Tannery Park
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.
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 1864: Original owner was Alexander Meiklejohn.
Beautify your outdoor living areas with plants grown at Steckle’s Produce & Flowers garden centre. Visit their farm market and experience the benefits of family farm fresh and the warmth of a personal connection that you can’t find in a supermarket setting.The greenhouses have become a sea of scent and colour by May. Annuals of every hue and growth habit line the aisles while hundreds of baskets sway overhead.
Dating back to 1859, the roots of the Harriston Minto Agricultural Society run deep. Our flagship event is the Harriston Minto Fair, which runs on the third weekend of September annually. This event is what started the Society, and has been running for over 150 years. The Harriston Minto Agricultural Society is formed by the members of the community, mostly those who exhibit at the fair, and has a Board of 18 Directors, and an Executive of six people.
Built in 1873: Original home of Richard Gulhuly.
Amanda Michelle Designs offers original hand-lettered art prints and custom prints designed by you!
Located at the intersection of Ayton Road and Newman Line.
Built in 1901: Original home of William Pye.
Built in 1882: Original home of Alexander Wyness.
Built in 1874: Original home of Thomas Grills.
C & M Seeds is a seed company located outside of Palmerston; it was founded in 1978. They sell various types of wheat seeds, as well as strains of soybean, barley, oats and mixed grains.
Palmerston Grain is a large scale grain elevator based outside of Palmerston.
The Salem United Church Cemetery is located on the Minto-Normanby Townline.
Built in 1878: Original home of John Jewel.
Built in 1875: Original home of William Gordon.
Nadur Soaps is an all-natural, handmade soap company located in Harriston, ON, striving to help others make the switch to natural skin-care products.
Built in 1875: Original home of Samuel Robertson.
Built in 1878, the Glenlee Post Office was manned by Postmaster Robert Sinclair and in operation until 1911.
The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum Association has turned the station into a museum of railway memorabilia for GTR/CNR out of Palmerston. Almost all of our displays have been donated by railway workers or their families. The museum is also home to the Town of Minto Heritage Association which has research materials available for genealogical research.
The Harriston Cemetery is located on Jessie Street at the southern end of Harriston.