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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 GPS: 43.89847, -80.63059 10 Culinary Experiences GPS: 43.9808088, -80.7344925 GPS: 43.99522, -80.7561 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 Saturdays ONLY GPS: 43.83073, -80.53520 Winner: Most Patriotic! Winner: Most Patriotic! GPS: 43.8303232, -80.5349867 Saturdays SpendONLY some time with Saturdays ONLY • 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 GPS: 43.98352, -80.73793 13 estination 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.