The Minto Arts Council is a volunteer-run, charitable organization focused on fostering artistic creativity in the community and showcasing local talent. They oversee the Minto Heritage Gallery and organize events such as an annual Christmas Auction and Basement Café concert series.
The sole remaining pedestrian railway bridge in Ontario, the Palmerston Railway Pedestrian Bridge was originally built in 1912 to allow schoolchildren safe passage over the railway tracks. Now it serves as a symbol of Palmerston’s railway heritage and as the signature feature of the Lions Heritage Park. The Pedestrian Bridge turned one hundred years old in 2012.
Built in 1895: Original home of James Moore.
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.
The CNRA Clubhouse is located on Main Street, Palmerston. It features a lawn bowling pitch in its backyard.
Over the last 100 years we often hear about the young men from Canada's farms flocking to answer the call for King and Country. Milton Seiler, was one of those fresh faced country boys to take up the call to arms. His true intentions are not known, but the likelihood of it being primarily patriotic fervour is probably not the case.
Clifford's Public Cemetery is located just north of Clifford, at the intersection of Highway 9 and Grey Road 10.
Built in 1882: Original home of William French.
The Greenway Trail winds through Harriston’s downtown and parks areas as it follows the contours of the Maitland River.
Built in 1873 by the Township of Minto for a Municipal building which housed the Council Chambers and their business offices of the day. Sold to the Roman Catholic Church in 1930 for a place of worship, who have since made renovations for the convenience of their members and visitors.
The Harriston Lions Park is located at the corner of Arthur and John Street. Its main feature is the children’s playground.
Wild Things Plant Farm has a wide variety of native and exotic plant species on display in their gardens, greenhouses and along their walking trail.
Innovative Print is a full-service commercial printer equipped with offset presses, digital printers, & wide format capabilities.
A beautiful Bed and Breakfast owned by John Ward and Linda Glass Ward. Located between Harriston and Clifford.
Involved in microfilming old newspapers, recording life stories and graveyard inscriptions, presenting exhibits at the Minto Heritage Gallery, and recently publishing two books, the Minto Heritage Association keeps itself well occupied. The small club endeavors to preserve local history through a number of action-oriented projects and educational offerings.
Based out of Harriston’s Town Hall Theatre, the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is a community theatre troupe committed to presenting both classic and contemporary theatre to local audiences. Full-scale productions are staged every spring and fall and are often bridged by smaller youth productions in the summer.
Rock’s Antiques is an antique shop in downtown Palmerston.
Karin’s Pottery offers a wide variety of handmade ceramic gifts and decorations.
White’s Junction Trail runs along the old railway line north of Palmerston. Two historic trestle bridges and rare prairie grasses can be found along the trail.
Built in 1875: Original home of Peter Donaldson.