Happy Trails! - Township of Wellington North

Book A Tour
For best trail experiences, groups or individuals wanting
to book tours or requesting more information,
contact the Township of Wellington North:
1-866-848-3620 www.simplyexplore.ca
tourism@wellington-north.com
Happy Trails!
Don’t Forget Your Camera!
If you get a fantastic photo on your
journey we’d love to see it.
Email Us or Share It Online
www.simplyexplore.ca
/SimplyExplore
@SimplyExplore #ButterTartTrail #ButterTarts
2
Simply Explore
Those two words describe the wonders of Wellington North,
an area that encompasses walking trails, cycling and birding trails,
plus a horticultural trail, all winding through quaint tranquil vistas
you can discover on your own self-guided tour. But of all the trails,
The Butter Tart Trail™ is one of the most popular.
Which is hardly surprising. Who doesn’t like a rich,
decadently-sinful butter tart, and on this self-guided
road tour, there are at least a dozen varieties you’ll come across.
There are also other inventions you may encounter:
doggy butter tart treats, pottery plates & mugs in homage to the
butter tart and scents inspired by them. You may even
chance upon a butter tart sundae. It’s an exploration of
all things “butter tart” in one variation or another.
It’s also about the experience, just for you. Unique gift stores,
original artwork and premiere fashion destinations dot the
landscape of Wellington North. It’s farm-fresh, farm gate
produce. It’s refined rustic fare, the country market you find
just around the corner and the greenhouses and garden centres
that prevail. It’s a celebration of nature where unique shops
and home cooking are as much a part of the experience as
the bird song and flowers that surround you.
What’s Inside
Events .................................................................
Accommodations ...............................................
Culinary Experiences ..........................................
Shopping Experiences .........................................
Your Premiere Fashion Destination ....................
The Butter Tart Trail™ .........................................
Horticultural Trail ...............................................
Map, Explore Nature, Arenas/Parks ....................
Upon your visit, if you have any questions,
visit one of our Tourism Information Centres:
Arthur & District Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Information Centre
146 George St, Arthur www.arthurchamber.ca
Mount Forest & District Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Information Centre
514 Main St N, Mount Forest www.mountforest.ca
3
8
8
11
12
14
17
18
Events & Attractions 3
Mount Forest Museum & Archives Youth Outdoors Day
Main St, Mount Forest Open Year Round Luther Marsh, Sept 13, 2014
www.youthoutdoorsday.com
Arthur Historical Society
Exhibit Room
George St, Arthur Open Year Round
Wellington North Farmers Market
Mount Forest Fall Fair
(155th Annual)
Mount Forest, Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2014
King St E, Mount Forest,
Friday Afternoons 3-8pm,
Season: May to Oct
www.simplyexplore.ca
Arthur Fall Fair (158th Annual)
Just For Women, Just For Fun
Wellington North, Sept 27, 2014
www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
Mount Forest, May 31, 2014
www.bbbsnorthwellington.org
Arthur, Sept 4-7, 2014
www.arthurfallfair.ca
Doors Open Wellington North
Spring Rural Romp
Saugeen Autumn Leaves
Studio Tour
Northern Wellington, May 31, 2014
www.tastereal.ca
Mount Forest, Oct 3-5, 2014
www.autumnleavesstudiotour.ca
Arthur Optimists
Canada Day Weekend
Christmas Craft Show & Sale
Arthur, June 26-29, 2014
www.arthurchamber.ca
Art In The Street
Arthur, June 28, 2014
www.arthurchamber.ca
Holstein Rodeo
Holstein, July 10-13, 2014
www.holsteinrodeo.com
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival
Mount Forest, July 18-20, 2014
www.mountforestfireworks.ca
Mount Forest Kin Club
Classic Car Show
Mount Forest, July 19, 2014
www.mountforestfireworks.ca
Hootenanny Hay Days
Mount Forest, Aug 2-4, 2014
Holstein Bluegrass Celebration
Holstein, Aug 8-10, 2014
www.bluegrassinholstein.ca
Mount Forest, Nov 15, 2014
Lions Club Annual Craft Show
Arthur, Nov 23, 2014
Arthur Opti-Mrs Santa Claus Parade
Arthur, Nov 29, 2014
www.arthurchamber.ca
Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade
Mount Forest, Dec 5, 2014
www.mountforest.ca
Holstein Maplefest
Spring 2015
www.holsteinmaplefest.com
Home, Craft, Health & Leisure Show
Mount Forest, April 25/26, 2015
6th Annual Wellington North
Showcase
Mount Forest, March 31, 2015
Duck Race Plus
Arthur, May 2015
www.arthurchamber.ca
Arthur Ford & Mercury
Truck Nationals
Arthur, Aug 16-17, 2014
www.fordtruckclub.com
For more event details visit:
www.simplyexplore.ca or www.wellingtonfestivals.ca
A special thank you for the scrumptious butter tart photo:
Trish Beesley - www.tbphotographystudio.com Other Photo Credits:
Betty Boyd, Alan Rawlins - www.multiple-exposures.com, Bob Tokarsky
6 Events & Information
ou’re nvited to
Doors Open Wellington North
September 27, 2014 from 10am-4pm
Residents and visitors
are invited to discover
first-hand Wellington North’s
hidden heritage treasures. We’re opening the doors to some of our
most intriguing and charming cultural and heritage sites in the area.
