The Town of Minto, located in the north-western boundary of Wellington County. The Town of Minto is well situated between the major centres of southern Ontario and popular recreational areas along the eastern shore of Lake Huron and southern Georgian Bay. The Town of Minto is composed of the former towns of Harriston and Palmerston, the former village of Clifford and surrounding rural area of the former Minto Township. The Town of Minto is an event-based destination with numerous family-centred events and activities taking place throughout the community all year round.

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Make sure you check out the Canadian Redneck Games, an event that was rated the number one event in Ontario for the month of July by CBC Ottawa as well as voted Best New Festival and Best Community Involvement by Festivals and Events Ontario!

Enjoy our historic downtowns, which feature live theatre, galleries, a railway museum, shopping and restaurants. Our community boasts three arenas, two outdoor swimming pools, numerous ball and soccer fields, acres of parkland and scenic walking trails. Stop and play golf, mini golf and bowling.

Visit the Town of Minto information kiosk located in the Evergreen Variety in Downtown Harriston.

Escape from the chaos of daily city life and discover why Minto is where your family belongs!

Tours and Trails

Whites Junction Trail - (Cycling & Walking) Look for an old steam engine chugging up to Main Street in Palmerston and you’ve found the White’s Junction Trail.  The White’s Junction Trail runs along the former CN rail line north of the Town of Palmerston. To access the trail follow the signs on Main Street Palmerston, near the L&M grocery store. In the first block, please make note of the wildlife and plants. If you look closely you can see Pileated woodpeckers, blue jays, opossums, herons, deer, hawks, and turtles. A rare patch of prairie grass is located at the junction. There are more unusual plants along the trail including flowering spurge, trout lilies, butterfly milkweed, wild bergamot and thimbleweed.

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Harriston Greenway Trail - (Walking & Some Cycling*) offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy Minto’s natural scenery. The Trail links six community parks, former CN and CP rail lines, cemetery and bush properties all along the Maitland River. Visit the rustic gazebo in the IODE Park on John St., a unique gathering spot at the head of the West End Trails. Enjoy a picnic, a stroll along the river, or a shady walk through the bush.

* There are a couple of sections on the Greenway Trail that are not as cycling friendly.  That said it's well worth the tour anyway.