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There is always something to do in Wellington County. Any season, we offer lots of fun things to see, and experience for the whole family. Visit one of our renowned theatres, scenic routes, or delicious restaurants and eateries, any time of the year.
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Aberfoyle Mill Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre |
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80 Brock Road South, Aberfoyle (One mile north of Hwy 401, exit 299) A marriage of the Mill's fine cuisine and live theatre. Upcoming theatre times can be found on the Aberfoyle Mill's website. Various Friday evenings year-round T 519.763.1070 |
| Arthur Historical Society Exhibit Room |
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146 George Street, Arthur Arthur and Area Historical Society was formed on January 29, 2003. Monthly meetings are scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Arthur Chamber of Commerce office at 7:30 pm. Tours of historical rooms are available Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm T 519.848.3015 |
| Barn Quilt Tour |
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Throughout Northern Wellington County Wellington County Barn Quilt Trail Association and All Aboard Palmerston invites you to join the Barn Quilt Tour - Walking Trail Edition. Make your evening stroll a little more exciting by following the map below and spotting homemade quilts, created and hung by local community members. Use this map to make sure you find them all! |
| Century Church Theatre |
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72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh A venue for live entertainment, hosting Century Church Theatre Company and Century Theatre Guild. Also available for community rental as performance, wedding or meeting space. Operated by Erin Arts Foundation. T 519.855.4586 |
| Downtown Erin Heritage Walking Trail |
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Village of Erin This self-guided tour takes less than an hour, allowing you to see fascinating brickwork and window designs from the Victorian era, and learn about the mill industry that helped establish a thriving local economy here in the 1800s. Start the loop tour at any point and feel free to explore. |
| Elements Casino Grand River |
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Grand River Raceway, 7445 Wellington Road 21, Elora We're fun, casually upscale and we value high quality amenities, 19+. Whether you’re looking to win big or just looking to have some fun, Elements Casino Grand River offers exciting choices for all! Play the latest slots including Buffalo Grand, Lightning Link and many more! Open 24 hours, 7 days a week for your gaming enjoyment. |
| Elora Cataract Trailway |
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Gerrie Road, Elora A 47 kilometre, multi-use trailway linking parks, watersheds and communities in south-central Ontario including beautiful Elora, Fergus, and Belwood. |
| Elora Centre for the Arts |
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75 Melville Street, Elora Located in a restored, three-story limestone school building in one of Ontario’s most picturesque villages. Offering gallery exhibitions, performances, residencies, lectures, workshops, symposiums and forums for the visual and performing arts - something you don't want to miss! T 519.846.9698 |
| Elora Sculpture Project |
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Downtown Elora and Fergus The Elora Sculpture Project is an outdoor exhibition that runs from May through October each year. The sculptures are installed at sites throughout the downtown core of the beautiful village of Elora and its neighbouring town, historic Fergus. Please come and enjoy new works. Others can be seen all year round. |
| Fergus Grand Theatre |
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244 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus The Fergus Grand Theatre has become Centre Wellington and area's premier live performance venue. Showcasing a diverse line up of events in this historic building. T 519.787.1981 or egoudie@centrewellington.ca |
| The Gorge Cinema |
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43 West Mill Street, Elora Elora's Gorge Cinema is a charming, privately owned movie theatre situated in the heart of picturesque Elora. Come experience movies in an historic and intimate setting. T 519.846.0191 or gorgecinema@gmail.com |
| Grand River Raceway |
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7445 Wellington Road 21, Elora Seasonal live harness racing, year-round simulcast racing, and fine casual dining. Grand River Raceway also boasts party and conference services with fabulous on-site catering to suit your next social event or off-site business function. T 519.846.5455 |
| Harriston Town Hall Theatre |
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68 Elora Street, Harriston The Town Hall Theatre is wheelchair accessible and boasts professional-quality lighting, sound and staging facilities. The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild stages productions each spring and fall and also hosts tribute performers. T 519.338.2778 or gwtg@wightman.ca |
| Hillsburgh Heritage Walking Trail |
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This self-guided tour can be completed in just under one hour. It includes the natural beauty of the Elora Cataract Trailway – the last remnant of the Credit Valley Railway, which provided a valuable link to Toronto in 1879. The ponds were created by mill entrepreneurs such as the distillery firm of Gooderham and Worts, and now support an array of wildlife.
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| John Webb Gallery |
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Harriston Library, 88 Mill Street, Third Floor, Harriston The Harriston Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the unique heritage of the town of Harriston and Minto Township through archival collections of vintage pictures, documents and artifacts. With hundreds of family histories, thousands of photographs, and countless other indexed resources you will find the collection to be a treasure trove of valuable information and materials for the genealogist, the historian, the student and the tourist in everyone. T 519.338.2137 |
| Lynes Blacksmith Shop |
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9111 Highway 6, Kenilworth Built in the 1870s, the blacksmith shop closed in 1955 and remained untouched for decades. In April 2017, the town accepted the donation of the building from the Lynes family. Volunteers are restoring the structure as a heritage project. Open Year Round, by Appointment |
| Minto Arts Gallery |
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Harriston Library, 88 Mill Street, Third Floor, Harriston The Minto Arts Gallery is operated by the Minto Arts Council. The Gallery is committed to showcasing local and distant artistic talent collections, along with historical and educational displays. T 519.327.8529 or info@mintoartscouncil.ca |
| Mount Forest Museum and Archives |
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102 Main Street South, The Old Post Office, Mount Forest Inviting visitors to capture a snapshot of Mount Forest's past and experience the people, events and way of life that have shaped the community. Operated by the Mount Forest Historical Society. T 519.323.4755 or 1.866.423.4755 |
| Norgan Theatre |
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275 Main Street West, Palmerston The Norgan Theatre is equipped with a high-definition digital projector, producing better quality images for movie goers Friday - Sunday. The Norgan Theatre also hosts a variety of special performances including the monthly film festival, comedy nights, concerts and seminars. T 510.343.3640 or norgan@norgantheatre.com |
| Ontario Steam Heritage Museum |
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7192 Gore Road, Puslinch A step back in time. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of steam powered equipment. Call to book an appointment. T 519.740.7185 or wjsteam@execulink.com |
| Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum |
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166 William Street, Palmerston The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum Association houses railway memorabilia for the GTR/CNR out of Palmerston. The museum is also home to the Town of Minto Heritage Association which has research materials available for genealogical research. T 519.343.4014 or museum@town.minto.on.ca |
| Taste Real Local Food and Farm Events |
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Taste Real supports local small businesses and farms to build stronger rural communities and grow one of the most vibrant, local food economies and food tourism destinations in Ontario. Discover local food events, classes, or use our local food map to go on your own self-guided tour! T 519.837.2600 x 2614 |
| Wellington County Museum and Archives |
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0536 Wellington Road 18, between Fergus and Elora Twelve galleries of Museum exhibits reflect the life stories of Wellington County people over the centuries. The brand new archival facility documents the history of Wellington County from its first settlement. Discover upcoming activities, exhibits, events and programmes happening at the museum. T 519.846.0916 |
