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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
Tell Us About Your
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.
I love you! Thanks for reading.
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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
Corkscrews & Craft Brews...........................87,88
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Ailsa Craig 53
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Andy’s Corners 71
Arkona 32
Arva 53
Aylmer 68-71,80,81,BF
Auburn 41
Baden 49
Bayfield
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Blyth
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Bothwell
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Brantford
75,BF
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Brussels 41
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Caledonia 85
Cambridge 74
Camlachie 34
Cayuga 72
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Clifford 44
Clinton 40,41
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Dutton
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Erieau 14
Essex 7,8
Exeter 39
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Goderich 42
Gorrie 33
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Harrow 8
Hensall 39
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Norwich 80,83
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Paisley 43
Palmyra 19
Paris 84,85
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
As usual, this magazine starts in WINDSOR-ESSEX & AMHERSTBURG...
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Fort Malden NHSC • Amherstburg
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theGibsonGallery
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What Does Love Mean?
4 to 8 year old kids were asked
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."
Rose Cottage
Quilt Shoppe
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
through our gallery for tours.
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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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Southwestern
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Restaurants,Tearooms,
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome Cafés
TOWN NAME
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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.
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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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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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Brewing Small
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28 Main Street West • 226-202-0046
in Kingsville’s
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5 private rooms with queen beds, 4 bathroooms
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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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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
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Call Kingsville Concierge for
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making reservations.
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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
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Many fashion stores to browse
are one more reason to visit.
FASHIONS FOR MEN & WOMEN
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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!
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Daytripping to LEAMINGTON, RUTHVEN, BELLE RIVER & BLENHEIM
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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
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July 14th to 17th
The Sweetest Spot in Leamington!
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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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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.
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Welcome to
Blenheim
• Joseph Ribkoff • Neon Buddha
• Charlie B • Gilmour
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• Shapeez & More
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GET READY FOR THE BEST EVER!
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,
7 pm every Thursday night
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• Over 400 Rubs & Sauces
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& GRILLING SUPPLIES
16 Talbot Street West
Blenheim • 226-291-0110
www.crossroadspellets.ca
Tues-Thurs e 10-5, 0 5 Fri 10-6, Sat 12-4
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• Oi Orientique • FDJ French Dressing
• Tribal • Fresh FX • Renuar
56 Talbot
Street
West
Blenheim
519-676-8733
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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
g • swimming i
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
970 Ross Lane, Erieau
www.baysidebrewing.com
Joan a
Pickering
joaniepic@gmail.com a p g
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56
1540 Robert Road, Erieau
830 Ross Lane, 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
“This product is not to be used in bathrooms” (label on a bathroom heater)
Summer 2022

- 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
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DI R EC T O R Y
Visit us at...
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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
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Old World Marketplace 905-407-6566
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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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
Escape the Old Post 519-510-2222
www.escapetheoldpost.ca
Unique Fashions Boutique ‘n Treasures 519-901-0220
Find us on Facebook
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
www.rmeats.com
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
Find us on Facebook
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 15
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hg hg 15
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Chepstow
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Pine River
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dc 2
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6 Kinloss
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Greenock
Ripley
Riversdale
hg 7 Kinlough
Formosa
Amberley
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19
Ethel
Benmiller
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Centralia
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Bridge
Shores
Mitchell's hg 42 P 109
hg 3
Bay
hg 18 18
Muirkirk
Repr
New Glasgow
Mitchell's Bay Dover
hg 30hg28
Duart
hg 9
Port Glasgow
hg 29
Louisville
Centre
39
14
Highgate
LAKE ST. CLAIR hg hg
nm 35
McKay's
hg 19
hg ji 20
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
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56 1
O 63
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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
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hg hg hg 3
34
40 48
8 6
12
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La
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7
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hg hg hg 34 23 46 Merlin
Erieau
Comber
Woodslee Ruscom
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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
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dc hg 3
Malden 9 hg
hg 15 Blytheswood
hg 23
hg hg 31 77
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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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Point
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Cr.
