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Caledonia Grand Trunk Station
(905) 765-0377
1 Grand Trunk Lane, Box 2035, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G6
The Caledonia Grand Trunk Station was built in 1908 and provided passenger service until the mid 1950s, and freight, parcel, and mail service until the early 1970s.
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Creepy Caledonia
Ghost Tours
(905) 746-6383
151 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, ON N3W 1C2
Every fall, Creepy Caledonia guides brave participants through downtown Caledonia on a lantern-lit tour featuring local stories, legends, and folklore.
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Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre
(905) 765-3134
​80 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G6
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Grand River Dinner Cruises
(905) 765-4107
36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G9
Enjoy a cruise along Southern Ontario’s largest river on one of our 3 dinner cruise boats. Our tranquil country setting is the perfect place to relax and enjoy beautiful river scenery, excellent service and delicious food.
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Killman Zoo
(905) 765-5966
Unity Side Road East, Caledonia, ON
Our patrons love the natural setting which consists of 7 acres of peaceful winding trails, ponds, and the shade of many trees. The Killman Zoo is truly one of Ontario's best-kept secrets. We have one of the largest collections of Big Cats in Ontario with 5 BIG CAT RUNS. Our spacious two acre run is complete with a pond for our big cats to enjoy.
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Oasis Drive-In
(905) 765-8881
22 Argyle Street South, Caledonia, ON
Caledonia's Oasis Drive-In has served kilometers of footlong hot dogs, and tons of fresh-cut fries since it opened in 1927. Recognized as Ontario, and likely Canada's oldest Drive-In Restaurant, the Oasis is one of Caledonia's oldest family businesses.
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HERITAGE & CULTURE
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Caledonia & Seneca Cenotaph
80 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, ON
The Caledonia & Seneca Cenotaphs, located on Edinburgh Square stand as a memorial to the men and women of Caledonia who made the ultimate sacrifice for King and Country.
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Caledonia Bridge
Grand River, Argyle Street, Caledonia, ON
Built in 1927, the Caledonia Bridge was the first, and is now the only 9-span bridge in Canada. The bridge was completed in a record 140 working days, a feat in 1927, and today.
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Caledonia Dam
Grand River
Caledonia's development began with the construction of the Caledonia Dam and lock in 1834. The Grand River Navigation Company system made the Grand River completely navigable by boat. Shipping on the River boomed in its early years. In 1980 the current dam was built. No longer navigable, the dam remains as a memento of the community's river-trasnport past.
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Caledonia Grand Trunk Station
(905) 765-0377
1 Grand Trunk Lane, Box 2035, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G6
The Caledonia Grand Trunk Station was built in 1908 and provided passenger service until the mid 1950s, and freight, parcel, and mail service until the early 1970s.
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Caledonia High School
Forfar Street East, Caledonia, ON
Caledonia High School was completed in 1924. In 1992 high school classes moved to the new McKinnon Park Secondary School, and the former high school was converted into an elementary school known as River Heights.
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Caledonia Presbyterian Church
(905) 765-4524
117 Argyle Street North, Caledonia, ON
Built in 1898, the Presbyterian Church was built as a celebration when the Free and Standard Church came together. This beautiful church is an architectural delight. Caledonia's Lawrence Munroe as a young man was the architect.
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Caledonia Public Library
(905) 765-2634
100 Haddington Street, Caledonia, ON
Caledonia Branch- Haldimand County Public Library
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Creepy Caledonia
Ghost Tours
(905) 746-6383
151 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, ON N3W 1C2
Every fall, Creepy Caledonia guides brave participants through downtown Caledonia on a lantern-lit tour featuring local stories, legends, and folklore.
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http://caledoniahistory.org/tours
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Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural
(905) 765-3134
80 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G6
Formely Caledonia's Town Hall and town lock up, the renovated 1857 amazing architect example of John Turner is now a museum of all things Caledonia and Haldimand. Owned and operated by Haldimand County, Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre is home to a variety of artifacts and presents traveling historical displays.
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Exchange Hotel
54 Argyle Street North, Caledonia, ON
One of the oldest buildings in Caledonia, it is currently under renovation. Once a busy hotel in the stagecoach era and later, history tells us many stories of its past.
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Grace United Church
(905) 765-2686
​174 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, ON
The Grace United Church remains as a landmark of Caledonia's history.
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Grand Trunk Caboose
(905) 765-0377
1 Grand Trunk Lane, Box 2035, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G6
This former Grand Trunk Caboose was converted to operate on CN rail in 1923, and later was turned into a restaurant: Tony's Pizza Caboose. It is best known when it was located in the Kinsmen Park and served hamburgers and dam fries. Now located at the Grand Trunk Station, it is now in the process of being restored.
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Haldimand House
(905) 765-8881
22 Argyle Street South, Caledonia, ON
Built in 1836, this former hotel is one of Caledonia's oldest landmarks, the first registered Haldimand County building. Inside, the original plank flooring, tin ceilings and walls, can be seen.
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Oasis Drive-In
(905) 765-8881
​22 Argyle Street South, Caledonia, ON
Caledonia's Oasis Drive-In has served kilometers of footlong hot dogs, and tons of fresh-cut fries since it opened in 1927. Recognized as Ontario, and likely Canada's oldest Drive-In Restaurant, the Oasis is one of Caledonia's oldest family businesses.
