www.tillsonburg.ca 

Wallacetown thru Oct Guided Museum Tours at Backus-Page House www.backuspagehouse.ca 

Windsor ongoing Lemon Fizz Bom - through May 2023 www.quiltingconfections.com 

Woodstock ongoing Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7am-12pm www.woodstockfairgrounds.com 

Woodstock Jul16-Sep14 Annual Juried Exhibitions at Art Gallery www.cityofwoodstock.ca 

Woodstock til Sept 22 Every 2nd Thursday - Summer Market www.downtownwoodstock.ca 

June 2022 

29 Bright All requests with Mark Willms www.waltersmusicvenue.com 

29 Grand Bend PA day program at Lambton Heritage Museum www.lambtonmuseums.ca 

29 Sarnia Dallas Smith in concert at Progressive Arena www.ticketmaster.ca 

30 London The Doobie Brothers at Budweiser Gardens www.budweisergardens.com 

30 St.Williams Concerts in the Vineyard featuring The Tenors www.burningkilnwinery.ca 

CONCERTS IN THE VINEYARD 

featuring The TENORS 

Tickets at www.burningkilnwinery.ca 

1709 FRONT RD 

ST. WILLIAMS 

THURSDAY 

JUNE 30 

Doors 5 pm 

Show 7 pm 

30 Tilbury Fireworks and “Leave those Kids Alone’ band www.tilburyontario.com 

JULY 2022 

also see "ongoing events" previous column 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

1 Embro Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

1 Embro Embro Highland Games www.embrohighlandgames.ca 

1 Tillsonburg Fun Fair Party at Annandale National Historic Site 1-3 www.tillsonburg.ca 

1-3 Burford Billy Bash - 3 days of destruction, live music, fireworks rmcclungs@live.ca 

1-3 Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca 

1-3 St.Marys Homecoming-Heritage Festival www.discoverstmarys.ca 

2 Clinton Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

2 Brantford WTFest www.wtfest.ca 

2 Brantford War of 1812 History Walk www.brantmuseums.ca 

2 Dresden Bootleg Creedence (CCR Cover Band) at Czech Hall www.dresden.ca 

2 Goderich Saturday Afternoon Concert - downtown www.goderichbia.ca 

2 Parkhill Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

2-3 Leamington Arts at the Marina www.leamingtonartscentre.com 

2-9 Petrolia Family Fishing Week www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

2-30 S. Ontario July Shop Hop - 11 Shops Participating www.thejulyshophop.com 

3 Kingsville Butterfly Festival at Transportation Museum www.ctmhv.com 

3 Paris Bikes and Bulls Rodeo Day www.greatrodeo.com 

3 Stratford Garden Tour www.gardenstratford.org 

3 Mooretown Model Train Event www.mooremuseum.ca 

4-16 Bright Country Classics at Walters Music Venue www.waltersmusicvenue.com 

5-24 Petrolia On Golden Pond at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia www.thevpp.ca 

6 Bright Around the World with Bradley Walters www.waltersmusicvenue.com 

7-10 Chatham Chatham Ribfest, Tecumseh Park www.chathamribfest.ca 

7-10 Essex Funfest www.essexfunfest.com 

7-10 London Sunfest www.sunfest.on.ca 

8 Kingsville Market and Motors at Cindy’s Home and Garden www.cindysgarden.com 

8-9 Norwich Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

8-9 Norwich Nostalgia Days Festival ************ 

8-9 Petrolia Art in the Park www.artintheparkpetrolia.ca 

8-10 Brantford Beatrix Potter and the Secret Life of Peter Rabbit www.branttheatre.com 

8-10 Chatham Art in the Park www.summitshowscanada.ca 

8-10 Sarnia Downtown walkabout - pets/cars/vendors www.facebook.com/SarniaFirstFriday 

8-10 Strathroy Ribfest find us on Facebook 

9 Bayfield Vettefest find us on Facebook 

9 Clifford Clifford Carnival Celebration www.cliffordconnects.ca 

9 Essex Fun Fest Car Show www.essexfunfest.com 

9 London Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Anniversary Tour www.centennialhall.london.ca 

9 London Russell Peters at Budweiser Gardens www.budweisergardens.com 

9 Oil Springs Black Gold Fest at Oil Museum of Canada www.lambtonmuseums.ca 

9 Petrolia Super Saturday - Shop - Dine - Win www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

9 Petrolia Barn Dance www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

9 Salford The Shananigans Outdoor Community Concert find us on Facebook 

9 Shrewsbury Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

9 Sombra Annual Blueberry Social 1-4 pm sombramuseum.webs.com/events 

9 St.Thomas Nostalgia Nights Car Show www.nostalgianights.ca 

9 Tillsonburg Tillsonburg Folk Festival at Kinsmen Bandshell 905-921-4675 

9-10 Dorchester Art in the Barn www.artinthebarndorchester.com 

9-10 Kettle Point Pow Wow www.kettlepoint.org 

9-10 Paris Monster trucks - 6 trucks 1 big roar at Fairgrounds www.ticketscene.ca 

9-10 Southampton Studio Tour www.shorelineartists.net 

10 Brantford Fairytales and Flowers www.theglassslippercompany.ca 

10 Sarnia Bluewater Anglers Family Fishing Derby www.bluewateranglers.com 

10 Woodstock Toy and Collectibles Expo www.collectorshow.ca 

12 Brantford Jethro Tull ‘s Martin Barre Aqualung Tour www.sandersoncentre.ca 

13 Brantford Tomson Highway - Songs in the Key of Cree www.sandersoncentre.ca 

13 London Cruise Night at Market at Western Fair www.themarketwfd.com 

13-16 London Start Rocks the Park at Harris Park www.centennialhall.london.ca 

13-30 Port Stanley “Our House” at Port Stanley Festival Theatre www.psft.ca 

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Send to info@daytripping.ca - We just need the date, 

town, event name and a website or phone number. 

14 Woodstock Summer Market Series in Museum Square www.downtownwoodstock.ca 

14-16 Blenheim Cherryfest 2022 www.townofblenheim.com 

14-16 Exeter Sidewalk Sale Days www.experienceexeter.ca 

14-17 Belle River Belle River on the Lake SunSplash Festival www.belleriverbia.com 

15 Alvinston Tractor www.alvinstonfair.com 

15 Exeter Farmers’ Market www.experienceexeter.ca 

15 Stratford Mystical Market find us on Facebook 

15 Thorndale Movie night and Food Trucks in the park www.thamescentre.on.ca 

15 Windsor Urban Wine Fest www.windsoreats.com 

15-16 Bright’s Grove Bright’s Grove Music Fest www.facebook.com/BGMusicFest 

15-17 Brantford Beatrix Potter and the Secret Life of Peter Rabbit www.bellhomestead.ca 

15-17 Glencoe Tartan Days at the Fairgrounds www.glencoefair.ca 

15-17 London Home County Music and Arts Festival www.homecounty.ca 

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16 Brantford Strawberry Social at Brantford Farmers’ Market www.brantford.ca 

16 Brantford Toronto Mass Choir www.sandersoncentre.ca 

16 Chatham Big Fix Thames River Poker Run Find us on Facebook 

16 Chatham Brewfest CK - Funkfest at Sons of Kent Brewing www.sonsofkent.com 

16 Erieau Yacht Club Pied Piper Parade & Swim Competition 519-676-4511 


16 Glencoe Town Wide Yard Sale ********* 

16 Mitchell’s Bay Antique Car, truck, tractor and motorcycle show www.mitchellsbay.org 

16 Peacock Point Town Wide Yard Sale ********* 

16 Point Edward Mackinac Boat Race www.villageofpointedward.com 

16 St.Thomas Mural Festival www.railwaycitytourism.com/mural-festival 

16 Strathroy Pride in the Park www.strathroypride.org 

16 Windsor Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Aqualung Tour www.ovationtix.com 

16-17 Kingsville Sportsman Show at Transportation Museum www.ctmhv.com 

17 Brantford Bryn Blackwood at Sanderson Centre www.sandersoncentre.ca 

17 Vittoria The Northcross Bluegrass Band at Good Bread Co. www.richardshall.com 

18-Sep6 Paris Mary Maxim Tent Sale www.marymaxim.ca 

20 London Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings www.budweisergardens.com 

21 Forest Car Show 3-8 www.shopforest.ca 

21 Ingersoll Thursday night - Sollgood Social Market www.sollgoodsocialmarket.com 

21-24 Leamington Rib Fest www.leamingtonribfest.ca 

20-23 Goderich Downtown Days www.goderichbia.ca 

22 Southampton Marine Heritage Festival www.brucemuseum.ca 

22 Selkirk Dinner in the Countryside www.cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com 

22-23 Baden 1920s Tea & Tour at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca 

23-24 Caledonia Food Truck Fest and Shopping Market at Fairgrounds www.kbeventscanada.com 

22-23 Lucan Summerfest www.lucanbiddulph.on.ca 

22-24 Zurich Country Fair www.zurichcountryfair.com 

23 Dresden Night Market www.dresden.ca 

23 Hagersville Hagersville Rocks Music Festival www.hagersvillerocks.com 

23 Leamington Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac at Seacliff Park www.leamington.ca 

23 London Rod Stewart at Budweiser Gardens www.budweisergardens.com 

23 Mt.Brydges Brickyard Antiques Outdoor Vendor Sale www.brickyardantiques.com 

BrickYard Antiques G 

Outdoor VENdOR Sale 

repurposed finds 

10 am- SatURDAY, July 23 / Aug. 13 / Aug. 27 / SEPT. 10 

Info: www.brickyardantiques.com 

Mt. Brydges 

23 Selkirk Afternoon Tea at Cottonwood Mansion www.cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com 

23-24 Brantford Grand River Pow Wow www.grpowwow.ca 

23-24 London Dino Stroll London www.dinostroll.com 

23-24 Ohsweken Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

23-24 Wallacetown U.S. Civil War reneactment www.backuspagehouse.ca 

24 Amherstburg Car Show 11-4 www.visitamherstburg.ca 

24 Windsor Dancing Queen at Chrysler Theatre www.ovationtix.com 

26 Brantford Sweet Caroline - tribute to Neil Diamond www.sandersoncentre.ca 

26 Erieau Live Music by Southwind Buoys at Yacht Club www.erieauyachtclub.com 


28-Aug1 London London Ribfest and Craft Beer www.canadasbiggestparty.com 

29 Leamington The Cult in Concert at Seacliff Park www.hogsforhospice.com 

29 Windsor Walkerville Distillery District Night Market www.walkervillebrewery.com 

29-30 Mooretown St. Clair River Classic Offshore Power Boat Race www.oparacing.org 

29-30 St.Williams Crafts at the Kiln www.craftsatthekiln.com 

Local vendors, wine & beer by the glass, 

live music, locally sourced food and more! 

1709 FRONT RD, ST. WILLIAMS 

LIAM 

July 2022 continued 

FRIDAY, JULY 29 • 4PM-10 M 1 PM 

SATURDAY, JULY 30 • 11AM-5PM 

Amarket to celebrate 

the artisans of Norfolk County 

FREE ADMISSION 

craftsatthekiln.com 

29-31 Brantford A play of Johnny Cash in Eagle Place www.branttheatre.com 

29-31 Corunna Captain Kidd Days find us on Facebook 

29-31 Dresden Dresden Exhibition www.dresdenex.ca 

29-31 Port Lambton Port Lambton Gala Days www.portlambtonpirates.ca 

30 Brigden Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

30 Brigden Brigden Market find us on Facebook 

30 Erieau Art on the Boulevard www.artontheboulevard.ca 


30 Leamington Dark Sky Nights at Point Pelee www.pc.gc.ca 

30 Leamington Brett Young at Seacliff Park www.hogsforhospice.com 

30 St. George Town Wide Yard Sale ************ 

30 Southampton Art on the Fence @ Chantry Breezes www.shorelineartists.net 

July 2022 continued 

30 Thedford Shelly Rastin concert at Widder Station www.widderstation.com 

30-31 Wallacetown Merchants at the Museum - Backus-Page House www.backuspagehouse.ca 

31 LaSalle Night Market 4-8 at Civic Centre www.lasalle.ca 

august 2022 

also see “ongoing events” on page 56 

2-14 Petrolia Divine Women at VPP www.thevpp.ca 

3 Brantford Play Date in the Square www.calendar.brantfordlibrary.ca 

4 Sombra “Lights Out” Book Launch Party 10-11 am sombramuseum.webs.com/events 

3-20 Port Stanley “The View From Here” at Festival Theatre www.psft.ca 

5-6 Bothwell Car show and Flea Market www.oldautos.ca/car-show 

5-7 Brantford Johnny Cash in Eagle Place at Bell Homestead www.bellhomestead.ca 

5-7 Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest www.brantfordribfest.com 

5-7 Comber Fair www.comberfair.com 

5-7 Exeter Rodeo! www.ramrodeoontario.com 

EXETER RODEO! 

