TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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This is one of the few village railroad stations still remaining in Ontario. It was built in 1875 and played an important role in transporting resources and merchandise between small communities.
This location is historic because of its unique architecture and historical significance. The railroad station also has a waiting room, a freight shed, and a station agent’s office.
This church is one of the last black pioneer burial grounds in all of Ontario. It served as a settlement community for several decades for Black people who had escaped slavery and persecution from the United States. As the people in the community relocated over the years, the church and cemetery were deserted and overgrown by nature.
Today, the site has been restored to honour the 140 black pioneers buried there and to mark the location of the Church.
Otter Creek Bridge is one of the most important bridges preserved by the Ontario Ministry of Culture because of its historical and architectural significance. This bridge was a popular route taken by travellers from rural South Norwich.
Otter Creek Bridge is built over Big Otter Creek and is characterized by its steel reinforcements, surrounding forests and picturesque scenery. It is a popular site for nature lovers, artists, and local fishermen.
Photo: Scott Crawford, CC-Zero
This mill is one of Ontario’s oldest and still operational water-powered wheels. This three-storey mill was built in 1845 and had been used to mill flour and grain. Farmers would also bring their cattle to the mill weekly to feed.
This mill is surrounded by a beautiful meadow and overlooks the Otter River. It has been known by many names, including Otterville Mill and Teffry Mill. An annual barbeque is hosted at this site every year!
Photo: Scott Crawford, CC0
A building by the name of Crystal Place used to be at the center of Otterville Park. It was taken apart in 1924, and its parts were used to build a Pavilion. The Pavilion served as a place to host events and activities, including picnics, concerts and dancing! Today, the Pavilion also has tennis and basketball courts, a playground, a ball diamond, and a swimming pool.
The park’s entrance has a unique stone entranceway and a cannon to memorialize the park’s centennial since its settlement. In the stone entranceway, there is also a bronze plaque to honour the area’s World War 1 veterans.
This red brick building was an elementary school until it closed in 1961. It now serves as a museum to show visitors what school was like for students in the past. The museum represents what a rural school building looked like, including a square bell tower on its roof!
Photo: https://www.historicplaces.ca/
This rural golf course spans over 300 acres along Otter, Cedar and Spittler Creek valleys. It has a large clubhouse and amazing views from its 1500 square feet patio.
Otter Creek golf club hosts various events, including comedy shows and musical artists. This picturesque location is perfect for indoor and outdoor special events, including parties, banquets and weddings.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/OtterCreekGolfClub
This location is known as Ontario’s ‘Largest Indoor Showroom.’ This 20,000 square feet location carries a huge selection of gas and electric golf carts, parts and numerous accessories, including wheels, tires, stereo systems and more.
These carts do not only have to be used for golf. Some consumers purchase carts to get around large properties, campgrounds, warehouses, airports and assisted living centers. This location will also customize your cart with your chosen designs or desired build.
Photo: https://ottervillecustomgolfcarts.com/
If you are a bird enthusiast, this studio is the place for you! Ralph Moore and Sons carry a wide assortment of bird food, feeders and accessories. There are also DIY kits for bat houses, butterfly houses and insect boxes!
This studio is only open for tours on Saturdays.
This shop sells homegrown produce and delicious jams, jellies, sauces and juices. Their unique products are nutritious and include black currant jam, candied jalapenos and haskap jam!
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