Maitl and
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25
R T
Creek
16
6
Beatty
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10
27
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Saugeen
River
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Big
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Saugeen
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Sarnia
Chatham
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LAMBTON
Petrolia
2
G R E
25
Otter Cr.
32
10
Saugeen
24
17
W
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3
4
Conestogo
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33
R.
River
A T
4
Mallet
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Tillsongburg
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Horner
Courtland
Stratford
4
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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
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Delhi
WATERLOO RM
7
3
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Kitchener-Waterloo
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19
12
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25
17
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14
20
25
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12
29
McKenzie
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Mad
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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
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9
12
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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
Tourism London
www.londontourism.ca
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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
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www.tourismburlington.com
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Find more great stops on our:
Stops and Websites
“Buy Local, Buy Fresh”
“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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
Pickin’ Through the Past 226-927-3878
Find us on Facebook
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
&
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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
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
Find us on Facebook
Jonny K’s Fresh Produce --
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
RODNEY K-15
RUTHVEN D-20
Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre 519-326-4019
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
Katnap Antiques/Lumley & Co. B&B 519-764-2384
Find us on Facebook
New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101
www.newsarum.com
Purely Wicked Gift Store 226-224-8559
www.purelywicked.ca
Revival Studio --
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook
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
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
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)
Page 19

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
www.rmeats.com
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)
Summer 2022

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
Yes!
1 sloansvillage.ca
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.
PARKS
Blueberry e
Farm
· Caf · · Country Store
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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
ak d
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
STORE
• Kitchen Gadgets,
Tools, Accessories
& Cookbooks
• Women’s ns Apparel
pa
& Accessories
sori
• Lang Calendars
• Gift Baskets &
Certificates
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• One-of-a-Kind -a-K
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Accents
ce • Children’s Toys • Prints
• Homemade ma
Preserves
rves
• Wall Art • Cards
• Wedding i Favours
• Christmas Corner
Open Daily 8 to 6 • 519-692-5373 • 1-866-901-5373
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
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
p
• 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
FUSION
Mineral Paint, Brushes
Stains & Waxes, Stencils
PLUS: Milk Paint by Fusion
SHOP ONLINE: www.kimberlys.ca
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.ca
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
Baked in-house daily...
•bread b •cookies okie
•squares
• scones s • pies • cakes
• macarons c ar • muffins
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• Specialty Items
Order by phone or email:
unionblockbakery@bellnet.ca
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Open Wed. 9-5, Thurs. 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
Updates on our Facebook & Website.
www.unionblockbakery.com
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519-683-3000
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Daytripping to DRESDEN and to AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION
Indigenous Artisans, Crafters,
Vendors & Food Vendors!
2 nd SATURDAY
nd
OF THE MONTH
from MAY to
DECEMBER
am- m
9am-1pm
1972 Virgil Ave.
Aamjiwnaang aa a ng First i
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(South of Sarnia)
St. Clair River
St.
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Parkway
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Sarnia
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Churchill C
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For more information contact Barb Urlacher at: burlacher@aamjiwnaang.ca
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Petrolia Line
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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TIP! Bring a cooler on these trips to buy local foods - It’s bound to come in handy!
MI
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ONTARIO
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Summer 2022

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
C
anad
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
Check village l
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
b
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SHOP
LOCAL
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
Lake Huron
Sarnia
22
Bright’s
Grove
From
26
London
401
From
Wallaceburg
N
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
1644 London Rd on Sarnia’s “Golden Mile” (Across from John’s Restaurant)
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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
s
Minerals,
Gemstones, e
s,
Artifacts, ts, Shells, ls, Butterflies,
e
Insects, s,
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
For more information, go to www.town.petrolia.on.ca
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.
For more information, go to www.town.petrolia.on.ca
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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
Carol
Graham
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By Mark Moran,
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(Enter St. Clair, Ontario in your GPS)
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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
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(well, readers are wanted too!)
Send in your articles & recipes!
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Bright’s Grove, ON
N0N 1C0
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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!