Kick-off Party August 5, 7 

South Huron Recreaon Centre Grounds 

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5-7 Sarnia Downtown walkabout - art/cars/vendors www.facebook.com/SarniaFirstFriday 

6 Brantford Arcady presents Voices of Summer www.arcady.ca 

6 Brantford Jeep Show and Shine www.parisfairgrounds.com 

6 Chatham Country Hoedown at Sons of Kent Brewing www.sonsofkent.com 

6 Dorchester Movie Night and Food trucks in the Park www.thamescentre.on.ca 

6 Leamington Windsor Symphony Orchestra at Seacliff Park www.windsorsymphony.com 

6 Selkirk Car Show at Cottonwood Mansion www.cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com 

6 Stratford Witchy Market Find Us on Facebook 

7 Harriston Sundaes on Sunday, downtown www.harristonrising.ca 


12 Forest Sidewalk Sale 10-2 www.shopforest.ca 

12 London Only in OEV Fridays www.facebook.com/DIGOEVLdn 

12 Windsor Oulette Car Cruise www.downtownwindsor.ca 

12-13 Burford Country Roots Music Festival www.countryrootsmusicfest.ca 

12-13 Wallaceburg WAMBO www.wambo.ca 

12-14 Forest Western Ontario Steam Threshers show www.steamthresher.com 

12-14 Kingsville The Greenway Jam - various venues www.kingsvillemusicsociety.com 

12-14 Parkhill Fair www.parkhillfair.com 

13 Brantford Hip Fest www.brantford.ca 

13 Dresden Kinsmen Rock the Lot - Parking Lot Party 4 pm www.dresden.ca 

13 Harriston Harriston Rising Street Party www.harristonrising.ca 

13 Langton Town Wide Yard Sale ********** 

13 Leamington Dark Sky Nights at Point Pelee Park www.pc.gc.ca 

13 Mt.Brydges Outdoor Vendor Sale (see ad under July 23) www.brickyardantiques.com 

13 Ohsweken Garden Party www.sixnationstourism.ca 

13 St.Marys Town Wide Yard Sale ********** 

13 Windsor Symphony Orchestra at Reaume Park www.windsorsymphony.com 

13 Zurich Town Wide Yard Sale ********** 

13-14 Sarnia Backyard Market ********** 

14 Amherstburg Windsor Symphony concert at Navy Yard Park www.windsorsymphony.com 

14 Paris Coin Show www.pariscoinshow.ca 

15-27 Bright A modern tribute to ABBA at Walters Music Venue www.waltersmusicvenue.com 

15-27 Listowel Spinrite Yarn Outlet Tent Sale www.yarnfactoryoutlet.com 


17-27 Petrolia Wingfield: Lost and Found at VPP www.thevpp.ca 

18 Ingersoll Thursday - Sollgood Social Market www.sollgooodsocialmarket.com 

18-Sep6 Paris Tent Sale at Mary Maxim www.marymaxim.ca 

19 Forest Kids Day 10-2 www.shopforest.ca 

19 Leamington Mill Street Market www.leamington.ca 

19 Exeter Farmers Market www.experienceexter.ca 

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19-20 Baden 1920s Tea & Tour at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca 

19-20 Paris Drinks Fest www.parisdrinks.ca 

19-21 Paisley Bruce County Heritage Farm Show www.bruceheritage.com 

19-21 Port Dover Main Street Market Days www.portdover.ca 

20 Chatham Peach Fest at Sons of Kent Brewing www.sonsofkent.com 

20 Elgin County Talbot Trail Yard Sale www.bayham.on.ca 

20 Goderich Saturday afternoon concert www.goderichbia.ca 

20 London RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World www.budweisergardens.com 

20 Paris Pop-Up Shop Up at Fairgrounds www.kbeventscanada.com 

20 Port Lambton Mermaids and Mariners www.mermaidsandmariners.ca 

september 2022 


SHOP 

SEPTEMBER LOCAL 2022 

1-4 Harrow Fair www.harrowfair.com 

166 th 

Annual 

HARROW FAIR 

THURS. Sept. 1st to SUN. SEPT 4th 

One of the Largest Rural Fairs in Ontario 

$ 10/day • $ 25/wknd pass • Children under 12 FREE! 

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CRAFTERS’ ALLEY • DOG AGILITY SHOW • AGRICULTURE COMPETITION 

• KIDS ENTERTAINMENT • TRACTOR PULL • HOMESHOW • MORE 

Colchester South & Harrow Fair Agricultural Society • www.harrowfair.com 

All ages, family-friendly! All things nautical! 

Meet the Mermaids & mingle with Mariners, 

find some treasures & have a splashing good time! 

www.mermaidsandmariners.ca 

50+ Vendors • Live Entertainment 

Food Trucks • “Watering Hole” (19+) 

20-21 Port Dover Summer Festival / Art in the Park www.portdover.ca 

21 Ancaster Toy and Collectibles Expo www.collectorshows.ca 

21 London WWE Sunday Stunner www.budweisergardens.com 

24 Goderich Makers Market and Art in the Park www.goderichbia.ca 

24-Sep10 Port Stanley “Meet My Sister” at Festival Theatre www.psft.ca 

25 Brantford Symphony Under the Stars www.bsim.ca 

25 London Sting - My Songs Tour www.budweisergardens.com 

25 London Metric - Doomscroller Tour www.londonmusichall.com 


26 Zurich Bean Festival www.beanfest.ca 

26-27 Port Elgin Waves of Inspiration art show 519-389-5260 

26-27 Zurich Zurich Bean Festival www.beanfest.ca 

Zurich 

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We’ve BEAN 

Missing 

You! 

Friday, August 26 

7pm Car Cruise & Entertainment 

Saturday, ay, August 27 

Street Market, Outdoor Music, Midway, 

Licensed Area, Food Trucks and Car Show 

Festival www.beanfest.ca w.be 

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26-Sep5 London Heritage Scavenger Hunt www.archaeologymuseum.ca 

27 Arthur Town Wide Yard Sale ********** 

27 Belmont Pickers Swap Meet Antiques and Nostalgia Find Us on Facebook 

PICKERS SWAP MEET 

ANTIQUES & NOSTALGIA 

Over 50 Vendors! 

Saturday 

August 27 

9am 9 -2 

• Advertising ing • Gas & Oil Memorabilia • Tin & Porcelain Signs 

• Nostalgia a Products • Gas Pumps & Coke Machines • Pedal Cars 

• Large Selection of General er 

Store Items & Antique Toys 

ADMISSION: ION: 9am-11am $10 

• 11am-2pm $5 • Vendors $20 

15539 Whittaker Rd. • East of Belmont • 519-269-3705 

ACROSS FROM WHITTAKER LAKE PARK AT TERRY AUTO BODY COLLISION CENTRE 

27 Goderich Saturday afternoon concert www.goderichbia.ca 

27 Ingersoll Harvest Market www.ingersoll.ca 

INGERSOLL KIWANIS 

HARVEST MARKET 

AUGUST 27, 2022 

at the Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum 

A FULL DAY OF FREE FAMILY FUN! 

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Farm fresh food vendors, music, 

food trucks, children’s activities, 

museum demonstrations & more. 

290 Harris Street, INGERSOLL 8 AM TO 4 PM 

519-485-5510 • ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum 


27 Selkirk Farmers Market & Antique Tractors 9-4 www.cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com 

27 Straffordville Watermelon Fest www.bayham.on.ca 

27 Tilbury Art in Memorial Park Find Us on Facebook 

27-28 Amherstburg Art by the River www.gibsongallery.com 

27-28 Shedden Shedden Fair Find Us on Facebook 

27-28 Woodstock Ontario Toy Show & Auction FB or call 519-808-2105 

28 Lasalle Night Market 4-8 at Civic Centre www.lasalle.ca 

1-5 Paris Fair www.parisfairgrounds.com 

2-3 Mitchell Fair www.mitchellfair.com 

2-4 Sarnia Downtown walkabout - food fest/car show & more www.sarniafirstfriday.com 

2-25 Grand Bend Paint Ontario at Lambton Heritage Museum www.heritagemuseum.ca 

3 Ailsa Craig Car Show www.northmiddlesex.on.ca 

3 Dresden McCartney Years Rock Show at Czech Hall www.dresden.ca 

3 Tecumseh End of Summer Bonfire and Fireworks www.calendar.tecumseh.ca 

3 Thedford Helix in concert at Widder Station www.widderstation.com 

3-4 Wallacetown Heritage Farm Show - Backus-Page House www.backuspagehouse.ca 

3-5 Marshville Heritage Festival Art and Craft Show www.marshvilleheritagefestival.ca 

4 Kingsvillle Fall Festival of Cars at Transportation Museum www.ctmhv.com 

5-10 Bright East Coast Kitchen Party at Walters Music Venue www.waltersmusicvenue.com 

8 Sarnia Gerry Dee at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 


9-11 Blyth Huron Pioneer Threshers Reunion www.blythsteamshow.com 

9-11 London Air Show www.airshowlondon.com 

9-11 Petrolia Fair www.petroliafair.ca 

9-18 London Western Fair www.westernfair.ca 

10 Brantford Classic Seger at Sanderson Centre www.sandersoncentre.ca 

10 Brantford Harvest Festival www.brantford.ca 

10 Sarnia Art in the Park Sarnia www.artintheparksarnia.com 

10 Kingsvillle Fire Fest Celebration www.kingsville.ca/FireFest 

10 London Chris Stapleton with special guest Elle King www.budweisergardens.com 


10 Petrolia Super Saturday - Shop Dine Win www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

10 Sarnia Art in the Park @ Mike Weir Park (Brights Grove) www.artintheparksarnia.com 

10 Selkirk Afternoon Tea at Cottonwood - tickets req www.cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com 

10 Stratford Garlic Fest www.stratfordgarlicfestival.com 

10 Thamesville Art Kemp Memorial Car Show //////// 

11 Colchester Lady in Red : Wine Tasting www.heritagecolchester.ca 

11 Dundas Artisan Market www.artisanmarketdundas.com 

11 Woodstock Nostalgia Show and Sale www.collectorshows.ca 

Woodstock Nostalgia Show & Sale 

Auditorium & Mutual/Market Buildings, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis St. 

SUNDAY, SEPT 11 • 9:30am to 3pm 

ADMISSION: Early Admission 9:30-10:30am: $10/p.p. 

10:31am-1pm: $5/p.p. • 1:01-3pm: $3/p.p. 

The Largest Indoor Nostalgia 

& Small Anque Show in Ontario! 

Vendor space or info: toyshow@kwic.com or 519-426-8875 

Expanded to 

2 BUILDINGS! 

200 Vendor 

Tables! 

CollectorShows.ca 

Ontario Collector Shows 

13-Oct9 Petrolia When Irish Eyes are Smiling at VPP www.thevpp.ca 

14 Bright Jazz Night with Top Pocket at Walters www.waltersmusicvenue.com 

14-17 Bright Blackwood Quartet - the gospel side of Elvis www.waltersmusicvenue.com 

16 Belle River Belle River on-the-Lake Stroll the Street www.belleriverbia.com 

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16 Windsor Flutter Fest: A Migration Celebration www.stoneandsky.org 

16-17 Wyoming Fair www.plympton-wyomingfair.com 

16-18 Amherstburg Uncommon Festival www.visitamherstburg.ca 

16-18 Port Dover South Coast Jazz annual Jazz & Blues Festival www.southcoastjazz.com 

september 2022 continued 

24 Leamington Dark Sky Nights at Pelee Provincial Park www.pc.gc.ca 

24 Palmerston All Aboard Palmerston’s Tiny Trains & Treats www.allaboardpalmerston.ca 

24 Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival www.wellesleyabcfestival.ca 

17 Aberfoyle Saturday Special Antique Show www.aberfoyleantiquemarket.com 

Saturday Special Antique Show 

Saturday, S 

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Sept.17 

Dealers at this 

Special Saturday Show! 

am to 4pm • $10 admission 

Regular Sunday Market Days (Sundays only 8am-4pm): 

Sundays through October 30 • $5 admisson, rain or shine 

2 km north of 401 exit 299, near Guelph • 1-877-763-1077 • www.aberfoyleantiquemarket.com 

17 Amherstburg Festival of Hawks www.essexregionconservation.ca 

17 Clinton Harvest Fest - Artisans, Car Show & More 519-476-5922 

17 Paris Special Olympics Truck Convoy www.truckconvoy.ca 

17 Petrolia Harvestfest at Farmers Market www.town.petrolia.on.ca 

17-18 Kingsvillle Fall Outdoor Flea Market at Transportion Museum www.ctmhv.com 

17-18 London Doors Open www.londonheritage.ca 

17-18 London Comic Con www.londoncomiccon.ca 

17-18 St. George Apple Fest www.stgeorgeapplefest.ca 

38 th year 

St. George 

Apple Fest 

3rd Weekend in 

September 

September 17th & 18th, 2022 

SATURDAY 10-6 • SUNDAY 10-5 

• Children’s Play Area 

• Over 120 Vendors 

• Apple Pies/Dumplings/Cider 

• Daily Entertainment on Main Stage 

and Children’s Area Stage 

• Saturday Night Community Street Party 

17-18 S.W. ON Dreamdrive on Highway 3 www.southcoastdreamdrive3.com 

Ontario’s SOUTHCOAST 

DREAMDRIVE ® 

Saturday & Sunday, 

SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 

A 199 km drive from St. Thomas 

to Fort Erie with daily & nightly 

events in towns along the way. 

www.southcoastdreamdrive3.com 

Details on the front page of this issue! 

