Applegarth Area Attractions
Beaches
This park has 2.5 km of beautiful beaches, as well as some nature trails.
It's a great place to spend a sunny summer day- pack a picnic lunch, as there's no food available onsite, aside from ice cream at the park store.
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Port Burwell Provincial Park
9 Wilson LnThis park has 2.5 km of beautiful beaches, as well as some nature trails.
It's a great place to spend a sunny summer day- pack a picnic lunch, as there's no food available onsite, aside from ice cream at the park store.
The beaches at Long Point are conveniently located near several take-out restaurants, so you don't even need to pack a lunch!
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Parque Provincial Long Point
350 Erie BlvdThe beaches at Long Point are conveniently located near several take-out restaurants, so you don't even need to pack a lunch!
The beach at Port Bruce is located close to some good take-out restaurants.
Parque Provincial Port Bruce
3360 Imperial RoadThe beach at Port Bruce is located close to some good take-out restaurants.
Turkey Point is a busy beach in summer, with several good restaurants.
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Parque Provincial de Turkey Point
194 Turkey Point RoadTurkey Point is a busy beach in summer, with several good restaurants.
City/town information
If you're in need of essentials, Tillsonburg is where you can get them. 20 minutes north of us, it's got all the big stores, including Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, and Canadian Tire.
As well as all the usual fast-food places, there's also a Kelsey's and Boston Pizza for a sit-down meal.
Tillsonburg
If you're in need of essentials, Tillsonburg is where you can get them. 20 minutes north of us, it's got all the big stores, including Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, and Canadian Tire.
As well as all the usual fast-food places, there's also a Kelsey's and Boston Pizza for a sit-down meal.
Port Burwell sits at the mouth of the Otter Creek, and is a popular fishing and beach destination.
It has a free public beach on the east side of the creek, and Port Burwell Provincial Park can be accessed on the west side.
It's now home to a Cold War era submarine, the HMCS Ojibwa, which is now a naval museum.
Whether you prefer BBQ, pizza, Caribbean food, or fish and chips, you can find them all in Port Burwell.
Periscope Playhouse presents concerts and plays throughout the year- you can see upcoming events on their website.
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Port Burwell
Port Burwell sits at the mouth of the Otter Creek, and is a popular fishing and beach destination.
It has a free public beach on the east side of the creek, and Port Burwell Provincial Park can be accessed on the west side.
It's now home to a Cold War era submarine, the HMCS Ojibwa, which is now a naval museum.
Whether you prefer BBQ, pizza, Caribbean food, or fish and chips, you can find them all in Port Burwell.
Periscope Playhouse presents concerts and plays throughout the year- you can see upcoming events on their website.
Just up the road from us, Straffordville has a small grocery store with a good selection, as well as a take-out pizza place.
Straffordville
Just up the road from us, Straffordville has a small grocery store with a good selection, as well as a take-out pizza place.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to find out about the history of this region. The mill was one of the few to be spared when the Americans marched through during the War of 1812.
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Backus Heritage Conservation Area
This is a great place to find out about the history of this region. The mill was one of the few to be spared when the Americans marched through during the War of 1812.
The historic Quaker village of Sparta has several charming shops, and of course, Sparta Candles.
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Sparta
The historic Quaker village of Sparta has several charming shops, and of course, Sparta Candles.
Port Stanley, half an hour to the west along the lake, has all sorts of attractions- lots of shops, restaurants, and of course the beach.
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Port Stanley
Port Stanley, half an hour to the west along the lake, has all sorts of attractions- lots of shops, restaurants, and of course the beach.
Port Rowan is just outside Long Point, and has shops and restaurants.
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Port Rowan
Port Rowan is just outside Long Point, and has shops and restaurants.
This Cold War era submarine is now open for tours in Port Burwell. It's advised that you book in advance, as tours often sell out ahead of time.
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The Museum of Naval History
3 Pitt StreetThis Cold War era submarine is now open for tours in Port Burwell. It's advised that you book in advance, as tours often sell out ahead of time.
Annandale House is a fabulous late Victorian mansion in Tillsonburg, with ornately painted ceilings.
Annandale National Historic Site
30 Tillson AvenueAnnandale House is a fabulous late Victorian mansion in Tillsonburg, with ornately painted ceilings.
Hiking
The hiking trails at Backus Woods take you through a Carolinian forest, with massive trees and lots of wildlife. It's a great experience at any time of the year.
Backus Woods
4th Concession RoadThe hiking trails at Backus Woods take you through a Carolinian forest, with massive trees and lots of wildlife. It's a great experience at any time of the year.
You have year-round access to excellent hiking trails through the woods at Springwater.
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Springwater Conservation Area
8059 Springwater RdYou have year-round access to excellent hiking trails through the woods at Springwater.
Food scene
You can get all-day breakfast, or enjoy some authentic Caribbean dishes, including vegetarian options.
BEACH PATTIES
29 Wellington StreetYou can get all-day breakfast, or enjoy some authentic Caribbean dishes, including vegetarian options.
Cook's Pizza & Panzerotti
9254 Plank RoadExcellent take-out pizza and wings.
Simply Scoops
38 Robinson Street48 flavours of ice cream, and burgers and fries.
Auntie Tammy's Pizza
29 Robinson StThis is a good place to eat some fish and chips and look out at the submarine.
Izzy's Schooners Restaurant & Patio Lookout
35 Robinson StThis is a good place to eat some fish and chips and look out at the submarine.
This is a great place! Excellent fried chicken and super service.
Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint
This is a great place! Excellent fried chicken and super service.
Entertainment
Periscope Playhouse has concerts and plays throughout the year, Check their website for upcoming events.
Periscope Playhouse
42 Wellington StPeriscope Playhouse has concerts and plays throughout the year, Check their website for upcoming events.
Theatre Tillsonburg
144789 Potters RoadWineries and Breweries
Burning Kiln Winery
1709 Front RdHometown Brew Co.
1730 Front RdHounds of Erie Winery
377 7th Concession Road EnrRush Creek Wines Ltd.
48995 Jamestown LineBlueberry Hill Estates
1195 Front Rd