A.W. Campbell Conservation Area Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area CAMP Warwick Conservation Area
ST.CLAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE Seek out your adventures!
ST.CLAIR REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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Care to tour past a nineteenth century oil field? Why not climb aboard the time machine and explore historical buildings from over a century ago? And if what is happening today is more your style, experience everything from kite flying to fossil hunting to concerts and craft sales.
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The seven museums of Lambton County, We invite you to join us. making up Heritage Sarnia-Lambton, Visit us online or follow us on Twitter. offer a vast variety of events, exhibits and We are sure your experience will @HeritageLambton programs through the year. be truly time well spent! heritagelambton.ca 2 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 3 Contents Watershed Map...... 12 Welcome Amenities Charts...... 14 A.W. Campbell Conservation Area...... 16 Welcome to our Conservation Areas. The Conservation Authority owns more than 2,000 hectares Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area...... 18 of land including beaches along Lake Huron, campgrounds, day-use parks, wetlands and forests. Warwick Conservation Area...... 20 A wide range of recreational activities are available on these lands including swimming, boating, 12 Awesome Things to do...... 22 hiking, bird watching, camping, fishing and hunting. Advertiser Index Forest...... 26 Our three family campgrounds feature over 500 serviced sites available for both seasonal and Petrolia...... 28 overnight camping. We are committed to making your visit with us enjoyable. This guide will help Strathroy...... 29 you make the most of your stay with us. It has been designed to answer the common questions and Warwick, Watford, Wyoming...... 29 to let you know a bit about your host. I hope you enjoy your visit with us. Emergency Numbers (519 Area Code) Thank you for camping St. Clair. O.P.P...... 9-1-1 Brian McDougall Fire Department...... 9-1-1 General Manager Ambulance Service...... 9-1-1 St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Medical Centres North Lambton...... 786-4545 We are moving, please check our website for Forest - Dr. Walker...... 786-2136 our address details and hours of operation Grand Bend...... 238-2362 Arkona...... 828-3821 Kettle Point...... 786-2700 Watford...... 876-2222 Sarnia Walk-In Clinic...... 332-3434 "Proudly Serving On behalf of our Hospitals residents, Bluewater Health...... 464-4400 businesses, and Sarnia-Lambton" Strathroy General...... 245-1550 organizations, it Poison Control, Sarnia...... 800-268-9017 is my pleasure to welcome you to While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this guide, Lambton County. St. Clair Region Conservation Authority cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions. Designed and produced by Grafiks Marketing & Communications, Sarnia, Ontario and St. Clair Region We encourage you to explore why Conservation Authority. Lambton County is the home of MP Marilyn Gladu discoveries that matter. (Sarnia-Lambton) Bill Weber CLARK’S SINCE Office: 1000 Finch Drive Lambton County Warden GARAGE THEDFORD INC. 1943 (Corner of Finch & Wellington) 24 HR. Towing Service Sarnia, ON N7S 6G5 • Boosts • Flats • Lockouts 519-383-6600 • Winching • Accident Recovery Computer Cut Vinyl Lettering Office of the County Warden Signs & Graphics www.lambtononline.ca 11 King St., Thedford, ON E: [email protected] www.marilyngladu.com 1-866-324-6912 Tel: 519-296-4773 Mobile: 519-786-8272 Toll Free 1-866-308-1497
4 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 5 For reservations call: Warwick C.A.: 519 849-6770 A.W. Campbell C.A.: 519 847-5357 L.C. Henderson C.A.: 519 882-2280 During off-season call: 519 245-3710 Enjoy spring & fall camping for a bargain!
