Book A Tour For best trail experiences, groups or individuals wanting to book tours or requesting more information, contact the Township of Wellington North: 1-866-848-3620 www.simplyexplore.ca [email protected] Happy Trails!
Don’t Forget Your Camera! If you get a fantastic photo on your journey we’d love to see it. Email Us or Share It Online www.simplyexplore.ca /SimplyExplore @SimplyExplore #ButterTartTrail #ButterTarts 2 Simply Explore Those two words describe the wonders of Wellington North, an area that encompasses walking trails, cycling and birding trails, plus a horticultural trail, all winding through quaint tranquil vistas you can discover on your own self-guided tour. But of all the trails, The Butter Tart Trail™ is one of the most popular. Which is hardly surprising. Who doesn’t like a rich, decadently-sinful butter tart, and on this self-guided road tour, there are at least a dozen varieties you’ll come across. There are also other inventions you may encounter: doggy butter tart treats, pottery plates & mugs in homage to the butter tart and scents inspired by them. You may even chance upon a butter tart sundae. It’s an exploration of all things “butter tart” in one variation or another.
It’s also about the experience, just for you. Unique gift stores, original artwork and premiere fashion destinations dot the landscape of Wellington North. It’s farm-fresh, farm gate produce. It’s refined rustic fare, the country market you find just around the corner and the greenhouses and garden centres that prevail. It’s a celebration of nature where unique shops and home cooking are as much a part of the experience as the bird song and flowers that surround you. What’s Inside Events ...... 3 Accommodations ...... 8 Culinary Experiences ...... 8 Shopping Experiences ...... 11 Your Premiere Fashion Destination ...... 12 The Butter Tart Trail™ ...... 14 Horticultural Trail ...... 17 Map, Explore Nature, Arenas/Parks ...... 18
Upon your visit, if you have any questions, visit one of our Tourism Information Centres:
Arthur & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Information Centre 146 George St, Arthur www.arthurchamber.ca
Mount Forest & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Information Centre 514 Main St N, Mount Forest www.mountforest.ca Events & Attractions 3 Mount Forest Museum & Archives Youth Outdoors Day Main St, Mount Forest Open Year Round Luther Marsh, Sept 13, 2014 www.youthoutdoorsday.com Arthur Historical Society Exhibit Room Mount Forest Fall Fair George St, Arthur Open Year Round (155th Annual) Mount Forest, Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2014 Wellington North Farmers Market King St E, Mount Forest, Arthur Fall Fair (158th Annual) Friday Afternoons 3-8pm, Arthur, Sept 4-7, 2014 Season: May to Oct www.arthurfallfair.ca www.simplyexplore.ca Doors Open Wellington North Just For Women, Just For Fun Wellington North, Sept 27, 2014 Mount Forest, May 31, 2014 www.doorsopenontario.on.ca www.bbbsnorthwellington.org Saugeen Autumn Leaves Spring Rural Romp Studio Tour Northern Wellington, May 31, 2014 Mount Forest, Oct 3-5, 2014 www.tastereal.ca www.autumnleavesstudiotour.ca Arthur Optimists Christmas Craft Show & Sale Canada Day Weekend Mount Forest, Nov 15, 2014 Arthur, June 26-29, 2014 Lions Club Annual Craft Show www.arthurchamber.ca Arthur, Nov 23, 2014 Art In The Street Arthur Opti-Mrs Santa Claus Parade Arthur, June 28, 2014 Arthur, Nov 29, 2014 www.arthurchamber.ca www.arthurchamber.ca Holstein Rodeo Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade Holstein, July 10-13, 2014 Mount Forest, Dec 5, 2014 www.holsteinrodeo.com www.mountforest.ca Mount Forest Fireworks Festival Holstein Maplefest Mount Forest, July 18-20, 2014 Spring 2015 www.mountforestfireworks.ca www.holsteinmaplefest.com Mount Forest Kin Club Home, Craft, Health & Leisure Show Classic Car Show Mount Forest, April 25/26, 2015 Mount Forest, July 19, 2014 www.mountforestfireworks.ca 6th Annual Wellington North Hootenanny Hay Days Showcase Mount Forest, March 31, 2015 Mount Forest, Aug 2-4, 2014 Holstein Bluegrass Celebration Duck Race Plus Arthur, May 2015 Holstein, Aug 8-10, 2014 www.arthurchamber.ca www.bluegrassinholstein.ca Arthur Ford & Mercury Truck Nationals Arthur, Aug 16-17, 2014 www.fordtruckclub.com For more event details visit: www.simplyexplore.ca or www.wellingtonfestivals.ca
