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2012
2012
2012
www.grandrivercountry.com
Recipes for
FUN!
Welcome to
Grand River
Country
G
rand River Country, in the heart of southwestern Ontario, combines
colourful historic communities and dynamic outdoor adventures along
the 300 kilometre Grand River, a Canadian Heritage River, and its tributaries.
Eleven Grand River Conservation Authority parks and hundreds of kilometres
of trails provide a place to enjoy the great outdoors. Big cities and picturesque
villages are great places to soak in the
history, enjoy unique museums and
Legend
find that one-of-a-kind gift.
Cycling
Table of Contents
Boat Ramp
Experience:
Camping
We’ve Got the Recipe For the Good Life!
We’ve got all the ingredients tucked away in the
quaint towns of Elora & Fergus! Stir in fabulous
festivals, fine cuisine, a sprinkle of amazing
accomodations set in gorgeous scenery, a dash of
romance along historic streetscapes, a grand
museum and art sprinkled everywhere, with the
flavour of exciting gaming and shopping galore!
We’re serving it up fresh daily, all year long!
Boat / Canoe
Rentals
Canoeing
Fishing
Food / Park Store
Mini-Golf
Hiking
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Picnic Sites
Playground
Sights
Sailing
Swimming
Tubing
Elora & Fergus Tourism
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www.elorafergus.travel
Paddling .......................................... 4
Fishing ............................................. 6
Trails ................................................ 8
Shopping ....................................... 10
Communities &
Conservation Areas:
Wellington North..........................12
Luther Marsh CA..............................12
Fergus-Elora ..................................14
Conestogo Lake CA ..........................16
Belwood Lake CA ............................17
Elora Gorge CA ................................18
Elora Quarry CA ...............................19
Waterloo Region........................... 20
Shade’s Mills CA ..............................22
Laurel Creek CA ...............................23
Special Foldout Section:
Conservation Area Info ....................... 24
Watershed Map ................ Centre Spread
Guelph..............................................26
Guelph Lake CA................................28 Rockwood CA...................................29
County of Brant.............................30
Pinehurst Lake CA ...........................31
Brantford.........................................33
Brant CA ..........................................35
Windsurfing
Six Nations-New Credit..............36
Skiing
Haldimand County.......................38
Snowshoeing
Byng Island CA ................................40
Festivals and Events .......................
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PADDLING
T
he diversity of paddling
opportunities close to towns
and cities makes paddling in Grand
River Country very accessible.
from Guelph’s Silvercreek Park to
Hespeler and the Eramosa River from
Eden Mills to Guelph are great short
spring trips.
A half dozen canoe and kayak clubs
are based in the area and there
are at least as many outfitters. The
Grand River is well suited for day
or afternoon trips, although some
paddle the Grand for several days
from Belwood Lake or Elora to Port
Maitland and stay at campgrounds
or B and B’s along the way.
During the summer months when the
Wellington Street dam is closed in
Guelph (generally between Victoria
Day and Thanksgiving), you can
while away an afternoon or evening
starting at Gow’s Bridge west of
Gordon Street near the confluence of
the Eramosa and Speed rivers. Canoe
and kayak rentals are available at
the Boathouse on Gordon Street and
there is no need to arrange a shuttle.
Whitewater enthusiasts, especially
kayakers, enjoy paddling through
the Elora Gorge after a rainfall when
water levels are appropriate.
The majestic limestone cliffs of
the Gorge make the short twohour paddle between downtown
Fergus and Centennial Park in Elora
spectacular for those with some skill
and the ability to portage down
the steps at Templin Gardens
in downtown Fergus.
Many waterways in Grand
River Country can only
be paddled during
spring or when the
water flows are
high — the
Speed River
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The Nith River is usually lazy at the
top, but from Canning into Paris, it is
a favourite for whitewater paddlers,
especially the last stretch before
reaching Paris.
Most people’s first trip in Grand
River Country, however, is between
Cambridge and Glen Morris or Paris.
This offers the thrill of moving water,
but the river is generally so
shallow that if your boat
gets hung up on a rock,
you can step into the
water, redirect the
bow and carry on
down the river.
Water levels in the Grand River
through the summer are usually
sufficient to paddle from Kitchener,
through Brantford and Caledonia all
the way to Lake Erie. The southern
Grand is wider and offers lake-like
paddling conditions, with many places
to launch a canoe along the way.
Reservoir paddling:
The conservation areas are the best
place for flat water paddling without
the need to arrange a shuttle. Rentals
are available at Conestogo Lake,
Rockwood (the most popular spot for
canoeing), Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek,
Shade’s Mills, Pinehurst Lake, Brant
Park and Byng Island.
Find out more:
The best resource for canoeing
and kayaking in the area is the
book Paddling the Grand River,
published by James Lorimer and
Company, available in bookstores
or online at www.grandriver.ca.
The full-colour guide provides
trip information including colour
maps, location of dams and
portages, river access points and
camping information. It also has a
list of outfitters that provide canoe
and kayak rentals, shuttle services
and guided trips.
More information about sample
trips along the Grand River and
real-time river flows is available
in the canoeing section of
www.grandriver.ca.
FISHING
• Conestogo River
tailwater – Glen Allan
to St. Jacobs: A program
to stock brown trout in the river
downstream of the Conestogo
Dam began in the fall of 2003
and continues today.
• Guelph Lake
Conservation Area:
The lake has largemouth and
smallmouth bass, pike, yellow
perch and other species. Boat
ramps, boat rentals. Nonmotorized boats only.
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very year, the reputation of
the Grand River fishery grows.
The Grand and its tributaries offer
almost everything any angler could
want. Whether you fish from shore,
from the river, from a canoe or from
a bassboat, you can find exactly
what you’re looking for in Grand
River Country.
Find out more:
Check the Fishing section
of the GRCA website at
www.grandriver.ca
The book, Fishing Grand River
Country, is available from the
GRCA and from area bookstores
and outfitters.
Flow information is available
in the River Data section of the
GRCA website or by calling
(519) 621-2763
Fishing regulations are available
at the Ministry of Natural
Resources website at www.mnr.
gov.on.ca/MNR/fishing
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Fishing is available at all 11 Grand
River parks and throughout the
watershed. Here’s a rundown of some
of the prime fishing spots:
• Belwood Lake
Conservation Area: The
758-hectare lake is home to
trophy-sized pike, walleye and
smallmouth bass. Trout are stocked
in a pond reserved for children
under 13. Boat ramps, boat rentals.
Power boating permitted. Ice
fishing in winter.
• Exceptional Waters
– Paris to Brantford:
Carolinian forests line this stretch
of the river which features
smallmouth bass, walleye
and pike. There is an emerging
population of resident rainbow
trout. Access points with
parking in Paris, Brant
Conservation Area
and Brantford. Some
catch and release
regulations
in effect.
• Southern Grand –
Caledonia to Lake Erie:
Smallmouth bass, pike, walleye and
channel cats are found here. Byng
Island Conservation Area is a home
base for fishing the river or Lake
Erie. Caledonia and Dunnville dams
are popular fishing spots. There
is a wheelchair-accessible fishing
platform at the Caledonia Dam.
