Visit downtown Strathroy for: Strathroy Hometown Turkey Festival June Movie Nights June, July & August Art in the Park Event August Downtown Sidewalk Sale July Strathroy Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings June - October www.downtownstrathroy.ca Clock Tower Inn Up Front Cafe Art in the Park James O. Poag Jewellers Summer Movie Nights 34 Frank - Museum & Library Downtown Events V ISITOR G UIDE WWW.STRATHROY-CARADOC.CA 208A Caradoc Street North Strathroy ON N7G 2M8 Phone (519) 245-7620 Fax (519) 245-9422 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.sdcc.on.ca Tourist Office - Open Year Round Thinking of Relocating? Strathroy-Caradoc Offers... Small Town Lifestyle Convenient Access to Highway 402 Exceptional Health Care Services Range of Educational Options Excellent Sports and Recreational Facilities Award-Winning Heritage Preservation Emerging Economic Development Prospects Vibrant Arts & Cultural Community For a complete New Resident Information Kit, please visit the Strathroy-Caradoc municipal office at 52 Frank Street or the Strathroy and District Chamber of Commerce office at 208A Caradoc Street. Strathroy Mill Pond Enjoy free parking downtown while exploring our many fine shops, cafes and restaurants. Front Street Welcome to Strathroy-Caradoc Urban Opportunity... Rural Hospitality Strathroy-Caradoc, located 20 minutes west of the City of London and easily reached by Highway 402, is the largest municipality in Middlesex County. We invite you to discover the pleasant mix of charming small urban centres and breathtaking rural landscapes that earned Strathroy-Caradoc an impressive 5-Bloom rating in the Communities in Bloom provincial competition. Visitors to the Town of Strathroy will encounter a bustling community with a rich and vibrant downtown, offering excellent accommodations, great restaurants and a mix of retail stores that are sure to entice the shopping enthusiast. Admire the stunning historic architecture identified on the Strathroy Heritage Walking Tour, or take advantage of the quiet serenity offered by the banks of the nearby Sydenham River and its beautiful parklands and conservation areas. While in town, visit the new downtown location of Museum Strathroy-Caradoc and discover the fascinating history of the Strathroy-Caradoc community, or admire the works of local artisans at the Strathroy Art Gallery. Strathroy is a four-season destination for outdoor recre- ation, with miles of trails for hiking, canoeing, and cycling, and parklands, conservation areas and quiet wet- lands for birding. The rural community of Caradoc offers a peaceful retreat from the hectic pace of urban life. Plan a day adventure or a scenic road trip through the tranquil farmland, admire the breathtaking views along the Caradoc moraine and the steep bluff overlooking the Thames River valley, or taste the country at one of many locations offering farm-fresh produce. Plan a visit to the quaint villages of Mt. Brydges and Melbourne or take time to discover historic Ska-Nah-Doht Village, a recreated 1000 year old Iroquoian settlement located at the Longwoods Road Conservation Area. With recreational activities, festivals and events, fine dining and accommodations, exceptional shopping opportunities, and fascinating historical and cultural attractions… Strathroy-Caradoc has all you need to plan the perfect retreat! Information Tourist Information Office 208 Caradoc St N (519) 245-7620 Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc 52 Frank St (519) 245-1070 Strathroy Public Library 34 Frank St (519) 245-1290 Museum Strathroy-Caradoc 34 Frank St (519) 245-0492 Emergency 9-1-1 Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services 299 Frances Street (519) 245-1250 Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department 23 Zimmerman Street (519) 245-1990 Strathroy OPP 28444 Centre Road N. (519) 245-2323 Strathroy General Hospital 376 Carrie Street (519) 245-1550 Strathroy Medical Clinic 376 Carrie Street (519) 245-0430 Womens Rural Resource Centre 145 Beech Street (519) 246-1526 Strathroy Animal Clinic 425 Frances Street (519) 245-1153 Hotels & Accommodations Brynn Eden Bed & Breakfast 296 Carrie Street, Strathroy (519) 245-1883 Clock Tower Inn 71 Frank Street, Strathroy (519) 245-5656 Pebble Lane Bed & Breakfast 451 Albert Street, Strathroy (519) 246-1878 Strathroy Motor Inn Motel Hwy 81 N, Strathroy (519) 245-4480 Tall Trees Bed and Breakfast 2250 Emerson St Mt Brydges (519) 264-9750 Trout Haven Camping & Fishing 24749 Park St, Strathroy (519) 245-4070 Take a stroll through the Conservation Area or enjoy a picnic in Alexandra Park. Parklands & Trails Sydenham River, Alexandra Park visitor guide 2011.indd 1 07/02/2011 10:01:45 AM