Alcoholic Beverages: Alcohol consumption is permitted in the • make additional fire pits on your campsite Reservations Promotion is available on selected conservation area provided the camper is of age of majority and • burn anything other than wood - do not burn food scraps, weekends (2 nights) • all campsite reservations are site specific on a registered campsite. Please note that our campgrounds plastics or diapers in your fire have an alcohol ban for the Victoria Day weekend. Call for reservations or • all campsite reservations to be paid in full at the time of • build a fire if it is extremely windy booking visit scrca.on.ca and Check Out Time: Noon on the day of your departure. Remember: remember to mention the • a $8.00 fee is applied to each reservation Pets: All pets must be kept under control and on a leash. • drown your campfire thoroughly with water, stirring with a $60 Buck Weekend Deal • a reservation and cancellation fee applies, please see They are not permitted in the swimming area and they must stick until it is cold to the touch our website not make excessive noise or disturb other campers. • decaying deadwood plays an important role in replenishing • for a full refund (excluding reservation and cancellation Day Use Hours of Closing: 11:00 pm to 7 am. nutrients to forest soils fee) cancellations must be made prior to noon on the day Number of People per Site: A maximum of four persons or of arrival. Reservations cancelled after this time will be one family unit is permitted on each campsite. charged the reservation fee plus one night’s camping fee A Few Campfire Do’s and Don’ts • a 3 night minimum stay is required on the Victoria Central Sanitation Day (May) and Labour Day (August/September) long Do: weekend. No refunds will be issued during this time for a • use only the existing fire pit on your site The Most Popular Seat At Any Event! shortened stay • in order to help stop the spread of the emerald ash borer, Proudly serving you since 1976 • campsite reservations are held until 8 am the day please purchase your firewood from the Conservation Area • Wedding/Anniversary following your scheduled arrival date • MOL Approved • Septic Tank Pump Outs • keep campfires small; they are easier to control • Weekend • Concerts/Festivals • Catch Basins/Lift Stations • payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, cheque • let your fire burn down to ashes before putting it out. This • Wheel Chair Accessible • Special Events • Locate/Camera Services or money order. Cheques and money orders must be reduces the amount of charred wood left in the fire pit • White Wedding Units • Construction/Work Sites • Jetter & Riser Services received within 14 days of making your reservation to • make sure your fire is totally out before you leave your • Hand Wash Units/Trailers • Heated/Air Conditioned • Roll Off Truck Services confirm your campsite campsite or turn in for the night - fires left to burn out on PORTABLE TOILETS WASHROOM TRAILERS SEPTIC SERVICES Campground Rules: their own may appear out, but often get stirred up by the wind Please have respect for your fellow visitors and for the conservation area environment. Do Not: Loud Noise - Disturbing other Persons: Be considerate. • take decaying deadwood from conservation area wood lots Please keep the volume of your music and your voices • bring in fire wood from outside the Conservation Area to a reasonable level. Interfering with anyone’s use • leave your campfire unattended - this is extremely or enjoyment of the park, day or night, is contrary to hazardous; it’s also a waste of wood if you’re not there to 800-386-4538 www.centralsanitation.com 519-336-2465 conservation area regulations. enjoy it 1316 Plank Rd. Sarnia • [email protected] 6 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 7 The majority of the outdoor conservation education programs are operated out of the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area. They are also offered at the Wawanosh Wetlands, Strathroy Wetlands and the A.W. Campbell Conservation Areas. Many of the education programs are supported by donations from businesses and organizations. T A L S PAR M LS I T LS Leaves of 3 let it be Learn to identify the poison ivy plant. If you think you’ve had a brush Cycling on a flower’s nectar for food. Some species are so specialized with poison ivy, follow these simple that they make use of only one type of plant. If the host plant steps: Cycling is a great activity for the whole family. But disappears, so does any wildlife species that is dependent on remember, sharing the road with cars requires some thought Wash all exposed areas with cold running water as soon it. Leave the flowers for park wildlife and the enjoyment of and