Guidebook for Red Mill Farm and Area
Parks
Local Parks of interest
A breathtakingly beautiful park, with 10km of sand beach on the shores of Lake Huron. Gorgeous sunsets ranked in the top 10 in the world. Rare and fragile Oak Savannah and Coastal Dune ecosystems as well as the Old Ausable Channel, a significant wetland. Enjoy 10 walking trails, 14 km biking trails, 38 km groomed x-c ski trails. Canoe, paddleboat, kayak and bike rentals available. A highly recommended day trip, 45 min drive.
127 locals recommend
Pinery Provincial Park
9526 Lakeshore RdA breathtakingly beautiful park, with 10km of sand beach on the shores of Lake Huron. Gorgeous sunsets ranked in the top 10 in the world. Rare and fragile Oak Savannah and Coastal Dune ecosystems as well as the Old Ausable Channel, a significant wetland. Enjoy 10 walking trails, 14 km biking trails, 38 km groomed x-c ski trails. Canoe, paddleboat, kayak and bike rentals available. A highly recommended day trip, 45 min drive.
Wildwood has 4 biking and hiking trails ranging from 1.2 km to the 25 km Lake Trail. Boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities on the reservoir. Great place for a picnic.
10 locals recommend
Wildwood Conservation Area
3995 Line 9Wildwood has 4 biking and hiking trails ranging from 1.2 km to the 25 km Lake Trail. Boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities on the reservoir. Great place for a picnic.
Nearby Towns
Local communities worth a visit
Stratford is a magical town. Known for its theatre, this year there will be outdoor plays and cabarets. The City offers a diverse range of dining experiences including take out picnics to eat in its many parks or trail around Victoria lake.
40 locals recommend
Stratford
Stratford is a magical town. Known for its theatre, this year there will be outdoor plays and cabarets. The City offers a diverse range of dining experiences including take out picnics to eat in its many parks or trail around Victoria lake.
A beautiful small town with historic limestone buildings; gorgeous walking trails with views of the Thames River, Trout creek and the Falls; quaint shops; Ontario's largest outdoor natural swimming pool (the quarry); the Station Gallery and the Baseball Hall of Fame.
8 locals recommend
Saint Marys
A beautiful small town with historic limestone buildings; gorgeous walking trails with views of the Thames River, Trout creek and the Falls; quaint shops; Ontario's largest outdoor natural swimming pool (the quarry); the Station Gallery and the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A small town on the shores of Lake Huron. A very popular beach town with shops and restaurants.
96 locals recommend
Grand Bend
A small town on the shores of Lake Huron. A very popular beach town with shops and restaurants.
Recreation
Local activities
Great golfing, located directly across the Thames River, within earshot of Red Mill farm.
Science Hill Country Club
RR 1Great golfing, located directly across the Thames River, within earshot of Red Mill farm.
River Valley Golf Course & Winter Tube Slide
4725 1 LineSummer golfing and Winter tube sliding
Drive-in Theatre just 35 min away in small village. Nice country drive and old-fashioned experience.
Shipka
Drive-in Theatre just 35 min away in small village. Nice country drive and old-fashioned experience.
The St. Marys Quarry
425 Water St SBeautiful outdoor fresh water swimming experience!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
If you enjoy swimming, the St.Marys Quarry is a must
A beautiful limestone quarry, this is Ontario's largest natural outdoor swimming pool
Don't miss
Saturday morning St.Marys farmer's market is worth a visit
A small town farmer's market the old fashioned way with all local grown produce and craftsmanship. A great community feel!