18 Brantford Brantford LIVE! The DiFelice Jazz Quartet www.brantford.ca 

18 Mooretown Downriver Craft and Gift Sale www.mooremuseum.ca 

DOWNRIVER CRAFT & GIFT SALE 

Get an 

early start 

on holiday 

shopping! 

At MOORE MUSEUM • 94 Moore Line, Mooretown 

25 minutes south of Sarnia • 519-867-2020 

www.mooremuseum.ca 

Sunday, September 18th, 10 am - 4 pm 

Over 100 tables 

Something for 

everyone. 

~FOOD BOOTH~ 

Adults $2.00 

Children under 13 

FREE with adult 

18 Pelee Island Flutter Fest: A Migration Celebration www.stoneandsky.org 

18 Woodstock Toy and Collectible Expo www.collectorshows.ca 


21-22 Exeter RCMP Musical Ride www.itstartsatthebeach.ca 

21-22 London 2 shows of Basia Bulat www.aeolianhall.ca 

22 London The Price is Right Live on Stage www.budweisergardens.com 

22 London Airbourne on Tour www.londonmusichall.com 


23-24 Glencoe Fall Fair www.glencoefair.ca 

23-25 Forest Fall Fair www.theforestfair.ca 

23-25 London Psychic and Crystal Fair at Centennial Hall www.centennialhall.london.ca 

23-25 Thorndale Fall Fair www.thorndalefair.com 

23-Oct16 Minto Twnshp Culture Days www.minto.on.ca 

24 Brantford Mark Wilson and Five Against One in concert www.brantford.ca 

24-25 Hamilton Telling Tales Festival - Open a Book, Open a World! www.tellingtales.org 

24-25 Windsor Doors Open Windsor www.doorsopenwindsor.com 

25 LaSalle Night Market 4-8 at Civic Centre www.lasalle.com 

25 Oakville Greater Toronto Doll Show www.greatertorontodollshow.com 

The Greater Toronto Doll Show.com 

Antique, BJD, Reborn, Modern Dolls & Related Items 

Sunday, Sept 25th, 2022 

10 am to 3 pm 

Holiday Inn • 590 Argus Road, Oakville • Admission $7 

www.greatertorontodollshow.com 

Mary Lou 416-221-3093 • greatertorontodollshow@gto.nett 

Sponsored by The Vintage Doll Club of Southern Ontario 

28-Oct1 Sarnia “War of the Worlds” at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net 

29 Brantford Brent Butt at Sanderson Centre www.sandersoncentre.ca 

october 2022 


1 St. Thomas Hexes & Jinxes Market, Railway Museum www.hexesandjinxesmarket.com 

2 Kitchener Collectibles Expo www.collectorshows.ca 

15 Paris Woolstock www.fleecefestival.com 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th •9am to 4pm 

Demos 

Food 

Vendors 

Workshops 

13th Annual 

Admission $8, under 10 free 

www.f leecefestival.com 

At the Paris Fairgrounds, Fig 139 Silver Street, Paris, ON 

Crochet 

Felting 

Knitting 

Spinning 

Rug Hooking 

Weaving 

21-22 Shedden Quilts in Bloom quilt show FB Shedden Fair 

28 Harriston Halloween Haunt www.harristonrising.ca 

29 Kingsville Murder Mystery at Transportation Museum www.ctmhv.com 

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1-800-667-0337 

www.daytripping ca 

Station Arts Centre ~ Tillsonburg 

All the Best... 

• Unique Gift Shops • Antique Shops • Events • Town Wide Yard Sales 

• Live Theatre • Museums • Craft Breweries & Wineries • Specialty Farms & Markets 

• Garden Centres • Quilt, Sewing & Craft Shops • Artisans 

• Thrift Shops • Places to Stay & Dine • So Much More! 

... All in 

All in 

One Paper! 

This issue has Sections 

FULL MAP 

on PAGES 

16-17 

DETROIT 

Lake 

Huron 

WINDSOR 

SARNIA 

A 

1 

KINGSVILLE 

2 

LONDON 

N 

PORT STANLEY 

3 

Southwestern 

Ontario 

TORONTO 

Lake Ontario 

NIAGARA FALLSS 

BUFFALO 

U.S./Canada Borders 

Some areas can be found in all sections. 

Use index to find all the shops in a region. 

Lake Erie 

3 

PARIS 

PORT DOVER 

HOME 

Interior Decor • Candles 

Kitchen Gadgets 

Canning Equipment 

Cheesemaking 

Cookstoves • Grain Mills 

YOUR STYLE 

Women’s Fashions, 

Accessories & Jewellery 

GARDENING 

Hand & Garden Tools 

Wind Chimes 

Planters & Sprayers 

Rain Barrels 

Outdoor Clocks 

Flags & Poles 

Weathervanes 

Thermometers 

Outdoor Cooking 

BIRDING 

Houses & Feeders 

Bird Baths 

Purple Martin Houses 

Wild Bird Feed 

Wild Bird Books & CD’s 

Heated Pet Products 

Pest Control 

& much more! 

HOBBY FARM 

Incubators 

Waterers & Feeders 

Windmills 

Poultry Processing 

Equipment 

Beekeeping Equipment 

Rabbit Raising 

Equipment 

Country Living 

for Country Living 

Put all l 

your eggs 

in one basket! 

Outdoor 

Living 

Kitchenware 

products for entertaining 

FOR HOME, GARDEN 

& 

GIFT GIVING 

Big or small... your home & garden won’t be complete without a trip to Berry Hill. 

From Garden Ornaments to Hand Tools, Kitchenwares & Home Decor, you’ll find 

something for everyone in store! New products, lines and innovative 

designs arrive 

with Spring! 

MON-FRI 

9 to 6 

SAT 9 to 5 

SUN 11 to 4 

OR SHOP 

ONLINE 

www.BerryHill.ca 

Ain’t nothin’ better in the 75 world, Burwell you Road, know St. / Than Thomas lyin’ in • the 519-631-0480 sun with your • 1-800-668-3072 

radio

The 

Daytripper 

Our 3rd Section begins by travelling east along Lake Erie’s north shore 

Elgin County 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

TO PLAN YOUR NEXT STAYCATION, VISIT: 

ELGINTOURIST.COM 

@ELGINCOUNTY 

Our Neighbourhoodho 

Welcomes 

EXIT 149 

You 

401 

EXIT T1 

129 

EXIT 137 

Rodney 

y 

To Chatham 

103 

&Wind 

Windsor 

West Lorne 

3 

8 

To London 

&S 

St. Thomas 

Dutton 

Wallacetown 

l 

ac 

Lake Erie 

16 

Talbot 

Trails 

RESTAURANT 

Casual s 

al 

Dining ing with a Creative 

t 

Twist T 

on Your Favourites! 

& 

& 

This IS Your Reason 

to Get Away! 

King Beds • Double Jacuzzi 

Fireplaces 

Enjoy a wonderful 

takeout meal from the 

Telegraph House, 

right across the street! 

1850’s Restored House 

New Agricultural Centre 

Walking Trails 

Tuesday-Sunday 10 to 4 

July 23 & 24: U.S. Civil War 

July 30 & 31: Merchants at the Museum 

September 3 & 4: Heritage Farm Show 

29424 Lakeview Ln, 519-762-3072 

S of Wallacetown www.backuspagehouse.ca 

EST 2016 · MATT’S DREAM 

Unique Ui Flavoured dCraft Beer 

Try Our Patio • Take-Out Available 

9353 Graham Road West Lorne on #3 Hwy at Eagle 

519-768-1764 • Reservations Welcome 

Wed-Thurs 5–7 • Fri-Sat 11–7 • Sun 9–7 

TASTING ROOM 

RETAIL STORE 

TOURS 

AVAILABLE 

HOURS VARY 

SEASONALLY 

226.289.1472 

25292 Talbot Line, West Lorne (at Eagle) · www.natterjackbrewing.ca 

Open Air Garden Centre 

One-of-a-Kind Fresh Floral Designs 

www.eriegarden.com 

89666 Furnival Rd South, Rodney • 519785 519-785-0487 Monday-Saturday 9-5 · Sunday 10-4 

PORT STANLEY • 519-782-7623 www.innontheharbour.net 

Really 

Bad 

Pickup Lines 

• There’s a star in the sky for every time 

I think of you. 

• God was showing off when he made you. 

• I’ve noticed you noticing me and I’m just giving 

you notice that I’ve noticed you! 

• Pardon me, but what pickup line works best with you? 

• I knew I recognized you. You look just like my next boy/girl friend. 

• Could you please step away from the bar? You’re melting all the ice. 

• Do you work for NASA? Because you’re outta this world. 

• Is your name Gillette, because you’re the best a man can get! 

• You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy. 

• I think we should be lab partners because you and I have chemistry. 

JULY 13 

Red Tag Sale Event 

AUGUST 3 

"Out with the Old" 

Clearance Event 

23490 Pioneer Line 

RODNEY • 519-785-2312 

Home Décor 

Accents • Gifts 

Jewellery 

Accessories 

~RETAILER~ 

Starting July 6 ~ Open Wed-Sat 10-4 

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHING: 

www.thedecoratingdiva.ca 

Storefront 

Open Daily 

10am-5pm 

294 Bridge Street 

Port Stanley 

226-658-6000 

jamesstreethomedecor.com 

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Lake Huron 

MI 

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NY 

We’re in EAGLE, WALLACETOWN, WEST LORNE, RODNEY and PORT STANLEY 

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... 

Over 111 YEARS the Same! 

Mackie’s Parking Lot is (as it has always been) FREE for customers! 

OPEN DAILY 11 to 7 

THROUGH LABOUR DAY 

Weekends Year Round 

Indoor/Outdoor Seang 

& Take Out Available 

519-782-4390 

Daytripping... 

With a Touch of Drama! 

Story and photo by Frank Prothero, Port Stanley 

Open 7 Days A Week www.peppertreespice.com 

“The Play is the Thing!” 

Hamlet’s famous quote rings true 

today and a visit to one of Ontario’s 

many summer theatres might be 

just “the Thing” to add a whole new 

dimension to your travel experience. 

Ontario is blessed with many fine 

local theatres that offer a wide variety 

of viewing experiences throughout 

the summer months. To illustrate 

the point we introduce you to one 

example of the genre, the Port Stanley 

Festival Theatre, located in a Lake Erie 

village that is both a quaint fishing 

community and a tourist hot spot. 

If you add the PSFT to your summer 

itinerary, be sure to come early and 

stay late. The village has a fascinating 

history, evident throughout the 

community. There are two splendid 

beaches, an historic lift bridge across 

Kettle Creek, rides on the Terminal Rail 

which operates on the tracks of one of 

Canada’s earliest railways, the London 

and Port Stanley Railway. There are 

numerous restaurants within easy 

walking distance of the theatre. For 

a rewarding dining service, consider 

the noted Kettle Creek Inn or try 

refreshments at Mackies, the Flag Ship 

of Beach Restaurants on the Great 

Lakes. Daytrippers are sometimes 

known to indulge in shopping. Port 

Stanley has an excellent array of 

boutiques and art galleries. All of this is 

to be found within an easy day’s drive 

of most readers of this publication. 

This enterprise, located in the former 

Town Hall, has been functioning (and 

growing) for nearly 50 years. The 

theatre was first established by a 

drama teacher, Jim Shaefer, in July of 

1978. From the very beginning, live 

theatre was a community endeavour. 

Schaffer employed local talent, 

particularly younger people, to act 

in plays that he wrote dealing with 

local people and events. The theatre’s 

opening number was “Fraser House 

Follies,” a combination of skits and 

songs that revived memories of Port 

Stanley’s most famous hotel which 

was also, for more than a decade in 

the 19th Century, the summer home of 

the “Queen of American Stage,” Annie 

Pixley. The play was warmly greeted 

and was followed by two more dramas 

that drew sellout crowds. Through 

Shaefer’s efforts a whole generation of 

Port Stanley and area youth became 

lifelong supporters of local theatre. 

Schaefer maintained the enterprise 

for thirteen seasons but the Port 

Stanley Summer Festival Theatre 

finally outgrew the capacity of one 

man to organize, write and direct a 

program for an entire season. The 

curtain closed at the end of the 1991 

season and the future looked bleak. An 

infusion of new talent, however, saw 

the theatre enter a stage of vigorous 

growth that made it one of the most 

successful operations in the country. 