consideration on behalf of you the biker, as well as the as you can reach a stream, lake or garden hose. If you can other visitors. Please take only a picture. driver of the vehicle. do this within five minutes, the water may keep the plant’s invisible oil urushiol from contacting your skin and spreading Remember to obey the rules of the road including travelling Keep Your Children Safe to other parts of your body. Within the first 30 minutes, soap a r R . w r L in the proper direction on one way roads. Racing is not Always supervise your child’s trip to our washrooms, beaches and water are helpful. AL permitted and cyclists must yield to pedestrians. Keep your and trails. bike locked up when not in use, even on your campsite. If you’ve lost a child, inform area staff at once. They can If you know you have been exposed and have developed www. cna on o .co Remember to wear your helmet. ensure that a search is quickly organized. severe reactions in the past, consult your doctor. Recycling at St. Clair Know where your children are, what they are wearing and set a time when they should be back at the campsite. Recycling bins are located near the garbage depots and are Get the last name and campsite number of any new friends appropriately signed for recycle materials. Please do not your children have made. throw garbage into the recycling bins. Always leave one adult on the campsite. We Welcome Pets Let your children know that they can get help from park staff. All pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 2 metres (6 Park roads are used by young children for cycling, however feet) in length at all times. they should know the safety rules. As a pet owner, you are responsible for preventing your pet Turtle Surveys from making excessive noise or disturbing others. Conservation Authority staff regularly undertake a turtle survey Public health rules prohibit domestic animals in designated on the East Branch of the Sydenham River. In particular, swimming areas or in washrooms and shower areas. surveyors look for three turtle Species at Risk: the eastern Help keep our conservation areas clean, please clean up spiny softshell turtle, the northern snapping turtle and the after your pet. northern map turtle. Take only pictures; leave only Conservation For Kids footprints 10,000 students each year get to poke through mud, hold a DO NOT pick the flowers. The opportunity to produce seeds frog or measure the quality of water through the Conservation is lost and the species’ future may be threatened. Many for Kids program. The Conservation Authority offers 28 species of butterflies, moths, insects and birds are dependent different programs tied to the curriculum taught in the schools. 8 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 9 Sydenham River Canoe and Kayak Race ALWAYS The Sydenham River Canoe and Kayak Race is for paddlers that are competitive or just fun-loving – it has classes for everyone. The race is held in mid April and begins on SOMETHING Mosside Road just west of County Road 79 north of Cairo and features 10 classes and three different race lengths. All classes finish at the Shetland Conservation Area on Lambton County Road 2. Races range from 7 km downstream runs TO DO to the 19 km competitive races that include both upstream and downstream runs. Participants are being asked, on a opportunities to view wildlife. You may be fortunate enough voluntary basis, to seek sponsors for their efforts. The funds to see white tail deer hiding along the river valley. The raised will be used to help support outdoor education for Sydenham River, in this area, is also home to the threatened school children in the St. Clair region. Check out the events Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle. Or you may be lucky enough on our website at www.scrca.on.ca to be escorted down the river by a Bald Eagle where at each Experience the Sydenham turn in the river they will depart from their perch only to reappear again at the next bend. Just for Kids – Crafts, Giant The Sydenham River offers a number of unique canoeing Along this route you will pass through the Village of Slip & Slide, Teen Dances, Fishing Derby experiences for both beginners and for the more seasoned Alvinston. It offers a small park on the river should you wish canoeist. For people living near Strathroy the closest canoe to stop for lunch. Another feature along the route which is Adult Time – Bingo, Horseshoe route is along the Strathroy Water Trail. The 3 km Water a must to see is the abandoned Grand Trunk Railway Line Tournaments, Antique Cars Trail runs from the Conservation Authority office on Mill Pond crossing downstream of Alvinston. The river continues to Crescent to the take out point at the Strathroy Wetlands on meander through woodlots and pasture lands creating a feel Victoria Street. Family Fun – Movie Nights, of isolation and remoteness as the river banks obscure most Geo-Caching, Wagon Rides, Concerts If you are up to a little bit more of a challenge, there are signs of human development. other options along the Sydenham River where you may Good canoeing and good exploring! & more explore for a few hours or for the day. One such route is Food, Food Food between the Hardy Creek Road Bridge and the Nauvoo – Pig Roast, Fish Fry, Pot Lucks Road Bridge, southwest of Alvinston. This route offers many Celebrate! Canada Day Weekend Fireworks; Christmas in July; Halloween in the Park
