TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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If you are visiting Walkerton, you must visit the Walkerton Heritage Water Garden! It is located on Younge Street South. The garden is home to some beautiful blooms. If you are in the mood for a walk, you can enjoy pathways with plaques recalling Walkerton’s history.
On your walk, you may come across a memorial fountain. This fountain is meant to commemorate those who suffered in 2000 due to tainted water.
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Victoria Jubilee Hall was built in 1897 to replace the city’s original wooden Town Hall. It was designed by A.R Denison and constructed by Henry Clack using marl brick and local fieldstone. The total cost for construction was $10,000.
The hall has eight levels and seats up to 300 people. The ground level was originally used as a farmer’s market but was eventually converted into firemen’s quarters.
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Jessica Elizabeth Stam is considered to be part of the crop of models described as “doll faces.”
Jessica Stam was raised on the family farm, the only girl in a family of seven children. She attended Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton. In 2001 in a local Tim Hortons coffee shop, a talent scout noticed something special and unique about Jessica’s “look.” Jessica was immediately signed by a local modeling agency.
In 2002 she won the Los Angeles Model Look contest. In 2007 Forbes named her fifteenth in the list of the World’s 15 Top-Earning Supermodels.
If you are looking for a place to dine in Walkerton, you must make time for Walker’s Landing Pub & Eatery. They opened in 2005 and since then have strived to provide customers with a cool vibe created by their atmosphere paired with delicious food.
The building they use is from the early 1900s and used to be a mercantile store, so it has eye-catching architecture and crown moulding. Today, they offer a bar with super comfortable seats where you can match the came on a big scream. If you aren’t a sports fan and just want to eat, you can do so in their dining room which is great for groups and families, or you can eat on the patio during the summertime. The patio offers a shaded and unshared area with an outdoor TV.
Walkerton Golf & Curling Club is a place to play both golf and curling. They offer a 180-hole golf course.
Whispering Hills Golf Club is the one and only place in Grey-Bruce County where you can play golf 364 days a year. When it is an outdoor golfing season, they offer players the most affordable full 18-hole championship course. They also have an excellent outdoor Target Greens Practice Facility and CPGA Learning Academy for those who are beginning their golfing journey and need a bit of practice.
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The Saugeen River Trail was built on the old railway line that used to run in the 1800s. The trail is open all year long and is a multi-use trail that is 5.5 km with a loop.
It provides visitors with a scenic view of the Saugeen River as well as a peaceful and calm retreat. The trail is also home to various animals, such as rabbits, birds, and turtles. Given its geography, the trail is not difficult, making it an event for a family with children to partake in.
You can use the trail to walk, hike, cycle, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Take your family and friends to this trail to enjoy some quality time surrounded by nature!
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Folmer Botanical Gardens & Garden Centre is the perfect stop for garden enthusiasts! The gardens were created by Brian Folmer, who initially began landscaping and displaying gardens at his parent’s property. After much success, he needed more space, so he moved to a scenic property in Walkerton.
Today, the garden offers to view a variety of gardens, including native pollinator garden, formal gardens, rose garden, rock garden, and so many more.