A special thank you for the scrumptious butter tart photo: Trish Beesley - www.tbphotographystudio.com Other Photo Credits: Betty Boyd, Alan Rawlins - www.multiple-exposures.com, Bob Tokarsky
6 Events & Information ou’re nvited to Doors Open Wellington North September 27, 2014 from 10am-4pm Residents and visitors are invited to discover first-hand Wellington North’s hidden heritage treasures. We’re opening the doors to some of our most intriguing and charming cultural and heritage sites in the area. www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
Arthur received this recognition in 2002, when David Tilson the M.P.P for Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey stated in the Ontario Legislature that because of Arthur’s extraordinary effort in World War II the community would be recognized as “Canada’s Most Patriotic Village”. Achievements that have garnered Arthur this title include that during World War II the government ran War Bond and Victory Bond campaigns to raise money to carry on the war effort. In the first campaign in 1940, Arthur Village led all communities in Canada in reaching its objective. In every following campaign (6 in all) the Village led all communities in the county in reaching its objective. As well, during the war, a Navy League was formed in most Canadian communities, to raise funds for Canadian Sailors at sea. In September, 1944, Arthur Council received an award for having raised the most per capita of any community in Ontario. A series of murals were created in the downtown core in keeping with Arthur’s war history. e above featured 3-panel mural represents the First World War, with a British Flag, Billy Bishop war plane and poppies that are located on the North side of the Sussman’s of Arthur building (corner of Frederick Street and George Street, Downtown Arthur).
Below: Historical Society of Arthur Jones Baseline Survey Mural, Downtown Arthur 7
MARKET LOCATED AT VICTORY COMMUNITY CENTRE Runs May 9 GPS: 43.9831048 to Oct 10 -80.7303889
Friday Afternoons 3pm to 8pm Our Market Sponsors
Chamber of Commerce The age “ Most Patriotic Vill ” 8 Accommodations
The Pritty Place ’s log home in the illage of Damascus. Open year round. Fully air conditioned with individual thermostats for heating preferences. Breakfast from a full menu at a time to suit you, as well as meeting various dietary needs, with homemade bread and preserves. Pets welcome. A warm welcome awaits! 8924 Wellington Road 16, Damascus 519-848-3598 GPS 43.9126137 -80.4810498 www.prittyplace.com
The Colonel’s Rest B&B A quiet relaxing getaway just minutes from downtown ount orest. fter a day of exploring, relax in the hot tub, enjoy the sauna, or relax by the fire. ach room has it’s own tv. Be part of our family for a short or long stay ... our home is always open to friends. 700 Martin St, Mount Forest 519-323-3868 GPS: 43.9710881, -80.7418662 www.thecolonelsrest.ca /thecolonelsrest
Culinary Experiences Munro’s On Main Refined rustic fare with quality fresh ingredients. Great atmosphere, daily specials & monthly themes will keep you coming back for more. 107 Wellington St W, Mount Forest GPS: 43.9816412, -80.7357475 HOURS Sun, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-8pm Fri/Sat 9:30am-9pm 519-509-7007
Misty Meadows Country Market Locally grown farm-fresh produce available in season. Home baking, meats and cheese, bulk and frozen foods. Christian books and gifts, dinnerware sets and china also available. 7992 Hwy 89, Conn GPS: 43.998090, -80.570450 HOURS Summer: Mon-Wed & Sat 8am-7pm 519-323-4174 Thurs/Fri 8am-8pm Winter: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Saturdays ONLY GPS: 43.93557, -80.68892
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Closed Mondays. Tues-Sat for Lunch & Dinner. Open Late Thurs-Sat. Open for Breakfast Sat & Sun at 8am.