• The Belwood tailwater
– Shand Dam to West
Montrose: The cold water
coming from Belwood Lake makes
this one of the top trout streams in
North America. Catch and release
regulations in effect. Several access
points with parking.
• Conestogo Lake
Conservation Area:
A 735-hectare lake on the
Conestogo River with pike,
perch and smallmouth
bass. Boat ramps, boat
rentals. Power boating
permitted.
TRAILS
T
T
he most
extensive
trail in Grand River
Country is the
Grand Valley Trail, a quiet cousin of
Ontario’s world-famous Bruce Trail.
This 275-kilometre trail runs along
the Grand River from its mouth at
Lake Erie up through Brantford,
Waterloo, and Fergus all the way
to Alton, near Orangeville.
The Grand River Trail was the
brainchild of Betty Schneider, who
was also the founding chair of
the Grand River Conservation
Foundation. The trail got
underway in 1972 with
the founding of the Grand
Valley Trails Association,
which celebrates its 40th
anniversary this year.
The first section was
nearly 50 km from Doon to
Conestogo. The trail grew
from there. It is divided into
four sections the Towpath
(Haldimand County), the
Carolinian Crest (Brant
County), the Black Walnut
(Waterloo Region) and the
Pinnacle (Wellington and Dufferin
counties plus Peel Region).
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The Grand Valley Trails Association
Guidebook is now in its sixth
edition. The association’s website
at www.gvta.on.ca for more
information.
Other trails associations that are
members of Hike Ontario and are
within the Grand River watershed
are the Guelph Trail Hiking Club,
www.guelphhiking.com
and the Elora Cataract Trailway
Association www.trailway.org
here is no better
way to see Grand
River Country than on
the rustic hiking trails or
miles of groomed bikeways
that line the river and link
the Grand's historic
communities.
Bird watching, or "birding" as it
is increasingly known, is growing
in popularity everywhere. The
Grand River watershed has much
to offer the birder, and the trails of
the watershed provide wonderful
opportunities to enjoy this activity
in all seasons. More than 290 species
of birds have been reported here
during spring and fall migration, and
close to 200 species nest - including
numerous Species at Risk such as
Bald Eagles that even winter along
the Grand.
To marry the activities of hiking/
cycling and birding, the partners of
Grand River Country have teamed up
with the Ontario Trails Council and
Guelph Field Naturalists - and with
the help of the Ontario Ministry of
Health Promotion, have produced
a fantastic new brochure and map
called "Trails Take Flight".
On the map are listed 20 of the best
birding trails in Grand River Country.
Many birds are habitat-specific, and
the selected 20 trails represent a
variety of habitats, including: rivers
and lakes, wetlands, coniferous
and deciduous forests, meadows
and open fields, and regenerating
farmland and scrubby edges (which
are surprisingly rich in bird life).
The trails listed are multi-use,
primarily for walking, cycling
(bicycles, not motorbikes), and
cross-country skiing. The level
of difficulty of the trails varies
somewhat, but most are easy to
moderate in difficulty. Some are
rail-trails with gentle grades that are
wheelchair accessible, while others
may have moderate slopes, stairs or
boardwalks. Some are even part of
the Trans Canada Trail.
To compliment the brochure and
map, there is a special Trails Take
Flight section of the website at
that gives expanded information
on each trail, including locator
and detailed trail maps,
descriptive text as well as samples
of the bird species to be seen.
Contact Grand River Country
at (866) 900-4722 for your map, or
just log on to the website to plan
your personal trail birding adventure.
SHOPPING
T
he Grand River and its
tributaries were at the heart of
the growth and development of the
communities of Grand River Country.
Water provided transportation and
power in the early days, and thriving
commercial districts grew up along
the rivers. With centuries of history
behind them, the cities and towns
of the region are great places to
browse through unique shops and
hunt for antiques. Yet, these are lively,
modern communities offering all of
the latest goods in modern shopping
environments. Wherever you like to
shop, and whatever you want to buy,
Grand River Country has it all.
Wellington North
Unique gift stores, original artwork,
and premiere fashion destinations dot
the landscape of Arthur and Mount
Forest. Cyclists can rendezvous at a
bike shop in the hamlet of Farewell
before heading off on a quest for
the perfect butter tart, or other
inventions paying homage to, on the
Butter Tart Trail™. Refined rustic fare,
the country market you find around
the corner and the greenhouses
and garden centres that prevail; an
exploration of all things “butter tart”
in one variation or another are some
of the experiences that await you in
Wellington North… how sweet is
that? www.simplyexplore.ca
Fergus & Elora
Nestled into the banks of the Grand,
the heritage shopping districts
and our downtowns of Fergus and
Elora welcome everyone. Explore
and discover hidden gems in our
many shops, boutiques, studios
and galleries. Friendly merchants,
shopkeepers and artisans are ready
to assist in finding that unique gift
or keepsake. Follow your nose and
the aromas of the many river view
restaurants; cafés and outdoor patios
are sure to tempt you.
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Waterloo Region
The 500 vendors at St. Jacobs Farmers’
Market sell fresh food and other
products year round. Among the
many nearby retailers in the village
of St. Jacobs, you’ll find hand-crafted
treasures, locally-made quilts,
jewellery, fashion, blown glass, oneof-a-kind pottery and classics from
Market Road Antiques and Spring
Street Antiques. Hamel Brooms is
one of Canada’s last remaining cornbroom producers, and St. Jacobs
Outlets features top-brand stores
with items from clothing and food
to home décor and accessories.
Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo
each have vibrant downtown cores
with markets, shops and restaurants
and dynamic regional malls with
hundreds of retailers. Upstairs at the
popular Kitchener Market features
international cuisine. Waterloo’s Clay
and Glass Gallery highlights 150
Canadian artists, while historic Galt’s
Southworks Outlet Mall boasts unique
retail and antiques.
Guelph
Guelph offers an eclectic range
of shopping experiences. Visit
Downtown Guelph for unique
boutiques that offer amazing
selections in fashion, home decor,
antiques, books, and toys that
you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy
lunch or coffee at a sidewalk cafe
or bistro. Stroll into Old Quebec
Street Shoppes - a climate controlled
pedestrian shopping street with old
world charm. Visit the Guelph Farmer’s
Market, open every Saturday year
round, for fresh produce, flowers and
baked goods. For familiar favourites,
stop into Stone Road Mall, Guelph’s
largest indoor shopping mall.
Brantford
Locals know that Brantford has some
great shopping to offer, where you can
find a unique gift, a fantastic piece
of art, or a piece of clothing that’s
a perfect fit! Stop in at the eclectic
Decadent Decors shop on bustling
Brant Avenue, a street that also
features many other unique shops,
and restaurants like the Blue Dog
Café. While you are here visit Serenity
Country Candles tucked away at 44
Holmes Street. This hidden gem is
where you can find specialty giftware,
home décor accents, and guest artists
who create beautiful hand-crafted
wrought iron work and unique wood
items. At the Brantford Farmers’ Market
there is an array of local produce and
goods with something for everyone all in a great market atmosphere, all
year round.
County of Brant
Spend the day shopping in the County
of Brant. You will find everything from
unique antiques to quaint cafes, and
even an amazing craft superstore.