10 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 11 St. Clair Region Our Mission Conservation Authority Chippewas of Watershed Map Kettle & Stony Point “The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is a local First Nation watershed management agency that delivers services and Lambton Shores has as its mission, to provide leadership programs that protect and manage water and other natural through coordination of watershed planning, resources in partnership with government, landowners and Lake Huron 21 implementation of resource management other organizations. We promote and integrated watershed programs and promotion of conservation approach balancing human, environmental and economic s . o awareness, in cooperation with others.” needs. Conservation Authorities are organized on a . . . an n watershed basis. Our region includes the watersheds of the Sydenham River, southern Lake Huron, the St. Clair River ar s . c w n Middlesex Centre and northern Lake St. Clair. Plympton-Wyoming Warwick Point Edward 22 Conservation Authority Programs Include: 402 402 o s r a awanos an s 22 arw c
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Foundation r e iv R The Foundation is pleased to be able to support our st Sydenha m 78 Ea Conservation Areas by providing funds for recreation facilities. ro rs We sincerely hope the playground equipment, canoes, Bkejwanong Territory on rana 21 paddleboats and the wheelchair accessible washrooms have (Walpole Island helped make your stay more enjoyable. To find out how you First Nation) Chatham-Kent SCRCA Watershed Area 0 2.5 5 10 15 20 can help, visit our website at www.scrca.on.ca or call the 40 Kilometers office at 245-3710 and ask for Marlene. Good camping! ± Lake St. Clair Produced by the SCRCA under license with the Ontario Ministry Duncan Skinner, President of Natural Resources. Copyright Queen's Printer December 2014 NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY
12 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 13 Camping Owls have very keen eyes to see in the dark. An owl’s the bird’s body weight over a large surface area. Fine Seasonal Swimming Picnic Play eyes are located on either side of the face. Like a human, combed feathers minimize the noise by damping down the Conservation Areas Serviced Beach Trails Phone and Group Pool Shelter Ground Lots an owl’s vision is binocular which means they can see in 3 movement of rushing air over the wings. Upon catching overnight dimensions. This ability allows them to scan areas with both their prey, owls will swallow fur, feathers, and bone which A.W. Campbell* x x x x x x x 847-5357 eyes and judge distances. They have extremely sensitive cannot be digested. They are rolled into a pellet in the Warwick* x x x x x x x 849-6770 ears which can hear the movements and high pitched sounds stomach and cast up a few hours after feeding. On average, L.C. Henderson* x x x x x x x 882-2280 of rodents. Some owls can hear mice scurrying over 40 a mature owl forms 2 of these small greyish fur and feather Coldstream x x x x x 666-0190 centimetres under the snow. pellets per day. One way of locating an owl’s nest or Shetland x x x x x 692-5148 Owls have an amazing ability to fly noiselessly, thus roosting place is to check the forest floor for pellets. Wawanosh Wetlands x x 245-3710 being able to surprise their prey. Their huge wings spread Editor’s Note: Sharon Nethercott is the Conservation Education Coordinator for the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority. Highland Glen x x 245-3710 C.J. McEwen x 245-3710 Clark Wright x 245-3710 BRIGDEN FEED MILL LTD. Bridgeview x x x 882-2350 Complete line of Masterfeeds BRIGDEN, ON and Master Mix Livestock Feeds. Tel: 519-864-1441 Strathroy x 245-3710 Dog and Cat Food - Purina, Great Fax: 519-864-4158 Esli G. Dodge x x x 786-2335 Canadian, Iams and Pedigree. CASH AND CARRY FEED BIN Crothers x x x 360-1998 Pet Accessories - animal health 4349 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, ON and hardware supplies. Tel: 519-882-0166 Tony Stranak x x x 360-1998 Taking orders for baby chicks, www.brigdenfeedmill.com *WIFI available in certain areas fo the CA. ducks and turkeys. Also on farm seed cleaning. A.W. L.C. Management Areas Amenities Warwick Trails Phone Campbell Henderson (No Facilities) Fishing x x x Sinclair 245-3710 Canoes/Kayaks ($)* x x x Huff Woodlot 245-3710 Ice ($)* x x x Perch Creek x 245-3710 Moore 245-3710 Laundry ($) x x Marthaville x 245-3710 Dump Station x x x Harrison Woodlot 245-3710 Trailer Pump Out x x x Bates Conservation Lands 245-3710 Service ($)* x x x Gawne 245-3710 Fisbee Golf x x x McLean Conservation Lands x 245-3710 Mini Golf x x x Reid Property 245-3710