GPS: 43.8302556, -80.5344715
Meat The Butcher Come meet Ernie & see the wide selection of local foods - special cuts of meat, ready-to-go dinner, baking, honey, jams and more. Be sure to stop by on Saturday during the summer months for meat on a bun, right off the bbq. 157 Main St S, Mount Forest 519-323-3482 GPS: 43.981112, -80.7348155 HOURS Tues-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 8am-5pm Closed Sundays & Mondays
Saturdays ONLY Shopping Experiences 11 Spoil Me Pets ount orest’s only specialty pet store. A one stop shop for the love of pets! Carrying a large selection of supplies and food for paw, claw, fin and feathers. 248 Main St S, Mount Forest GPS: 43.9799787, -80.7329755 HOURS Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm Sat 9:30am-5pm 519-323-2311
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GPS: 43.83073, -80.53520 Winner: Most Patriotic!
Winner: Most Patriotic! GPS: 43.8303232, -80.5349867
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• bathroom fi xtures • vanities • glass shower enclosures • kitchen sinks & faucets • bathroom & kitchen accessories • wall décor
519.848.3641 238 George Street, Arthur www.theplumberswife.ca Your Premiere Fashion D
is how Exquisite you’ll look with CYNTHIA & CO 162 Main St S, Mount Forest 519.323.4789 | www.CynthiaAndCo.ca Open Mon to Sat 9:30am-5:30pm GPS: 43.9811293, -80.7344639
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Area’s Largest Fashion Destination Family Owned Since 1907 Sussman’s Menswear Men’s Designer Casuals Sussman’s For Her Casually ours
Open Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 Sun 11-5 143 George St (Hwy 6), Arthur www.sussmansofarthur.com GPS: 43.8323, -80.53747
GPS: 43.9801022, -80.733229
For service you thought was long gone.
237 Main Street South, Mount Forest 519.323.1970 www.idealladieswear.ca
Open Mon to Sat 9 am - 5pm Closed Sundays 14
For YourYour SweetSweet ToothTooth Big John’s Country Market Homemade Maple Butter Tarts using Grandma’s Recipe! Offering an array of Saturdays baked goods and Ontario Farm Grown products including meat, ONLY produce, syrups, honey and jam. #9537 Hwy 6, Between Side Rd 4 & Maas Park Dr GPS: 43.93557, -80.68892 HOURS: May-Oct Wed 4-8 Fri 12-8 Sat 8-8 Sun 12-8 519-323-6996 Nov-April Wed 4-7 Sat 8-2 Sun 12-4 www.bigjohnscountrymarket.ca /bigjohnscountrymarket
Frazer’s Mercantile Butter Tarts in a Historic Setting Step back in time when little stores dotted the countryside. A one-place-stop for butter tarts, gifts, natural cleaning products, glass jars full of candy and a place to catch up with friends. Special activities & events featured regularly. Combining modern skills and equipment with the atmosphere of the old country store. 178 Main Street S, Mount Forest 519-604-8122 GPS: 43.9808125, -80.7341874 HOURS Mon-Fri 9-2 Sat 9-5
Kenilworth Country Kitchen
A sweet exploration of the butter tart! Featuring a wide variety of Saturdays homemade traditional butter tarts plus other creations like butter ONLY tart sundaes, trifle, milkshakes and muffins! Plus other homemade baking, home cooked country meals, jams, honey & so much more. On Hwy 6, #9121 in Kenilworth GPS: 43.89847, -80.63059 519-848-6385 HOURS Mon-Sat 6-7 Sun 7-7 www.kenilworthcountrykitchen.com
Misty Meadows Country Market Six Varieties of Butter Tarts! Locally grown farm-fresh produce available in season. Home baking, meats and cheese, bulk and frozen foods. Christian books and gifts, dinnerware sets and china also available. 7992 Hwy 89, Conn GPS: 43.998090, -80.570450 HOURS Summer Mon-Wed & Sat 8-7 Thurs & Fri 8-8 519-323-4174 Winter Mon-Sat 8-6
Munro’s On Main Home to butter tart ice cream, and Mom Munro’s homemade butter tarts, served with a scoop of ice cream & a cherry on top! Refined rustic fare, fresh Saturdays ingredients, great atmosphere, daily specials & monthly themes ONLY will keep you coming back for more. 107 Wellington Street W, Mount Forest GPS: 43.9816412, -80.7357475 519-509-7007 HOURS Sun, Tues-Thurs 9:30-8 Fri & Sat 9:30-9 /MunrosRestaurant Post Time Pub & Grill Homemade Butter Tarts Aside a Cup of Gourmet Coffee! Take some time to socialize and enjoy homemade pub style food amongst large screen tv’s for special broadcasts, and pool tables. Known for their pizza, a special family recipe, and other home cooked meals using locally supplied beef. LLBO. 257 George Street, Arthur 519-848-6459 GPS: 43.8302556, -80.5344715 HOURS Closed Mondays. Tues-Sat for Lunch & Dinner. Open Late Thurs-Sat. Open for Breakfast Sat & Sun at 8am.