Visit our charming downtowns for the
specialty shopping venues brimming
with items steeped in quality,
craftsmanship, and distinctive detail.
Six Nations and
New Credit
Six Nations and New Credit have
more than 300 businesses providing
a variety of products and services
to visitors and to the community.
There are many places to find
one-of-a-kind Native design and
craftsmanship. Our communities
are close to major centres such as
Toronto and London, as well as the
border cities of Niagara Falls, Fort
Erie and Windsor. Whether you come
to shop, enjoy an entertaining event,
immerse yourself in history, or to
enjoy the quiet reflection that nature
brings, you are sure to experience
something unique.
Haldimand County
Worn floors squeak and tiny bells
tinkle over doorways of heritage
buildings. Haldimand County’s
small town atmosphere means a
shopping experience the way it used
to be...personal attention and many
one-of-a-kind products produced
locally. Find unique giftware from
nautical to country and everything
in between, home and garden decor,
collectibles – new and antique,
fashions and accessories, souvenirs,
funky art and handcrafted originals.
WELLINGTON NORTH
Photo: Mount Forest Camera Club
Open May 1st, 2012
Photo: Trish Beesley Photography
S
imply explore. Those two
words describe the wonders
of Wellington North, an area that
encompasses walking, cycling and
birding trails, all winding through
tranquil vistas you can discover on
your own self-guided tour.
But of all the trails, the Butter Tart
Trail™ is one of the most popular. This
is hardly surprising. Who doesn’t like a
rich, decadently-sinful butter tart, and
on this self-guided, 100 km road tour,
there are at least a dozen varieties
you’ll come across. There are also
other inventions you may encounter:
doggy butter tart treats, pottery trays
in homage to the butter tart and
scents inspired by them. You may even
chance upon a butter tart sundae. It’s
an exploration of all things “butter
tart” in one variation or another.
It’s also about the experiences, just
for you. Unique gift stores, original
artwork and premiere fashion
destinations dot the landscape of
Wellington North. It’s farm-fresh,
farm gate produce. It’s refined rustic
fare, the country market you find
For more
information
on the
communities
of Arthur &
Mount Forest
www.wellington-north.com
www.simplyexplore.ca
1-866-848-3620
[email protected]
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just around the corner, and the
greenhouses and garden centres
that prevail. It’s a celebration of
nature where unique shops and
home cooking are as much a part of
the experience as the birdsong and
flowers that surround you.
Also awaiting you in Wellington
North is one of the top 100 festivals
in Ontario – the three-day Mount
Forest Fireworks Festival, and other
signature events such as Arthur’s Art
in the Street, and traditional fall fairs
and Christmas parades. How sweet is
that? More details and maps available
at www.simplyexplore.ca
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The best way for
you, your friends
and your family to
visit all 11 GRCA
Conservation Areas
this year. Explore
them all!
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Individual
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$51.50
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(Also available to purchase
at any of our gatehouses)
BIG!
PLANT THE SEEDS OF SOMETHING
The Plant an Old-Growth Forest
Project will restore 40 hectares of
forest, creek, and wetland, on the
grounds of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre
in Guelph.
Donate $20 today to set aside one
square metre of land!
Visit www.oldgrowthforest.ca
The headwaters of the mighty Grand
River originate at the Luther Marsh
Wildlife Management Area, located in
the eastern portion of the township.
The 5,200 hectare (13,000 acre) park
is one of Ontario’s premiere waterfowl
migration and breeding areas. There
are trails, observation towers, parking
and picnicking areas – although
access to some areas may be limited
during breeding season and there is
hunting in the fall. Contact (519)
928-2832 or www.grandriver.ca
for Luther Marsh details.
FERGUS & ELORA
Photo credit: Jerry Manco
only half of a
bed & breakfast experience
is the bed
Experience the outstanding breakfasts and beds served
up by the members of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast
Association.
.ca
Setting the Standard
Photo credit: Bill Longshaw
visit www.febba.ca
N
estled on the banks of the
Grand, Fergus and Elora are
renowned for their picturesque
heritage buildings, unique shops
and year-round world class festivals.
These historic towns are also an
outdoor adventurer’s delight.
Whether you’re a family of thrill
seekers, tweens, tiny tots or a blend
of all tastes, the towns’ rich landscape
offers something for every family
member to enjoy.
There are cliff-top trails with
spectacular views, historic trails
linking Elora, Fergus and Belwood
through open farmland and past the
iconic Wellington County Museum
and Archives. Riverside parks abound
perfect for that lazy summer picnic.
Watch the falls light up at dusk in
Fergus’ Templin Gardens or zip-line
across the gorge in Elora’s Victoria
Park.
For a more gentle experience, the
Elora Culinary Walking Tour and
guided Historical Walking Tours offer
a stroll through our historic streets
savouring our culinary delights and
rich heritage.
Unique shops, great views and
excellent dining in both downtowns
await the weary adventurer. Rich in
character and charm Fergus and Elora
offer boutiques, galleries and artists’
studios, many housed in heritage
buildings. Fergus Grand Theatre and
Elora’s Gorge Cinema offer great
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for complete property information and online availability
Mention promotional code JTG2012 at the time of booking and receive 10% off
the price of your stay at participating members. Some restrictions may apply.
entertainment and a fun way to finish
off your busy day.
For those wanting to cool off on a hot
summer’s day, fishing, swimming,
kayaking and tubing are all available
within our three conservation areas.
Fly-fishing guiding services and
instruction are also available on
request.
But it doesn’t stop there! Join us
for world-class events year round,
including the internationally popular
Elora Festival, Fergus Truck Show,
and the Fergus Scottish Festival and
Highland Games.
No matter the time of day, or time of
year, Elora & Fergus offer something
new and beautiful for visitors and
locals alike.
For more information
on the communities
of Elora and Fergus
1-877-242-6353
www.elorafergus.travel
CONESTOGO LAKE
CONSERVATION AREA
BELWOOD LAKE
CONSERVATION AREA
16 km northwest of Elmira,
10 km south of Drayton
3 km east of Fergus on
Belsyde St. (Wellington Rd. 18)
B
elwood Lake was created in
1942 with the construction
of the Shand Dam, the first dam in
Canada built solely for water control
purposes. The Conservation Area
occupies 1,348 hectares (3,329 acres)
of lake, cottage lots and recreation
facilities. You can fish, hike or picnic
above and below the dam. Large
groups can reserve picnic shelters or
a large enclosed shelter with kitchen
facilities.
C
onestogo Lake Conservation
Area is in the heart of
Mennonite Country south of Drayton,
home of the Drayton Festival
Theatre. The Conestogo Dam was
built in 1958 to provide flood control
and water supply to downstream
communities.
Conestogo Lake Conservation Area
occupies over 2,300 hectares (5,750
acres) that has many uses. Campers
have 98 serviced, 91 unserviced sites
and four group campsites to choose
from. Boaters can enjoy great fishing,
water skiing, sailing and windsurfing
on the large Y-shaped lake that
stretches six kilometres up each arm.
park. Snowmobilers enjoy riding the
OFSC trails that wind throughout the
Conestogo Lake property.
