The 10 Best Things to do in Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent

July 28, 2021 Milan Banda

Discover the best top things to do in Chatham-Kent, United States including Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, Two Creeks Conservation Area, Ontario Travel Information Centre - Tilbury, Kent Branch Library of The Ontario Genealogical Society, RM Classic Car Exhibit, Pardo's Berrie Farms, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Kingston Park, The Mary Webb Centre, Chatham Capitol Theatre.
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1. Buxton National Historic Site & Museum

21975 Ad Shadd Rd N0P 1Y0, Chatham, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 1Y0 Canada +1 519-352-4799 [email protected] http://www.buxtonmuseum.com/
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Buxton National Historic Site & Museum

THE ELGIN SETTLEMENT, which was for many the last stop on the Underground Railroad, was founded in 1849. THE MUSEUM SITE INCLUDES the Buxton Museum, S.S. #13 Raleigh (Buxton) Schoolhouse (1861), the Colbert/Henderson Cabin (1854), and the Shadd Barn (restoration completed in 2009). Local church cemeteries (1857) are on the grounds adjacent to the museum. Facilities include a large picnic shelter and barbecue, washrooms, a wheelchair access ramp to the museum and plenty of free parking. Of special note is the Research Area, which contains resource materials, pertaining to local history and genealogy.

Reviewed By LorneM107

We were fortunate to arrive at a time where the Curator, Shannon Prince was able to guide us around, answering our questions so personably, articulately and ably. She is as much a centrepiece of this cultural 'must' as the artifacts. She brings it alive! Without a docent such as she to bring each stop in the museum to attention, we would have missed a great deal. The objects on display are markers on the journey, but beyond the item itself, each has a story Shannon told so vividly, opening our eyes to this chapter in Canadian history so often ignored in learning environments. Both of us have lived our seven decades in Ontario and had benefit of higher educations but were only dimly aware of the breadth of this Underground Railroad effort in support of the freed slaves, liberated by the Emancipation Proclamation in the USA, which in part sparked the Civil War. Our son teaches high school in a city nearby and has been made aware of the rich experience offered here in a compact setting and only an hour's drive from his home. His school catchment area features a growing diversity of late and it will certainly now be a stop his classes will journey to on their way to understanding this aspect of Canadian history. Our deepest thanks to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for funding this museum. It is a story that needs to be told; particularly when we two residents of 70 years learned so much, it can only benefit the waves of new Canadians to know the history of this country from a cultural perspective. Shannon Prince brings this story to life and we highly recommend it to cultural groups integrating into Canada, knowing how it was accomplished a century ago and can be today. Canadian history has had its cultural inequities and outright failures, but this is not one of them. Buxton and the Underground Railroad is a Canadian story that needs to be told to those newly arrived in Canada, fleeing oppression, war, famine and tragedy.

2. Two Creeks Conservation Area

21638 1 Kent Road, Wheatley, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 2P0 Canada +1 519-324-6988 http://www.twocreeks.ca/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Two Creeks Conservation Area

Reviewed By BornsA1A - Windsor, Canada

This is a really cool spot to stop and hang out!! In the summer there is a concert series that is free to the public. It taks place every Sunday which is a blast just to kick back and listen to some local talent. Passing of the hat is encouraged. The main hill is fun for the kiddies to sled in the winter. At any point during the year the scenic walks throughout the Park are fantastic. We bring our dogs and let them have a romp through. Lots of trails that seemingly take you in different directions are fun to explore.

3. Ontario Travel Information Centre - Tilbury

62 Highway 401 Eastbound, Tilbury, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 2L0 Canada +1 800-668-2746 [email protected] http://destinationontario.com/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Ontario Travel Information Centre - Tilbury

Located in the first eastbound ON Route service station on highway 401, visit our friendly and helpful staff at the Ontario Travel Information Centre - Tilbury and let us help you plan an Ontario itinerary as unique as you are. We are your one-stop travel source for planning and booking! Our tourism information centre offers a vast array of FREE travel brochures for all of Ontario, FREE Ontario Road Maps, FREE WIFI, discount COUPONS, BEST AVAILABLE deals on attraction tickets (including Niagara Falls, Toronto City Pass, Ripley's Aquarium + more), customized trip planning, reservations. Our retail boutique is stocked with great gifts and souvenirs including official Ontario Parks merchandise, Jakeman's Maple Products, and Canada branded souvenirs. Stop in and let our knowledgeable staff help you plan your perfect Ontario getaway.

4. Kent Branch Library of The Ontario Genealogical Society

120 Queen St 2nd Floor, Chatham, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N7M 2G6 Canada +1 519-354-2940 ext. 4873 http://kent.ogs.on.ca/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Kent Branch Library of The Ontario Genealogical Society

Reviewed By JanetV512 - Chatham, Canada

This room is packed with valuable information on local history and families. The staff of volunteers are knowledgeable, friendly, and go out of their way to be helpful.

5. RM Classic Car Exhibit

One Classic Car Drive This location no longer offers tours., Blenheim, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada +1 877-523-2684 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/rmcarscoffee/
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

RM Classic Car Exhibit

Reviewed By CdnSunChaser - Blenheim, Canada

The variety of cars in fully restored condition was such a pleasure to view. I had no idea this area was the Classic Car Capital of Canada! Being able to view cars in the process of being restored was a real treat.

6. Pardo's Berrie Farms

7951 Talbot Trail, Blenheim, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada +1 519-676-2008 http://pardosberriefarm.com/
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Pardo's Berrie Farms

7. Uncle Tom's Cabin

29251 Uncle Tom's Rd, Dresden, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 1M0 Canada +1 519-683-2978 [email protected] http://www.uncletomscabin.org/location.htm
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Uncle Tom's Cabin

8. Kingston Park

Off St. Clair Street, Chatham, Chatham-Kent, Ontario Canada
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

Kingston Park

Reviewed By janas116

Kingston Park is both a child and a senior-friendly park. It has limited shaded seating if needed, but lots of green space for spreading out a blanket, or your own portable seats. The water park is spectacular for children of all ages and is large enough so there is always safe play space. Highly recommended.

9. The Mary Webb Centre

87 Main St Highgate, Ridgetown, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 1T0 Canada +1 519-678-3065 http://marywebbcentre.ca/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

The Mary Webb Centre

10. Chatham Capitol Theatre

238 King St W, Chatham, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N7M 1E7 Canada +1 519-380-0174 [email protected] http://chathamcapitoltheatre.com/
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Chatham Capitol Theatre

The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1208-seat performing arts centre in the heart of downtown Chatham that presents over 100 performances and 75 films annually.

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