The City of St. Thomas claimed the title of Railway Capital of Canada, thanks to its history as a North American railway hub. This history is kept alive largely through the efforts of two organizations - the Elgin County Railway Museum, with plans to develop the Michigan Central Railroad Shops, and the North America Railway Hall of Fame, working diligently toward restoration of the Canada Southern Railway Station.
Discover the Municipality of Bayham on the east end of Elgin County, home to the Edison Museum of Vienna, Port Burwell Marine Museum & Historic Lighthouse, and Port Burwell Provincial Park.
Central Elgin is home to the charming villages of Union, Sparta, Belmont and Port Stanley, and boasts one of the finest stretches of sandy beach on Erie’s north shore.
Central Elgin is the quintessential rural getaway, with unique shops to explore, restaurants, inns, B&B’s, artisans, theatre, golfing, and of course, the beach. A variety of recreational, leisure and cultural activities can be found in Central Elgin, including a marina and charter boat operations.
Dutton/Dunwich is called “the heart of the Talbot settlement”, referring to its rich history as Colonel Talbot’s original settlement. Visit the Backus Page House museum or one of their many events and experience living history..
Nestled south of the 401, West Elgin is an easily accessible destination for relaxation, recreation and some unique annual events. Port Glasgow Marina, with 80 slips, full-service washrooms and paved pier, is one of Ontario’s prime pickerel and perch fishing spots. Adjacent to the marina, you will find miles of largely undiscovered beach.
In the town of Aylmer, you’ll find a busy downtown lined with specialty shops and services, beautifully restored theatre, newly-built community complex and active area museum. Just outside the town limits, countless quiet spots are your hidden gems to discover.
Home to the villages of Springfield, Lyons, Mount Salem, Copenhagen and Port Bruce, Malahide is known for its rich agricultural industry and unique Carolinian forests surrounding the town of Aylmer.
A charming rural community with a rolling farmland, Southwold’s small hamlets and beautiful countryside make it perfect for an outdoor excursion. Purchase the area’s local flavours at area fruit orchards, sugar bushes featuring sweet treats made from pure maple syrup, and other on-farm markets.
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Central Elgin is home to the charming villages of Union, Sparta, Belmont and Port Stanley, and boasts one of the finest stretches of sandy beach on Erie’s north shore.
Dutton/Dunwich is called “the heart of the Talbot settlement”, referring to its rich history as Colonel Talbot’s original settlement. Visit the Backus Page House museum or one of their many events and experience living history..
Nestled south of the 401, West Elgin is an easily accessible destination for relaxation, recreation and some unique annual events. Port Glasgow Marina, with 80 slips, full-service washrooms and paved pier, is one of Ontario’s prime pickerel and perch fishing spots. Adjacent to the marina, you will find miles of largely undiscovered beach.
In the town of Aylmer, you’ll find a busy downtown lined with specialty shops and services, beautifully restored theatre, newly-built community complex and active area museum. Just outside the town limits, countless quiet spots are your hidden gems to discover.
Home to the villages of Springfield, Lyons, Mount Salem, Copenhagen and Port Bruce, Malahide is known for its rich agricultural industry and unique Carolinian forests surrounding the town of Aylmer.
A charming rural community with a rolling farmland, Southwold’s small hamlets and beautiful countryside make it perfect for an outdoor excursion. Purchase the area’s local flavours at area fruit orchards, sugar bushes featuring sweet treats made from pure maple syrup, and other on-farm markets.