Conestogo Lake offers opportunities
to catch trophy smallmouth bass,
pike and perch. Brown trout are
stocked in the Conestogo River below
the Conestogo Dam.
Conestogo Lake offers hunting on
930 hectares of its land. About 1,600
ring-neck pheasants are released
over a two-month fall season. A
seasonal hunting permit is required.
On a lake that’s 12 kilometres
(7.5 miles) long there’s lots of
room to enjoy boating, fishing and
water-skiing. Those who enjoy water
recreation on a smaller scale can
swim in a cool, spring-fed quarry
with a beach.
The park offers anglers a chance
to catch brown and rainbow trout,
smallmouth bass, yellow perch,
northern pike, walleye and carp.
Boat rentals and bait sales are
available. Downstream of the park,
in the middle part of the Grand River,
is an excellent brown trout fishery,
considered one of the best fly-fishing
locations in North America.
The Elora-Cataract Trailway runs
through the park.
Ice fishing, snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing are available in winter.
A swimming beach, picnic area and
hiking trails are available at the
CAMP
Book your campsite online:
www.grcacamping.ca
toll-free: 1-877-558-GRCA
www.grandriver.ca (519) 638-2873
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ELORA GORGE
ELORA QUARRY
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
West of the village of Elora
on Wellington Road 21
Tubing down the rapids is a popular
activity for visitors. Tubes, personal
flotation devices and helmets are
available for rent at the concession.
T
he Elora Gorge is one of the
most beautiful scenic wonders
in southern Ontario. On both sides of
the gorge, limestone cliffs plummet
22 metres (70 feet) into the bubbling
Grand River below. The rocky outcrop,
known as the Tooth-of-Time,
perches precariously atop a waterfall
spanning the river. The Cascade
waterfall, Hole-in-the-Rock and
numerous small caves are located in
the conservation area.
The 200-hectare (500 acre)
Conservation Area has 234 serviced
and 312 unserviced campsites. There
are picnic facilities and shelters for
large groups. Anglers can catch
brown trout and northern pike
in the area.
T
he centre of attraction at this
Conservation Area is the “old
swimming hole,” a 0.8-hectare
(2 acre) limestone quarry encircled
by sheer cliffs up to 12 metres
(40 feet) high. This day-use park is
tree-covered, making it a great spot
for picnicking and hiking.
Park visitors are advised to stay back
from the edges of the gorge and to
make sure their children and pets do
so as well.
You can canoe on the Grand River, or
fish for yellow perch, northern pike
and brown trout on the southern side
of the park.
In order to ensure the quality of the
visit for all campers there is a ban on
alcohol throughout the entire season.
Due to insurance regulations, no
jumping or diving is permitted
anywhere in the park.
CAMP
www.grcacamping.ca
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Wellington Road 18
between Elora and Fergus
CAMP
www.grcacamping.ca
WATERLOO REGION – URBAN
Photo credit: Carl Hiebert
WATERLOO REGION – RURAL
F
resh eggs, maple syrup,
Muscovy ducks, baked goods
and garden vegetables and flowers:
a smorgasbord of signs on farm
laneways welcome you to the
goodness of St. Jacobs Country.
More than 500 vendors at the St.
Jacobs Farmers’ Market sell some of
the area’s best farm produce. Enjoy a
“stroll-and-eat” snack too.
In the village of St. Jacobs, shops
offer unique gifts hand-crafted
with old-world quality, from quilts
and art to kitchen supplies and
baked goods. “The Mennonite
Story” explores the rich history of
our Mennonite neighbours and the
cultural impact they have had on
Waterloo Region.
St. Jacobs Country Tourism
1- 800-265-3353
Township of Woolwich
Visitor Information Centre
1-877-969-0094
www.stjacobs.com
www.woolwich.ca
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The St. Jacobs Outlet Mall is bursting
at the seams with value, and St.
Jacobs Country Playhouse is ready to
entertain you. Our restaurants serve
an assortment of favourite dishes for
a wide range of tastes.
Visit the Mill in St. Jacobs for the
model railway depicting the village
in the 1940s. Spring through Fall,
the vintage train of the Waterloo
Central Railway shuttles visitors
between Waterloo and St. Jacobs.
“Taste Local! Taste Fresh!” takes
place September 16: teams of chefs
and farmers prepare delicious treats
so get your “passport” to a delicious
culinary tour (advance tickets
required; limited space). Then
join us in November for a 4-day
celebration of light that kick-starts
the holiday shopping season.
Whatever the season, St. Jacobs
Country welcomes you! Start the fun
by visiting www.stjacobs.com.
I
n Cambridge, the Mill-Race
Folk Festival features Morris
dancing, youth talent, and concerts,
while the “Rock the Mill” sees
bands cranking out tunes on
multiple stages. Early June means
The Cambridge Arts Festival and
December features “Unsilent Night,”
a free 45-minute outdoor “sound
sculpture.”
Uptown Waterloo swings with a
three-day free jazz music festival
for all subgenres, while downtown
Kitchener gets smokey and blue at
its August Blues Festival. All three
cities feature a range of dining and
food culture for every taste.
Association Classic and 144 of the
world’s best female golfers vying
for $1.3 million in prizes. Then the
2012 International Plowing Match
& Rural Expo tees off in Roseville,
September 18-22. It’s one of the
country’s largest annual agricultural
events that will draw 20,000 people
daily celebrating rural and agrarian
skills and talents.
“Glamping” is the art of “camping
with glamour” at Bingemans
Camping Resort—enjoying the
outdoors from the comfort of your
yurt, a wood-framed structure with
beds and linen!
Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort
has year-round activity as does
Chicopee Tube Park. Go aerial with
sightseeing at Waterloo Wellington
Flight Centre and Great Lakes
Helicopters, both taking off from the
Region of Waterloo International
Airport. Or stay on terra firma
continents away on the 740 acres of
Cambridge’s African Lion Safari.
2012 marks two important outdoor
events for Waterloo Region: in
June, Grey Silo Golf Course hosts
the Ladies Professional Golf
Explore Waterloo Region
1- 800-585-7517
www.
explorewaterlooregion.ca
SHADE’S MILLS
LAUREL CREEK
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
450 Avenue Road, east of
Franklin Boulevard in Cambridge
S
hade’s Mills has been called
the best-kept secret in the city.
The 169-hectare (420 acre) day-use
park is nestled along the eastern
edge of the city. It’s a popular spot
for family and corporate groups,
with four picnic shelters available.
The lake is great for swimming and
non-motorized boating, and there are
boats available for rent. The park also
has a disc golf course with discs for
rent at the gatehouse.
There is good fishing for northern
pike, perch, largemouth and
smallmouth bass in the 36-hectare
(90 acre) reservoir behind Shade’s
Mills Dam.
In winter, Shade’s Mills offers crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, ice
fishing and ice skating.
The conservation area has 12
kilometres of hiking trails through a
mature hardwood forest that winds
along Mill (Galt) Creek.
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On Westmount Road just off
Northfield Drive in Waterloo
minutes away from the cities
Justof Waterloo
and Kitchener, Laurel
Creek Conservation Area provides
visitors with a quiet place to relax
and enjoy the outdoors. Swimming,
windsurfing, hiking and birdwatching are popular activities
at the 294-hectare (725 acre) park.