www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
Arthur received this
recognition in 2002, when
David Tilson the M.P.P for
Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey
stated in the Ontario Legislature
that because of Arthur’s
extraordinary effort in World War II the
community would be recognized as “Canada’s Most Patriotic Village”.
Achievements that have garnered Arthur this title include that during World
War II the government ran War Bond and Victory Bond campaigns to raise
money to carry on the war effort. In the first campaign in 1940, Arthur Village
led all communities in Canada in reaching its objective. In every following
campaign (6 in all) the Village led all communities in the county in reaching its
objective. As well, during the war, a Navy League was formed in most Canadian
communities, to raise funds for Canadian Sailors at sea. In September, 1944,
Arthur Council received an award for having raised the most per capita of
any community in Ontario.
A series of murals were created in the downtown core in keeping with Arthur’s
war history. The above featured 3-panel mural represents the First World War,
with a British Flag, Billy Bishop war plane and poppies that are located on the
North side of the Sussman’s of Arthur building (corner of Frederick Street and
George Street, Downtown Arthur).
Below: Historical Society of Arthur Jones Baseline Survey Mural, Downtown Arthur
7
MARKET LOCATED AT VICTORY COMMUNITY CENTRE
GPS: 43.9831048
-80.7303889
Friday Afternoons
3pm to 8pm
Our Market Sponsors
Chamber of Commerce
“ The Most Patriotic Village”
Runs May 9
to Oct 10
8
Accommodations
The Pritty Place
’s log home in the illage of
Damascus. Open year round. Fully air conditioned with individual
thermostats for heating preferences. Breakfast from a full menu
at a time to suit you, as well as meeting various dietary needs,
with homemade bread and preserves. Pets welcome.
A warm welcome awaits!
8924 Wellington Road 16, Damascus
519-848-3598
GPS 43.9126137 -80.4810498
www.prittyplace.com
The Colonel’s Rest B&B A quiet relaxing getaway
just minutes from downtown ount orest. fter a day of
exploring, relax in the hot tub, enjoy the sauna, or relax by the fire.
ach room has it’s own tv. Be part of our family for a short or
long stay ... our home is always open to friends.
700 Martin St, Mount Forest
519-323-3868
GPS: 43.9710881, -80.7418662
www.thecolonelsrest.ca
/thecolonelsrest
Culinary Experiences
Munro’s On Main Refined rustic fare with quality fresh
ingredients. Great atmosphere, daily specials & monthly themes
will keep you coming back for more.
107 Wellington St W, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.9816412, -80.7357475
HOURS Sun, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-8pm Fri/Sat 9:30am-9pm
519-509-7007
Misty Meadows Country Market Locally grown
farm-fresh produce available in season. Home baking, meats and
cheese, bulk and frozen foods. Christian books and gifts,
dinnerware sets and china also available.
7992 Hwy 89, Conn
GPS: 43.998090, -80.570450
HOURS Summer: Mon-Wed & Sat 8am-7pm
Thurs/Fri 8am-8pm
Winter: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Saturdays
ONLY
519-323-4174
GPS: 43.93557, -80.68892
GPS: 43.89847, -80.63059
10 Culinary Experiences
GPS: 43.9808088, -80.7344925
GPS: 43.99522, -80.7561
Closed Mondays. Tues-Sat for Lunch & Dinner. Open Late Thurs-Sat.
Open for Breakfast Sat & Sun at 8am.
GPS: 43.8302556, -80.5344715
Meat The Butcher Come meet Ernie & see the wide
selection of local foods - special cuts of meat, ready-to-go
dinner, baking, honey, jams and more. Be sure to stop by on
Saturday during the summer months for meat on a bun,
right off the bbq.