The Port Stanley Town Hall was 

constructed in 1926, the entire second 

floor being taken up by a community 

meeting room that served the village 

well until larger and more modern 

facilities became available. In a bold 

move, the board of the theatre bought 

the entire building in 1996. 

Walls were knocked down and the 

stage was moved. An addition to the 

structure brought seating capacity up 

to 203 guests. 

A patio deck was added outside 

the theatre with an impressive 

view of the Port Stanley harbour 

and its fleet of commercial fishing 

vessels and pleasure boats. The 

patio features a licensed bar and is 

one of the unique extras offered by 

this facility. Accessibility has been 

provided throughout. An elevator has 

been added and there are four, front 

row spaces reserved for wheelchair 

occupants. 

As fast as the building changed, the 

presentations changed even faster. 

The emphasis is on local talent and 

Canadian plays. For many years, the 

theatre has produced five original 

Over 300 Spices 

Arsan Blends Made Daily 

Cooking Classes 

Private Classes 

Gi Baskets for any Occasion 

Cookware & Chef’s Knives 

223A Colborne Street, PORT STANLEY • 519-782-7800 

6598 Sunset Road St. Thomas • 519-631-2510 

shawsicecream.com • Hwy.#4, Between St. Thomas & Port Stanley 

Canadian plays every season along 

with a winter musical program. In 

the 2022 season, the Port Stanley 

Festival Theatre will present two 

World Premiers of plays written in 

this country. Hamlet may have spoken 

the words we opened with but don’t 

expect him to be on the boards at Port 

Stanley. The theatre here is content 

to let Stratford carry the burden of 

classical tragedies. Norm Foster plays 

have been typical of the fare offered at 

Port Stanley in recent years. Comedy, 

drama and even musicals are featured 

with actors, most of whom are native 

to the London and St. Thomas area. 

Nothing has provided better proof of 

the resilience of summer theatre in 

Ontario than the past two years of 

pandemic. Time after time, programs 

had to be cancelled. Some plays have 

been rehearsed for two years and have 

OPEN DAILY 

ALL SUMMER 

11AM-10PM 

AFTER LABOUR DAY 

DAILY 11AM - 9PM 

never seen the light of day because 

of restrictions we all had to endure. 

Some of those plays will finally be 

staged this summer and they promise 

to be flawless. 

There is nothing quite like the 

experience provided by live theatre 

that will sweep you up in the humour 

and pathos of the human condition. It 

is the same catharsis that prompted 

the Greeks of Ancient Athens in 500 

BC to make attendance at the theatre 

mandatory for all citizens. 

When the curtain rises and 

the houselights dim for another 

presentation of the Port Stanley 

theatre this summer, take your place 

in the audience and enjoy the delight 

of real, live acting, without the pesky 

distraction of advertisements. You 

will discover the thing you have been 

missing. 

Summer 2022 “Caution - risk of fire” (label on a package of fireplace logs) 

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Daytripper 

There are a lot of great shops and sights in ST. THOMAS 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL IN Elgin County 

TO PLAN YOUR NEXT STAYCATION, 

VISIT: 

VISIT: ELGINTOURIST.COM 

@ELGINCOUNTY 

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 T ROAD, LONDON 

N 

HWY #4 NORTH OF 401 

Shop Briwood & Support Your Local Farmers 

Your Produce, 

Meat, Grocery, 

Bulk Food, 

Homemade 

Baked Goods & 

Pet Food Centre 

FARM MARKET 

We’re OPEN 

Monday to Friday 

9am-5:30pm, 

Saturday 9-4pm 

HORTON 

FARMERS’ 

MARKET 

On farm, m store-made 

d 

turkey k 

y products d 

t 

including 

l 

d 

i g 

sausages, s ages 

s, burgers, r r 

schnitzel, 

h 

t e , 

pies, ground & more! 

10882 Sunset Rd., Talbotville, N5P 3T2 

519-633-0527• www.turkeyshoppe.com 

Saturdays 8-12 

May-Oct. 

Open Monday-Friday 

8am to 8pm, 

Saturday & Sunday 

8am to 6pm 

1030 Talbot St. at Fairview, St. Thomas • Owners: Brian & Sherwood • 519-633-9691 

The 

Farmer’s 

Wife 

by Joanne vanDam 

If you’ve visited a family farm 

or lived there all your life. 

You know there’s no-one on the farm, 

quite like the Farmer’s Wife. 

She is there for every aspect, 

of each and every day. 

She’ll clean the house, 

she’ll muck the stalls, 

she’ll help out with the hay, 

Up early every morning. 

Get the children off to school. 

Clean up the morning dishes. 

Then, grab the milking stool. 

Gather eggs and feed the chickens. 

Help her man out in the barn. 

Drive the tractor, if she needs to. 

‘Cause, this is the family farm. 

Tend the garden, feed the kittens. 

Do the canning. Bake the bread. 

Make sure the children say their prayers, 

when she tucks them into bed. 

A busy gal, the Farmer’s Wife. 

But contented, through and through. 

Each night she’ll thank the Lord above, 

for all the work to do. 

Yes, farmers feed the cities. 

A job they’ll do for life. 

But, don’t forget who feeds the farmer. 

She’s the busy Farmer’s Wife. 

A Mystical, Magical Gift Store 

Come Visit Us My Pretties! 

All Natural, 

Handcrafted 

Skincare, Candles 

& Teas to soothe 

body and soul 

• Pop Culture 

Merchandise 

• Greeting Cards 

• Books • Crystals 

• Tarot Cards 

• Clothing • Jewellery 

A Family Adventure in ST. THOMAS 

purelywicked.ca 

ST. THOMAS • 226-224-8559 

Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-5 

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Lake Huron 

MI 

ONTARIO 

NY 

Remember that you can stay overnight, and daytrip on the way home too! 

QUALITY 

HANDCRAFTED 

PRODUCTS 

& UNIQUE FINDS! 

• Home Decor • Collectibles • Wreaths • Candles 

• Signs • Birdhouses • Garden & Seasonal a 

Accents 

• Gourmet Village • Old Fashioned Candy 

OPEN Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-4 

448924892 Talbot Line • ST. THOMAS 

I’m sure by now you may have heard 

about the Southcoast Dreamdrive along 

Highway #3, but if you haven’t, keep 

reading. This is a dream 12 years in the 

making—a 199 km or 123 mile, movingrolling 

“car show” through 16 towns from 

Fort Erie all the way to St. Thomas... and 

back! It will be a moving car show you 

can enter for free at any town along 

the way and we are expecting 1,500 to 

possibly 3,500+ classic cars, muscle cars 

and vintage and hot rod trucks on the 

weekend of September 17 & 18, 2022. 

Al Billyard is the “Car Guy” who 

dreamed this up over a decade ago 

and finally has found the time to get 

this weekend up and going, and a few 

of us have decided to help him make 

his dream come true, including various 

Classic Car Clubs and local service clubs 

along the route that are welcome to to 

take part. 

A Kings Highway, this was and still is 

Ontario’s “Route 66” in a way. Before the 

400 series superhighways came along, 

this was the route taken from Windsor 

to Fort Erie... the route used by our 

grandparents and parents to get to most 

of the major towns and villages down 

this way, from Windsor to St Thomas, 

Tillsonburg to Simcoe, Jarvis to Cayuga, 

Dunnville to Fort Erie. Many Americans 

would take this route to “cut through” 

Canada from Buffalo to Detroit. 

The province came up with the idea 

of linking Windsor to Fort Erie in the 

early 1920’s, with significant portions 

of the road following the historical 

By Randy Goudeseune, Delhi 

What ’s New! 

Southcoast DreamdrivE 

in Gear This September 17 & 18 

route of the Talbot Road, an early 19th 

Century Ontario pioneer road that was 

established to encourage settlement 

near the north shore of Lake Erie. It 

became the route taken by cars and 

buses, tractor trailers and farmers alike. 

But it was also the route we all took to go 

on summer vacation. Or eventually we 

turned 16 and it was a rite of passage 

to drive with our friends to burger joints 

in the lakeside towns, cruising the main 

streets, and going to the drag races either 

in Sparta or Cayuga. It was an important 

highway in Ontario’s “Car Culture” early 

development. 

So please join us in making this 

idea as grand as the highway itself. We 

hope to attract car and truck owners of 

domestic and imports, cars and trucks 

that would be 25 years or older, muscle 

cars, classics and new special interest 

cars, including recent factory muscle 

cars and trucks. And if you just want to 

enjoy this massive parade, you can do 

that, too! That’s what this weekend in 

September will be all about. It will bring 

tons of spectators and great classic cars 

to this area, roadside spectators who will 

be looking for events to attend, food to 

eat and places to stay. 

If you are interested in taking part, 

or belong to a service club or car club 

you can find more information at www. 

southcoastdreamdrive3.com and on 

Facebook and Instagram. 

You can also find more information 

on pages 1 and 17 of this issue of 

Daytripping. 

St. Thomas Elevated Park 

For over 

75 

75 years 

years 

- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 

Hours updated on our website 

519-773-31017 3101 • www.newsarum.comw 

.com 

JUST OFF HIGHWAY 3 

46230 NEW SARUM LINE 

Step Back 

in Time to 

Elgin County’s 

’ 

Oldest Diner! 

Famous Chicken & Old Time Diner Favourites! 

Have a 

Magical 

Summer! 

Design & Inspiraon Inspiraon Gardens 

London 

74 

NEW 

SARUM 

3 

X 

St. Thomas 

Sparta 

Lake Erie 

401 

Belmont 

Aylmer 

It All Starts Here 

Herbs • Nave Plants 

Evergreens • Shrubs 

Outdoor Furniture 

Home Decor 

OPEN 

7 DAYS A 

WEEK 

Photo o 

by Railway ay 

City Tourism 

269 Sunset Dr. 

ST. THOMAS 

www.canadale.com 

519-631-7264 

Summer 2022 “Warning: may cause injury or death” (label on a rifle barrel) 

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Daytripper 


SHOP 

LOCAL 

1992 

It’s been an amazing 30 Years! 

Storefront circa 1850 

Pat and Mary Muscat introduce the 15 scents 

of handmade candles in French preserve jars. 

Spartaberry was an instant favourite. 

1995 

1993 

circa 1995 

Pat and Mary Muscat 

with sons Mark and Michael 

taken from one of our first ads 

in the St. Thomas Times Journal. 

1992 

At Sparta Candles 

we appreciate hearing 

stories of how 

multiple generations 

enjoy visits to our store 

and are honoured to be 

part of your ongoing 

family traditions. 

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Celebrating 30 Years! 

Free Shipping 

across Ontario, 

with mail orders 

over $45.00 

(before e tax) 

20+ Scents 

available in... 

• 12 oz Jars 

• 12 oz Refills 

• Votives 

• Monster Pucks 

So Much More Than Just Candles! 

Open Daily! 

11am-5pm 

Shop Local! 

We have AMAZING SPECIALS! 

~ Check our website! ~ 

ANYTHING USED & SPARTA COUNTRY CANDLES 

46361 Sparta Line, Sparta, Ontario N0L 2H0 www.spartacandles.com 1-800-463-1447 

Summer 2022 “Do not put in mouth” (label on a box of bottle rockets) 

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SHOP 

LOCAL 

In the Heart of Aylmer - Renovated & Restored 

From 

Our Readers 

Now Open! 

EVERY TUESDAY, 8 am to 3 pm 

May thru October Indoor/Outdoor Vendors! 

51 Murray Street, Aylmer • 519-765-2211 


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 Tues, Thurs and Sat 10-4 

Saving 

you money. 

Unique finds are 

waiting for you! 

@AylmerThriftStore 

300 Talbot West, Aylmer • 226-544-0379 • www.mcson.org 

Dear Daytripping, 

Our Sundays are frequently spent 

driving to the many small, quaint towns of 

Southwestern Ontario... to name a few, 

Goderich, Stratford, Bayfield, 

Chatham! 

This time of year, especially, we are in awe 

of the beautiful sea of fields of the 

farmers' pride and joy in their crops! 

Recently, we had a beautiful day to 

drive out to the town of Aylmer, Ontario 

from our home city of Sarnia. 

Aylmer 

sits just on the outskirts of St. Thomas 

(another charming city). 

Pinecroft is where we stopped in at 

Aylmer. Pinecroft is nestled in an oasis 

of tall trees and so many other species 

of Mother Nature's glory! There, we 

were able to enjoy our lunch outdoors 

in a tranquil setting with the many 

sights and sounds of the fantastic 

natural view of its pond and 

interesting surroundings. After a 

super great lunch, we strolled the wandering 

grounds to further enjoy Pinecroft. 

This is a wonderful area and Pinecroft is a “must see!” 

Can't wait for another Sunday drive within our wonderful 

southwestern Ontario! 

