Elgin County: Events, Festivals, Attractions, Day Trips, Getaways & More

The Elgin County region includes:

  • City of St Thomas
  • Municipality of Bayham
  • Municipality of Central Elgin
  • Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich
  • Municipality of West Elgin
  • Town of Aylmer
  • Township of Malahide
  • Township of Southwold

Things to Do

Top Things to Do on a Summer Trip to Port Burwell on Lake Erie

Top Things to Do on a Summer Trip to Port Burwell on Lake Erie

Planning a summer getaway to Port Burwell on Lake Erie could involve many types of summer adventures. Plus, the community, which is part of the municipality of Bayham, provides the ...
Summer in Port Stanley: From Beach Fun to Train Rides and Nature Adventures

Summer in Port Stanley: From Beach Fun to Train Rides and Nature Adventures

Port Stanley, a vibrant lakeside community centred around the pristine Lake Erie, offers a rich blend of outdoor fun and cultural activities. Port Stanley invites you to indulge in water ...
20 Winter Activities in Elgin County

20 Winter Activities in Elgin County

Located on the banks of Lake Erie, Elgin County's ports and beaches make it a popular tourist destination all year round. The local conservation areas offer a variety of winter ...
Sand Hill Park: Climb Massive Sand Dunes & Plan a Weekend Beach Getaway to Lake Erie Shores

Sand Hill Park: Climb Massive Sand Dunes & Plan a Weekend Beach Getaway to Lake Erie Shores

Make the best of the summer season by taking a swim at Sand Hill Park, which is home to Ontario’s largest sand dunes. These massive sand mountains are part of ...
Ontario’s Biggest U-Pick Peony Garden Opens in June With 150,000 Blooms

Ontario’s Biggest U-Pick Peony Garden Opens in June With 150,000 Blooms

Flower lovers have a short window to catch one of Ontario’s most impressive spring sights, and Fleur de Roy, the province’s largest pick-your-own peony garden, is opening Early June The ...
Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities

Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities

Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin' good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals ...
Take a Scenic Train Ride Near London on One of the Oldest Railway Lines in Ontario

Take a Scenic Train Ride Near London on One of the Oldest Railway Lines in Ontario

Experience a train ride through the scenic Kettle Creek Valley over a portion of the former London & Port Stanley Railway. Themed tours include Easter Egg Hunt, Mothers Day, Father’s ...
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Ontario Road Trip: 50 Things to Do Along Lake Erie Shore

Ontario Road Trip: 50 Things to Do Along Lake Erie Shore

In terms of size, Lake Erie comes fourth out of the five Great Lakes but did you know it is also the eleventh largest in the whole world? This impressive ...
Lake Erie Weekend Getaway: 10 Towns & Communities For an Ontario Summer Vacation

Lake Erie Weekend Getaway: 10 Towns & Communities For an Ontario Summer Vacation

Consider these towns along the Lake Erie shoreline as a simple summer getaway, a road trip, or a single destination. The Lake Erie Shoreline has many reasons to visit. These ...
14 of the Best Ontario Towns and Cities For a Beach Vacation This Summer

14 of the Best Ontario Towns and Cities For a Beach Vacation This Summer

It might be difficult to pick your next beach destination in Ontario. Between Ontario’s interior lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes of Ontario, Huron, or Erie, this province has much ...
Things to Do During 2026 Victoria Day Long Weekend in Ontario

Things to Do During 2026 Victoria Day Long Weekend in Ontario

Looking for ways to kick off the unofficial start of summer in Ontario? From finger-lickin' good festivals to long weekend fireworks, this list of 75+ events and festivals from across ...
100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks

100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks

From climbing on a "sleeping giant" to walking the world's longest freshwater beach and howling with the wolfs, here are 100 best adventures in Ontario's Provincial Parks ...
2026 Spring Fun in Ontario: 60+ Adventures and Festivals

2026 Spring Fun in Ontario: 60+ Adventures and Festivals

From duck races to walleye fishing, festivals celebrating spring migration and blossom, here are 40+ must ways to celebrate spring in Ontario ...
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Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario – 2026

The list of 2026 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario, awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987 as an association ...

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