Haldimand County - Ontario Visit City Website Haldimand County is where the waters of the Southern Grand River meet Lake Erie – offering visitors the experience of both “Grand River Country” and “Ontario’s South Coast.” For nearly 300 years, the Grand River has been used for commerce, power and recreation. Enjoy its charm and unique local flora and fauna that stem from being part of the only Carolinian Forest pocket left in Canada. The Grand’s varied resources, its historic echoes, cultural value and uniqueness as a river system are recognized nationally and internationally with its designation as a Canadian Heritage River. -Be sure to enjoy the picturesque “Grand River Scenic Parkway” Tour Route as you make your way south along the Grand River. If that wasn’t enough, Lake Erie’s beautiful shoreline offers countless opportunities such as boating, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving, swimming - or just relaxing and soaking up the sun on one of our many beaches! City Attraction Links Farm Fresh Produce & Unique Wares Visit a local farmers market The Caledonia Mill The Caledonia Mill is the last mill of its type remaining in the Grand River Watershed. For more than 150 years it has withstood the ravages of the Grand River and time itself. This huge frame building operated as a flour and grist mill right up to the late 1960’s. Canadian Drilling Rig Museum The Canadian Drilling Rig Museum, located in the rural community of Rainham Centre, is a monument to the rich history of the early natural gas fields of Haldimand, Norfolk and Southern Ontario. The site houses the rebuilt, “working” 1896 drilling rig along with many interesting artifacts and a wealth of historical information. Cottonwood Mansion Cottonwood Mansion is a Southern Ontario tourist attraction that depicts the Victorian era, and draws visitors from all over. While visiting Cottonwood one can step back in time to the late 1800s. Built as a private farm home, the Mansion now serves as a Living Museum that displays period furniture and artefacts. The location is north of Selkirk near Lake Erie in open countryside, on land originally owned by the Hoover family, the first settlers to the area. Grand River Dinner Cruise Grand River Dinner Cruises has been serving their famous roast beef meals onboard their three dinner cruise boats since 1978. Luncheon, Sunset and Private Sunset Dinner Cruises are available for people interested in a relaxing evening. Toronto Motorsports Park Toronto Motorsports Park is the official birthplace and home of racing in Ontario for over 50 years. It is now the site of world-class international competition. The park offers one of the finest venues in North America where racing fans can see and hear top-notch vehicles compete at record-breaking speeds. The whole family will enjoy the experience. There is racing every weekend, with special events throughout the summer. Visitors will witness the power and fury of a wide variety of featured vehicles such as 300mph Jet Dragsters, 2500+hp Pro Mods, Harley Davidson Destroyers and so much more!