PLYMPTON
WYOMING
MUSEUM
CAMLACHIE
SOMBRA
MUSEUM
&
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Ontarians can get a 20% personal
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Dec 31, 2022 up to a maximum of $1000
for an individual and $2000 per family,
for a maximum credit of $200 or $400
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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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• Huge Selection of Craft Supplies
• Native Pattern Blankets, Towels
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• Quilting Fabric & Patterns
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weddings & events.
For Exceptional Golf,
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And the place to celebrate life
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18 Hole Championship Golf Course
Full Service Dining Experience
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Local Beers, Wines & Ciders on Tap
RV Parking Available (book online)
Live Music Every Friday & Saturday
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JUST FOR TODAY I will try to strengthen my mind by
reading something that requires effort, thought and
concentration.
JUST FOR TODAY I will do somebody a good turn and not
get found out.
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
will power.
JUST FOR TODAY I will dress as becomingly as possible, talk
low, act courteously, be liberal with praise, and criticize not
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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Garden Centre
• Feed the Bunnies & the Guinea Pigs
• Cacti & Succulents
• Amazing Décor & Gifts
• Annuals & Hanging Baskets
• Shrubs, Trees & Perennials
OPEN 7 DAYS
YEAR ROUND
10133 Lakeshore Rd.
3 kms South of Grand Bend
www.westlandgreenhouses.com 519-238-1321
PINE DALE
Motor Inn
July 4
July 10
(Monday)
SHEWOLVES
OF LONDON
CJ Lee opens
for THE MACKENZIE
BLUES BAND
More Info at:
CONCERT SERIES 2022
July 17
July 24
Aug. 7
FREE
EVENT
EVERY
WEEKEND
JULY 4
THROUGH
AUG. 28
Deni Gauthier opens
for RED HILL VALLEY
Carly Thomas opens
for ANGELIQUE FRANCIS
Brothers Wilde
open for MUDMEN
Aug. 14
Aug. 21
Aug. 28
www.summersunsetsounds.ca
GRAND
BEND
ROTARY
STAGE
@ 7pm
ADMISSION
BY DONATION
Bring a Lawn Chair
Holly Clausius opens
for LYNDON JOHN X
The Wanted open
for VALDY
Twin Fin open for
STEEL CITY ROVERS
A Place for All Seasons
Lush Gardens on the Ausable River
Close to Pinery Park and Beach
• Pet friendly • Free WiFi
• Fridges, microwaves, charcoal BBQs
• Courtyard rooms w/outside entrance
• Close to groceries, shopping,
wineries, breweries & more
Indoor Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna, Games Room
may be open - please call to inquire.
ROOMS SANITIZED AFTER EACH VISIT
107 Ontario St. S., GRAND BEND
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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
Excerpt From: Jim Byers. “Ontario Escapes.” iBooks.
https://books.apple.com/ca/book/ontario-escapes/id1523750857
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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• Indoor & Outdoor
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Than Just Honey!
• BBQ Sauce
& Mustard
• Honey Butter
•Honey
Spreads
• Bee Pollen
• Bees for your
own hive!
OPEN Thurs., Fri. &Sat. 9-5
39006 Zurich-Hensall Rd.,
East of Zurich • 519-236-4979
www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca
If you are Daytripping through
Grand Bend this summer...
Why not join us!
FRESH CUT FRIES
Burgers • Foot Longs
Poutine • Fish & Chips
Shakes • Soft Serve Ice Cream
Patio Dining or Take-Out
- OPEN 7 Days A Week -
June 24th to Labour Day
Summer Hours: 11:30am to 9:00pm
Debit, Visa & Mastercard Accepted
86 Ontario Street South
Grand Bend
The Good Old Days
We grumble and we find much fault
with today's things and ways,
But when they pass,
They somehow change,
Into the "good old days."
Seasonal Store
Open 7 Days
a Week
10am to 5pm
10005 Lakeshore Rd,
Grand Bend
Be sure to visit GREEN BUCKS DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE: 99 Ontario Street South • Grand Bend
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We love your travel magazine and
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about where to go in S.W. Ontario...
keep up the great work!
