BUZZING WITH EXCITMENT: Aylmer & Area

BUZZING WITH EXCITMENT

Aylmer & Area

Aylmer and area is the bee’s knees, or at least we like to think so! From the queen’s flag to the queen bee, it’s all here for you to discover!

Aylmer’s Old Town Hall is located in the heart of the Town of Aylmer and is one of the most breathtaking buildings at that. Once you step inside the Aylmer Performing Art Centre’s space, you’ll be in awe when you look up to the ceiling to see the giant Union Jack painted on the ceiling. This flag is otherwise known as the Royal Union Flag here in Ontario, and is flown as an allegiance to the crown.

As for the queen bee, this can be found in another type of colony, a honey bee colony at Clovermead Adventure Farm. We like to think that this is the most magical place for kids and kids at heart, to learn what the buzz is about when it comes to bees. Jump on their giant jumping pillow, zip line your troubles away, or if you’ve ‘bean’ here before, you know about their enormous soybean box, like a sandbox but without the sand.

Old Town Hall Theatre

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Greta’s Taco Wagon

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What’s the Buzz?

Springwater Conservation Area

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Howe’s Family Farm Market

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Berry Hill Fruit Farm

48937 Glencolin Ln Aylmer N5H 2R6 519-765-1752 berryhillfruitfarm.ca dsaarloos@amtelecom.net “Make Our Garden, Your Garden” Visit our on-farm stand for your fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, green beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, apples, and more!

Clovermead Adventure Farm

11302 Imperial Rd (Hwy 73) Aylmer N5H 2R3 519-773-5503 clovermead.com info@clovermead.com Clovermead is a Country Store filled with all things honey, plus a whole world to explore in the Clovermead settlement. Check the website for the latest buzz.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Aylmer Performing Arts Council

38 John St S Aylmer N5H 2C2 519-765-3039 artsinaylmer.com artsinaylmer@gmail.com Want to take in a live performance? We’ve had Grammy and Juno award winners on our Restored Old Town Hall Stage! Seven shows a year.

Minerva Art Gallery

11078 Springwater Rd N Aylmer N5H 2R6 519-765-1616 minerva-art.com Minerva@amtelecom.net A full service Art Gallery carrying local, national, and international artists. Fully equipped custom framing on site, offering conservation framing & lamination for home and business.

Howe Family Farm Market

48956 John Wise Ln Aylmer N5H 2R4 519-773-3779 howefamilyfarms.ca kevin@howefamilyfarms.ca Come and enjoy farm fresh food just for you. Strawberries, garden vegetables, sweet corn, cantaloupe, melons, pumpkins, squash, jams, jellies, preserves and so much more!

Rubyeyes Kraftwerks

103 York Street Aylmer N5H 2X7 519-933-7443 rubyeyes.com ruby@rubyeyes.com On-site commissions of fantastic glass and metal art works. Studio offers customised classes, repairs, and supplies. Call for appointment.

ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS

Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives

14 East St Aylmer N5H 1W2 519-773-9723 amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum/ aylmermuseum@amtelecom.net A community museum with changing exhibits and archives by appointment. Tundra Swans in March (519-773-7926) and a Tour of Homes in November. Visit our website for hours of operation.

RECREATION

East Elgin Community Complex

531 Talbot St W Aylmer N5H 2T9 519-773-5631 eecc.ca dbroer@eecc.ca Operated by the Town of Aylmer and Township of Malahide, we offer recreational programs and host a Canada Day Celebration and Family New Year’s Eve Party.

SHOP

Aylmer Sales Arena

51 Murray St Aylmer N5H 2A6 519-765-2211 aylmersalesarena.ca e_lensink@yahoo.ca Farmer’s and Flea market. Open Tuesdays May - October 8am -4pm. Automatic & Self -Serve Carwash, Laundry mat & Dog wash open 7 days

Mennonite Furniture Gallery

10 Talbot St W Aylmer N5H 1J7 519-765-4386 mfgi.ca sales@mfgi.ca Showcasing a wide variety of solid wood furniture hand-crafted by Amish and Mennonite artisans. A second location ‘Premium Kitchen Cabinets’ located at 53930 Eden Line, Aylmer.

Silverthorn Landscape Supplies

RR #3, 46400 Talbot Ln St. Thomas N5P 3S7 519-765-2379 silverthornlandscape.com info@silverthornlandscape.com Silverthorn Landscape Supplies provides ideas, support, and landscaping products for individuals and contractors as they transform gardens, workplaces and outdoor spaces from ordinary to extraordinary.

SHOP & TASTE

Pinecroft Pottery

8122 Rogers Rd S Aylmer N5H 2R4 519-773-3435 pinecroft.ca pinecroft@amtelecom.net Shop for quality Canadian Stoneware Pottery made onsite since 1948 and unique gift items including home decor. Enjoy the view from our windowed dining room in the woods while you dine on soups, salads, crepes, desserts and entrees featuring our own homemade bread and rolls.

Grandma’s Oven Bakery and Cakes Inc.

157 John St. N. Aylmer N5H 2B1 519-765-2711 grandmasoven.ca abe@grandmasoven.ca Grandma’s Oven has been around for over a decade, specializing in wedding cakes, custom birthday/event cakes, custom sugar cookies, and homemade Mennonite baking.

Mennomex

49919 Talbot Ln Aylmer N5H 2R1 519-773-2002 mennomex.com info@mennomex.com Authentic Mexican foods and products, specially imported for you. Experience the real Mexican flavour in your own home.

New Sarum Diner

RR#3, 46230 New Sarum Ln St. Thomas N5P 3S7 519-773-3101 newsarum.com Casual family dining in a relaxing country atmosphere. Local memorabilia. Established in 1943. Banquet facilities. AGCO, full menu. Open 7 days a week 8am-9pm.

Ruby’s Cookhouse

583 John St Aylmer N5H 2B6 519-773-8786 rubyscookhouse.com rubyscookhouse@amtelecom.net Where family and friends come together to share good times and great food.

Johnny’s Restaurant 39 Talbot St

Aylmer N5H 1H3 518-765-1724 johnnysaylmer.com helen@johnnysaylmer.com The little place with the great big taste. Provides family, friendly & fast service. Well known for the best breakfast around!

STAY

Springwater Conservation Area

8079 Springwater Rd, RR #5 Aylmer N5H 2R4 519 773-9037 catfishcreek.ca springwater@catfishcreek.ca We offer a wide range of outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy- camping, fishing, swimming, picnics, special events, and hiking. Discover Our Good Nature at Springwater.

PORT BRUCE & AREA

Co-opalooza (June)

Gay Lea Dairy Museum 48075 Jamestown Line Aylmer, ON