There’s non-motorized boating
on the reservoir and canoe rentals
are available.
The conservation area offers
75 serviced and 52 unserviced sites,
a beach and three picnic shelters for
bookings by family or corporate groups.
The park is the venue for special events
such as the Kiwanis Dragon Boat
Festival.
In winter, cross-country skiing is
available on groomed and trackset
trails. Ski rentals are available.
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(519) 843-2979
BRANT
(519) 752-2040
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BYNG ISLAND
(905) 774-5755
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CONESTOGO LAKE
(519) 638-2873
ELORA GORGE
(519) 846-9742
ELORA QUARRY
(519) 846-5234
GUELPH LAKE
(519) 824-5061
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LAUREL CREEK
(519) 884-6620
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LUTHER MARSH
(519) 928-2832
PINEHURST LAKE
(519) 442-4721
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ROCKWOOD
(519) 856-9543
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SHADE’S MILLS
(519) 621-3697
LEGEND — M - motorized;
NM - non-motorized; S - store;
F - food; B - boat; T - tubing rentals;
G - miniature golf
SEASON — Most conservation
areas are open to the public from
late April to mid-October. Elora
Quarry is open from mid-June to
Labour Day weekend.
CAMPING — Campsites are
available on a daily, monthly or
seasonal basis. You can book a
campsite by phone or by visiting
our website (see below). Reserving
ahead is a good idea for holiday
weekends or for your family
vacation. At some areas, there
are premium riverside campsites
and radio-free campsites. To allow
all campers to enjoy their visit,
there is a total alcohol ban during
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
OR SNOWSHOEING
SWIMMING FACILITIES
DUMPING STATION
FULL-SERVICE CAMPSITES
HYDRO & WATER SITES
UNSERVICED CAMPSITES
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the Victoria Day and Labour Day
weekends. At Guelph Lake, the ban
extends from Victoria Day Weekend
to the third Sunday in June. At Elora
Gorge, the ban covers the entire
season.
PICNICS — Reservations for
group picnics can be made by
calling the conservation area
directly.
FISHING — The reservoirs and
rivers of the Grand River watershed
contain an astonishing 82 species
of fish.*
HIKING — In addition to hiking
trails in our conservation areas,
the GRCA owns four rail corridors
that have been converted to trails:
Cambridge to Paris, Paris to Brantford,
Brantford to Hamilton and Elora to
Cataract.*
8K
27K
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NM
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8K
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Beach
NM
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10K
Beach
NM
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5200
13K
8K
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F-B-G
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F-B
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CROSS-COUNTRY
SKIING &
SNOWSHOEING —
Skiing
is offered at Shade’s Mills and
Laurel Creek. Pinehurst Lake offers
snowshoeing. Rental equipment is
available.
ICE FISHING
— Ice fishing is
offered at Shade’s Mills, Pinehurst
and Belwood Lake Conservation
areas. Huts are available for rent at
Belwood Lake.
GUIDEBOOKS — The GRCA
offers a selection of guidebooks,
maps and videos for anglers,
canoeists, hikers, bikers and
day trippers.*
*For more information, contact
the GRCA or visit our website.
GRAND RIVER
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
400 Clyde Road
Cambridge, ON N1R 5W6
Phone: (519) 621-2761
Fax: (519) 621-4844
www.grandriver.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
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GUELPH
A
t the forks of two Grand
tributaries, the Speed and
the Eramosa rivers, lies Guelph’s
energetic and historic downtown, a
mix of heritage buildings, century-old
churches, and modern facilities such as
the River Run Centre and the Sleeman
Centre. Downtown Guelph is bursting
with independent specialty shops and
wonderful cafés, pubs, and fine dining
restaurants. Beer lovers will want to
sample local craft-brewed ales and
lagers, and take some home from any
of three local breweries. Explore the
lively Guelph Farmer’s Market on a
Saturday morning, open year round
and offering local produce, food and
art.
On the hill above the city core towers
the Church of Our Lady Immaculate,
Guelph’s magnificent gothic Cathedral,
designated as a National Historic Site.
The new Guelph Civic Museum is now
open in the re-purposed convent next
to the Church of Our Lady, making
“Catholic Hill” an important cultural
attraction in Downtown Guelph. The
city’s vibrant and colourful history is
on display at McCrae House (another
National Historic Site), the former
home of Colonel John McCrae, author
of “In Flanders Fields”.
the Hillside Festival in July, the Guelph
Jazz Festival and the Eden Mill’s Writer’s
festival in September, the Festival
of Moving Media in November and
Hillside Inside in February. Market
Square is now open in front of Guelph
City hall. This public space features an
outdoor ice rink in winter and a summer
fountain/splash pad in the summer. It
will be the home to several of Guelph’s
key festivals year round.
Resident artists and musical ensembles
perform year-round at venues
throughout the city. Wander through
unique art galleries and take in an
exhibit featuring local, national and
international artists. Meet the artisans
at the annual Studio Tours and Potter’s
Market while you peruse their work.
A well-established network of
recreational trails that cater to walkers,
cyclists and runners is a key feature of
the city. Launch a canoe or kayak in
the Speed or Eramosa River and take
a leisurely paddle through the city for
a different perspective. Pick up a copy
of the Guelph Cycling Map & Directory,
and explore the city on two wheels.
You can count these Guelph
festivals on one hand.
But when you attend, you’ll
be putting two hands together.
Many, many times.
Guelph Contemporary
Dance Festival
Hillside Festival
July 27–29, 2012
May 31–June 3, 2012
Guelph Jazz
Festival
Sept. 5–9, 2012
Eden Mills
Writers’ Festival
Sept. 16–19, 2012
Festival of
Moving Media
Nov. 1–4, 2012
Guelph is host to many renowned
festivals, most notably the Guelph
Contemporary Dance Festival in June,
Guelph Tourism Services
1 Carden Street, Guelph
1-800-334-4519
www.visitguelphwellington.ca
www.facebook/visitgw
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GUELPH LAKE
ROCKWOOD
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Northeast of Guelph, off Victoria
Road on Conservation Drive
On Hwy 7 in the village of Rockwood,
11 kms east of Guelph
T
here’s a lot of room for
recreation at this 1,608-hectare
(3,971 acre) conservation area created
with the construction of the Guelph
Lake Dam in 1974.
The size of the park makes it a
popular place for major events, such
as the annual Hillside Festival and
several triathlons.
The conservation area contains
two beaches,100 serviced and 250
unserviced campsites. Small picnic
shelters are available and there’s
a large shelter on the “island” for
booking by large groups. Windsurfing,
sailing and non-motorized boating
are popular activities. There are boat
and food concessions in the park
There’s excellent fishing for
smallmouth bass, northern pike,
crappie and perch.
T
he Rockwood Conservation Area
is one of the premiere parks
within the Grand River Conservation
Authority’s watershed. The 79 ha
property was acquired in 1958 and
opened its gates to the public
in 1961.
Rockwood is one of the most unique
parks in the Grand River watershed.
The conservation area offers 5km of
trails along the Eramosa River. As
you walk the “Pothole trail” see some
of nature’s most unique geological
formations, known as “Potholes”,
carved from the receding glaciers
over 85,000 years ago.
