THIS IS SPARTA: Sparta & Area

THIS IS SPARTA:

Sparta & Area

The Village of Sparta and its surrounding area may be home to more than 300 people, but unfortunately, Gerard Butler isn’t one of them. All kidding aside, this actually is a real town here in Elgin County.

Don’t believe us? Come see the quaint village for yourself, where the main streets are lined with unique shops and art galleries galore. With artisan candles, handmade pottery, one-of-a-kind jewellery, and handcrafted home décor, you’ll quickly discover why the village is called sp‘ART’a after all!

Journey just 3km east of the village and you’ll step foot into Europe. Well, not really, but you’ll feel like you’re in the south of France when you see the purple-hued paradise in the fields at Steed and Company Lavender. Breathe in the tranquillity that can only come from their lush lavender.

Quai du Vin Estate Winery

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Sparta Country Candles

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Sparta Snaps

Steed & Company Lavender

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Sparta House Tea Room

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Solitude Nature Reserve

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Steed and Company Lavender

47589 Sparta Ln Sparta N5H 2R4 519-494-5525 steedandcompany.com buds@steedandcompany.com Discover the most stunning lavender setting in Ontario’s Southwest. Indulge in our unique range of exquisitely handcrafted products. Stroll amongst the lavender and take in the magnificent views.

ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS

Sparta and District Historical Society

PO Box 34 Sparta N0L 2H0 519-775-2292 villageofsparta.com tcg@execulink.com Operates the Forge and Anvil Museum and the Sparta Church Museum as well as hosts a re-enactment dinner and a high tea and historical fashion show.

STAY

Conny’s B & B on the Farm

46075 Fruit Ridge Line St. Thomas N5P 3S9 519-775-0149 bbcanada.com/10617.html connysbandb@gmail.com Bed and breakfast on the farm. Four rooms available, open year round.

Solitude Nature Reserve

45388 Dexter Line Sparta NOL 2H0 519-671-0199 solitudenaturereserve.com mcnameephil@gmail.com “Providing a wilderness camping experience and opportunity to reconnect with nature. Free campsites available July- September. Trails open year round for hiking. “

St. Thomas Dragway

45633 Sparta Line, RR#4 Sparta N5P 3S8 519-775-0001 stthomasdragway.ca pspriet@sprietinvestments.com Canada’s first purpose built drag strip, St. Thomas Raceway Park is Southwestern Ontario’s premier motorsports venue, hosting many racing and non-racing events. Street Drag Racing every weekend Apr-Oct.

SHOP

Anything Used & Sparta Country Candles

46361 Sparta Ln Sparta N0L 2H0 519-775-0054 1-800-463-1447 spartacandles.com info@spartacandles.com Come visit us & see why customers say “So much to see.” We are a family run business that manufactures our own “Sparta Candles.” We also have many rooms filled with home & garden décor, plus get a free taste of our homemade fudge.

Bear Friend Factory Home of the Whistle Stop Peddlers

46349 Sparta Line Sparta N0L 2H0 519-775-2779 bearfriendfactory.com bearfriendfactory@gmail.com We have combined the largest collection of plush animals and clothing line in the region with 35+ local talented crafters, artists, and vendors to create a very unique place to shop and discover.

Gathered

6137 Hiram Smith Line Sparta N0L 2H0 289-244-7024 spartagathered.ca joe.kcp@gmail.com Gathered is home to a collective of local artists in a unique and beautiful heritage designated building, located in the heart of picturesque and historic Sparta.

The Village Collective

46329 Sparta Line Sparta N0L 2H0 226-773-0264 theVillageCollective.com thevillagecollective69@gmail.com A gathering place to showcase the quality and one-of-a-kind wares of local Artists and Artisans.

Holistic Awakenings Day Spa

46349 Sparta Ln Sparta N0L 2H0 519-775-2606 holisticawakeningsdayspa.com tammy_caughill@yahoo.ca A holistic day spa devoted to providing a spa experience defined by excellence. Offering a unique combination of natural healing spa services and holistic body products.

Quai du Vin Estate Winery

45811 Fruit Ridge Ln St. Thomas N5P 3S9 519-775-2216 QuaiduVin.com info@QuaiduVin.com Nestled amongst the vineyards in the picturesque rolling hills of Central Elgin, 3 km north of Sparta, there you will sample fine wines and experience spectacular events.

Sparta House Tearoom

46342 Sparta Line Sparta N0L 2H0 519-775-2313 spartahouse.com spartahousetearoom@rogers.com Historic, haunted, very unique experience. Traditional English food, High Teas, and the largest collection of tea pots in Elgin County. Family run business in the quaint historic village of Sparta.

ST. THOMAS & AREA

Parade of Poinsettias Open House (November)

Family Flowers 44329 Talbot Line, St. Thomas, ON

Horton Farmers’ Market Grand Opening (May)

Manitoba Street St. Thomas, ON