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Cannington | Ontario

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Region:

Lake Simco

Known For:

Historic railway junction | Beaver River wetlands | Trans Canada Trail access | Small-town heritage buildings | Nearby conservation areas | Peaceful rural landscapes

Best For:

Cycling | Nature walks | Heritage stops | Birdwatching | Countryside drives

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Home Town of Novelist Timothy Findley

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Timothy Irving Frederick Findley was a novelist and playwright. He wrote a memoir, From Stone Orchard, about his experiences living at a farm on the outskirts of Cannington. He lived for over 30 years at his cottage, Stone Orchard, near Cannington, Ontario. But in the mid-1990s, he moved to Stratford, Ontario, and divided his time […]

Cannington Haunted Trail

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A beast lives deep in the woods of MacLeod Park. Every year, this ravenous, blood-sick creature rises from its yearly slumber to satisfy its hunger at Cannington Haunted Attraction. Only when it has gorged itself on the atmosphere of fear, the sound of screams, and the uncomfortable laughs of false bravado can it return to […]

There & Back Antiques and Vintage Finds

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A little bit vintage, a little bit antique, a lot of cool stuff. Always seeking unique pieces for you! Photo: Vlad Umnov

Cannington Macleod Park

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Cannington Macleod Park offers a variety of attractions, such as a skate park, nature trails, a picnic area, a playground, and a tennis court. Whether you love sports or want to go on a short walk, this park is perfect! It has activities for adults and children, so it’s the perfect stop for a family […]

Cannington Picnic Shelter

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If you want to organize a picnic with family or friends, don’t miss this place on the Beaver River. Photo: Google Street View

Salem Alpacas

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Alpacas are animals we humans can’t help but find adorable. Unfortunately, coming across an alpaca is not very common. Luckily for us, Saleem Alpacas is a farm that allows visitors to pet cute alpacas. The farm has been in operation since 2000 and was intentionally intended to be a hobby farm for family and friends. […]

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