Owl Prowl by Sharon Nethercott Although most species are abundant, people don’t often see owls during the day. Owls are most noticeable at night because they sleep during the day. Not all owls are nocturnal. The Snowy Owl, for example, hunts in the day. Since most owls hunt at night, they need to be able to find Railcar Storage & Industrial Switching animals in the dark. Rodents such as rats, mice, moles, voles Owner and shrews are active at night. They can also eat small birds, Jon McEachran Transloading & Warehousing rabbits, gophers, frogs, squirrels, fish and insects. Ph: (519) 383-7200 • Website: www.viprail.com
14 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 15 A.W. Campbell Conservation Area 8477 Shiloh Line, Brooke-Alvinston, Ontario 519-847-5357 Legend W Washrooms D Dump Station
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16 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 17 Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area 74 72 70 76 68 3653 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, Ontario 519-882-2280 78 7169 66 75 67 64 45 44 80 46 43 77 65 62 To Sarnia 82 19 18 42 79 63 60 47 20 4 84 61 48 40 81 58 21 17 Petrolia Line To Petrolia 86 59 39 83 56 49 22 16 88 85 57 50A 38 89 54 G 87 55 50B 23 15 37 90 52 51 53 14 1 36
Petrolia Line 13 Gate- W D To 2 12 35 house Workshop Lorne C. Henderson Sites Campground 3 11 34 G 52-90 P 24 4 10 33 9 32 D Volleyball 25A 5 8 31 W 25B 6 P Sites 7 30 G 1-51 26 27 28 29 Legend 91 93 95 97 99 Washrooms/ 100 Sites W 92 94 96 98 101 91-126 Showers 102 8 6 4 103 D Dump Station 126 124 122120 11 11 11 104 1 113 105 Sites 125 123 12 119117115 G Garbage 112 106 127-145 D 107 111 108 109 Playground G 110 Bell Visitor Centre 127129131133135137 Lorne C. Tower 138
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2 13 6 13 0 13 4 13 Tent Camping 140 141 (unserviced) Trail 145 144 143 142 Campground 146-155 Viewing Tower
Radio Free Tent Camping (unserviced) 146-155
18 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 19 16 15 14 17 13 Warwick Conservation Area 18 12 34 33 19 20 11 21 10 6101 Warwick Village Road, Warwick, Ontario 519-849-6770 22 9 E 23 24 8 7 25 26 6 5 5 27 28 4 Warwick 3 Lakeside 4 29 2 30 1 Village 3 31 32 Campground D 2 22 1 4 2 3 3 2 C 5 B 1 6 1 4 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 89A 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 A D E Lakeside 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Gatehouse 14 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 C Campground B 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 13 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 Boat Rentals A L 12 Parkview Campsi W 11 Woodlot 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Campground Wooodlot Campground W W 10 Sarnia P 9 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 To W 128 127 L 129 126 8 UNS 130 7 W 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
1-4 125 t Basketball P 6 es Lakeside Bike Cross 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 D 123 124 5 G 1-4 Trail 131 122 4 132 Volleyball 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Workshop 120 121 Gate- 3 house 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 G 133 Mini-Golf 2 118 119 134 Bear Creek 117 116 135 137 1 123 4 5678 115 114 139 Lakeside 136 1-4 D 113 112 138 141 140 G Legend 142 111 110 L 143 109 108 W
W Washrooms arwick V W 144 107 106 D Dump Station 145 105 104 D illage Road G Garbage 146 103 102 147 L Laundry Facilities 101 100 148 99 98 149 Playground 97 96 150 95 94 Visitor Centre Volleyball 151 93 92 152 Swimming Pool 91 90 Blue Flag Trail G White Pine Trail
20 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 21 AWESOME 12 THINGS TO DO
Stones ’N Bones – Sarnia’s Number One Tourist Attraction! Dinosaur gallery, Canadian animals, Take a dip in Lake Huron – Both the Highland Glen and C.J. McEwen Conservation Areas offer 1 safari room, giant shark jaws, rare minerals, fossils, butterflies, insects and more. A must see! 4 free access to beautiful sand beaches.
