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There is always something to do in Wellington County. Any season, we offer lots of fun things to do, 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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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 www.aberfoylemill.com | See the Aberfoyle Mill ad |
| Arthur Historical Society Exhibit Room |
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146 George St., 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 pm-3:00 pm T 519.848.3015 |
| Century Church Theatre |
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72 Trafalgar Rd., 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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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 County Rd. 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 Acoustic Cafe |
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0536 Wellington Road 18 (Wellington County Museum), Fergus The Elora Acoustic Cafe is a place to perform, listen and converse in a warm, welcoming cafe setting. Bring an instrument, a voice or simply come out and enjoy some of our local - and not so local - performers. Join us the second Friday of the month. |
| 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 and Fergus. |
| 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, symposia 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 The Elora Sculpture Project is an annual outdoor exhibition in downtown Elora. Each year we select up to 15 new works. Please come and enjoy new works from May to October! Others can be seen all year round. T 519.846.2563 or dscross@sympatico.ca |
| Fergus Grand Theatre |
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244 St. Andrew St. W., 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 Mill St. W., 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@rogers.com |
| Grand River Raceway |
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7445 Wellington Rd. 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 or kspencer@grandriverraceway.com |
| Harriston Town Hall Theatre |
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68 Elora St., 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. Itincludes 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 St. 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 St. 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 St. S., 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 St. W., 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 Rd, Puslinch A step back in time. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of steam powered equipment. Call and book an appointment. T 519.740.7185 or wjsteam@execulink.com |
| Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum |
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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 519.343.3435 or palmrailroad@wightman.ca |
| Taste Real Local Food and Farm Events |
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Discover local food events, classes, or use our local food map to go on your own self-guided tour! T 519.837.2600 x 2615 |
| Wellington County Museum and Archives |
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0536 Wellington Rd. 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. T 519.846.0916 or Kyle Smith |
80 Brock Rd. S., Aberfoyle (One mile north of Hwy #401, ext 299.)
166 William St., Palmerston
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