Stay well, 

Lidia De Carolis, Sarnia 

MENNONITE FURNITURE GALLERY 

You Dream It 

We Build It 

CUSTOM FURNITURE 

From Classic to Modern 

www.mfgi.ca • sales@mfgi.ca 

@mfgicanada 

10 TALBOT STREET WEST 

AYLMER • 519-765-4386 

OPEN MON-TUES & THURS-SAT 9-5 

CLOSED SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY 

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Lake Huron 

MI 

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Exploring in and around AYLMER 

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 

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 

Driving 

TRIVIA 

Selected 

After Hours 

questions from 

Annual Trivia Night 

“The Daytripper” has a team entered every year, but we have yet to win. 

Answers Below 

1. What is the southern-most capital in the world? 

a] Wellington, New Zealand b] Canberra, Australia 

c] Santiago, Chile d] Pretoria, South Africa 

2. Who designed the famous Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona? 

3. On The Rolling Stones 1972 song ‘All Down the Line’ Mick Taylor’s 

slide guitar accurately mimics what? 

a] A train whistle b] A human voice 

c] A harmonica d] A motorcycle 

4. What country in South America was named after a Venezuelan 

military and political leader who helped South American countries 

gain independence from the Spanish Empire? 

5. Which part of the human body can expand to 20 times its normal 

size? 

a] Pupil b] Anus c] Kidney d] Stomach 

6. Which of the following is not one of the Hogwart’s houses: 

a] Godric Gryffindor b] Salazar Slytherin 

c] Newton Noumenon d] Rowena Ravenclaw 

e] Helga Hufflepuff 

7. Born Eric Marlon Bishop, what actor starred in Ray, Django 

Unchained, and The Amazing Spider Man 2 using this more 

famously known name? 

8. If you drove in a straight line from Moscow to Madrid, how many 

countries would you drive in all together? 

9. What number lies between 15 & 6 on a dartboard? 

a] 16 b] 18 c] 10 

10. Which was the first European country to give women the vote? 

a] Austria b] Finland c] Denmark d] Greenland 

11. What does A.M. stand for on radios? 

12. Which country is the 2nd largest producer of cocoa beans after Ivory 

Coast? 

a] Indonesia b] Ecuador c] Brazil d] Ghana 

ANSWERS: 

1. Wellington, New Zealnd; 2. Gaudi; 3. A harmonica; 4. Bolivia, after Simon de 

Bolivar; 5. Stomach 0.5 to 5 litres; 6. Newton Noumenon; 7. Jamie Foxx; 8. Eight 

(Russia, Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, France and Spain); 

9. 10; 10.Finland (1906); 11. Amplitude Modulation; 12. Ghana 

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“For lifting purposes only” (label on the box of a car jack) 


Lake Huron 

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ONTARIO 

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AYLMER, PORT BURWELL, COPENHAGEN, PORT BURWELL & PORT ROWAN 

Serving great OLD 

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t 

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I hated those rotten kids. Looking 

back, maybe I was being a little heavy 

on them, but at the time I felt quite 

within my rights. You see, there were 

Just two kinds of families and they were 

part of the other kind. 

I grew up in the east end of London, 

Ontario, in the Ealing School area, and 

it wasn’t exactly what you could call 

a hot-house raising. Our summer feet 

never knew the meaning of the word 

shoes and our favourite playground 

was the Egerton Street city dump. No, 

not a sanitary landfill site, just a plain 

old city dump. Needless to say, our 

boyhood ways produced a fair number 

of war wounds and this brings us to the 

remedy. 

Mv father, who referred to himself 

as the Old Man and was affectionately 

referred to by the same term, was 

tough. During his life, he knew only two 

kinds of work, - steel and construction. 

On my birth certificate, dated just after 

the First World War, his occupation was 

listed as “rougher,” a person who, with 

hand tongs, fed red hot steel through the 

HOURS: 11am to 9:30pm 

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(Open Friday to Sunday in April 

and from Labour Day to Thanksgiving) 

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1028 Bay St., Port Rowan 

Two Kinds of Families 

by Gordon Lane, London from Daytripping, May-June 2000 

rolls at the London Rolling Mills. During 

the last half of the Twenties, he worked 

construction - bricklayer, plasterer, and 

carpenter. In his book, there was only 

one remedy for cuts and scratches and 

if it didn’t hurt, it wasn’t any good. We 

were an “iodine” family. 

Even the look of the iodine bottle 

presented quite a spectacle. The bottle 

was brown, matching the colour of its 

contents. It always had a rubber cork 

(any other type would dissolve) with a 

glass dip stick to apply the remedy. The 

Old Man could never be bothered with 

the dip stick. He held the cut open with 

one hand, with the other he poured a 

dollop from the bottle right into the cut 

uttering the consoling words, “There, 

kid, that ought to fix it.” 

Even the label was one to remember. 

It was usually well stained and pictured 

the Jolly Roger above the plainly 

printed word POISON. As I recall, it 

came in several strengths and the Old 

Man always bought the best, the large 

economy size that improved with age 

and as it neared the bottom of the 

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bottle, there was no doubt about it. 

As a kid, I would have enjoyed a little 

sympathy on some of those occasions, 

especially from uncles and aunts, but 

the summer sun tan mixed with a little 

dirt was a matched colour for iodine 

and besides, the Old Man wasn’t one to 

waste things. He poured the remedy into 

the cut. There was no free advertising. 

Sympathizers never knew we were 

wounded, but we did, especially when 

the Old Man applied the cure. 

Then there were the other families. 

Their kids came to school with their 

whole knees painted vermillion red. 

They might as well have carried signs 

reading “I hurt myself.” These kids 

were from “mercurochrome” families. 

They were usually rich kids. They 

wore shoes and dressed like the kids 

in the Eatons catalogue. Their families 

must have been doctors or lawyers or 

owned a corner grocery store. They 

probably owned cars too, and had a 

radio at home with a loud speaker and 

I hated them. 

I didn’t know too much about 

mercurochrome. It sure looked good 

and you could see it a block away. Then 

it happened. 

I was running down a street in a 

For Over 

15 Years! 

The “White Pass” Train 

replica runs in the store! 

PORT 

BRUCE 

AYLMER Hwy. 3 

John Wise 

COPENHAGEN 

5048 

Imperial Rd. 

section of better homes than ours, 

when I stubbed my big toe. It was a 

dandy. I peeled off most of the tread and 

some of the meat. The blood started 

dripping and I started to hobble home 

on my heel when lady luck came to my 

rescue. Two nice little old ladies from 

the verandah of a two-storey red brick 

house took me in tow. They took me 

into their kitchen and washed my foot 

in warm water they got right out of the 

tap. Then came the mercurochrome. I 

gritted my teeth and took a firm grip on 

the chair. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. 

There was no pain and they put plenty 

on, even on the outside of the bandage. 

I liked that. They gave me milk and 

fancy cookies. We never had either at 

home. The milk at home was just for 

the tea. 

As I limped home I knew there were 

just two kinds of families - “iodine” 

families and “mercurochrome” families, 

and ours was an “iodine” family. And 

the “mercurochrome” families? I hated 

them, yes I hated those kids; imagine 

all that sympathy and no pain. 

But as I look back, I have no regrets. 

You see, we had something else. We 

had love and we had the Old Man, and 

he was something else. He was terrific. 

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243 Haldimand 

Highway 54, 

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OPEN DAILY 9am-4pm 

• Bird Watching 

• Nature Trails 

• Outdoor Tours 

• Self Guided Activities 

Explore our grounds 

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Only the best ingredients 

handled with Old World care! 

Richard's Hall... 

Norfolk County's 

Newest Event Space! 

• Yoga Classes • Art Classes 

• Upcoming Concerts: 

Sun. July 17: The Northcross Bluegrass Band 

New events noted on website as they are confirmed 

For Richard’s Hall Event Tickets please 

visit: www.richardshall.com 

GoodBreadCompany.ca 

Order online or in person! 

Vittoria Rd. (Old Brock St.) 

Lamport St. 

NOW 

Hewitt St. 

Murray St. 

T hursday to 

Sunday 9–4 

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. 

Port Dover 

Art 

in the Park 

August ust 20th & 21st 

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 

Welcome to Area 15 

15 Lamport Street 

15 minutes from Simcoe 

15+ Artisanal Breads— 

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... 

Artisanal Bread 

festival 

Rye, Sourdoughs, Multigrains, 

Montreal-style Bagels 

Cinnamon Buns, 

Butter Tarts & More! 

Plus... Organic summer produce, 

local cheeses, preserves, honey, 

oils & vinegars. 

15 Lamport St., Vittoria • 519-428-1300 

• 10 Flavours of Ontario Peanuts 

• Custom Gift Baskets 

• Peanut Products 

t 

• Honey • Fudge 

• Maple Syrup 

• Preserves 

erve 

s 

10-5 Mon & 

Wed thru Sat 

11-4 Sunday 

Closer than 

you think! 

KernalPeanuts 

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an 

a 

u 

393 Fisher’s Glen n Rd. Vittoria ia • 519-426-9222 

9222 

A showcase h 

se of Norfolk olk Artists t 

& Artisans 

Great Local Art • Workshops • Gifts 

13 Norfolk St. S, Simcoe • 519-900-9355 

9 

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Tues-Fri 11 to 5, Sat 10 to 3:3030 

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• Peanuts are safe for most diabetic and hypoglycemic diets 

• Ontario grown Kernal Peanuts have 2 - 5 peanuts per shell 

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• High in protein 

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• Low in Carbohydrates 

July 1: 

August 19-21: : 

Main Street 

Market Days 

August 20-21: : 

Summer Festival / Art in the Park 

www.portdover.ca 

• 3 major vitamins & 5 major minerals 

• Low in sodium 

• Low in saturated fat 

Peanuts Grow Underground 

Famous Canada Day Parade 

Yes! Peanuts grow underground! The 18" leafy plant produces small yellow 

flowers. After pollination a small shoot forms at the base of each flower 

and pushes into the soil. The process is called "pegging." The "peg" 

develops into a mature peanut pod by season's end. 

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Turn the page for more shops 

& a handy, pull-out map! 


There’s No Place 

3 

Like Home 

Antiques &Flea Market 

Join the 

Leamington n Online ne Estate t 

Auction 

Group on Facebook for Weekly Auctions! 

1528 Deer Run Rd. (off Oak St. E.), Leamington 

519-325-1455 1455 or 519-322-6473 

Laurie Clark Designs 

Mon.-Fri. 

9-5:30 

Sat. 9-5 

9 Victoria St., Thamesville 

Antiques 

& Artisans 

Local 

519-692-3322 or 5519 

Full Service Floral & Gift Shop 

www.laurieclarkdesignsflowers.com 

UPCYCLED 

FURNITURE 

HOME DÉCOR 

VINTAGE FINDS 

DIY Corner - 

unfinished pieces, 

6 

décor hardware 

~SHOP ONLINE~ 

NE~ 

& vintage accents. 

www.kimberlys.ca 

w. 

Fusion Mineral 

519-437-8064 

& Milk Paint 

Tues.-Fri.10-5/Sat.10-3 

444 St. George St., Dresden 

Quality Antiques, Collectibles, 

and Pre-Owned Furniture 

6 

Gary’s Gallery 

29569 St. George Street N., Dresden 

(Hwy 21, north edge of town near Hwy 78) 

519-401-7322 

Mon. to Sat.10:30-5 

Sundays 11-4 

7 

Friday to Sunday 11 to 5 Year Round 

SARNIA 

FLEA 

MARKET 

Antiques, Collectibles 

& much more 

Outdoor Vendor Market 

Last Weekend Monthly 

Call to be a vendor! 

Open O Every Sunday • 9 am to 4pm 

112 N. Christina St. Downtown 

519-330-6816 

5 

Over 17,000 sq. ft. 

10 

1175 Hyde Park Road 

London, ON • 519-471-2835 

memorylaneantiques.ca 

Open 7 days Including Holidays 

Sign at an Antique Shop 

I HUNT IT... I FIND IT... I BUY IT... I LOAD IT... 

I HAUL IT... I UNLOAD IT... I WASH IT... 

I SCRUB IT... I PAINT IT... I FIX IT... 

I PRICE IT... I DISPLAY IT... 

I PAY TAXES... I PAY RENT... 

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Pickin’ Through 

The Past 

10 

755 Dundas Street, London 

Street Parking Available 

OPEN WEDNESDAY 

TO SUNDAY 10-6 

With all these shops mapped out for you, how can you not jump in 

the truck and get out on the road? 

There’s something for everyone here and not all people are looking 

for the same type of antique shop. Some love the large antique malls 

with multiple vendors and we have a few of those for you, while 

others prefer a smaller shop and you’ll find lots of those in the next 

few pages. There are even outdoor options here. Some people like 

everything to be neat and tidy while others love digging through boxes 

and searching behind one treasure in search of another. Some are 

serious collectors, and some are only interested in specific items, while 

most are probably looking to be surprised, looking for the something 

that is begging to be taken home to be placed on a wall, in a room or 

maybe in the garden. 