The Spot Home to the famous Butter Tart Pie! Home style family dining featuring all day breakfast, daily specials, homemade soup and pies using local and seasonal ingredients as available. Watch for our new summer menu and enjoy cruise nights back every Tuesday night 5-8pm. LLBO / Wheelchair accessible. Hwy 6, ust North of Mount Forest GPS: 43.99522, -80.7561 519-323-4738 HOURS Mon-Fri 6am-8pm Sat & Sun 7am-8pm A Butter Tart in Favour of Your Business Arthur Greenhouses Home to the Canadian and the original Dutch butter tarts! Find inspiration in the warm colour tones of the butter tart for your landscaping. iew a wide selection of maple tree varieties including golden, red and native maples, and plants like Black yed usan’s, um’s oneflowers. Choose produce like squash & sweet corn to colour your meals. 7470 2nd ine, Arthur 519-848-6816 Saturdays GPS: 43.8292629, -80.4931512 Only www.arthurgreenhouses.ca HOURS April-Oct Mon-Sat 9-6 May/ une Open 7 days/week 9-6 Saturdays Nov-March by appointment ONLY
Dancing Frogs Antiques njoy a Free Butter Tart with every purchase! An ever-changing collection of antiques, collectibles, retro and vintage treasures. Something for everyone! With 7502 Sideroad 7 ast, Kenilworth Purchase GPS: 43.89852, -80.63072
HOURS May-Oct Open 7 Days 10-6 Saturdays 519-848-6096 Nov-April Sat & Sun 10-6 www.dancingfrogsanti ues.vpweb.caONLY
Pine Corner Tree Farm njoy Maple Butter Tarts on Saturdays and Handmade Soaps! njoy the maple lined laneway as you enter the tree farm. Then browse through our quality trees and shrubs at our quaint garden centre. 7016 Wellington Rd 109, Moorefield
GPS: 43.841112, -80.702947 Saturdays HOURS Open May October: Only Mon-Fri 8-6 Saturday 8-4:30 519-638-2734 www.pinecorner.ca Saturdays ONLY
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6Y The Clothing Corp Home to the official Butter Tart soap by Triskele Soaps! Offering trendy brand name fashions as well as a great selection of classic styles for men and women. We love when you love how you look! 236 Main Street N, Mount Forest GPS: 43.98352, -80.73793 HOURS Mon-Wed 10-5:30 Thurs 10-7 519-323-0050 Fri & Sat 10-5:30 www.6yclothingcorp.com
Country Creations Try Brickstone Spread Cheese Saturdays Pleaser in Maple & Walnut, the perfect compliment to any cheese. ONLY Serve this, or one of the other many varieties to choose from, with soft cream cheese mixed in a pastry shell for an original tart idea! 125 ueen St , Mount Forest GPS: 43.979469, -80.731554 HOURS Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm 519-323-9981 www.countrycreations.ca
Night & Day Studio Official Trail Pottery! Mugs & Dessert Plates. Impress guests when you serve butter Saturdays tarts and other desserts at home on your original plate. This ONLY original artisan studio also features fabulous salt-glazed pottery, raku and gardenware. 947 Bentley St Hwy 6, ust South of Mount Forest GPS: 43.96786, -80.73548 HOURS une-Sept Thurs-Mon 10-5 1-888-383-C A Tues/Wed by Chance www.nightanddaystudio.com Year round by chance
Plumes Main Street Interiors Home to the Official Butter Tart nspired Paint Colour! Also featuring butter tart inspired gift baskets and make your own K-cup coffee. Your complete home decorating centre! 184 Main Street N, Mount Forest GPS: 43.9826458, -80.7368003 HOURS Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Sat 9-3 519-323-4611 www.plumesinteriors.ca /plumesinteriors
Home to the official Butter Tart Spoil Me Pets Saturdays Trail Dog Treat! Locally made and sourced by Spoil the Dog ONLY Bakery ome in, spoil your pets ... they’ll be glad you did. 248 Main Street S, Mount Forest GPS: 43.9799787, -80.7329755 HOURS Mon-Fri 9:30-6 Sat 9:30-5 519-323-2311