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Ideal for the beginner or novice,
canoeing & kayaking is also
available and allows you better
viewing of the towering limestone
cliffs, rocky outcrops and small caves
along with several islands and a
waterfall at the scenic Mill Ruins.
Rockwood has 106 campsites that
offer Full-serviced, serviced and
tenting sites. Group campsites are
available for organized youth groups.
There are shelters for family, company
and group picnics, and your group can
book interpretive nature programs
for a small extra fee.
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COUNTY OF BRANT
PINEHURST LAKE
CONSERVATION AREA
On Pinehurst Road (Brant 24A) midway
between Cambridge and Paris
W
elcome to the County of
Brant – Simply Grand! The
County geographically encircles the
City of Brantford and is only an hour
from Toronto or London. Our many
villages and hamlets will leave you
no shortage of things to do while you
enjoy our small-town hospitality.
Be sure to experience the Grand
River firsthand by fishing, canoeing,
kayaking or rafting. The pristine
waterway is enjoyed by thousands
of people a year. Anglers delight
in hooking steelhead, rainbow
and brown trout, plus many other
varieties of fish. Guided tours and
rentals are available for a canoe,
kayak or raft trip down the Grand
River. For those travelers who bring
their own gear, there are many
access points for launching into
the river. Choose the length of your
tour, or make it into an overnight
stay at a campground. Discover our
area’s best kept secret: the deluxe
accommodations available to pamper
you with small town hospitality at
one of the many unique B&B’s.
The variety of trails provide leisurely
strolls or fast-paced mountain biking
excursions. A combination of paved,
rail-trails and informal paths make
for a great escape to the Country.
Follow one of many walking paths
that lead into the County from
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Cambridge or Brantford where you
may catch a glimpse of some of
the wildlife and nature throughout
Southern Ontario including bald
eagles, white-tailed deer and fox!
The County of Brant offers four
seasons of fun for all ages from
shopping, fishing, swimming, skiing
or camping. We invite you to enjoy
our European charm as you browse
the shops, or enjoy a cold drink while
you take in the view on a riverside
patio. Brush up on your architectural
knowledge when visiting our period
buildings, museums and cobblestone
structures. The County of Brant:
Minutes from the City, but Miles
from the Ordinary.
A
mature Carolinian forest
shelters a spring-fed kettle
lake, where swimmers and paddleboaters can while away a sunny
afternoon. The 9-hectare (23 acre)
lake has a sandy beach and a
concession stand with a playing field
and picnic area nearby. Nature trails
wind through the hardwood forest
and there are good opportunities to
fish for sunfish and largemouth bass
in the lake.
The Conservation Area covers an
area of 140 hectares (450 acres) and
has 169 serviced and 65 unserviced
campsites.
In winter, Pinehurst Lake is open
for snowshoeing, ice fishing and ice
skating.Snowshoe equipment rentals
are available, as are a change area,
warming hut and washrooms.
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BRANTFORD
Check out the best
birding trails in
the Grand River
watershed!
N
estled along the banks of the
Grand River, you will find the
best of both worlds in Brantford. An
outdoor adventurist’s dream, the area
offers over 70 km of trails tied into
the Trans Canada Trail System, and
some of the best paddling and fishing
to be found anywhere. The stretch of
the Grand River that runs from Paris
to Brantford has been identified as
Exceptional Waters providing anglers
with ideal locations for fly fishing
that surprises many.
Local arts, culture and heritage is
celebrated at more than 100 festivals
and events annually. Emerging
festivals include, The Brantford Film
Festival, The Brantford International
Jazz Festival, and The Brantford Blues
Festival. Our neighbours on the Six
Nations of the Grand River Territory
contribute significantly to Brantford’s
rich culture and diversity. This is
celebrated annually at the Brantford
International Villages Festival in early
July. Culinary tourists will also enjoy
Ribfest in August and the Chili Willy
Cook-off in February.
Experience Brantford’s fascinating
history by visiting the Bell Homestead
NHS, Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the
Mohawks, and the Sanderson Centre
for the Performing Arts. In fact, there
are 11 Museums and Galleries plus
5 National Historic sites in the area –
something to please everyone.
Just an hour and a half from Toronto
and within driving distance of all
other major centres; Brantford really is
the gateway to southwestern Ontario.
If you would like to know more about
the many attractions and events in
Brantford, call 1-800-265-6299 or
visit www.discoverbrantford.com
where you will find Sweet Deals
and Savings!
Brantford Visitor
& Tourism Centre
399 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy
Brantford Exit 38 on Hwy 403
1-800-265-6299
www.discoverbrantford.com
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BRANT
CONSERVATION AREA
West of Brantford off Highway 53,
to Oakhill Drive on Jennings Road
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nestled in a bend of the
Grand River amid the historic
communities of Brantford and the
County of Brant. The 185-hectare
(456 acre) park has 171 serviced
and 200 unserviced campsites as
well as 31 full-service sites. Kids
will enjoy the three playgrounds.
The huge 0.6 hectare (1.5 acre)
swimming pool is great for the
whole family.
Picnic sites are located throughout
the park, and there are shelters
for large groups. Canoe rentals
are available and Brant Park is a
convenient stopping off point for
canoe trips, offering a great place
to camp during a longer trip down
the river.
Those who want to drop a line in
the river can go after smallmouth
bass and walleye.
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SIX NATIONS & NEW CREDIT
T
he Six Nations of the Grand
River, the most populous
Indigenous community in Canada,
is located 10 minutes southeast of
Brantford. Come and discover the
rich culture of the Iroquois people
or Haudenosaunee – people of the
longhouse. Visit our shops for unique
arts and crafts. Enjoy the displays
at the Woodland Cultural Centre or
stroll down the pathway to the quiet
serenity and beauty of Her Majesty’s
Royal Chapel of the Mohawks (1785).
Stop along the Grand River at the
Chiefswood National Historic Site, the
childhood home of Mohawk poetess
E. Pauline Johnson. Located across
from the Chiefswood National Historic
Six Nations Tourism
Hwy 54 at Chiefswood Rd
1-866-393-3001
www.sntourism.com
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Site is the Six Nations Nature Trail
where you can enjoy unique wildlife
and plants in one of the last remaining
Carolinian forests in Ontario.
Enjoy the colour and excitement of
the annual Grand River Champion of
Champions Powwow held the fourth
weekend in July. Spend a beautiful
Autumn day at the annual Six Nations
Fall Fair, the oldest Aboriginal fall fair
in Canada, which is held the weekend
after Labour Day. For information on
events and group tours call Six Nations
Tourism 1-866-393-3001 or check our
website: www.sntourism.com
or visit us on Facebook & Twitter.
The Mississaugas of the New Credit
First Nation borders the Six Nations
community and is located 30
kilometres southeast of Hamilton, just
off Highway 6. It is home to the Three
Fires Homecoming Powwow and
Traditional Gathering which is held
annually in August. The community
was established in 1847 when the
Mississauga Nation was relocated
from their traditional grounds on the
north shore of Lake Ontario where
the cities of Toronto and Mississauga
now stand. For more information
check the website at www.
newcreditpowwow.com
or call New Credit Library at
(905) 768-5686.