Antiques are like wine in a sense - there are experts who know the 

value and history and that’s great, but you don’t need to be an expert 

to like what you like. The fun is in the browsing, and maybe in the 

memories that antiques bring back. 

So go on a daytrip. Stop into a bunch of these shops and take the 

time to enjoy the hunt. There are thousands of things to choose from. 

KATNAP Antiques 

and LUMLEY LEY & CO. B&B 

Antiques i 

q • Carpets 

a p Collectibles l e es • Toys 

Vintage a e Clothing 

Lighting 

Local History s o y Books 

oks 

Honey 

Beeswax eswa 

a 

Candles 

laurence.grant@start.ca 

e. 

nt@sta 

t 

rt. 

ca 

Sat, Sun 

& Holiday 

Mondays 

1 to 4 

8979 Iona Rd., IONA 519.764.2384 

THE 

RUSTY SIGN SHOP 

Vintage Signs 

Antiques 

Collectables 

• Buy • Sell • Trade • Consign 

St.Thomas 

13 

Antiques & Unique Treasures 

• St. Thomas City & Railway Memorabilia 

• Comic Books • Post Cards • Photos 

• Collectables • Signs • China • Glass 

• Vintage & Estate Jewellery • Crockery 

We Pride 

Ourselves in 

‘One-Of-a-Kinds’ 

Look for the 

ORANGE Canopy! 

TUES - SAT 

10 TO 5 

791 Talbot Street West • 519-633-8190 

BrickYard Antiques 

G repurposed finds 

12 

13 

open 

tues to 

sat 9-4 

Truly unique 

& one-of-a-kind 

ever changing 

selection 

791 Talbot Street (upper) 

St. Thomas • 519-633-1043 

NOW HOW CAN YOU ASK ME TO TAKE ANY LESS? 

BUT I'M EASY, HOW MUCH WILL YOU GIVE? 

90+ VENdORS • ANTIQUES • FOOD • washrooms 

8898 longwoods rd, mount Brydges 

10 min. west of london, exit 86 hwy. 402 

www.brickyardantiques.com wed-thurs 11-5 • fri-Sun 10-6 

Southwestern Ontario Antique Tour - Summer 2022

McRatterson’s 

ANTIQUES & ODDITIES 

Fri-Sun 11-5 

or by appt. 

14 

195926 19th Line, KINTORE 

15 

21 

Kin 

17 

27 

DAVIE’S 

ANTIQUES 

6,000 Square Feet of 

• Glass • China 

• Furniture u • Nostalgia 

l 

• Old Hardware re 

& Tools 

2nd Floor 

FLEA 

MARKET 

Collectibles, 

Antiques 

Open 7 Days 9am-5pm 

m & Toys 

43 Elora St., Harriston 

519-338-2449 

OPEN 

Civic 

Holiday 

FROM HWY. 401 

19 

Broadway 

OLD VIENNA RD. 

FROM 

AYLMER 

Simcoe St. 

6 OLD VIENNA RD, TILLSONBURG • 519-688-7770 

3 

Tillson Ave. 

Annandale 

House 

KIA 

19 

(Vienna Rd.) 

 

3 

FROM 

SIMCOE 

Use your Daytripper to explore shops filled with 

yesterday’s treasures, oddities and collectibles. 

OPEN 

Labour 

Day 

• OVER 10,000 SQ FT • 1 FLOOR - NO STAIRS! • AIR CONDITIONING 

Spring Savings 

10 % -50 % OFF 

SELECTED BOOTHS 

& ITEMS 

Throughout the Store 

Antiques 

TILLSONBURG 

1 

2 

4 

8 

9 

10 

28 

18 

Harrow - The Old Milk Shed 

519-738-3084 

Kingsville - Attic Treasures 

See ad on page 9 

Chatham - VanZelsts Market 


Forest - Antiques on Main 

519-330-7065 

Hensall - Bisback Antiques 


London - Attic Books 


Clifford - Rooster’s Perch 


See our Events List for 

Antique & Nostalgia shows, 

Town Wide Yard Sales & More! 

& 

40+ DEALERS 

Emporium 

682 James St., Hwy. #3 

Delhi • 519-582-2929 

courtlandtreasures@yahoo.ca 

Wed-Fri 10-4 • Sat-Sun 10-5 

Come m 

In & Experience p 

i 

en 

My “Dream Come True!” 

22 nd 

ANNIVERSARY 

SALE! 

519-283-9876 

9876 

19 

59 

26 19th 

Lin 

ine, 

23 

September 

2, 3 & 4 

~ 9am to 6pm ~ 

All kinds of Antique Treasures, es, Pine, 

Country Collectables es & so much more! 

548 Paris Rd., PARIS 519-717-3424 

7-34 

4 

A few mins. north off Hwy. #403 

skopp2481@rogers.com 

16 20 

70+ Vendors 

• Collectables • Vinyl 

• Vintage • Furniture 

• Jewellery • Diecast 

• Glass & China 

• Military • Toys 

OPEN Tues to Sun 

10 am to 5 pm 

There are many more antique shops inside 

Daytripping. The Ontario map 

in the centre of the magazine will be 

more helpful when travelling. 

MICHIGAN 

Windsor 

3 

W 

Lake 

St. Clair 

Essex 

Amherstburgrg 18 1 Harrow 

1 

2 3 

Kingsville 

i 

• antiques • nostalgia 

• fine collectible books 

• native art 

• vintage toys 

• vintage comics 

• vintage clothing 

• coins & currency 

• vintage barware 

• sports memorabilia 

• military memorabilia 

2 

N 

S 

77 

E 

40 

Leamington 

Sarnia 

7 

Wallaceburg 

40 

Air Condioned 

Comfort 

Vendor Inquiries 

Welcome! 

3 

Lake 

Huron 

Chatham 

4 

Tilbury 

Alice Street 

401 

7 

21 

80 

Lake 

Erie 

ANTIQUE MARKET 

A Multiple Vendor Market 

8 

21 

Petrolia 

21 

79 

7 

402 

2 

81 

Thedford 

Forest 

Glencoe 

6 Dresden 

56 

Thamesville 

Blenheim 

eim 

Home 

of 

21 

Strathroy 

519-427-7312 

Goderich 

81 

3 

4 

Exeter 

Grand Bend 

12 Alice Street, Waterford • 519-410-8821 

Wed-Sun 10-6 & holiday mondays 

topshelf@kwic.com 

Explore these awesome shops and let them know that you’re Daytripping! 

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10 

9

CARESA 

30+ Years! 

CARESA 

19 

6 km West of Hwy.#24) 

OPEN MOST DAYS, 11 AM TO 4:30 PM 

519-427-9115/443-5856 • caresa@kwic.com 

Impressive Antiques q 

Nostalgia Selection a 

of & Books! 

Quality 

4 

19 

3 

Windham 

Centre Rd 

Road #9 

x 

Caresa 

DELHI 

24 

SIMCOE 

WATER- 

FORD 

24 

One of the Largest Antique Furniture 

Showrooms in Southern Ontario 

Open: Tues. to Sat. 9 - 4 

Sun. 12 - 4 

(519) 443-4197 

4080 New Hwy.#24, 

VANESSA 

25 kms south of the 403 

www.cjsantiques.ca 

S ANTIQUES LTD. 

Exclusively Furniture 

21 

Over 35,000 sq. ft. 24 

Excellent Dealer Benefits ~ Inquiries Welcome 

73 Water St., N. Cambridge, ON 

519-740-0110 southworksantiques.com 

Mon-Wed 10-5, Thurs-Fri 10-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-6 

cardine 

9 

4 

10 

ONTARIO 

24 

ONTARIO 

20 

9 

Clifford 

28 

Harriston 

27 

6 

89 

9 

Blyth 

Listowel 

23 

131 

86 

Seaforth 

Guelph 

401 

8 

St. Jacobs 

25 

Aberfoyle 

7 

Hensall 

26 

119 Waterloo 

Kitchener 

er 

6 

Freelton 

83 

5 

Stratford 8 

25 

Shakespeare 

24 

Cambridge 

8 

St. Marys 

24 

403 

Kintore 

Dundas 8 

Paris 

14 

23 

53 

7 

Woodstock 

4 

2 

Ingersoll 

2 

403 

53 22 

54 

London 

Caledonia 

15 

Brantford 

22 10 

59 Vanessa 

21 

6 

56 

19 

Delaware 

Waterford 

401 

Windham Centre 

3 

Tillsonburg 

19 20 

Cayuga 

St. Thomas 73 16 18 

Delhi 

Simcoe 

13 

Aylmer 

59 

Iona 

4 Sparta 

Port Dover 

24 

12 

Pt. Stanley 

t 

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Pt. Rowan 

17 

6 

24 

10 

22 

www.daytripping.ca 1-800-667-0337 

FOR EVERYONE WHO ENJOYS A GREAT TREASURE HUNT 

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CROSSROADS 

Antiques & Vintage Items 

• MEMORABILIA • ORIGINAL ART 

• FURNITURE • COLLECTABLES 

• Antique & Vintage Shop 

• Upscale Thrift Shop 

• Almost 10,000 square ft. to explore! 

• Refreshments in Cuppa Joe Cafe 

• Children's items in Ginger's Nook 

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Brantford’s Largest Antique Mall 

Over 90 Vendors! 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 10 AM TO 5 PM 

1146 Colborne Street East 

BRANTFORD • 519-759-8960 

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 

To advertise your antique shop call 1-800-667-0337 or Email info@daytripping.ca

Did you check out the map 

on the previous page? 


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Celebrating 

25 Years 

Freelton Antique Mall 

Over 250 vendorsoffering offering a unique selection of 

china, glassware, collectibles, furniture, art, 

primitives, nostalgia, vintage & vinyl 

905-659-0948 

09 www.freeltonantiquemall.com 

OPEN 7 DAYS 

A WEEK 

10 - 5 WEEKDAYS 

10 - 6 WEEKENDS 

248 FREELTON ROAD 

Located in Freelton 

off Hwy 6 North between 

Hamilton & Guelph 

Plenty of 

FREE Parking 

Over 250 

VENDORS 

I'm the oldest 

antique in town. 

Norman Rockwell 

Antique 

Quotes 

One of the things that attracts me to vintage and antique things is they 

have stories, and even if I don't know the stories, I make them up. 

Mary Kay Andrews 

Our admiration of the antique is not admiration of the old, 

but of the natural. Ralph Waldo Emerson 

I'm the oldest antique in town. Norman Rockwell 

I don't get attached to anything. I'm like a good antique dealer. 

I'm prepared to sell my most valuable table. Ridley Scott 

I always try to scour local vintage shops and antique stores as much 

as I can while I'm on the road - it's my version of hunting 

for buried treasure. Alison Sudol 

Grandma had it. Mom threw it out. I bought it back! 

What do you call an old aunt? An Auntique! 

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Southwestern Ontario Antique Tour - Summer 2022

Lake Huron 

MI 

ONTARIO 

NY 

WATERFORD & PORT COLBORNE are as far southeast as we’ll be going. 

Alice Street 

ANTIQUE 

MARKET 

A Multiple 

Vendor Market 

WATERFORD 

• Wildlife & Nature Areas, 

and Beaches in 

Conservation Area 

• Heritage & 

Agricultural Museum 

• Hiking, Biking, Paddling, 

Fishing & Birding on Heritage Trail that includes 

The Black Bridge & Waterford Ponds 

70 Alice Street, Waterford 

Waterford’s 

Awesome 

Bakery & Deli 

for over 10 Years! 

From the Deli... 

signature coffee, 

sandwiches, soups, 

salads, frozen 

homemade meals. 

Take Out at 

its very best! 

• Antiques • Nostalgia 

• Fine Collectible Books 

• NATIVE ART • Vintage Toys 

• Vintage Comics 

• Vintage Clothing 

• Coins & Currency 

• Vintage Barware 

• Sports Memorabilia 

• Military Memorabilia 

12 Alice Street 

Waterford 

519-410-8821 

Wed-Sun 10 am-6 pm 

& holiday mondays 

topshelf@kwic.com 

Home 

of 

Air Condioned 

Comfort 

Vendor Inquiries 

Welcome! 

519-427-7312 

See our ad on page 75 

80B ALICE ST. 

WATERFORD 

SUMMER HOURS 

10-4 WED-FRI 

10-5 SAT & SUN 

519-443-4064 

• Floral Design 

• Home Decor 

• Fashion 

And so 

Much More 

Open For You... 

Weekdays & Saturdays 10-5 

Sundays 12-4, Closed Wednesdays 

cremebruleeandbouquets.ca 

From the Bakery... 

Fabulous desserts 

and treats! 

Cheesecake or bars 

by the slice, cookies, 

tarts & our famous 

cupcakes & fritters 

Ready-to-go and 

Custom Cakes 

20 Alice Street 

WATERFORD • 519-443-0964 

@ritzysbakeryanddeli 

www.robinsritzycakes.com 

The 

Wisdom of... 

