Economic Profile

 CACTUS, CATTLE AND COWBOYS

 Fun, Free Festival July  18 19 in West Lorne,
 presenting a farmer's market, dancing, "cowboy ways"
 demonstrations, wagon rides, horses only parade Saturday at high noon.
 Riders bring your horses to explore trails, camp overnight
 (stalls available - book ahead) enjoy Sunday cowboy breakfast and more trail riding.
 Contact  866-401-2965

 HORSE INDUSTRY AND FARM TOUR

 Western Elgin region is home to thousands of horses
  from multi-million dollar Standard bred operations
  to smaller farms breeding everything
  from quarter horses to Haflingers.
  Several farms will be open for the annual summer self-guided Farm Tour
  giving families new activities and sometimes hands-on experience.
  Bring a picnic lunch. July date & time TBA
  Contact 1-866-401-2965 

 YE OLDE JAIL

The Rodney Jail, located at 135 Queens Line next to the fairgrounds, was built in 1890 for $200 with two tiny cells making it the oldest, smallest jail in North America. The original cell doors of riveted, flat steel bar, the magistrate's table and pot-bellied stove portray the business of law and order as it was usually kept on Saturday nights. Open from May (Victoria Day weekend) to September (Labour Day)

 PORT GLASGOW MARINA & YACHT CLUB
 
The 80 slip Port Glasgow Marina Basin on Lake Erie is accessed from Highway 401 at  Exit 129, Rodney, South on Furnival Road to Havens Lake Road. One of Ontario's prime pickerel and perch fishing spots, it offers full service washrooms, paved pier for anglers and double ramp access for trailers. Adjacent to it are extensive nature trails and miles of beach, which together provide hours of entertainment and relaxation. Annual Fish Fry and Waterfront Festival Fireworks are held on August Civic Holiday Sunday.

LAKEVIEW GARDENS

This Historic attraction at Eagle on Highway 3, 25 minutes west of St.Thomas, still provides acres of lush Greenhouses but now boasts fantastic new Gardens, a complete Garden center, a beautiful boutique and  a restaurant that provides both a friendly atmosphere and exceptional meals.

Contact (519-768-1116) www.lakeviewgardens.ca

CAMPGROUNDS, BEACHES, BED & BREAKFASTS

and much more await you in West Elgin.

Contact

(519) 785-0560  www.westelgin.net