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SUMMARY:June 12 - Heritage Daytripping in North Middlesex
DESCRIPTION:Exploring history\, land\, memory\, and community\nDate: Friday\, June 12\, 2026        A Heritage Day in North Middlesex v2: Printable itinerary \nPlan your own itinerary for a lovely summer day trip celebrating the rich heritage of Ailsa Craig and North Middlesex—a region known for its remarkable commitment to preserving archives\, stories\, artifacts\, and community history. This is an opportunity to visit several unique local sites\, meet devoted volunteers\, and explore some of the most meaningful places in our rural landscape.   \nMost stops will be staffed from 10 – 4 p.m.   \nEnd the day at New Moon Community Homestead. Farm Gate Friday.  Farm-to-Form Meals.  Local groups and  vendors.  27093 New Ontario Road\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0.  5:00 – 8:00 p.m.\n  \nFinding your Way\nThere are a number of options\, so study the list of stops\, prepare your route\, print the itinerary\, and fill up your car for a Friday day trip on June 12th.    \nHere is a Google Map with our points of interested marked.  Click the top right square: “View Larger Map“.  Click here for an itinerary to print: June 12th Itinerary \n \nMore digital maps.  (Paper maps are getting harder to find.  Don’t throw them out.)  \nNorth Middlesex Barn Quilt Trail\nThe North Middlesex Barn Quilt Trail highlights the region’s agricultural heritage and community storytelling through public art.  Go to  https://barnquilttrails.ca/trails/north-middlesex/  and printable map   or  this one \nThe Heritage Trail – North Middlesex\nAn interactive heritage map for North Middlesex and surrounding Middlesex municipalities:\nhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/374be4d414af4e9d881abde57158e2cb \nLunch Options for Visitors\nCrown and Fox Pub\, 143 Ailsa Craig Main St\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0.  Facebook Page \nWinnie’s Road House\, 245 Parkhill Main St\, Parkhill\, ON N0M 2K0 \nNorth Star Restaurant\, 14368 Elginfield Road\, Lucan\, ON N0M 2J0 \n\nThe Presbyterian Heritage Centre\n19 Falkirk Street\, Carlisle\, ON N0M 1P0  Carlisle United Church \nOpen 10 – 5:00 p.m.  \nWebsite – http://pcheritagecentre.ca/  \nA dedicated volunteer group has transformed space within an historic United Church into a new Heritage Centre\, providing a permanent home for a significant national collection of Presbyterian artifacts after it was required to leave its former location in Toronto. \nCarlisle United Church continues to worship and enjoy fellowship in the lower hall. \nThis project reflects years of commitment and care and offers visitors insight into faith history\, congregational life\, and the evolution of rural Presbyterian communities. \nThree mini organ concerts on the 1930 pipe organ rescued from the former Dorchester Presbyterian Church will be held throughout the day. \n11:00 to 11:15 \n12:30 to 1:00 \n2:00 to 2:15 \nGuided tours will not be held during the organ concerts so that conversation will not interrupt the organ playing. \nHost: Ian Mason\, (647) 494-4559\,   pcheritagecentre [at] gmail.com    \n  \nCARLISLE CEMETERY TOURS \nCarlisle United Church Cemetery is one of the primary and historic cemeteries of North Middlesex.  The earliest gravestone dates to 1854.  It is maintained as an active cemetery. \nDoug Carmichael\, a member of the Advisory Committee of the Presbyterian Church Heritage Centre and a resident of Carlisle\, will lead tours throughout the day. \n  \n  \nThe Marg & Leroy Walker Research Room\n158 Church Street\, Ailsa Craig\, ON \nOpen 10 – 5:00 p.m.  \nWebsite –  https://www.ailsacraigmuseum.ca/trinity-chapel \nThe former Trinity Anglican Church houses the Marg & Leroy Walker Research Room. The Research Room contains all of the Historical Society’s archives\, including thousands of historical documents\, photographs\, and scrapbooks documenting the people and places of North Middlesex. \nHost: Shawna Pickering northmiddlesexhs@gmail.com  \n  \nDonald Hughes Annex Museum\n159 George Street\, Ailsa Craig\, ON \nOpen 10 – 5:00 p.m.  \nWebsite –  \nLocated in what was once the village’s Baptist church\, the Donald Hughes Annex Museum serves as a central hub for Ailsa Craig’s local history. The building now functions as a gallery and collections space. \nWith more than 10\,000 artifacts\, the exhibits feature an eclectic mix of local—and occasionally not-so-local—objects. There is always something new being brought out for display. \nHost:  Shawna Pickering northmiddlesexhs@gmail.com  \n  \nAilsa Craig Arts Centre (ACAC)\n160D Main Street\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0   (Located at the back of Ye Olde Towne Hall) \nOpen 10 – 4 p.m.    Regular Hours: Tuesday\, Thursdays & Saturdays 1 – 4 pm \nWebsite: https://ailsacraigartscentre.wildapricot.org \nThe Ailsa Craig Arts Centre is a membership based\, intergenerational learning centre where people can explore and further their creative potential. \nEvery six weeks we have a new exhibit featuring artists from the community and surrounding area. On June 12 we are especially pleased to present a collaboration between our writers’ group and the “Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild\, London” where original poems have been interpreted by textile artists. \nWe host drop-in groups such as cardmaking\, knitting\, and crocheting; special interest art-based groups such as watercolour; a writer’s group\, a book club\, and several youth programs. A wide range of classes are scheduled year round.  \nThe ACAC is a legacy project by the Ailsa Craig Quilt and Fibre Festival and completely volunteer run. \nHost: Rebecca Bender  (519) 870-1974 ailsacraigartscentre@gmail.com \n  \nParkhill Artisan Collective \n233 Parkhill Main St\, Parkhill\, ON N0M 2K0 \nOpen 10 – 4 p.m. \nWebsite – https://www.parkhillgallery.ca/about-us  \nWe are a membership based art centre located at the Parkhill Carnegie Gallery.  We  offer a showcase for local artisans\, a teaching area for workshops/classes and a group meeting space for local groups in the area of North Middlesex\, Ontario.   \nThis beautiful building with its central steps\, the wood floors and trim\,  and high ceilings make a great setting for concerts\, special events and displaying works of art. \nOne aspect of our mandate is to preserve this building for arts and cultural purposes; another is to offer opportunities for emerging artists.  \nWebsite – https://www.parkhillgallery.ca/about-us  \nHost: Rebecca Bender  (519) 870-1974    carnegiegalleryparkhill@gmail.com \n  \n  \nJune 12th at the New Moon Community Homestead\nNew Moon Community Homestead at the end of the day to eat and celebrate\n27093 New Ontario Road\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0 \nOpen 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.  \nWebsite – https://newmooncommunityhomestead.ca/  \nFood and drink!  At the end of your day\, drive to this beautiful farm to be a part of Farm Gate Friday\, a foodie celebration of local agriculture!   \nOn the  second Friday of each month from June to September there is an evening filled with delicious farm-fresh dinners\, live music\, and an array of amazing local vendors. The store will be open\, so after enjoying your meal\, you can grab fresh groceries and make it a one-stop shop for all things tasty. It will be an evening full of fun\, community\, and great times you won’t want to miss! \n  \nAdditional Stops & Points of Interest\n\n\n\nWalking Tours of Ailsa Craig and Parkhill\n\nDownload the maps here.  \n\n\nThe Church at Nairn Cemetery\n26459 Bear Creek Road\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0\nFirst Nairn Cemetery\n4430 Mill Crescent\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0\nCarlisle United Church Cemetery\n1432 Centre Road\, Carlisle\, ON L0R 1H1\nSiddallville Cemetery Cairn\n12439 Siddall Road (#12341)\, Exeter\, ON N0M 1P0\nWest Cemetery\n\n\n3793 W Corner Dr\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParkhill Library\n\n\n\n\n229 B Parkhill Main St\, Parkhill\, ON N0M 2K0\nOpen Friday\, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. \nWebsite: https://library.middlesex.ca/locations  Search for Parkhill\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nCelebrate the volunteers and organizations who safeguard our local history\n\n\nEncourage visitors to explore North Middlesex’s cultural and archival riches\nStrengthen relationships among museums\, heritage centres\, homesteads\, and the wider community\n\n\nShare stories that have shaped this place\, from early settlement to the present\n\nJune 12th Itinerary
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