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
By Bea Hanson, London
Photo credit: Ronny D’Haene
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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KILDONAN HOUSE
BED & BREAKFAST
71 KIRK STREET I CLINTON 519-482-1163
School on Wheels
Museum
um
Visit the original CNR School on Wheels
train car where Fred Sloman taught
the children in isolated areas
of Northern Ontario from 1926-1964.
QUALITY Mennonite-CRAFTED
Furniture, MADE IN ONTARIO
Open Thursday to Sunday & Holidays,
May to September 25th • 11 am to 4 pm
Admission by donation.
Admission of $5 may apply for group tours.
Please inquire about accessibility.
Call 519-482-3997 for info. & to arrange group tours.
At Sloman Park
76 Victoria Terrace, Clinton
schoolonwheels@centralhuron.com
www.centralhuron.com
43 Albert Street, Clinton
226-457-0575 • cinnamoncabinco.ca
Phrase Origins Pull Out All the Stops
Refers to using every possible effort to achieve something.
Pipe organs have many sets of pipes, with knobs called
stops, to control the air flow. Usually they are
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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Annuals, perennials,
trees, shrubs, tropicals,
giftware and more!
SEPTEMBER
9, 10 & 11, 2022
BLYTH FAIRGROUNDS
• Steam Engines
& Threshing Machines
• Step Dance
& Fiddle Competitions
• Daily Parades
• Antique Tractor Show & Pull
• Children's Activities
• Kiddy Tractor Pulls
• Nightly Entertainment
• Antique Gas Engines
& Working Displays
• THRESHERS CAMPGROUND
(Opens Sept. 6)
39853 Londesboro Road
Londesborough • 519-523-9781
Hours on Website • Gift Cards Available
greyhavengardens.com
HURON PIONEER
THRESHERS &
HOBBY ASSOCIATION INC.
- 61 st REUNION -
• FEATURE CAR: 1931 Ford Model A
• FEATURE ANTIQUE TRACTOR: John Deere
BLYTH, ON • 226-523-9100
www.blythsteamshow.com
www.facebook.com/HuronPioneerThresherHobbyAssociation
“Purveyors of all things Canadian”
VENDORS WELCOME!
Unique works of art, gift
baskets & gourmet foods!
Celebrating our
15 th ANNIVERSARY
August 1-6
- See Social Media for details -
398 Queen St.,
BLYTH 519-523-4276
www.mapleandmoose.com
Original
Art
Unique
Home
Decor
Creative
Workshops
for
Adults &
Children
Wild Goose Studio Canada
432 Queen St., Blyth
519-386-5868
L A V E N D E R
W OR K S C O.
Lavender Farm
& Boutique
Open e
Thursday & Friday 11-5
1-
Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4
44702 Newry Rd. • Brussels
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Punography
• I tried to catch some Fog. I mist.
• When chemists die, they barium.
• Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
• PMS jokes aren’t funny. Period.
• 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.
The prettiest little quilt shop p
in Ontario!
• Sue Spargo Wool,
Thread & Patterns
• Wool Kits
• Eleganza, Valdani
& Specialty Threads
• Cherrywood
Hand-dyed Fabrics
• Reproduction o Fabrics
90 Main St. S., Seaforth • 519-600-1646 • www.thecottonharvest.com
tonharves com
“Theft of this container is a crime” (label on a milk crate)
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Daytripping to GODERICH, KINCARDINE, PAISLEY & TIVERTON
SHOP
LOCAL
WILD BIRD SPECIALISTS
• High Quality Bird Seed
• Garden Accessories
• Feeders, Houses, Books & Gifts
36 Kingston St., Goderich
1-855-524-4272 • 519-524-4272
www.feedthebirds.ca
ALL AROUND
THE HOUSE
Bed, Bath, Kitchen
Home Decor, Gifts
32 The Square, Goderich
519-524-4181
T HE B OOK P EDDLER
100s of Authors • 1,000s of Titles
New & Previously Read
• Everything from $1 Books
to Signed/Collectible Editions
• Local History/Authors
34 West St. • GODERICH
LIKE US ON
519-524-5224
Trade in the books you've read for some you haven't!
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!
