The Norgan is a restored movie theatre located in downtown Palmerston. It features newly released films, special events, and concerts. It is also home to Palmerston’s Big Film Fest, a monthly film screening featured on the Toronto International Film Festival’s Film Circuit.
Town of Minto Office
Reverend john Smithurst was ordained by the Church of England in 1939 and served as a missionary to the aboriginal people at the Red River Settlements in Manitoba for twelve years. He settled in the Township of Minto in 1852 when he was appointed Rector of St. John's Anglican church in Elora, Ontario.
The South Salem Cemetery is located on 3rd Line, outside of Palmerston.
Clifford’s Central Memorial Park includes a playground, basketball court, pavilion and war memorial. It is situated in the downtown at Clarke and Allen Street.
Don “Tuffy” MacDougall served “B” Troop of the 100th Light, Anti-Aircraft Battery out of
Guelph from March 1941 through “Cease Fire” May 8 1945 into September of 1945. The
100th was part of the 4th Canadian Infantry Division. Tuffy’s military story is mostly about
times with people away from the war and with those he served. He spoke less about combat
details. Those who knew Tuffy said he was about people and his experiences around them.
Drew's Anglican Cemetery is located on 16th Line, just past the Drew Community Centre and Ball Diamond.
The Palmerston and District Community Centre features a large auditorium and kitchen, arena, curling club and the Palmerston Agricultural Society Boardroom. It is located on Albert Street, next to the Palmerston Agricultural Society Park.
Raynbow Signs is a custom graphic and sign crafting company whose services include consultation, design and installation. Included in their clients are many local businesses and organizations.
Built in 1879: Original home of Richard & Ann Dowling.
Built in 1886: Original home of John A. & Jane Bell.
Based out of Palmerston, the Minto Express is a weekly newspaper covering communities in Minto and the surrounding area. It features news, sports, arts and opinion articles from professional reporters and local correspondents.
Cedarwood Honey is a local honey business offering a variety of products and services. They are located on Highway 89, just outside of Harriston.
The Harriston Library is a renovated Carnegie building retaining much of its beautiful, original architecture. Besides the main floor library, the basement contains a full kitchen, meeting room and stage. The upper floor holds both the Minto Heritage Gallery and a Harriston Historical Society collection.
Built in 1888: Original home of Mark Nicholson.
Rock’s Antiques is an antique shop in downtown Palmerston.
Built in 1878: Original home of Fredrick J. Bushell.
Nestled in Harriston’s downtown, Tannery Park lies directly over top of the Maitland River. Its features include a historic mural, flower beds, and a grass-lined path at the rear of the park.
Built in 1888: Original home of George Fulton.
Built in 1883: Original home of Hugh Gordon.