Alton Farms Estate Winery – We offer a wide assortment of handcrafted wines for any occasion. Point Edward Waterfront Park – Drive thorough our quaint village of shops on Michigan Ave. that 2 Walk through the vineyard and enjoy our scenic property! – Plympton-Wyoming 5 lead you to our Bluewater Bridge where our famed fries are! Watch the giant freighters as they pass by.
Town of Petrolia and Victoria Playhouse Petrolia – Historic village with live theatre - come out 3 and be part of the magic! 6 Turkey Fest – The Turkey Festival takes place every year at Alexandra Park! June – Strathroy
Sarnia’s No.1 tourist attraction! We feature collections of uorescent minerals, fossils, minerals, gemstones, shells, butter ies, insects, Canadian Welcome to animals, safari room, huge shark jaws. Town Signature Events: Local Vines to • Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 50 ft. dinosaur gallery, Summer Season: May-September all on permanent display! Local Wines! • Pizzafest: 1st Sat. in June 5547 Aberarder Line May to October Open 10-5 Wed.- Sun. & Holiday Mondays • Canada Day Celebrations: July 1 Saturdays, 7:30 - noon Year Round Plympton-Wyoming, Ontario • Art in the Park & Annual Barn 396 Fletcher Street 519-899-2479 Dance: 2nd weekend in July (behind the Petrolia Library) [email protected] town.petrolia.on.ca • Christmas in the Park & Santa Get Real! Get Fresh! 223 N. Christina St., Sarnia • 519-336-2100 519-882-2350 Claus Parade: 1st weekend in Dec. Get Local! www.stonesnbones.ca altonfarmsestatewinery.com
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Oil Museum of Canada – This trip to the past preserves the site of the first commercial oil well in Forest Glen Herb Farm and B&B – Award winning organic farm featuring herbs, spices, dried 7 North America – The Village of Oil Springs 10 flowers and more.
Brigden Fair – A Thanksgiving Weekend tradition, is a showcase of agricultural and rural activities Tee Off – There are numerous golf courses in the region to test your skills, offering the challenges 8 to bring awareness to the urban community about the life on the farm – Brigden 11 you are looking for!
Munroe Honey – For the best locally produced honey and the most delicious mead – Alvinston Bluewater Trails – The Howard Watson Nature Trail is a 16 km fine-gravel surface that is 9 12 compatible for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. There are numerous trails for all seasons!
Join in on an active lifestyle of walking, ...buzz on cycling, running and Visitors from around over to the world tour the Oil hiking. Museum of Canada in MMunrounro HHoonneeyy Discover your Oil Springs - site of Bluewater Trails today! the first commercial oil && MMeeaaddeerryy field in North Something for Everyone! America! • Honey & Hive Products www.bluewatertrails.com Oil Museum of Canada facebook.com/bluewatertrails oilmuseum.ca • Gift Shop • Observation Hive Explore exhibits and • “Munro’s Meadery”, Ontario’s First Meadery historic buildings that examine drilling tools, • Sweet’ning Your Day Since 1914 For advertising opportunities artifacts and the Hours: Jan.-Mar., Mon.-Fri.: 9-5 in the OFFICIAL St. Clair stories of local drillers Apr.-Dec., Mon.-Sat.: 9-5 Conservation Guide, who traveled the Forest Glen world in their quest please contact for black gold. Learn Herb Farm & B&B the story of Canada’s 519-336-5230 Come visit our award winning farm and Oil Pioneers – a unique B&B featuring organically grown herbs, and captivating part flowers spices, produce and more. 3115 River Street, Alvinston of our past! 8333 Glendale Drive Lambton Shores N0N 1J7 Kids activities. 519-847-5333 www.munrohoney.com YOUR ad could be here! www.forestglenherbfarm.com 2423 Kelly Road, Oil Springs, ON • 519-834-2840 519-899-HERB (4372) 24 CAMP ST.CLAIR www.scrca.on.ca 25 Forest Forest
Forest Our own Beef & Maple Syrup. Local Ontario food, gifts, Fa rmer’s Market collectibles, toys & games. May 26 to October 6 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm Saturday, 9am to 5pm Friday Mornings 8 am – 1 pm 14 King Street West, Forest, ON On King Street, West, Forest 226-520-0144 williamsonfarms.ca
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