79 HAMILTON ST. • GODERICH (Just off the square)
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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
STEVEANDMARYSONTHESQUARE.CA
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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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
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!
SHOP
LOCAL
Summer!
SEPT. 23rd–OCT. 16th:
Culture Days
Explore local arts & culture with
free activities throughout Minto.
Come explore our unique shops + vibrant towns located in the middle of everywhere!
CLIFFORD | HARRISTON | PALMERSTON Visit town.minto.on.ca/events or follow @townofminto for the latest updates!
NEWFOUNDLAND STORE
Everything you’d expect to find,
including Atlantic seafood
519-338-5008
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17 ARTHUR STREET EAST, HARRISTON OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY
6 ELORA ST., HARRISTON • 519-901-0220
990
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GIFTS, HOME DÉCOR & MORE!
A Large Selection of Gifts,
Home Décor, Fashion and Jewellery
519-338-3230 • 16 ELORA ST. HARRISTON
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Unique Fashion Boutique
TAKE TIME
TO BE UNIQUE!
You never know what you’ll find
in our little tle clothing store, but
we know you’re going to love it.
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of
•Glass•China
•
a
• Furniture
• Old Hardwaree
& Tools
• Nostalgia
2nd Floor
FLEA
MARKET
Collectibles,
Antiques
& Toys
Open 7 Days
9am to 5pm
43 Elora St., Harriston
519-338-2449
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
EscapeTheOldPost.ca
Visit the
Alpacas
May to September
Mill
& Store
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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markets and shops are located.
A phone call, Google or GPS will come in handy for this tour.
Remember to BRING A COOLER!
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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
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
&
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PICKLES
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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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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!
www.rmeats.com
10910 Northwood Line at Mull Road
East of CHATHAM • 519-351-7711
Also at:
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• Natural a
Hive Products & Gifts
3115 River St.
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Jams, Jellies, Pickles & Preserves • 519-289-5267
6583 Longwoods Rd, MELBOURNE • www.inajam.ca
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Live Entertainment • Special Events
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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!
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days

FARM
MARKETS!
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
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
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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
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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
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OCTOBER
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• 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!
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• Custom Gift Baskets
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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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Saturdays 8-12
May-Oct.
10882 0 8 2 2Sunset Rd., Talbotville,
N5P 3T2 • 519-633-0527
www.turkeyshoppe.com
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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
www.aylmersalesarena.com
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
www.porkshoppe.com
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
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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
ONTARIO
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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
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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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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
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
www.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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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)
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SHOP
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NinjaTM
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for a great campfire experience!
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Premium FIREWOOD
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Campfires, Fireplaces,
Pizza Ovens,
Cooking & Smoking.
Book aCampfire ampfire experience e in the cauldron ofyour choice.
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
Cauldrons. It was exactly what I wanted
to bring to my customers. Now, my area
will have the chance to experience corn
roasts and campfire grilling on a whole
new level.
The Cowboy
Cauldrons are made
of plated steel and will
not crack like the oldfashioned,
cast iron
versions. They can
be used two ways for
cooking. If the fire is
under the cauldron,
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
or grilling anything! You can use them
for campfires or for hosting campfire
cooking dinner parties. If you are
looking for ways to spend more time
outdoors, enjoy cooking, entertaining,
socializing and relaxing at home; you
will love this product.
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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!
gift a Book Care Package
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
WWW.ATTICBOOKS.CA
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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
Send us your Events!
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 Goderich Saturday Afternoon Concert - downtown www.goderichbia.ca
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 Woodstock Summer Market Series in Museum Square www.downtownwoodstock.ca
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 Goderich Saturday Afternoon Concert - downtown www.goderichbia.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
11 Woodstock Summer Market Series in Museum Square www.downtownwoodstock.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 London Cruise Night at Market at Western Fair www.themarketwfd.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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Events are listed FREE for non-profit groups (space permitting). DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD .
august 2022 continued
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
also see “ongoing events” on page 56
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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PARADE • MIDWAY • NIGHTLY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • BINGO TENT • PIE TENT •
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
25 Woodstock Summer Market Series in Museum Square www.downtownwoodstock.ca
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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Festival
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 Mt.Brydges Outdoor Vendor Sale (see ad under July 23) www.brickyardantiques.com
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
8 Woodstock Summer Market Series in Museum Square www.downtownwoodstock.ca
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 Mt.Brydges Outdoor Vendor Sale (see ad under July 23) www.brickyardantiques.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
September Events continue on next page...
