Middlesex County
Around Middlesex County
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Middlesex County
Rooted in the land, open to the sky.
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Welcome to Middlesex County! Whether you're here for the quiet country roads or the friendly small towns, you'll find a strong community spirit. Come join us at the local fair or a conservation area hike.
Clubs for Middlesex County
No clubs for Middlesex County yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Middlesex County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Middlesex County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Komoka Provincial Park Trails along the Thames River.
- Skunk's Misery Conservation Area Large wetland with hiking trails.
- Parkhill Conservation Area On the Ausable River, good for fishing.
- Donnelly Museum Local history of the Donnelly family in Lucan.
- Outdoors Hike at Komoka Provincial Park
- Outdoors Fish the Thames River
- With kids Visit the Donnelly Museum
- With kids Attend a fall fair
- Evenings Pub nights at local taverns
- Evenings Live music at community centres
- Locals love Farm stands
- Locals love Conservation areas
Through the year
- Lucan Agricultural Fair September A classic fall fair with livestock, exhibits, and midway.
- Glencoe Fair September Community fair with agricultural displays and family activities.
- Parkhill Fair September Local fair featuring farm shows, food, and entertainment.
- Canada Day Celebrations July Town-wide festivities with picnics, parades, and fireworks.
Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Best time to be out is late spring to early fall. Best: Late spring to early fall
Getaways
- Huron County Grand Bend and Lake Huron beaches.
- London City amenities, restaurants, and museums.
- Stratford Theatre and riverside parks.
- Lambton County Sarnia's waterfront and Bluewater Bridge.
Local flavour
Rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Toronto Raptors (NBA), London Knights (OHL), Western Mustangs (U Sports)
Eat and drink
- Butter Tarts A classic Ontario pastry, a staple at local bakeries and community events.
- Farm-Fresh Corn Sweet corn from local roadside stands, especially in late summer.
- Apple Fritters A treat at fall fairs and local markets.
Where people go
- Township halls Historic municipal buildings that host community gatherings and council meetings.
- Agricultural fairs Annual fall fairs with livestock shows, tractor pulls, and midway rides.
- Conservation areas Wooded trails and riverbanks managed for public recreation.
- Country churches Small stone or frame churches that anchor rural neighbourhoods.
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Nearby
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Rural Middlesex, ON. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.