If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up 

someplace else. 

When you come to a fork in the road, take it. 

You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry 

enough to eat six. 

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are 

going, because you might not get there. 

I wish I had an answer to that because I'm tired of answering 

that question. 

Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical. 

A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore. 

The future ain't what it used to be. 

You should always go to other people's funerals; otherwise, 

they won't come to yours. 

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was 

talking too much. 

You can observe a lot by watching. 

Yogi Berra 

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. 

In practice there is. 

Marshville Heritage Society Presents 

Circa 1883 

32 nd ANNUAL 

MARSHVILLE 

Heritage Festival 

Art & Craft Show 

Featuring High Quality 

Handcrafted Merchandise by 

Over 100 Juried Artisans 

from Ontario 

• Car Show • Live Entertainment 

• Kids Entertainment 

• NEW Kids Train Ride 

Labour Day Weekend 

September 3, 4 & 5, 2022 

(Saturday, Sunday & Monday) 

10 am - 5 pm 

Seniors 65 + : $5 on Saturday Only 

Adults: $6 • Children under 10 Free 

FREE PARKING 

Sorry, No Dogs Allowed 

Marshville Heritage Village 

Highway #3 West, 

Minutes from Port Colborne 

www.marshvilleheritagefestival.ca 

Summer 2022 “Remember, objects in mirror are actually behind you” (on helmet-mounted mirror) Page 77

Lake Huron 

The 

Daytripper 

Now we double back a bit toward TILLSONBURG 

MI 

ONTARIO SHOP 

NY 

LOCAL 

A Moment in the Kitchen 

By Gayle Etherington, Ancaster • from Daytripping Nov-Dec 2016 issue 

Standing in the middle of the kitchen, 

I stare at the geometric design on the 

formica table. The swirling circles of 

brown and mustard yellow, a forgiving 

mistress in concealing a lifetime of coffee 

rings, cigarette burns and the etched 

initials of an old love. 

The room is a time capsule. In fact, the 

entire house is a scrapbook of a typical 

farmhouse one sees dotted alongside the 

roads of Ontario. Solid stone structures 

that lay impervious, while families come 

and go, leaving a backdrop of faded 

gingham wallpaper, history and secrets. 

I look down at the surface of the table 

littered with prescription bottles, an open 

McKenzie Seed Catalog and a milk glass 

cereal bowl. The remains of what looks 

like a bloated mass of Shreddies lay 

hardening, covering up most of the ivy 

pattern that clings to the rim. The only 

clue that she has been here recently, is 

the bright pink lipstick smear on the 

chipped mug that sits half full of beige 

oily liquid. I pat the stained knitted tea 

cozy covering the pot and it is cold to the 

touch. 

Belly tightening, I turn and walk to 

the sink. A gentle breeze lifts the flimsy 

curtains and as they blow inward, my 

fingers capture a piece of the fabric. 

Years of sunlight have taken its toll but 

the faded images of vintage toasters and 

coffee percolators still bleed through 

the cotton. A dark ugly memory streaks 

through the quiet as I recall the day my 

mother hung them up for the first time. 

“Add a bit of colour to the room, don’t 

you think Katie Cat?” she stated as she 

climbed down from the rickety step stool 

one of my brothers had made in shop 

class. My response is a pile of lost words, 

but I am left with the sick feeling of 

intentional cruelty. A senseless slaughter 

of a happy moment, my victim, a slight 

woman who always seemed to get in the 

cross fire of my teenage misery. 

She was an easy target for my nasty 

tongue, and as I mocked her lifestyle and 

ideals, we clashed often. What I did not 

realize at the time was that she could 

sense my inner need to rebel and gave 

me a safe place to do just that. In the 

shadows just before sleep, I often relive 

my careless words and the shame that 

comes still brings me to my knees. 

I should have made the biggest fuss 

over these darn curtains. They would 

after all, be the frame around her world 

for the next forty years. I let the material 

slip free, releasing it to the outgoing wind. 

It was too quiet. Where did she go? 

I never liked hearing the sound of my 

own heartbeat. Right now, its echo battles 

the cheap starburst clock that hangs 

over the stove. The insidious ticking 

reverberates off the walls, even though 

the hands, made to look like a knife and 

fork appear to be frozen permanently at 

ten to five. My eyes automatically move 

to the doorway where I half expect to see 

the weathered face of my father coming 

in for his dinner. A man of routine and 

few words, I always felt his love for us 

when I looked at his hands. 

Crossing the room to the built in alcove, 

I turn on the radio. The familiar click of 

the worn knob lights up the greasy face 

and the silence is filled with the crooning 

of Johnny Mathis. 

I notice the elf figurine sitting on 

the shelf. His casual cross-legged pose 

and impish smile were a part of my 

childhood Christmas memories, and as I 

wipe the dust off him, I wonder when he 

stopped being put away with the other 

ornaments. A creepy piece of plaster, 

I spent far too many hours looking at 

his snide little mouth and squinty eyes. 

I turn him over and look at the generic 

stamp on his bottom and the place where 

his legs have been glued back together 

after one of its many falls. He may be 

worthless, but he has earned the right 

to reign over this corner of the kitchen 

while he can. With a newfound sense of 

respect, I gently place him back where 

he belongs. 

The sound of gravel on the 

driveway draws my attention 

and my anxiety level is dialed 

back when I see who is getting 

out of the car. 

Moments later I hear the 

screen door slam and her voice call 

out. “Katharine?” 

“I’m in the kitchen, Mom!” I 

holler. 

She enters wearing the 

yellow plaid raincoat she bought 

for herself at Eaton’s in the sixties. 

One pocket is torn, the other 

swollen with used tissues. Her 

flannel pyjama pants are tucked 

into black wellies that are leaving fossil 

like footprints on the linoleum floor. Her 

thinning hair is sticking up in rooster 

fashion and one lone curler still clings to 

her scalp. 

She is carrying a flat of fresh 

strawberries in both arms. “Look what I 

picked this morning,” she states, smiling 

so wide her eyes all but disappear. 

I return the smile, taking the fruit 

from her to place on the counter. I can 

feel where her gaze slips to and prepare 

myself. “Not hungry?” she says as she 

looks down at the unfinished breakfast. 

I don’t have the heart to tell her that 

it’s not mine. I can’t...not when she 

smells like sunshine and earth. When her 

cheeks and nose are pink from the cool 

air and her bent fingers are still stained 

red. Later perhaps, but not now. 

I bring the dirty dishes to the sink 

and wash away 

the unwanted 

mess. 

“So, Mom, 

I guess we are 

making jam 

today?” 

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Again, you can take whatever route you choose of course. 

ARTS, CULTURE, COMMUNITY & HERITAGE 

~ OPEN YEAR ROUND ~ 

Art Programs - youth & adults - various mediums - all skill levels 

Monday-Saturday 9-4pm 

Pottery Studio & In House Groups • Summer Camps & Events 

41 Bridge St. W • TILLSONBURG • 519-842-6151 • www.stationarts.ca 

the findings that bring you home 

• Visitor Information • Artisan Gift Shop • Galleries 

• Art Supplies • Farmers Market: Saturdays, May-Nov. 

GIFTS, BOOKS and MORE! 

Thoughts On Golf 

Stop in to our warm & homey environment 

where you'll find treasures that bring 

inspiration, comfort & joy! 

A collection of funny quotes on the subject on golf 

Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm 

Saturday 10am to 4pm 

147 Broadway, Tillsonburg I 519-842-6612 

www.lighthousetreasures.ca 

OPEN 

Civic 

Holiday 

FROM HWY. 401 

19 

Broadway 

OLD VIENNA RD. 

FROM 

AYLMER 

Simcoe St. 

6 OLD VIENNA RD, TILLSONBURG • 519-688-7770 

3 

Tillson Ave. 

Annandale 

House 

KIA 

19 

(Vienna Rd.) 

 

3 

FROM 

SIMCOE 

OPEN 

Labour 

Day 

• OVER 10,000 SQ FT • 1 FLOOR - NO STAIRS! • AIR CONDITIONING 

Spring Savings 

10 % -50 % OFF 

SELECTED BOOTHS 

& ITEMS 

Throughout the Store 

TILLSONBURG 

Tillsonburg 1872: 

The Story of Incorporation 

70+ Vendors 

• Collectables • Vinyl 

• Vintage • Furniture 

• Jewellery • Diecast 

• Glass & China 

• Military • Toys 

OPEN Tues to Sun 

10 am to 5 pm 

• The man who takes up golf to get his mind off work 

soon takes up work to get his mind off golf. 

• Golf is an expensive way of playing marbles. 

• Golf: A five mile walk punctuated with disappointments. 

• There are three ways to improve your golf game; 

take lessons, practice constantly, or start cheating. 

• The secret of good golf is to hit the ball hard, straight, and not too often. 

• Golf was once a rich man's sport, but now it has millions of poor players. 

• An amateur golfer is one who addresses the ball twice: once before swinging, 

and once again after swinging. 

• Many a golfer prefers a golf cart to a caddy because it can't count, criticize or laugh. 

• Golf is a game in which the slowest people in the world are those in front of you, 

and the fastest people in the world are those behind you. 

ANNANDALE 


30 Tillson Ave 

TILLSONBURG, ON 


kwatkin@tillsonburg.ca 519.842.2294 

Exhibit Open Now until August 28th 

in the Pratt Gallery 

150th Anniversary Fun Fair Party 

July 1st • 1 to 3 pm 

on the Annandale lawn 

Small Wonders Art Show & Sale 

September 10th - October 30th 

Annandale NHS & Oxford Creative Connections Inc. 

Summer 2022 “Warning - never use a lit match or open flame to check fuel level” (label on a Jet-Ski) Page 79

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 

DRUMBO 

Drumbo & District 

Heritage Society 

42 Centre Street, 463-5522 

HARLEY 

Burford Township Museum 

142 Harley Road, 449-2831 

INGERSOLL 

Ingersoll Cheese Museum 

& Oxford School Museum 

290 Harris Street, 485-5510 

NORWICH 

Norwich & District 

Historical Society 

91 Stover Street N, 863-3638 

ELGIN-OXFORD 

Network of 

MUSEUMS 

Norwich & District 


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 

PORT DOVER 

Port Dover 

Harbour Museum 

44 Harbour St, 583-2660 

PRINCETON 

Princeton & 

District Museum 

177 Church St, 284-3556 

To Windsor 

401 

Wallacetown 

* All museums are in the 519 telephone area code 

4 

St. 

. 

Thomas 

3 

ST. MARYS 

St. Marys Museum 

25 Main Street, 458-8392 

ST. THOMAS 

The Elgin County 

Heritage Centre 

450 Sunset Drive, 631-1460 

Elgin County 

Railway Museum 

225 Wellington Street, 637-6284 

Elgin Military Museum 

30 Talbot Street - 633-7641 

SIMCOE 

Norfolk Historical Society 

Norfolk Heritage Centre 

109 Norfolk Street S, 426-1583 

SPARTA 

Forge & Anvil Museum 

46316 Sparta Line, 775-2292 

The Sparta Church Museum 

6073 Quaker Road, 775-2292 

Sparta 

Aylmer 

To London 

73 

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 

401 

Drumbo 

To Brantford 

& Hamilton 

3 

N 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

To Toronto 

Simcoe 

Sparta 

The Historic Village of 

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 

Pioneer 

Know How 

Explore the History of 

Aylmer & Malahide 

AYLMER-MALAHIDE 


519-773-9723 • 14 East Street, Aylmer 

Monday - Friday: 10-5, Saturday: 11-4 

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM 

AylmerMalahideMuseumArchives 

AylmerMuseum 

www.aylmermuseum.ca 

The Elgin Military Museum 

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 

An historic house situated on lush grounds 

with a museum collection covering 

sports history, local narratives, 

domestic life and 

agriculture. 

• 

Free admission 

• 

Ample parking 

• 

Close to the trails 

@BeachvilleDM 519-423-6497 

www.beachvilledistrictmuseum.com 

Ingersoll 

19 

Open Year Round 

Wed–Sat: 10–4; Sun: 12–4 

Mon–Tues: CLOSED 

Beachville 

6 • 9 

Woodstock 

401 

Ingersoll Cheese Museum 

CHEESE & A WHOLE LOT MORE! 

Voted Ontario’s Top Small Museum 

OPEN YEAR ROUND 

CALL FOR DETAILS 

519-485-5510 

• #1 Stop on the Oxford 

County Cheese Trail 

• Home of the Oxford 

County Museum School 

• Changing Exhibits 

Year-Round 

• Festivals & Events 

Year-Round 

• Ideal for School and 

Group Tours 

• Parks, Trails, and 

On-Site Camping 

290 HARRIS STREET Ingersoll 

1 km north of 401 at Exit 218 

www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum 

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. 