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SEPTEMBER 2022
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
Also listed on our website!
Events are listed FREE for non-profit groups (space permitting). DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD .
OCTOBER 2022
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
september 2022 continued
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
,
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 London Cruise Night at Market at Western Fair www.themarketwfd.com
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
22 Woodstock Summer Market Series in Museum Square www.downtownwoodstock.ca
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
also see “ongoing events” on page 56
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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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
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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
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401
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West Lorne
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Wallacetown
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16
Talbot
Trails
RESTAURANT
Casual s
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Dining ing with a Creative
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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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Summer 2022

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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
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Cooking Classes
Private Classes
Gi Baskets for any Occasion
Cookware & Chef’s Knives
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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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The
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
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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
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pies, ground & more!
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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.
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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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Summer 2022

Lake Huron
MI
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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
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The
Daytripper
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
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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Summer 2022

TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
Celebrating 30 Years!
Free Shipping
across Ontario,
with mail orders
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In the Heart of Aylmer - Renovated & Restored
From
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EVERY TUESDAY, 8 am to 3 pm
May thru October Indoor/Outdoor Vendors!
51 Murray Street, Aylmer • 519-765-2211
www.aylmersalesarena.com
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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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
•Ribbons
•Wool
•Paints
•Supplies
for your
favourite
craft
•Florals
Mon to Fri
9-5:30
Saturday ay 9-5
530 Talbot St. E., Aylmer, 519-765-3550 • sparemomentscraftsupplies.com
pp
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• Rustic Touches • Nautical • Wooden Accents
• Garden Accessories, Bird Houses to Benches
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Outdoor Living...
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2400 SQUARE FEET OF CRAFTING HEAVEN!
Come Explore for Great Gifts,
to Express Your Taste,
or the Necessities.
In Our Newly
Renovated
& Expanded
Upper Level!
New Lines of BBQ’s,
Qs,
Smokers & Cookers
Plus Accessories!
AND....
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Christmas
ALL YEAR!
• Decor
• Supplies
• Ready-made
or Custom
Wreaths
Delta
Paints
in
2 oz.
size
MON-FRI 8-5
SAT 8-3
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AYLMER, PORT BURWELL, COPENHAGEN, PORT BURWELL & PORT ROWAN
Serving great OLD
FASHIONED FLAVOURS
since the 1940’s!
Fresh, never frozen burgers!
Open Daily 11am-8pm
Find u
us s
at t
ANDY’S S CORNERS!
RS!
3710 Highway 59, , Langton, ON
519-875-2631 • www.andysdrivein.com
Take
Out,
Dine In
or
Outside!
Cash only.
ATM on site.
72
3 Pitt St., Port Burwell
519-633-7641
GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE
HMCS OJIBWA The Museum of
Naval History
See website for current hours.
www.hmcsojibwa.ca
UPDATES & TICKETS ONLINE
THE WOOD CONNECTION
At Copenhagen's p
Biggest i Store, ,
Where Your Project Is Our Specialty!
Just t
11km 1km South
t
of Aylmer
519-773-9049
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•Old Fashioned •Old Fashioned Banana Splits•Soft Banana Splits•Milkshakes•Soft Ice Cream, including Chocolate, Ice Cream•Sundaes Vanilla & Twist
•Milkshakes•Sundaes •Frozen Yogurt•Homemade •Frozen Yogurt•Homemade Waffle Cones Waffle Cones & Belgium & Belgium Waffles Waffles
Open
Daily!
