Strathroy Ontario, is synonymous with Cuddy Turkey Farms, and with a population of around 13,000, is conveniently located just to the west of London, making it a desirable community in which to live - an easy commute to London, but great small-town country living!
Being just to the south of highway 403 makes it easy to get to Sarnia, and therefore Port Huron Michigan, for when a good exchange rate with the US dollar, makes cross-border shopping a good idea.
First settled in 1832 and located on the
Sydenham River
, John Stewart Buchannan opened and operated a grist mill here. By 1840 there was a general store and from then on, the community grew until it was big enough to be called a village in 1860 and a town in 1872. Named Strathroy by Buchannan after his hometown of Strathroy in Ireland.
The Strathroy - Middlesex General Hospital opened it’s doors in 1914 and the current building dates from 1962 and is a facility with 82 beds and serves Strathroy and the surrounding area.
We will be adding more information about the upcoming events in Strathroy, in the near future, but meanwhile here is our current offering of what is going on in Strathroy.
Let’s talk Turkey - did you know that the Canadian headquarters of the world’s top turkey hatching company is located in Strathroy Ontario?
is located here and Strathroy Ontario is affectionately known as the "Turkey Capital" by locals! Thanks to Mac Cuddy who bought a 100 acre farm in 1950 and started his business - Cuddy Farms.
Turkey Fest
which is held in Alexandra Park. In 2007 Turkey Fest was held on June 22nd, 23rd, 24th. Check out their website for information about 2008's Turkey Fest!
For more information about the town of
Strathroy, Ontario
check out the town website.
If you like to play a round of Golf, you might like to check out the
Bear Creek Golf Club
just outside Strathroy. This Semi-Private, 18 hole Club opened in 1946.
If you live in Strathroy or are considering moving here, then take a look at
Double N Homes
, which is a company owned by Nick & Nancy Strik, who have been building quality homes in the London area for 19 years.
If you are in Strathroy in the month of April, try not to miss the
Strathroy Home & Leisure Show
which takes place on Saturday April 28th at the Gemini Sportsplex and features displays and exhibits from local businesses.
If you are looking for a good restaurant while in Strathroy, try Johnny Bucks on Metcalfe St East, (519-245-3511) We eat here when we are in Strathroy and have never been disappointed.
Okay, I'm thinking that maybe we dine out too much, but another wonderful restaurant in Strathroy is
Copperfield's Bistro
on Frank Street. Check this link for their menu and opening hours.
To my hubby and me, Strathroy means one thing - SNOWMOBILING!
Strathroy Ontario has wonderful snowmobile trails, which are built, groomed and maintained by the many volunteer members of the
Strathroy Sno-Blizzards
Snowmobile Club.
These dedicated men and women work extremely hard to keep the trails open during the winter and take care of the business side of snowmobiling through the rest of the year. Thanks Guys, you do a great job!
Thanks too, to all the Farmers and Landowners in and around Strathroy Ontario who allow the Snowmobile Club to make trails across their land - without their cooperation, there would be no trail system. Thank you!
Casey and his buddies taking a break from riding the trails, somewhere between Strathroy and Parkhill.
What a day's ride they had, the snow was great, their sleds were tuned, the trails were groomed and the sky was blue, what more can you ask!
I have been snowobiling now for about 15 years and one of the reasons that I am never cold is that I take the time to dress properly for sledding and that includes under garments that wick the perspiration away from your body.
Here is a picture of some of the beautiful, well groomed trails in the Strathroy area.
Check out the Sno-Blizzards website to find out where OFSC Trail Permits may be purchased
If you would like to contact the
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
(OFSC) Head Office in Barrie, Ontario, or if you need to confirm trail conditions before you ride, then check this link for information.
If you need information about Snowmobile Driver Training in the Strathroy area, call Barb at 519-633-5547, and I'll be happy to help you!
Strathroy Sno-Blizzards Snowmobile Club
Check out the site of this great snowmobile club. If you would like to volunteer your time to this worthwhile organization, please contact them at the phone numbers listed
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are both clothing items that help me stay warm and dry.
Here is a picture of some of the beautiful, well groomed trails in the Strathroy area.
