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Adventure
PORT BRUCE SAILING ADVENTURE
YOU WILL FIND A VAST ARRAY OF ADVENTURE AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AROUND EVERY CORNER!
AUTUMN OLIVE GAME PRESERVE
30830 Celtic Line, Dutton N0L 1J0 519-851-7996 autumnolivegamepreserve.com autumnolivegamepreserve@gmail.com
Autumn Olive offers hunters a premium upland, deer or turkey hunting experience, situated across 1,500 acres. Enjoy a day hunt, or stay at one of our two on-site cabins.
BRIDGEVIEW MARINA
301 Carlow Road, Port Stanley N5L 1B7 519-782-7878 bridgeview-marina.com info@bridgeview-marina.com
Bridgeview Marina offers boat and jet ski dockage, $10 boat launch, campsites, live bait, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals.
CHURCHVILLE OUTFITTERS
8536 Haven’s Lake Rd, Port Glasgow N0L 2C0 519-860-0308 (Ben) or 519-619-6918 (Mick) churchvilleoutfitters.com churchvilleoutfitters@gmail.com
Churchville Outfitters is a family-run operation providing guided fishing expeditions out of Port Glasgow. We specialize in Rainbow Trout & Walleye and operate 7 days a week.
EAST ELGIN COMMUNITY COMPLEX
531 Talbot St W, Aylmer N5H 2T9 519-773-5631 eecc.ca dbroer@eecc.ca
Operated by the Town of Aylmer and Township of Malahide, we offer recreational programs and host a Canada Day Celebration and Family New Year’s Eve Party.
EM WARWICK CONSERVATION AREA
26135 Warwick Line, West Lorne N0L 2P0 519-354-7310 lowerthames-conservation.on.ca info@ltvca.ca
Nearby family getaway, hall sleeps 40 people with dining area, kitchen, washroom, shower; 4 outdoor cabins. Beautiful view of Lake Erie. Year-round reservations 519-354-7310 x223.
FULL CIRCLE RANCH
44632 Mapleton Ln, Central Elgin N5P 3T3 519-280-0959 fullcircleranch.ca mreillya@gmail.com
Founded with the vision of creating a safe, natural environment that promotes self-discovery, healing and transformation through the use of horses. Counselling, life skills and horsemanship lessons are provided
JOHN E. PEARCE PROVINCIAL PARK
Wander through this 68-hectare park under the shaded forest canopy on trails that lead to a stunning view of Lake Erie from 33m up on a cliff.
KETTLE CREEK MARINA LTD.
220 Colonel Bostwick St, Port Stanley N5L 1C2 519-782-3261 kettlecreekmarina.ca kettlecreekmarina@gmail.com
Guest dockage for power and sail boats to 50 ft. We’re the friendliest little marina on Lake Erie. John and Fiona look forward to seeing you!
LEGENDS OF LAKE ERIE PONTOON BOAT CRUISES
Main St, Port Stanley 519-615-4221 legendsoflakeerieboattour.com Info@PortStanleyOntario.com
Pontoon boat sunset cruises and gourmet picnics. Celebrate local with gourmet picnics on Lake Erie. Discover the shores of Kettle Creek & Port Stanley beaches.
MALAHIDE COMMUNITY PLACE
12105 Whittaker Rd, Springfield N0L 2J0 519-773-5344 x280 malahide.ca chriscox@malahide.ca
Looking for a place for your next event? We’re your place for large or small weddings, business meetings or baseball tournaments!
OFF ROAD ADDICTION
45025 Talbot Line, St. Thomas N5P 3S7 519-451-6076 4wdaddiction.com www.offroad-addiction.com info@offroad-addiction.com
Fully licensed shop specializing in 4x4, truck and Jeep installation & general repair, lift kits, wheels & tires, exhausts, and more. Large accessory showroom.
OTTER BE HERE
54004 Calton Line, Aylmer N5H 2R5 226-448-9179 otterbehere.com jjwouters1@yahoo.ca
Otter Be Here is Elgin’s full-service canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rental business that offers drop-off and pick-up 25+ km along the Big Otter Creek. Call to reserve or for more information.
