TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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The “Dawn” settlement started by the famous Josiah Henson, who got his name from an anti-slavery novel called Uncle Tom’s Cabin, was the beacon of freedom and hope for Black slaves from the United States.
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An open-air museum documents the life of the former slave, abolitionist, minister Josiah Henson, the Underground Railroad and the history of slavery in Upper Canada (Ontario).
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Known as Ontario’s little Saratoga, a ½ mile standardbred racetrack situated in the town of Dresden, also associated with AGCO to provide visitors with a chance to place bets on their lucky horses.
A Harness racing track that offers live harness racing every Sunday afternoon, fun time for the family and friends.
Photo: Sue Thompson, flickr, CC BY-ND 2.0
A community group that is hoping to bring inclusion and diversity to the town by recognizing the different cultures and fabric of Canada by lighting up the town hall and various buildings in the town throughout the year.
Light display that will be lighting up to recognize the diverse segments of society, with an emphasis on the multicultural citizens of Canada to combat systemic discrimination.
Photo: facebook.com/DresdenShines
The lively Night Market returns to the Downtown core and extends into Jackson park, promising to be bigger, better and more greener than before with a zero waste goal.
The Summer Festival features over 80 vendors, has live music, food trucks and a pop up bar, in hopes to increase community based non-profit groups and grassroot organizations.
Photo: facebook.com/NMdresden
The bakery located in the heart of the Union Block district in Dresden offers hand-crafted traditional baked goods, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, sugar cookies and bread.
Union Block Bakery prides itself on its strong roots in community life, its local talent and local ingredients to bring smiles and joy to the small community.
Photo: facebook.com/unionblockbakery/
A certified organic farm in Dresden that offers locals and neighboring cities top quality vegetables, fruits, plants and meats, grown sustainably in the heart of the city.
The Farm Stand opens up shop from April to November, offering everyone a chance to come visit and support local while eating organic foods.
Their unique “organic vegetable box” program delivers crates of fresh and organic foods straight to your house and the experts at the farm can help you plan your garden.
Photo: riverbell.ca
Perfect your craft by picking up a Diamond Painting Kit, bring out the artist inside you by creating art with loved ones.
Enthusiasts and painters often share their art on the local facebook page to support and contribute to the crafter’s society.
Photo: diamondrose.ca
Reverend Thomas Hughes, inspired by Uncle Tom’s Cabin novel felt a calling to be a missionary to the escaped slaves in June 1959 and along with his son built the first Anglican Church in Dresden.
Our antique cupboard contains a picture at the time it was built, a picture of the Rev’d Thomas Hughes, his bible and original prayer books are also included, as well as his diary.
Photo: Google Street View
The 162 Kilometre Sarnia-Lambton Loop, starts and ends in Dresden, offers a diversity of sights and experiences while showcasing the town and its Blue Coast.
Enjoy plenty of scenic waterfront riding along the St. Clair River and shores of Lake Huron as well as long stretches of quiet hinterland cruising through southern Ontario’s flat farmlands.
Photo by Simon Wilson, ontariobybike.ca