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The Sachem
(905) 765-4441
3 Sutherland Street West, Caledonia, ON N3W 1C1
One of Ontario's oldest weekly newspapers, the Sachem has published weekly from 1856. The 1866 building is the only one in Canada that has carried on business for newspapering since that time and still does. Archives of the newspaper are held at Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre. The founding publisher and owner of Sachem was Thomas Messenger.
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The Toll House
Argyle Street North, Caledonia, ON
The Caledonia Toll House was completed in 1875. Built by the Town Council, the Toll House was constructed to collect tolls to cross the Grand River using Caledonia's Iron Bridge. It is now a private residence. Please be respectful of private property.
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Union Hotel (Wiggie's)
(905) 765-2638
45 Argyle Street North, Caledonia, ON N3W 1J1
Now a bustling restaurant, this historic building was once a busy hotel in the stagecoach era. Historical information about the building is hanging on the wall inside the restaurant.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Aaron & Devin
Koocher Memorial
Skateboard Park
Haddington Street, Caledonia, ON
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Baseball Diamonds
Belle Jones & Ed Dietz Diamond (McKinnon Park), McKinnon Park Diamond (At McKinnon Park School), Henning Park (Greens Road), Edinburgh Square Diamond (Edinburgh Square), Kinsmen Park Diamond (Kinsmen Park)
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Big Creek Stables
(905) 765-5476
386 Big Creek Road, Caledonia,
ON N3W 2G9
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Caledonia Arena
(905) 318-5932
100 Haddington Street, Caledonia, ON
The Haldimand County Caledonia Centre features a twin pad arena, the REMAX rental room, walking track, sports shop, and a snack bar.
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Caledonia Hunters & Anglers Association
(905) 765-5772
1407 Highway 54, Caledonia,
ON N3W 2G9
Promoting outdoor activities for young and old alike. We have a Campground, boat launch and many community functions.
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Caledonia Pool &
Splash Pad
(905) 765-2676
25 Caithness Street West, Caledonia,
ON N3W 1B7
Fishing Spots
There are several great places to fish along the Grand River. Try fishing at the Caledonia Bridge on Argyle St. Or, the Caledonia Mill on Forfar St. W. Or, the Caledonia Dam & Kinsmen Park on Caithness St. W.
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Grand River Dinner Cruises
(905) 765-4107
36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia,
ON N3W 2G9
Enjoy a cruise along Southern Ontario’s largest river on one of our 3 dinner cruise boats. Our tranquil country setting is the perfect place to relax and enjoy beautiful river scenery, excellent service and delicious food.
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Hiking & Trails
Kinsmen Park, Caledonia, ON Ramsay Walk (Paved and lit from South side of Caledonia Bridge to Mill) Patterson Walk (Partially paved and lit from Bridge to Haddington Street) Riverwalk (From Bridge through Kinsmen Park, paved and lit.) Riverside Rotary Trail (From Seneca Park to York & Cayuga) Tow Path Trail (From Argyle St. N. to Nairn St. along the Grand River Navigation Co. Towpath). Kinross Trail (Lit pathway through Macrae/Kinross Park area). MPSS Track (Paved track for running at McKinnon Park School).
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Killman Zoo
(905) 765-5966
Unity Side Road East, Caledonia, ON
Our patrons love the natural setting which consists of 7 acres of peaceful winding trails, ponds, and the shade of many trees. The Killman Zoo is truly one of Ontario's best-kept secrets. We have one of the largest collections of Big Cats in Ontario with 5 BIG CAT RUNS. Our spacious two acre run is complete with a pond for our big cats to enjoy.
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Pavilions & Picnic Areas
McKinnon Park Pavilion (Located in McKinnon Park on Haddington St.) Tom Spratt Gazebo (Located in Kinsmen Park on Caithness St. W.) Kinsmen Park Pavilion (Located in Kinsmen Park on Caithness St. W.). Henning Park Pavilion (Located on Greens Road) Seneca Park Pavilion (Located on Caithness St. E. at McClung Rd.)
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Playgrounds
Heighland Heights Playground (Corner of Caledonia Dr. and Highland Blvd.) Kinross/Macrae Playground (Between Kinross St. and Argyle St. S.) Orkney Playground (Located at the bottom of Orkney St. E.) St. Patrick's Playground (At St. Patrick's School, Orkney St. E.) Centennial School Playground (At Centennial School on Argyle St. N.) Kinsmen Park Playground (Located in Kinsmen Park on Caithness St. W.) Notre Dame School Playground (at Notre Dame School on Braemar Ave.) Dunrobin Playground (On Corner of Dunrobin Drive and Balvenie Blvd.) Scottacres Playground (Located behind McKinnon Park School). McKinnon Park Playground (Located in McKinnon Park on Haddington St.)
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Soccer Fields
McKinnon Park Soccer Fields (Located in McKinnon Park on Haddington St.) McKinnon Park School Soccer Field (Located at McKinnon Park School on McKenzie Road). Caledonia Soccer Complex (On McClung Road)
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