Top 8 Places to Visit in
Erin | Ontario
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Home Town of Stompin’ Tom Connors
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One of the iconic figures in Canadian music, Charles Thomas “Stompin’ Tom” Connors, was a country and folk singer-songwriter. Tom Connors had as hard childhood as one could have, experiencing poverty, homelessness, and the rigours of the child welfare system. Connors wrote his first song, “Reversing Falls Darling,” at age 11. At 15, he began […]
- Erin Union Cemetery, 5350 9 Line, Erin, ON N0B 1T0
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Maddie Hatter – Tea Shop & Cafe
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Find in your Wonderland at the Maddie Hatter Tea Shop & Cafe in Erin, Ontario. The Alice in Wonderland-themed cafe recreates the wonder and whimsy found in the story through its decor and menu items. Selling ‘Mad Hatter Sandwiches,’ ‘Wonderland’s Devine Quiche,’ and ‘White Rabbit Mains,’ the menu is likely to take you down a […]
Window Wonderland
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Christmas Despite the similarity in name, this next attraction is not related to Alice in Wonderland but is a Winter Wonderland attraction! Giving a new meaning to the term ‘window shopping,’ this yearly event is when storefronts in Erin decorate and unveil their decorated holiday windows! The event consists of a window unveiling, followed […]
Erin Fall Fair
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October Another one of Erin’s seasonal town traditions is the annual Fall Fair. The fair consists of daily events for about a week, with exhibits for food, home crafts, and rural products. The fair also runs some entertainment events, like the Truck and Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, comedy shows, and live music. There are […]
Debora’s Chocolates
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Lovers of finer (and fudgier) things in life should come by Deborah’s chocolates and treat themselves to some of the sweetest confectioneries. Chocolates are their specialty and are made in-house from fresh, zero-preservative ingredients, with flavours including Dark/Milk Chocolate Covered Marzipan, Dark/Milk Chocolate Covered Maraschino Cherries, and Cognac Truffle. The store also sells imported […]
Stonewell Farm
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Spend a weekend away at Stonewell Farm, a guesthouse and farmhouse specializing in lavender-based products. The 93-acre farm grows lavender on the property and then develops it into a range of products, including oils and sprays, tea, salt, cookies, and many more! Although tours of the beautiful farm can only be booked in the summer, […]
Downtown Heritage Walking Trail
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An experience slightly different from a traditional hiking trail, this walking trail allows you to take a stroll downtown and guide yourself through the town’s Victorian-era history. The town exists on prime agricultural land and seeks to preserve and value this greenery, which is evident in the activity of the Erin Agricultural Society. Erin […]
Erin Farmers’ Market
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Another hint towards Erin’s celebration of its agricultural roots may be the town’s farmers’ market. The market is set up on the Fairgrounds and showcases many local vendors, such as 4th Line Cattle Co., a beef and pork company, and Roaming Free Dairy, a sheep cheese seller. Besides the traditional ‘farmer’ side of the […]