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
Summer: Open Daily
(Open Friday to Sunday in April
and from Labour Day to Thanksgiving)
BUS TOURS WELCOME
519-586-7994
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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• Unique Custom Made Wooden Carved Signs • Tole Painting Supplies
• Kempston Router Bits • Lang Calendars • Country Home Candles
• Unfinished DIY Wood Crafts, Birdhouses, Gifts, Crafts AND a General Store!
OPEN: MON., WED. to SAT. 9-6 • SUN. 10-5 • CLOSED TUES.
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.
HANDCRAFTED SOLID WOOD FURNITURE
9600 Walker Rd., RR#4 • AYLMER
519-765-4771 to leave message
GPS address for directions: 9600 Walker Road, Malahide, ON N5H 2R3
to
St. Thomas
Highway #73
North to
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AYLMER
Hacienda Rd.
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to
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in our showroom
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We’re closed Mondays, Wednesdays & Sundays • April to October: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm • November to March: 9 to 5
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LOCAL
ONTARIO
RUTHVEN PARK
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
243 Haldimand
Highway 54,
Cayuga, ON
ruthvenpark.ca
905-772-0560
OPEN DAILY 9am-4pm
• Bird Watching
• Nature Trails
• Outdoor Tours
• Self Guided Activities
Explore our grounds
and our trails!
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—
& Specialties!
...
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
l
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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
-935
Tues-Fri 11 to 5, Sat 10 to 3:3030
@capitolartsmarket capitolartsmarket.com
519-428-0882 I ckfarmmarket.com I 1231 Norfolk County Hwy. 24, Vittoria I
Nutrition In A Nutshell!
Interesting Tid-Bits found on a Kernal Peanuts Brochure
Peanut Facts ~ Did You Know?
• Peanuts are cholesterol-free
• Peanuts are an acceptable meat substitute
• Peanuts are safe an economical source of protein
• Peanuts are high in poly-unsaturated fats
(the good ones), and low in saturated fats (the bad ones)
• Peanuts are safe for most diabetic and hypoglycemic diets
• Ontario grown Kernal Peanuts have 2 - 5 peanuts per shell
Ontario Peanuts - loaded with nutritive value
• High in protein
• High in dietary fiber
• 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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& a handy, pull-out map!
www.daytripping.ca
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...
11
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
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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
See ad on page 20
Forest - Antiques on Main
519-330-7065
Hensall - Bisback Antiques
See ad on page 39
London - Attic Books
See ad on page 55
Clifford - Rooster’s Perch
See ad on page 44
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
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Leamington
Sarnia
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
A Feel-Good el
Experience en
Full l of Old World Charm & Happy py Memories!
Spin the Wheel
with every purchase
for prizes & discounts
Did YouKnow
... Daytripping donates
$25 to local charies
for every PHOTO CONTEST
entry we print, and also for
each ARTICLE that we
reprint from our archives.
• Trendy Thrifting in
Max's Underground Shop
• Studio 203 Workshops
• 4 charming, themed suites
for your weekend getaway
203 Colborne St. BRANTFORD
519-900-1928 • Tues-Sat 11-4
@oldworldmarketplace
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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

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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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Summer 2022

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
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
30 Tillson Ave
TILLSONBURG, ON
www.tillsonburg.ca
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
Museum & Archives
89 Stover St N, 863-3101
OTTERVILLE
South Norwich Historical
Society/Station Museum
243 Main St W, 879-6804
PORT BURWELL
Historic Lighthouse
& Marine Museum
17 Robinson Street &
20 Pitt Street, 874-4807
HMCS Ojibwa
3 Pitt Street, 633-7641
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
Museum & Archives
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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Summer 2022

EON:
ELGIN-OXFORD
Network of
MUSEUMS
Photo Shoot
A Collecon of CooI Ideas, Signs, Scenes & Things
CALEDONIA Grand River Dinner Cruises
ANNANDALE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
www.tillsonburg.ca
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)
Summer 2022 Page 81

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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“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,
woops, catch me mama, that’s all.”
I know for sure now, those compact
stereos really are waterproof as David
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
Riverboat fantasy!”
Publisher’s Note: That’s a beautiful
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canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. I’ve seen
many going out with Grand River Rafting
Co. for the adventure not far from there.
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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
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