157 Main St S, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.981112, -80.7348155
HOURS Tues-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 8am-5pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Saturdays
ONLY
519-323-3482
Shopping Experiences 11
Spoil Me Pets ount orest’s only specialty pet store.
A one stop shop for the love of pets! Carrying a large selection of
supplies and food for paw, claw, fin and feathers.
248 Main St S, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.9799787, -80.7329755
HOURS Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm Sat 9:30am-5pm
519-323-2311
Saturdays
ONLY
GPS: 43.83073, -80.53520
Winner: Most Patriotic!
Winner: Most Patriotic!
GPS: 43.8303232, -80.5349867
Spend some time with
Saturdays
ONLY
• bathroom fixtures
• vanities
• glass shower enclosures
• kitchen sinks & faucets
• bathroom & kitchen accessories
• wall décor
519.848.3641
238 George Street, Arthur
www.theplumberswife.ca
Saturdays
ONLY
Your Premiere
Fashion D
Exquisite
is how
you’ll look with
CYNTHIA & CO
162 Main St S, Mount Forest
519.323.4789 | www.CynthiaAndCo.ca
Open Mon to Sat 9:30am-5:30pm
GPS: 43.9811293, -80.7344639
GPS: 43.98352, -80.73793
13
estination
Area’s Largest
Fashion Destination
Sussman’s Menswear
Family Owned Since 1907
Men’s Designer Casuals
Sussman’s For Her
Casually ours
Open Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 Sun 11-5
143 George St (Hwy 6), Arthur
www.sussmansofarthur.com
GPS: 43.8323, -80.53747
GPS: 43.9801022, -80.733229
For service you
thought was
long gone.
237 Main Street South,
Mount Forest
519.323.1970
www.idealladieswear.ca
Open Mon to Sat 9 am - 5pm
Closed Sundays
14
For Your Sweet Tooth
Big John’s Country Market Homemade Maple
Saturdays
Butter Tarts using Grandma’s Recipe! Offering an array of
baked goods and Ontario Farm Grown products including meat,
ONLY
produce, syrups, honey and jam.
#9537 Hwy 6, Between Side Rd 4 & Maas Park Dr
GPS: 43.93557, -80.68892
HOURS: May-Oct Wed 4-8 Fri 12-8
Sat 8-8 Sun 12-8
519-323-6996
Nov-April Wed 4-7 Sat 8-2 Sun 12-4
www.bigjohnscountrymarket.ca
/bigjohnscountrymarket
Frazer’s Mercantile Butter Tarts in a Historic
Setting Step back in time when little stores dotted the countryside.
A one-place-stop for butter tarts, gifts, natural cleaning products,
glass jars full of candy and a place to catch up with friends.
Special activities & events featured regularly. Combining modern
skills and equipment with the atmosphere of the old country store.
178 Main Street S, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.9808125, -80.7341874
HOURS Mon-Fri 9-2 Sat 9-5
519-604-8122
Kenilworth Country Kitchen
A sweet exploration of the butter tart! Featuring a wide variety of Saturdays
ONLY
homemade traditional butter tarts plus other creations like butter
tart sundaes, trifle, milkshakes and muffins! Plus other homemade
baking, home cooked country meals, jams, honey & so much more.
On Hwy 6, #9121 in Kenilworth
GPS: 43.89847, -80.63059
519-848-6385
HOURS Mon-Sat 6-7 Sun 7-7
www.kenilworthcountrykitchen.com
Misty Meadows Country Market Six Varieties
of Butter Tarts! Locally grown farm-fresh produce available in
season. Home baking, meats and cheese, bulk and frozen foods.
Christian books and gifts, dinnerware sets and china also available.
7992 Hwy 89, Conn
GPS: 43.998090, -80.570450
HOURS Summer Mon-Wed & Sat 8-7 Thurs & Fri 8-8
Winter Mon-Sat 8-6
519-323-4174
Munro’s On Main Home to butter tart ice cream,
and Mom Munro’s homemade butter tarts, served with a scoop
of ice cream & a cherry on top! Refined rustic fare, fresh
Saturdays
ONLY
ingredients, great atmosphere, daily specials & monthly themes
will keep you coming back for more.
107 Wellington Street W, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.9816412, -80.7357475
519-509-7007
HOURS Sun, Tues-Thurs 9:30-8 Fri & Sat 9:30-9
/MunrosRestaurant
Post Time Pub & Grill Homemade Butter Tarts
Aside a Cup of Gourmet Coffee! Take some time to socialize and
enjoy homemade pub style food amongst large screen tv’s for
special broadcasts, and pool tables. Known for their pizza, a
special family recipe, and other home cooked meals using locally
supplied beef. LLBO.