Check out the best
birding trails in
the Grand River
watershed!
HALDIMAND COUNTY
H
aldimand County
is where the
waters of the Southern
Grand River meet
the waters of Lake
Erie – offering visitors
the opportunity to
embrace the warmth of
Ontario’s South Coast
while they explore the
scenic Grand River. Enjoy boating,
paddling, water skiing, fishing and
swimming, or just relax and soak up
the sun on the beach!
Our historic and picturesque
communities offer small town charm
and rural friendliness. Visitors can
enjoy beautiful country vistas or buy
farm-fresh produce at one of our
many farmers markets and roadside
farm gates. If festivals, fairs and
events are your style, the County has
something for all ages and interests!
Stay at one of our bed and breakfasts,
lose yourself in the many artisan
shops, and indulge in a repast of
our local flavours and cuisines – or
explore the rich heritage and culture
of the County in our many museums
and historical attractions.
Both the Southern Grand River and
Lake Erie make Haldimand County
a fishing enthusiast’s paradise that
is renowned throughout the world.
From Caledonia to the mouth of
the Grand, the river is considered a
warm water system, making ideal
conditions for a longer fishing season.
With a long automotive racing
history, Haldimand County is also
a motorcyclist’s dream, while
continuing to be a favourite of hikers,
cyclists, campers, birders, boaters,
photographers, artists and sightseers.
Tourism Haldimand
45 Munsee St. N., Cayuga
1-800-863-9607
www.tourismhaldimand.com
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Haldimand County invites you to have
a truly Grand Experience. Contact
us today for all your trip planning
needs!
Haldimand Museums actively
promote the history and traditions
of Haldimand County to residents
and visitors through exhibitions
showcasing their collections, local
history, genealogy research and
educational workshops.
Group & School Tours Available.
Call 1-800-863-9607 for information.
Cayuga
Haldimand County
Museum & Archives:
905-772-5880
Wilson
MacDonald
Memorial
School Museum:
905-776-3319
Caledonia
Selkirk
Edinburgh Square
Heritage and
Cultural Centre:
905-765-3134
www.HaldimandMuseums.ca
BYNG ISLAND
CONSERVATION AREA
West of Dunnville,
intersection of County Roads 3 and 20
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swimming pools in Ontario
(0.8 hectares or two acres) is located
at Byng Island Conservation Area,
west of Dunnville. Close to the
pool are a playground and picnic
sites. The 190-hectare (470 acre)
conservation area has 151 serviced,
211 unserviced and four group
campsites.
habitat that is a perfect spot for
bird watching. Fishing is excellent
with channel cat, walleye, perch,
smallmouth bass, white bass, pike,
black crappie and rainbow trout
available. Boaters can use one of the
three boat launches that provide
access to both the Grand and
Lake Erie.
Whatever your favourite brand
of outdoor fun, you can do it at
Byng. There is a Carolinian wildlife
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Grand River Country has some of the most exciting, and longest running,
annual festivals held anywhere in Ontario – many ranked among the best in
the province. Here is a just a sampling of what there is to do and see by season.
Contact the Grand River County partner community for specific event dates and
times, or check them out on-line at www.grandrivercountry.com
Butter Tart Trail™• Year Round • Township of
Wellington North • TheButterTartTrail.ca
Fairgrounds
Mount Forest Archives • Year Round •
Wellington North
38th Mudcat Festival • June 6 - June 10 • 38 years
of parades, midways, crafts, fireworks and music in
Dunnville.
Spring (March through June)
Guelph & District Multicultural Festival • June
8 - 10 • Guelph • www.gdmf.ca
Holstein Maplefest • Apr 14 - 15 •
HolsteinMaplefest.com
Just for Women, Just for Fun • Apr 28 •
Bbbsnorthwellington.org
Saugeen Valley, Fur Feather Show • Apr 29 •
Mount Forest Fairgrounds
Mount Forest Home, Craft, Health & Leisure
Show • Apr 28 - 29 • Mount Forest and District Sports
Complex • wellingtonnorth.com/whats-on
Trillium Run 11th Annual • May 12 • Mount forest
and District Sports Complex • TrilliumRuns.ca
Lions Club Annual Duck Race • May 12 • Arthur •
ArthurChamber.ca
Quilt & Fibre Art Festival • May 22 - 26 • St Jacobs
& Waterloo Region • www.stjacobs.com
Paris Speedway Motorcycle Racing • May 25 •
Paris Fairgrounds
New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale • May 25 26 • New Hamburg • www.nhmrs.com
Brant Community Garage Sale • May 26 • Lion’s
Park • www.brant.ca
Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival
• May 31 - June 3 • Guelph • www.
guelphcontemporarydancefestival.com
Mudcat Parade • June 9
Super Powerpull Modified Truck & Tractor Pull •
June 9 • Paris Fairgrounds
Forest and district Sports Complex • www.cncm.ca
Paris Hobby Expo Canadian Pork BBQ
Championships • June 9 - 10 • Paris Fairgrounds
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival • July 20 - 22 •
Mount Forest • MountForestFireworks.ca
Mayors Celebration of the Arts • June 15 • www.
cambridge.ca
Mount Forest Kin Club 12th Annual
Classic Car Show • July 21 • Mount Forest •
MountForestFireworks.ca
Fresh Ayr Festival • June 16 • www.freshayrfestival.
com
Uptown Waterloo Country Music Festival
• June 16 • Uptown Waterloo • www.
uptowncountrywaterloo.com
Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Rally • June 15 - 17
• Paris Fairgrounds
TREASUREVENTURE • June 22 - 24 • Rockton
Fairgrounds, Rockton • www.treasureventure.ca
KW Multicultural Festival • June 23 - 24 •Kitchener www.kwmc.on.ca/html/festival.html
Day of 1000 Canoes • June 23 • Launch your canoe
or kayak at the Caledonia Fair Grounds and paddle to
Cayuga. • www.1000canoes.com
Billy Bash VIII Demolition Derby Weekend • June
23 - 24 • Paris Fairgrounds
Moparfest • Aug 18 - 19 • New Hamburg •
www.moparfest.com
Arthur Ford And Mercury Truck Nationals • Aug
18 - 19 • Arthur Fairgrounds • FordTruckClub.com
Sun Life Financial Waterloo Buskers Carnival
• Aug 23 - 26
154th Annual Paris Fair • Aug 30 - Sept 3 •
Paris Fairgrounds
Cambridge Highland Games • July 20 - 21 •
www.cambridgehighlandgames.com
Ribfest & Craft Beer Show • July 20 - 22 •
Kitchener • www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com
Autumn (Sept. & October)
Sun Life Financial Uptown Waterloo Jazz
Festival • July 20 - 22 • Uptown Waterloo • www.
uptownwaterloojazz.ca
Uptown Waterloo • www.waterloo-buskers.com
Fergus Truck Show • July 27 - 29 • Fergus • North
America’s leading family entertainment and trucking
event.
