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Coldwater | Ontario

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Region:

Simcoe County

Known For:

Coldwater River | Coldwater Mill | Historic main street | Art galleries | Boutique shops | Small-town charm

Best For:

Antique Shops | Art Stops | Heritage Walks | Easy Getaways

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Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum

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Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum

As an officially designated historical site, the Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum invites visitors to experience and engage with the past. The museum holds a collection of artifacts dating between the years 1830 and 1950. As a large showpiece of their collection, the Woodrow Homestead is often promoted. Originally built in the 1840s, this homestead still […]

Coldwater Mill

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Coldwater Mill

Visit the landmark grist mill constructed in 1833 for the Ojibwa natives. Today, the site is used as an event space and artisan boutique. Group tours can be arranged by appointment to see all that the mill has to offer about its past. The ‘Cutest Lil’ Farmers’ Market’ runs from late May to Thanksgiving every […]

Coldwater Lions Club Duck Race

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Last Saturday of May On the last Saturday in May each year, Coldwater holds its annual duck race. Watch hundreds of rubber ducks race down the running river. This event is by far the most popular that the Lions Club offers. Each year there is a parade, street fair complete with children events and live […]

Uhthoff Trail

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There is more than one way to experience this trail, as it is available for hiking, cycling, skiing, and even horseback riding. The trail extends for 30 km from Orillia’s downtown through to Coldwater, connecting to the Trans Canada Trail towards Georgian Bay. Visitors to the trail will be directed through wooded areas, wetlands, and […]

Coldwater Steampunk Festival

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August A Victorian-era Steampunk Festival set in the authentic historic village of Coldwater, on the grounds of the Grist Mill and the Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum. Art installations and exhibits are scattered throughout our lovely Village on the River and include The Wonderful Flying Time Machine by Craviations, a Steampunk Rickshaw, Out-of-this-World Lego creations, Sylvia’s […]

Copperpot Nuts

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The smell of roasting candied nuts is amazing and the products are delicious. Try the delicious slow roasted nuts, perfected in small batches. Photos: Stephanie Kennedy

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