257 George Street, Arthur
519-848-6459
GPS: 43.8302556, -80.5344715
HOURS Closed Mondays. Tues-Sat for Lunch & Dinner. Open Late Thurs-Sat.
Open for Breakfast Sat & Sun at 8am.
The Spot Home to the famous Butter Tart Pie! Home
style family dining featuring all day breakfast, daily specials,
homemade soup and pies using local and seasonal ingredients
as available. Watch for our new
summer menu and enjoy
cruise nights back every Tuesday night 5-8pm. LLBO / Wheelchair
accessible.
Hwy 6, ust North of Mount Forest
GPS: 43.99522, -80.7561
HOURS Mon-Fri 6am-8pm Sat & Sun 7am-8pm
519-323-4738
A Butter Tart in Favour
of Your Business
Arthur Greenhouses Home to the Canadian and the
original Dutch butter tarts! Find inspiration in the warm colour
tones of the butter tart for your landscaping. iew a wide selection
of maple tree varieties including golden, red and native maples,
and plants like Black yed usan’s, um’s
oneflowers.
Choose produce like squash & sweet corn to colour your meals.
7470 2nd ine, Arthur
519-848-6816
Saturdays
GPS: 43.8292629, -80.4931512
www.arthurgreenhouses.ca
Only
HOURS April-Oct Mon-Sat 9-6
May/ une Open 7 days/week 9-6
Saturdays
Nov-March by appointment
ONLY
Dancing Frogs Antiques njoy a Free Butter
Tart with every purchase! An ever-changing collection of
antiques, collectibles, retro and vintage treasures.
Something for everyone!
With
Purchase
7502 Sideroad 7 ast, Kenilworth
GPS: 43.89852, -80.63072
HOURS May-Oct Open 7 Days 10-6
519-848-6096
Saturdays
ONLY
Nov-April Sat & Sun 10-6
www.dancingfrogsanti
ues.vpweb.ca
Pine Corner Tree Farm njoy Maple Butter Tarts
on Saturdays and Handmade Soaps! njoy the maple lined
laneway as you enter the tree farm. Then browse through our
quality trees and shrubs at our quaint garden centre.
7016 Wellington Rd 109, Moorefield
GPS: 43.841112, -80.702947
Saturdays
Only
HOURS Open May October:
Mon-Fri 8-6 Saturday 8-4:30
Saturdays
ONLY
519-638-2734
www.pinecorner.ca
Saturdays
ONLY
16 A Further Exploration
of All Things Butter Tart
6Y The Clothing Corp Home to the official
Butter Tart soap by Triskele Soaps! Offering trendy brand name
fashions as well as a great selection of classic styles for men
and women. We love when you love how you look!
236 Main Street N, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.98352, -80.73793
HOURS Mon-Wed 10-5:30 Thurs 10-7
519-323-0050
Fri & Sat 10-5:30
www.6yclothingcorp.com
Country Creations Try Brickstone Spread Cheese Saturdays
Pleaser in Maple & Walnut, the perfect compliment to any cheese. ONLY
Serve this, or one of the other many varieties to choose from,
with soft cream cheese mixed in a pastry shell for an original
tart idea!
125 ueen St , Mount Forest
GPS: 43.979469, -80.731554
HOURS Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
519-323-9981
www.countrycreations.ca
Night & Day Studio Official Trail Pottery!
Mugs & Dessert Plates. Impress guests when you serve butter Saturdays
ONLY
tarts and other desserts at home on your original plate. This
original artisan studio also features fabulous salt-glazed pottery,
raku and gardenware.
947 Bentley St Hwy 6, ust South of Mount Forest
GPS: 43.96786, -80.73548
HOURS une-Sept Thurs-Mon 10-5
1-888-383-C A
Tues/Wed by Chance
www.nightanddaystudio.com
Year round by chance
Plumes Main Street Interiors Home to the
Official Butter Tart nspired Paint Colour! Also featuring butter
tart inspired gift baskets and make your own K-cup coffee.
Your complete home decorating centre!
184 Main Street N, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.9826458, -80.7368003
HOURS Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Sat 9-3
519-323-4611
www.plumesinteriors.ca
/plumesinteriors
Spoil Me Pets Home to the official Butter Tart
Trail Dog Treat! Locally made and sourced by Spoil the Dog
Bakery ome in, spoil your pets ... they’ll be glad you did.