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 

Elgin 

Oxford 

Norfolk 

Middlesex ex 

Brant 

WWW.BARNQUILTTRAILS.CA 

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EON: 

ELGIN-OXFORD 

Network of 

MUSEUMS 

Photo Shoot 

A Collecon of CooI Ideas, Signs, Scenes & Things 

CALEDONIA Grand River Dinner Cruises 

ANNANDALE 



89 Stover Street North, 

Norwich • 519-863-3101 

Nationally al ly designated for its 

1880’s 80’s 

Aesthetic etic 

Interior, r, Period Rooms, 

oms, 

Hand Painted Ceilings, Elaborate Woodwork, 

ork, 

Unique Art Glass & History Galleries. 

leri 

es. 

On Exhibit Now til August 28: 

Tillsonburg 1872: Story of Incorporation 

July 1: 150th Anniversary Party, 1-3 pm 

Sept10-Oct30: 

Small Wonders Art Show/Sale 

Norwich and District 

Museum and Archives 

Visit our Quaker meeting house, salt box house, 1861 

Gore Methodist Church, Dairy barn, blacksmith shop 

and main street gallery. Special events and exhibits 

year round. Part of the Oxford 

County Cheese trail! 

www.norwichdhs.ca 

norwichdhs@execulink.com 

Updates on Website & 

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm 

Community Museum & Tourist Info. Centre • 30 Tillson Ave., TILLSONBURG • 519-842-2294 • pphelps@tillsonburg.ca 

Museum Open 

Tues-Sat 10am-4pm 

Archives Open 

by appointment 

The Museum of 

HMCS OJIBWA Naval History 

Just Boxall being Boxall 

SPARTA The Village Collecve 

72 

3 Pitt St., Port Burwell 

519-633-7641 

GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE 

See website for current hours. 

www.hmcsojibwa.ca 

UPDATES & TICKETS ONLINE 

HARRISTON A Simple Sidewalk Idea 

PORT STANLEY Inn on the Harbour 

29424 Lakeview Line, 

South of WALLACETOWN 

www.backuspagehouse.ca 

1850’s Restored House & Agricultural Centre 

June 25-26: Life in the Talbot Settlement 

July 23-24: U.S. Civil War Reenactment 

July 30-31: Merchants at the Museum 

Sept 3-4: Heritage Farm Show 

519-762-3072 • info@backuspagehouse.ca • Tues-Sun 10-4 

We Love Cool Ideas with Boots 

LEAMINGTON 

Sweet Retreat 

Ice Cream Parlour 

Historic Otterville 

• Guided Tours Available by appointment 

• 1845 Grist Mill • 1861 Octagonal Cottage 

• GTR Station Museum 

• Restored AME Cemetery 

Civil War Re-Enactment - Sept. 17 & 18 

519-879-6804 

Motor Coach Tours Welcome 

Historic Otterville 

LA SALETTE 

Bringing the camper to 

Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm 

ESSEX 

Essex Stained Glass 

PORT BURWELL Marine Museum & 

Historic Lighthouse 

• Marine Artifacts 

• Historic Photographs 

• Lighthouse Lenses & Ship Models 

• Lake Erie shipwrecks’ artifacts 

• Wheelhouse Restoration 

bayham.on.ca 

519-874-4807 

New 2022 EXHIBIT: Shipwrecks! 

Climb the 1840 Historic Wooden Lighthouse, 

restored in 1986, for a Panoramic View! 

20 Pitt St. and 17Robinson 

St. Port Burwell • Off-season 519-866-5521 

“Caution - harmful if swallowed” (label on a brass fishing hook) 


The 

Daytripper 

A bit further north now to WOODSTOCK, EMBRO, NORWICH & INGERSOLL 

SHOP 

LOCAL 

Good Question! 

• Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard - are there barbers in the jungle? 

• How do you get off a non-stop flight? 

• Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game," when we are 

already there? 

• Why do you need an appointment to see a psychic... shouldn't they 

already know you're coming? 

The Second Time Around 

Given the opportunity of living your 

life all over again, would you? Just like 

the first time around—each day would 

be unknown to you, with the same 

time frame, location, parents, siblings, 

and outcome of that life. Nothing would 

change. It would simply be a repeat, and 

for the same length of time. Has your life 

been such a great one, that you would 

love to get the chance to do it all over 

again? Or does the simple thought make 

you shudder? 

Looking at a different option; not only 

could you return to live again, you would 

also be able to pick the century and the 

continent, of when and where to do it. 

Would that sound tempting at all? You 

could choose to live two thousand 

years ago, or perhaps hundreds 

of years in the future, or 

anywhere in between. It 

could also be in a place 

you have always loved, or 

wanted to visit. How difficult 

a choice this would be, with 

all the unknowns! Would you 

be adventurous enough to 

give it a try, or is it simply 

inconceivable? 

By Jeanette Paddon, St. Thomas 

Assuming it WAS possible to live 

your life again, while also being aware 

ahead of time, of all the things you 

could or should have done differently, 

or not done at all, but are now getting 

the chance to change; would you go 

for it? Remember, you have no way of 

knowing that the choices you make the 

second time around will be any better 

than the ones in your previous life. 

You would still be the same person in 

the way you think and in your dreams 

for the future. You would also be faced 

with the same obstacles, so what are the 

odds you would even be able to live any 

differently? When trying to correct the 

mistakes from your previous life, what if 

you make even bigger ones? 

I realize many people do 

believe we come back here 

over and over again. However, 

there is no absolute proof 

of that, and there probably 

never will be. Therefore, I will 

sleep easy tonight. Would I 

choose to return if I could? 

No. Though my own life has 

been good for the best part 

of it; I think once is enough. 

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Lake Huron 

MI 

ONTARIO 

NY 

You’ll truly enjoy staying the night and taking more time to explore SW Ontario 

Our Gift Shoppe 

Open Monday 

through 

Saturday 9-5 

Get Paid to Go ... 

Experience our 

unique store! 

• Games & Puzzles • Crossroads sr 

oads 

Candles 

• Calendars ar 

• Children’s Books 

• Greeng Cards • Unique Gis & Decor 

22 Main St. West • Norwich•519-863-2380 

ourgishoppe@execulink.com 

Daytripping is hiring drivers to 

deliver the paper to unique shops, 

one or two days, a few times a 

year. We need friendly, mature 

people with a minivan or truck, 

who can easily lift the 

bundles of papers. 

Home of Eddycrest Sewing Furniture 

One of the Best Selections 

of Quilting Cottons in Rural Ontario 

Your 

DESTINATION 

QUILT SHOP 

in Southwestern 

Ontario 

• Beautifully curated fabric collections 

(over 4,000 bolts), featuring Moda, Northcott, 

In The Beginning Fabrics, and more! 

• Huge colour wall of solids, basics, and blenders 

• Creative Grids specialty rulers 

• Wonderfil Thread Boutique 

• Kimberbell Certified Event Shop 

• Extensive inventory of Kimberbell fabrics, 

software, and notions 

• Classes, workshops, events, open sewing days 

in our spacious Studio 

• Full line of HUSQVARNA ® VIKING ® sewing, 

embroidery, quilting machines 

• All product available in store and on website 

Monday to Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-4 

90 Samnah Crescent, Ingersoll • 519-425-4141 

www.kaquiltstudio.com 

CALL 1-800-667-0337 

One of 11 Shops participating 

in the JULY SHOP HOP! 

515533 11 th Line, RR#3 

WOODSTOCK • 519-537-8753 

(2.2 km North of Outdoor Farm Show) 

See website or call for hours & ways to shop 

www.countrypatchworks.ca 

Who Matters the Most? 

You don't really have to take this quiz... 

Just read this article straight through and you'll get the point. 

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. 

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 

5. Name the last half-dozen best picture Academy Award winners. 

6. Name the winners of the World Series over the last decade. 

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“Count me in,” I said rather reluctantly. 

That was my first mistake. 

My house is situated across from the 

Grand River in Paris. I’ve tried kayaking 

and canoeing. Too much work! I had to 

think twice when my neighbour found a 

sale on turbo tubes. Not inner tubes, more 

like a one-person inflatable raft. If all the 

neighbours purchased one, we could get 

a great deal. 

I learned the hard way that the river is 

beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. I 

learned that you need to be aware of your 

surroundings. I learned that friends are 

always there for you. Floating around, not 

paying attention, talking to my friends, 

music blasting. 

That was mistake number two. 

There were usually 6 or 7 of us that 

would paddle from Glen Morris to Paris. 

You can hit low spots in the river and get 

stuck on rocks. If you’re experienced, 

you know how to paddle to get yourself 

out of these situations without having to 

get out of the tube. If you’re really smart, 

you watch the canoers and kayakers. 

They know how to avoid the low spots 

by keeping to one side or the other of 

the river. Not me! I always manage to get 

stuck. 

There’s a small island we stop at. We 

have a hiding place under a tree where we 

leave the memento of the day. Silly things 

like a painted rock with our names on it, 

a marble, a bottle cap, a toonie. Next time 

we’re out, we check to see if our treasures 

are still there. So far, they have been, 

except for the toonie. That disappeared 

quickly. 

On a balmy day last fall, our group was 

standing on the island, and my friend 

Cheri pointed out an unusual spot in the 

middle of the river with rocks on both 

sides. She mentioned how it could be 

easy to get stuck there. She cautioned to 

stay to the left of these rocks where the 

water was higher, and we should be good 

to go. 

I was listening. I swear! When we got 

back in our tubes to head out, I set my 

music blasting on my small 

waterproof speaker, “Riverboat 

Fantasy.” I was talking loudly to 

a friend, trying to paddle closer 

where she could hear me, and 

not paying attention again. 

That was mistake number 3. 

Next thing I know, I was 

wedged between those 

rocks that Cheri had warned 

about. Solidly wedged, facing 

backwards. The current pulled 

my friends forward as they 

By Barb Day, Paris 

swiftly glided away, and there I sat left 

behind and feeling like a fool. 

There was no way I could paddle my 

way out of this, so I got out of the tube and 

yanked it free from the rocks. The current 

was moving swiftly and pulled at the 

tube. I lost my grip, and the tube began 

to float down the river without me. It was 

travelling in one direction, the paddle in 

the other and my backpack containing 

the speaker floating away with David 

Wilcox still wailing away about a rock and 

roll band with a reefer in his hand. 

I stared helplessly, as a couple of 

kayakers grabbed my backpack, and 

a friend grabbed hold of my tube and 

paddle. It wasn’t like anyone could battle 

the current and come back and rescue 

me. I had no choice but to start walking. 

“Shimmer, glimmer, I think I’m gonna fall, 

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I know for sure now, those compact 

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Wilcox droned on. 

Plodding along through the murky 

water, I tried to avoid the curious looks 

from other paddlers. Lucky it was shallow 

here or I would have to swim to catch up. 

“Delta suns beats down like a hammer, it 

gives me the low down blues.” 

When I finally caught up to my group 

and recovered my tube and belongings, 

my friend Karen pulled out a bungee 

cord and proceeded to tether our tubes 

together. 

“We’re not letting this happen again.” 

For the rest of the river run, I bobbed 

along behind Karen like a toddler. It was 

great! I didn’t have to bother paddling. 

“That’s the life for me.” 

A cold drink in hand and music 

blasting, I simply enjoyed the ride. 

“I’m sailing away from my heartache on a 

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One reason why I cannot spell, 

Although I learned the rules quite well 

Is that some words like coup and through 

Sound just like threw and flue and Who; 

When oo is never spelled the same, 

The duice becomes a guessing game; 

And then I ponder over though, 

Is it spelled so, or throw, or beau, 

And bough is never bow, it’s bow, 

I mean the bow that sounds like plow, 

And not the bow that sounds like row- 

The row that is pronounced like roe. 

I wonder, too, why rough and tough, 

That sound the same as gruff and muff, 

Are spelled like bough and though, for they 

Are both pronounced a different way. 

And why can’t I spell trough and cough 

The same as I do scoff and golf? 

Why isn’t drought spelled just like route, 

or doubt or pout or sauerkraut? 

When words all sound so much the same 

To change the spelling seems a shame. 

There is no sense—see sound like centsin 

making such a difference 

Between the sight and sound of words; 

Each spelling rule that undergirds 

The way a word should look will fail 

And often prove to no avail 

Because exceptions will negate 

The truth of what the rule may state; 

So though I try, I still despair 

And moan and mutter “It’s not fair 

That I’m held up to ridicule 

And made to look like such a fool 

When it’s the spelling that’s at fault. 

Let’s call this nonsense to a halt.” 

This poem by Vivian Buchan, which appeared in the National 

Education Association’s Journal 1966/67, USA, expresses the 

idiosyncrasies and frustrations with so-called spelling rules. 

This poem by Vivian Buchan, which appeared in the National 

Education Association’s Journal 1966/67, USA, expresses the 

idiosyncrasies and frustrations with so-called spelling rules. 

Phoney Phonetics 

Paris, Ontario 

Paris, Ontario 

“Canada’s Prettiest Little Town” 

da’s Prettiest Little Town” 

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