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Wiarton | Ontario
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Region:
Bruce Peninsula
Known For:
Wiarton Willie Statue | Wiarton Willie Festival | Bluewater Park | Groundhog Day tradition
Best For:
Groundhog Festival | Harbour Walks | Beach Visits | Family Stops | Peninsula Touring
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Wiarton Willie Festival
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February 2nd Wiarton is home to the Wiarton Willie, a Canadian groundhog that comes out every year on February 2nd to predict an early spring. The Wiarton Willie Statue sits on the beautiful waterfront with views of the Niagara Escarpment. Located within a well-kept park, several picnic spots and play areas for kids make it […]
Bruce’s Caves
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Situated around the escarpment face in Wiarton are the Bruce Caves. The caves were formed by the wave action of post-glacial Lake Algonquin between 7000 – 8000 years ago and show the impacts of different physical and chemical weathering rates over time. Today, these caves are popular tourist attractions, and the conservation area is a […]
Bluewater Park
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The Bluewater Park can be found on the shores of Colpoy’s Bay and is the home of the famous Wiarton Willie, a statue of a famous Canadian groundhog. The park features a campground, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a fitness trail to suit every traveller. Just steps away from the park are restaurants, a beach […]
Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race
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August Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race is presented by Bruce Power and takes place in August on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. The race has been held in Wiarton since 2011. Racers follow a marked course on a combination of private and public land and race in multiple stages of paddling, mountain biking and trail running. Photo: […]
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Wiarton Marina
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This beautiful marina has everything you need for a day on the water. The full-service deep-water marina features boating supplies and accessories, a 25-ton travel lift service, and can accommodate both power boats and sailboats If you’re visiting the area, you can check out stunning views of the Niagara Escarpment and the Colpoys Bay from […]
Rural Rootz Nature Reserve
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This nature reserve is dedicated to preserving hundreds of acres of land in Wiarton for future generations to enjoy. With several well-kept gardens and trails of varying difficulty, there is something to do and see for everyone who visits. Guests can join tours from their guides or visit the gift shop, which features a selection […]
Mountain Bike Adventure Park
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This recently revamped adventure park has over 15km biking trails for guests. The trails vary in difficulty, and there are both single and double trail tracks to accommodate groups and individual riders. Beginner-friendly trails include the Rocky Way and Albermarle Pass, which are great for new riders or young families. For intermediate riders, there is […]
Painted Turtle and Balloon Headquarters
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This beautiful store has been around since 1990 selling unique gifts and handmade apparel to the community. They sell a unique mix of jewelry, accessories, clothing, crystals, books, and scarves. You can find the perfect gift for anyone at the painted turtle. In addition to their retail store, they also offer classes to their guests […]
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