Chatham-Kent Travel Guide 2008

explore M a y o r ’s M e s s a ge On behalf of Council, Citizens of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and myself, I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to you on your visit to our community. I would also like to take this opportunity to acquaint you with many of Chatham-Kent’s exclusive opportunities for your enjoyment and leisure, whether you are looking for a peaceful place to relax or for lots of fun for the young and young at heart. Chatham-Kent offers adventures for all ages and interests-walking along the Trans Canada Trail, attending the Underground Railroad Tour, participating in water activities at Wheatley Provincial Park or one of our public beaches, golfing, horseback riding, experiencing the Wild Zone Adventures™, exploring antique shops, visiting local farm markets or enjoying unique shopping experiences. The Chatham-Kent Travel Guide is an invaluable resource to assist you in planning your visit to our community, highlighting many points of interest and various activities, festivals and events taking place within ChathamKent’s boundaries. We hope you will have an opportunity to enjoy Chatham-Kent’s tradition of warm hospitality and friendliness during your visit to our community. Sincerely, On behalf of Chatham-Kent Council: Jim Brown, Don Clarke, Marjorie Crew, Joe Faas, Bryon Fluker, Anne Gilbert, Karen Herman, Brian King, Tom McGregor, Sheldon Parsons, Steve Pickard, Steve Pinsonneault, Larry Mansfield Robbins, Art Stirling, Doug Sulman, Frank Vercouteren, Bill Weaver Randy R. Hope, Mayor/CEO Municipality of Chatham-Kent Message From Member s of Parliament On behalf of the Government of Canada, we welcome you to our great municipality of ChathamKent, which we both represent in Ottawa. Chatham-Kent is the site of major historical events. Located here are battle sites from the war of 1812-14, including the site of the death of the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh. Three Black history locations include Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site and the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society .. Chatham-Kent was a part of the birthplace of the North American oil industry and led the exploration and creation of the vast oilfields of the Middle East. Two of Canada’s First Nations are located here and share their culture and history at annual PowWows. For the food lover, Chatham-Kent has a great collection of fine restaurants varying from gourmet to simple cuisine, with foods of numerous cultures represented. Whether you want fish caught fresh that day, organic meats and vegetables, or exotics like game meat, local restaurants will delight you. Welcome to Chatham-Kent !! On behalf of the Government of Canada, On behalf of the Government of Canada, you to our great municipality of ChathamBev Shipleywe both represent in Ottawa.we welcomewhich we both represent in Ottawa.we welcome you to our great municipality ofKesteren Dave Van ChathamKent, which Kent, MP Lambton-Kent Middlesex MP Chatham-Kent Essex Chatham-Kent is the site of major historical events. Located here are battle siteshistorical war of Located here are battle sites from the war of Chatham-Kent is the site of major from the events. 519-627-4899 the site of the death of the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh. Three Black historyShawnee Chief Tecumseh. Three Black history 519-358-7555 • 519-326-9655 1812-14, including 1812-14, including the site of the death of the 4 locations which are Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, Uncle Tomís Cabin Historic Site and Museum, Uncle Tomís Cabin Historic Site locations which are Buxton National Historic Site and the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Societyand the Chatham-Kent Blackof the birthplace of .. Chatham-Kent was a part of the birthplace of the .. Chatham-Kent was a part Historical Society the North American oil industry and led the exploration and creation of the vast oilfields of exploration and creation of the vast oilfields of the Middle North American oil industry and led the the Middle East. Two of Canadaís First Nations are locatedEast. Two of Canadaísculture and history at annual and share their culture and history at annual here and share their First Nations are located here PowWows. PowWows. For the food lover, Chatham-Kent has a great collection of fine restaurants varying from gourmet For the food lover, Chatham-Kent has a great collection of fine restaurants varying from gourmet explore www.c ktour ism.com http://www.cktourism.com

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Chatham-Kent Travel Guide 2008 Contents Travel Tips Birding Camping Classic Cars Fishing Genealogy Golf Hunting Kite & Wake Boarding Scuba Diving Skateboarding Underground Railroad Tour Blenheim Blenheim Bothwell Chatham Chatham Map of Chatham-Kent Dresden Erieau Erieau Lighthouse Cove Mitchell’s Bay Morpeth North Buxton Ridgetown Ridgetown Rondeau Rondeau Thamesville Tilbury Wallaceburg Wallaceburg Walpole Island Wheatley Accommodations & B&Bs Accommodations & B&Bs Camping Farm Markets Golf Marinas Restaurants Shopping Transportation

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