Luther Marsh Youth Outdoors Day • Sept 15 •
Luther Marsh Conservation Area • YourhsOutdoorDay.
com
Hillside Music Festival • July 27 - 29 • Guelph Lake
Conservation Area • www.hillsidefestival.ca
Mount Forest Agricultural Society Fall Fair 153rd
Annual • Sept 1 - 3 • Mount Forest Fairgrounds
Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow •
July 28 & 29 • Chiefswood Park, Ohsweken
Arthur Agricultural Society Fall Fair 156th
Annual • Sept 6 - 9 • Arthur Fair Grounds •
ArthurFallFair.ca
Elora Festival • July 13 - Aug 5 • Elora • Treat
yourself to the world’s finest music at venues
throughout Elora.
Guelph Jazz Festival • Sept 5 - 9 • Guelph • www.
guelphjazzfestival.com
Kitchener’s Tapestry Festival • June
Arther Optimists Canada Day Weekend
Celebration • June 28 - July 1 • Arthur Fair Grounds
& Community Centre • Artherchamber.ca
Waterloo Air Show • June 2 - 3 • Region of Waterloo
Intl Airport • www.waterlooairshow.com Art in the Street • June 30 • Main St. Arthur •
Arthurchamber.ca
Music on the Stairs • Aug 2, 16, 23, 30 • Evening
concerts in the picturesque grounds of Wellington
County Museum.
Arthur Agricultural Society Fall Fair 156th
Annual • Sept 6 - 9 • Arthur Fair Grounds •
ArthurFallFair.ca
Springtime In Paris • June 2 - 3 • Lion’s Park •
www.springtimeinparis.ca
Summer (July & August)
Hootenanny Hay Days • Aug 4 - 6 • Mount Forest •
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134
Six Nations Fall Fair & Powwow • Sept 6 - 9 •
Ohsweken Fair Grounds • Ohsweken
Extreme Rodeo Competition • June 5 • Paris
Holstein Rodeo 11th Annual • July 12 - 15 • A Bar K
Ranch • HolsteinRodeo.com
Mill Race Folk Festival • Aug 3 - 5 • Cambridge •
www.millracefolksociety.com
Burford Community-Wide Flea Market • Sept 8 •
Downtown Burford
TD Kitchener Blues Festival • Aug 9 - 12 •
Kitchener • www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com
Special Olympics Truck Convoy • Sept 14 - 15 •
Paris Fairgrounds
Holstein Bluegrass Celebration • Aug 10 - 12 •
Holstein • Bluegrassinholstein.ca
Koi Music Festival • Sept 14 -16 • Downtown
Kitchener • www.koimusicfestival.com
Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games •
Aug 10 - 12 • Fergus • The best of Scotland without
the airfare.
Doors Open Waterloo Region • Sept 15 • Waterloo
Region • www.regionofwaterloo.ca/doorsopen
Kitchener’s Cruising on King • July 13 • www.
kitchenerdowntown.com
Art on the Street • July 14 • Downtown Guelph •
www.downtownguelph.com
CayugaFest • July 13 - 15 • A “Grand” community
event with something for everyone! Parade, river
activities, live entertainment, family events, artisans,
vendors, food and more! • www.cayugafest.com
Summer Sizzle 12th Annual • July 15 - 17 • Mount
42
Thunder on the Grand Boat Races • Aug 18 - 19
• The Thunder on the Grand will roar Saturday and
Sunday and feature a live entertainment on Saturday
afternoon and night at Wingfield Park.
St. George Apple Fest • Sept 15 - 16 • Downtown
St. George • stgeorgeapplefest.com
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival • Sept 15 - 18 • Eden
FESTIVALS & EVENTS cont...
Mills • www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca
Winter (Nov. through Mar.)
Taste Local Taste Fresh Event • Sept 16 • St. Jacobs
• www.foodlink.ca
Kinsmen Car Show • Sept 16 • Paris Fairgrounds
Fergus Fall Fair • Sept 14 - 16 • Fergus • Country
joins the townsfolk for a fun weekend, including a
midway.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour • Sept 22 - 23 & 29 - 30
• A unique opportunity to visit working artist studios
and meet the creators.
Kitchener’s Word on the Street Festival • Sept 23
• www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/kitchener
Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour • Sept 28 29 • Mount Forest • AutumnLeavesStudioTour.ca
140th Caledonia Fall Fair • Sept 27 - Sept 30 •
This year’s theme is Remember When. Experience
the traditions of the country fair - livestock shows,
homecraft, food and the midway - with continuous
entertainment to make Caledonia Fair a perfect
Autumn outing for the entire family.
Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival • Sept
29 • Wellesley • www.wellesleyabcfestival.ca
BBBS 32nd Annual Christmas Craft Show & Sale
• Nov 17 • Mount Forest & District Sports Complex •
www.bbbsNorthWellington.org
Lions Club Annual Craft Show • Nov 18 • Arthur
Community Centre
Music & Lights in the Village • Nov 30 • www.
christmasincambridge.ca
Arthur Opti-Mrs. Santa Claus Parade • Nov 30 •
Arthur Main Street • ArthurChamber.ca
Wonders of Winter – Winter Lights
Festival • Dec 3 - Jan 1 • Waterloo Park • www.
wondersofwinter.ca
Candyland • Dec 1 • www.christmasincambridge.ca
Happenings at the Cottage showcase the area’s Scottish roots
and include monthly Ceilidhs, Kids in Kilts crafts, Tartan Teas,
Musician-in-Residence events and more...
Open for afternoon visits
Wednesday to Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday to 8 p.m.
519-624-8250
89 Grand Ave. S.,
Cambridge, ON, N1S 2L7
www.regionofwaterloo.ca/mcd
Kitchener’s Christkindl Market • Dec 6 - 9 • www.
christkindl.ca
Phil Klines UnSilent Night • Dec 17 • Cambridge •
www.christmasincambridge.ca
Kitchener Downtown New Years Eve • Dec 31
Ice Dogs Festival • Feb 16 & 17, 2013 • Uptown
Waterloo • www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca
Burford Fair • Oct 3 - 6 • Burford Fairgrounds •
www.burfordfair.ca
Uptown Waterloo Comedy Festival • Mar 7 - 9,
2013 • Uptown Waterloo • www.waterloocomedy.
com
Guelph Studio Tour • October 12 - 14 • Guelph •
www.guelphstudiotour.ca
A charming stone cottage set in Galt’s
historic factory district, boasting
pocket-sized gardens and spectacular
hand-painted friezes.
Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade • Dec 7 • Mount
Forest Main Street • MountForest.ca
Saugeen Valley Fur, Feather Show • Sept 30 •
Mount Forest Fairgrounds
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest • Oct 5 - 13 •
www.oktoberfest.ca
MCDougall Cottage
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival • Mar 30, 2013•
Elmira • www.elmiramaplesyrup.com
YUK YUK’s Comedy Night • Oct 27 • Mount Forest &
District Sports Complex • WellingtonNorth.com
Twilight Zoo and Scare Fair • Oct 19 - 31 • Tim
Murton’s Twilight Zoo on the grounds of Elora Centre
for the Arts. Scare Fair Oct 19 - 21.
Canoes, Kayaks, Shuttle Service
Trips 1.5 to 9 hours, 7 days a week.
10 Access Points Elora to Cambridge.
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