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Selkirk | Ontario

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Selkirk Provincial Park

For a getaway to a greener backdrop, pay a visit to Selkirk Provincial Park. For those looking to stay overnight, the park features 153 individual campsites on a quiet campground, allowing for a peaceful escape into nature for you, your family, and your friends. While you stay, take advantage of the park’s activities, such as fishing, kayaking, biking, and hiking.

 

This park is also perfect for those looking for an escape for the day. After you have completed the activities mentioned above, you can settle down in the large picnic area available for day use.

Photos: Google Maps, Mashid JBR; Google Street View

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Wheeler’s Walk Trail

Wheeler’s Walk Trail is a great trail to hike along and features a boardwalk wetland.

Walk through a White Pine plantation that was planted in the early 1970s.

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Cottonwood Mansion

Cottonwood is a mansion dating back to the 1860s. It now functions as a museum and venue for several annual events, such as Christmas Afternoon Teas and car shows. Come to the museum and learn about its rich history while participating in a tour or educational programme. Or, if history is not your interest, appreciate Victorian-era architecture and the beautiful internal decorations of the home.

 

Photos: https://cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com/; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067087805537

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Haldimand Conservation Area

For those looking for a site to camp, visit Haldimand Conservation Area. Several quiet campsites have a pleasant lakeside view of Lake Erie.

 

Haldimand is also a popular spot for birdwatching, where you can view migratory birds as they pass by. The site features several hiking trails for you to explore the area. Close to the conservation area is Peacock Point, which features a great view of the lake and playgrounds for kids to play.

Photo: Google Maps, Gheorghe Curelet-Balan, Mike Broom

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Sunflower Cafe

For those looking to grab a bite to eat in Selkirk, Sunflower Café is a great stop to make. A friendly and welcoming family-owned and family-friendly restaurant, Sunflower Café has great food for a reasonable price. The restaurant has great menu options for any meal of the day, making pancakes an especially popular choice.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/selkirksunflowercafe/

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Barnwood Wine

For wine enthusiasts and aspiring sommeliers, Barnwood Wine is an excellent site in Selkirk. Featuring a diverse collection of wines, you can make the wine here. Speak with the knowledgeable staff here at Barnwood Wine and choose the wine you want to enjoy. After you mix the ingredients, you can return to bottle your wine and take it home to enjoy!

If you are not super enthused about wine, Barnwood Wine also features cheese to enjoy while you sample the wines and peruse the store.

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Waterfront Way

The Waterfront Way in Selkirk is a lookout site from which you can glimpse views of Lake Erie and Selkirk Creek with the surrounding greenery. Enjoy the peaceful scenery of the lake here, whether you stop to stretch your legs after driving or want to stay longer to enjoy the view.

 

Step up to the water with the stony shoreline to enjoy the view.

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Bluewater Flower Farm

For those interested in the best sights and smells nature offers, come take in the flowers at Bluewater Flower Farm. Experience the beautiful flowers grown at Bluewater, and take locally grown flowers home with you.

In addition, the farm offers different workshops for you to learn how to create your flower displays. Join them for a workshop on how to make your bouquet or create your dried floral wreath. The workshops offered continue to change, so check the available workshops before you visit Selkirk if taking home a new skill and your beautiful creation entices you.

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Canadian Drilling Rig Museum

Visit a monument to natural gas fields of Southwestern Ontario. See a “working” 1896 drilling rig, many interesting artifacts, and a wealth of historical information.

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