248 Main Street S, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.9799787, -80.7329755
HOURS Mon-Fri 9:30-6 Sat 9:30-5
Saturdays
ONLY
519-323-2311
The Plumber’s Wife Featuring a sweet
assortment of butter tart inspired soaps, lotions, body wash Saturdays
ONLY
& bubble bath from Naturally Upper anada’s ignature
Collection in Golden Maple Sugar.
238 George Street, Arthur
GPS: 43.8303232, -80.5349867
HOURS Tues-Fri 9:30-5 Sat 9:30-3
Check our website for additional hours.
519-848-3641
www.theplumberswife.ca
/ThePlumbersWife.Arthur
Saturdays
ONLY
Simply Explore Our
Pine Corner Tree Farm Garden Centre and
Nursery Tree Farm. Small & Large Deciduous / Evergreen Trees.
Delivery and planting services available.
Landscape construction family run business for 25 years.
7016 Wellington Rd 109, Moorefield
GPS: 43.841112, -80.702947
HOURS May-Oct: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Sat 8am-4:30pm
17
519-638-2734
www.pinecorner.ca
WildThings Plant Farm A 36-acre nursery in the
woods. Choose from an incredible selection of hardy and unusual Saturdays
ONLY
plants: Over 1,500 varieties, display gardens and woodland trails.
Free special events. In your wildest dreams.
9688 Baseline Rd, Minto
GPS: 43.974493, -80.82896
HOURS April thru Sept:
Daily 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-5pm
Toll Free 1-877-538-3228 519-338-3228
www.wild-things.ca
/WildThingsPlantFarm
Country Creations A unique flower shop offering
a wide assortment of fresh flowers for your gift-giving needs.
Their staff will help make any occasion memorable with an artfully
designed arrangement. Also featuring a wonderful assortment of
home d cor and tasteful giftware.
125 ueen St , Mount Forest
GPS: 43.979469, -80.731554
HOURS Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
519-323-9981
www.countrycreations.ca
Tin Roof Rusted Farm & Plant Nursery
Greenhouse grower specializing in native wildflowers & plants
Saturdays
(over 85 species). Over 18 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and other ONLY
vegetable & herb transplants. Traditional annuals & perennials,
potted garden gifts, hanging baskets, herb gardens, cut flowers &
more! Market garden produce. Sustainably grown, no pesticides.
Retail & Wholesale. Consultation & Contract growing available.
9567 Concession 4N, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.9887328, -80.6359705
519-261-0330
HOURS May-Nov: Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm
www.tinroofrustedfarm.com
Sundays 12-3
/TinRoofRustedFarmPlantNursery
See you at the Farmers Market
on Friday Afternoons!
18 2014 Map
LEGEND
GPS Coordinates
Closed on Sundays
Saturdays
Saturdays
Sells Butter
ONLY
ONLY
Saturdays
Saturdays
ONLY ONLY
Saturdays
Information
ONLY
Tarts
Centre
Horticultural Trail Stops
Butter Tart Trail Stops With Tarts/Dessert
Butter Tart Trail Stops with
• Saturday Butter Tarts only
• Butter Tart with Purchase
Butter Tart Trail Themed Stops
(No Butter Tarts for Sale)
Arthur & Area Community Centre
158 Domville Street, Arthur
GPS: 43.8363756, -80.5346272
Mount Forest & District
Sports Complex
850 Princess Street, Mount Forest
GPS: 43.97401, -80.74526
Visit www.wellington-north.com for more information
Arthur Parks
Arthur Community Park
Arthur Lions Park
Arthur Optimists
Playground & Pavilion
Trails
Conn
Pavilion &
Playground
Mount Forest Parks
Birmingham St Lions Park, Murphy Park
Campbell De Vore Park, Angus Smith Park
William (Bill) D Moody Lions Playground
Lion Roy Grant Park
Visit www.wellington-north.com
Arthur Lion’s Trail, McNamara Tract,
for more information
Mulhull Tract, Saugeen Trail, Smale Tract, Victory Tract
19
Explore
Nature
uther Marsh
Wildlife
Management
Area
Wellington North Birding Trail
Download A Map: www.simplyexplore.ca
More Information:
www.grandriver.ca
ast uther Sideroad 21/22
GPS: 43.96255, -80.39958
www.simplyexplore.ca
/SimplyExplore
@SimplyExplore #ButterTartTrail #ButterTarts