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Aylmer & District Museum

14 East St.,
Aylmer, ON N5H 1W2
519- 773-9723

http://www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum
e-mail: aylmermuseum [snail] amtelecom [period] net -> mailto:aylmermuseum [snail] amtelecom [period] net

A community museum housing collections donated by area residents which are utilized in changing gallery display and thematic exhibitions. For history buffs, the Aylmer Museum houses an interesting collection of 19th century Victorian art pieces, a Glass Gallery containing examples of pressed, art, cut and depression glass, as well as a collection of business and private papers. The museum is open March to late November.

Aylmer Sales Arena

51 Murray St.,
Aylmer, ON N5H 2A6
519- 765-2211

THE LARGEST FARMERS MARKET & FLEA MARKET
IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO & CLOSEST TO LONDON
This combination flea market and farmer's market, has been the popular destination for thousands each Tuesday from 8:00-4:00pm. It features the very popular Mennonite baked goods and farm produce of the area . There are a variety of vendors selling produce, meats, baked goods, furniture and so much more. Free admission. Buses welcome.

Aylmer Farmers Market

Every Saturday from the Father's Day Weekend (June 19, 2010) until Thanksgiving Day weekend (October 9, 2010) local farmers gather at a community driven market to offer fresh products and local crafts for sale by local producers.

The Aylmer Farmers Market is located at corner of Talbot and Beech Streets at Elgin Feeds. The market is open from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Aylmer Wildlife Management Area (AWMA)

10594 Hacienda Road beside the Ontario Police College
http://www.naturallyelgin.org/awma.shtml or
http://www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum/2010community.html

The AWMA is a wildlife sanctuary that provides opportunities for waterfowl based recreation, such as bird watching or hunting. Each year in March, between 10,000 and 25,000 Tundra Swans stopover at the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area while migrating to the high Arctic region between Alaska and Baffin Island. At the AWMA, there are trails, wildlife viewing stands, interpretative signs & brochures and plenty of parking.

Pinecroft - “ A Little Muskoka Serenity”

8122 Rogers Road, South
Aylmer, ON N5H 2R4
519-773-3435
http://www.pinecroft.ca

Situated amidst a 54 acre pine forest, the Pinecroft Gallery and Gift Shop and Green Frog Tearoom occupy an original log cabin built in 1934 and overlook an expansive pond which attracts a great variety of wildlife from the Blue Heron to the Canada Geese. Pinecroft is famous for it’s unique earthenware and stoneware pottery. Pottery workshops are offered throughout the year. Pinecroft also offers a bed & breakfast, guesthouse, massage hut and specials events.

Heritage Line Herbs and the Silver Birch Tea Room

53443 Heritage Line,
Aylmer, ON N5H 2R1
519-866-5577
http://heritagelineherbs.com

Visit the Country Store on our farm, featuring potted herbs, Fair Trade products, gift items, over 120 varieties of bulk and flowering tea, natural products. Stroll through gardens. and enjoy the herbs and grasses, butterflies and bees. Dine in the open-air tea room, the Silver Birch, by the waterfalls. Special events held throughout the year.

Rush Creek Winery

48995 Jamestown Line
RR #2 Aylmer, ON
N5H 2R2
519-773-5432
http://www.rushcreekwines.com

Rush Creek is a family owned and operated Orchard and Winery producing award-winning fruit wines. Events are held throughout the year for all ages to attend. The winery has a licensed picnic area perfect for the day-tripper to relax and enjoy an afternoon picnic. On-site retail store and tasting bar is always open for shopping. Tours available.

Clovermead Bees and Honey

11302 Imperial Rd. N
Aylmer, ON N5H 2R3
519-773-5503

Clovermead Bees and Honey features the Clovermead settlement, complete with heritage buildings, fields of wildflowers, the Bee Discovery Station, Bee Adventure Farm.Their Honey Country Store is open all year round. Family activities and events. Tours available