Visit & Tour 2008 - (Page 31) Tourism Services & St. Thomas Times-Journal, February 2008 • www.elgintourist.com 31 All theWonders of Sparta Nestled southeast of St. Thomas, Sparta offers an “unspoiled glimpse into Ontario’s past”, says the brochure on historic Sparta. Sparta is a community of only a couple of hundred people, tracing its roots to the Quakers in 1813. Many of the local buildings reflect that era. And anyone visiting the community can find antique and craft stores, country furniture and a tearoom. But there’s much more such as a speedway for racing enthusiasts. And for those who like a little taste of the grape, there are three wineries within shouting distance. Beginning the second weekend in May, the Forge & Anvil opens, offering tourists a wonderful opportunity to see the past of Sparta. Visit Sparta and mix the old ways with the new. “A Wonderfully Original Destination in Rural Ontario.” • Featuring Original Art by folk artist Lucy Ogletree • Whimsical Garden & Home Decor Product “Winter Wheat delights the eyes, lifts the spirit and warms the heart.” OPEN EVERY DAY 10am-5pm 5277 Quaker Rd., Sparta, Ontario www.winter-wheat.com • logletree@execulink.com 519-775-2618 http://www.elgintourist.com http://www.winter-wheat.com http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca http://www.winter-wheat.com
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