PORT BRUCE PROVINCIAL PARK
A picturesque 200m sandy beach located in the hamlet of Port Bruce. With ample parking and washroom facilities, relax and enjoy a day of fun in the sun.
PORT GLASGOW YACHT CLUB & MARINA
8536 Havens’s Lake Rd RR#3, Rodney N0L 2P0 519-785-0189 portglasgowyachtclubandmarina.ca portglasgowyachtclub@gmail.com
Operation of full-service Marina on Lake Erie, between Port Stanley and Erieau. 3 launch ramps, food booth, washrooms, public hiking, and picnic shelters.
PRIM PEONY EVENT CO
Wedding venue and event centre.
SOLITUDE NATURE RESERVE
45388 Dexter Line, Sparta NOL 2H0 519-671-0199 solitudenaturereserve.com mcnameephil@gmail.com
Providing a wilderness camping experience and opportunity to reconnect with nature. Free campsites available July-September. Trails open year-round for hiking.
ST. THOMAS DRAGWAY
45633 Sparta Line, Sparta N5P 3S8 519-775-0001 stthomasdragway.ca jspriet@stthomasdragway.ca
Canada’s first purpose-built drag strip, St. Thomas Dragway is Southwestern Ontario’s premier motorsports venue, hosting many drag racing and off-road events from April-October.
ADVENTURE
Cylce
FOR FULL MAP go to: elgintourist.com > play > outdoor recreation > cycling
Two wheels and twice the fun! From the Waterfront Trail to off-road trails at Springwater Conservation Area, cycling through Elgin County’s beautiful countryside is sure to impress!
Hike, cross-country ski, boat, paddle, bird watch, ride a horse, cruise (via bike, motorcycle or car), fish or swim all here right in Elgin! Let the Elgin County Cycling and Hiking map guide you along the way.
Ride, run, roam your way through kilometres of lush landscape stretching all the way from the historic Railway City to the harbour of Port Stanley. Elgin is proud to be a part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a signed route connecting 155 communities and First Nations along 3600km of the Canadian shores of the Great Lakes region. Ride a piece of Elgin’s history along the Highwheel Way from Aylmer down to Port Bruce. Learn about Doolittle, an Elgin County native who was a famous Highwheel bicycle racer!
Cylcing Routes
BAYHAM
GATEWAY TO ERIE’S SHORE
DISCOVER… natural treasures & attractions. ENJOY… Blue Flag beach, historic sites, unique festivals, bird & butterfly migrations, boating, Marine Museum, Historic 1840 Lighthouse, fishing, golfing and the Port Burwell Provincial Park. VISIT… tasty restaurants & unique shops, the Erie Shores Wind Farm Tours - contact 519-874-1461. MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Port Burwell Marine Museum & Lighthouse
20 Pitt St & 17 Robinson St. 519-874-4807 May-Sep Port Burwell Municipal Blue Flag Beach
1 Robinson Street - Enjoy free parking Wind Energy Outdoor Kiosk
5361 Brown Rd, Port Burwell Trans Canada Trail & Cycling/Hiking Routes
Brochure guides available at the Lighthouse Travel Info Centre 2023 BAYHAM EVENTS
Events are subject to change and to health guidelines.
June 3 ...... Vienna EdisonFest, Family Fun Day, Music, Vendors, Kid’s Games, Contests Jul 1.......... Canada Day Port Burwell, 11:30 parade, cake, music, kid’s activities, flag raising Jul 29-30.Bayham Beachfest Port Burwell, Family fun weekend; fireworks Sunday at dark Aug 19 ..... Talbot Trail of Yard Sales (Elgin) Bayham find treasures & bargains (rain date Aug. 20) Aug 26...... Straffordville WatermelonFest, Parade 10am, Family Fun Day, Movie at dark Nov 5 ........ Vienna Remembrance Service 11am Nov 5 ........ Port Burwell Remembrance Parade 1:30pm Dec 2 ........ Port Burwell Santa Claus Parade 6pm Dec 9 ........ Straffordville Santa Claus Parade 10:30am
For more Bayham events, visit our website calendar
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM 519.866.5521 • bayham@bayham.on.ca www.bayham.on.ca
