Discover our local communities in a whole new light! Wellington County has a variety of quirky and unique attractions which outline a great way to tour our towns and municipalities. Introducing the Weird and Wonderful of Wellington County! Discover these amazing spots in each municipality and plan your visit today! You do not want to miss these photo-ops!
Weird and Wonderful Locations
Rockwood Tall Man
Heads up! The 'Rockwood Tall Man is located in the heart of Rockwood! Standing at over 8 feet tall, this statue is always there for great company when roaming the streets of downtown Rockwood! Make sure to visit him on your next trip to Guelph/Eramosa.
Clifford The Big Red Bench
Adventure has never been bigger with Clifford The Big Red Bench! Minto has this amazing bench named after the town of Clifford! Have a seat and take a break (and a pic!) on this iconic landmark!
The Barn Quilt Trail
The 'I Spy' of Wellington County is formally known as The Barn Quilt Trail! This is a way to identify members of the community and form unity. Many of the locations are found in Arthur where you can take a tour of all of the original artwork.
Harriston Cool Cones
Take a walk downtown Harriston and enjoy the 'Cool Cones Crawl'. The cones are designed to take you on a tour of the downtown strip while taking in the stunning art work and experience the local businesses on the way!
Elora "It's a Question of Who's in Charge" Statue
If 'It's a Question of Who's in Charge', we think it's got to be the iconic Elora Tall Man Statue. This statue is one of the most photographed landmarks in the village. Take a picture with this iconic statue and discover the quaint village of Elora.
These Booths Were Made For Talking
'These Booths Were Made For Talking", and that's just what they'll do! This public art project is located downtown Clifford and includes six decorated phone booths meant to create a more vibrant and intruguing downtown experience.
Cox Creek Knight
On Guard! Coming to you from Cox Creek Cellars in Guelph/Eramosa, this brave knight protects the premises. Stop by to visit the knight and shop the amazing products the winery has to offer.
Picard Peanuts Tractor
It's not Wellington County unless you see a tractor casually in downtown Morriston! This Weird and Wonderful Wednesday feature is located at the iconic Picard Peanuts. This display tractor is a great photo-op after shopping at the 'home of the chip nut'!
Erin Horse Statues
When you think of Erin, what is the first thing you think of? If you said horses, we would have to agree! Erin is home to many horse statues including this one tittled 'Future Past 2412'.
Mapleton Murals
Are you a fan of lively artwork? If so, you must visit Downtown Drayton to check out their beautiful murals that embrace the towns lively and colourful atmosphere! Enjoy a stroll down the streets and visit the local shops while embracing the artwork!
Anything We've Missed?
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Planning to visit some of these weird and wonderful locations? Snap a pic and tag @wellingtoncounty and use the hashtag #wellingtonweirdandwonderful!
Looking for more exciting adventures in Wellington County? Visit our Experience Wellington page to find more ways to explore our local communities.
Want to find out which weird and wonderful attraction is best for you to visit? Explore our Date our Downtown municipality profiles and find your perfect match!
Looking for lively festivals and events? Check out our events calendar for more details on Wellington County's most anticipated events!