The Plumber’s Wife Featuring a sweet assortment of butter tart inspired soaps, lotions, body wash Saturdays & bubble bath from Naturally Upper anada’s ignature ONLY Collection in Golden Maple Sugar. 238 George Street, Arthur GPS: 43.8303232, -80.5349867 HOURS Tues-Fri 9:30-5 Sat 9:30-3 Check our website for additional hours. 519-848-3641 www.theplumberswife.ca /ThePlumbersWife.Arthur
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Pine Corner Tree Farm Garden Centre and Nursery Tree Farm. Small & Large Deciduous / Evergreen Trees. Delivery and planting services available. Landscape construction family run business for 25 years. 7016 Wellington Rd 109, Moorefield GPS: 43.841112, -80.702947 HOURS May-Oct: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 8am-4:30pm 519-638-2734 www.pinecorner.ca
WildThings Plant Farm A 36-acre nursery in the woods. Choose from an incredible selection of hardy and unusual Saturdays plants: Over 1,500 varieties, display gardens and woodland trails. ONLY Free special events. In your wildest dreams. 9688 Baseline Rd, Minto GPS: 43.974493, -80.82896 HOURS April thru Sept: Daily 10am-6pm Sun 11am-5pm Toll Free 1-877-538-3228 519-338-3228 www.wild-things.ca /WildThingsPlantFarm
Country Creations A unique flower shop offering a wide assortment of fresh flowers for your gift-giving needs. Their staff will help make any occasion memorable with an artfully designed arrangement. Also featuring a wonderful assortment of home d cor and tasteful giftware. 125 ueen St , Mount Forest GPS: 43.979469, -80.731554 HOURS Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm 519-323-9981 www.countrycreations.ca Tin Roof Rusted Farm & Plant Nursery
Greenhouse grower specializing in native wildflowers & plants Saturdays (over 85 species). Over 18 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and other ONLY vegetable & herb transplants. Traditional annuals & perennials, potted garden gifts, hanging baskets, herb gardens, cut flowers & more! Market garden produce. Sustainably grown, no pesticides. Retail & Wholesale. Consultation & Contract growing available. 9567 Concession 4N, Mount Forest GPS: 43.9887328, -80.6359705 519-261-0330 HOURS May-Nov: Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm www.tinroofrustedfarm.com Sundays 12-3 /TinRoofRustedFarmPlantNursery See you at the Farmers Market on Friday Afternoons! 18 2014 Map
Saturdays ONLY LEGEND GPS Coordinates Horticultural Trail Stops Butter Tart Trail Stops With Tarts/Dessert Closed on Sundays Butter Tart Trail Stops with Saturdays Saturdays • Saturday Butter Tarts only ONLYSells Butter Tarts Saturdays Saturdays • Butter Tart with Purchase ONLY SaturdaysONLYInformation Centre ONLY Butter Tart Trail Themed Stops (No Butter Tarts for Sale)
Arthur & Area Community Centre 158 Domville Street, Arthur GPS: 43.8363756, -80.5346272 Mount Forest & District Sports Complex Saturdays 850 Princess Street, Mount Forest ONLY GPS: 43.97401, -80.74526 Visit www.wellington-north.com for more information Arthur Parks Conn Mount Forest Parks Arthur Community Park Pavilion & Birmingham St Lions Park, Murphy Park Arthur Lions Park Playground Campbell De Vore Park, Angus Smith Park Arthur Optimists William (Bill) D Moody Lions Playground Playground & Pavilion Lion Roy Grant Park
Trails Arthur Lion’s Trail, McNamara Tract, Visit www.wellington-north.com Mulhull Tract, Saugeen Trail, Smale Tract, Victory Tract for more information 19
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uther Marsh Wildlife Management Area More Information: www.grandriver.ca Wellington North Birding Trail ast uther Sideroad 21/22 Download A Map: www.simplyexplore.ca GPS: 43.96255, -80.39958 www.simplyexplore.ca /SimplyExplore @SimplyExplore #ButterTartTrail #ButterTarts