Dutton Dunwich

Pioneer Line formally Back Street was one of many tobacco farm areas in West Elgin. The industry attracted many Europeans into growing the crop. The Antonuk family grew their first crop in 1953 and kept the farm active until 1989....

This Scotch Thistle quilt block is hung in recognition of, and appreication for , the pioneers of Scottish Heritage tht settled in the western Elgin area. The McCallum tartan border is a nod to Bonnie’s family who settled in the...

The McNeil family emigrated from Scotland to this location in 1843. The farm has been owned and continuously lived on since that time by direct descendants until the present time when great great grandson – John (Phyllis) – live here....

A.Corn and Beans (Roots and Grains Building) - with our roots in agriculture, farming and gardens bring together and showcase crops and produce. All ages participate, which creates a colourful variety to compete for the biggest and best of the...

It was on this lot in 1850 that the first School house was started but not completed. In 1855 a school was built just west of here on the brow of the hill, It was a very crude structure of...

Star of Bethlehem - Archibald, the brother of Duncan McKillop – whose descendants still manage the farm he cleared at 24810 Talbot Line – settled here in the early 1800s. A “fold” of Highland cattle can be found in this...

The apple in the middle represents the apple orchard the VanBrenk`s started in 1973 and has grown into a fruit farm and nursery that is now run by the second generation of VanBrenk`s. The red, yellow, and green are the...

Col. Thomas Talbot’s first settlers arrived near here in 1809 and were all related to Leslie Patterson, an Irishman from County Fermanagh. Each of the Star’s points represents one of the four founding families – Backus, Patterson, Pearce and Storey....

Proprietors LAVENDER SENSE Farm, Boutique & Retreat Elgin County’s first barn quilt, was erected in 2010. South of ‘Four Corners’ this century old farmstead was deeded by Col. Talbot in 1821. The current farm house, built in 1874, replaced the...

Wallacetown is one of the early communities of the Talbot settlement. Once known as Frogtown for the frog-filled swamps in the vicinity, it was renamed for the Scottish hero William Wallace. The hall was moved here after World War II...

These corners are named for Henry Coyne who arrived here in 1817 and built an inn. For many years, Coyne’s Road was the route south to the busy lake dock at Tyrconnell from which grain and timber were shipped. Wagons...

Mac Lilley Farms Limited is a Standardbred Horse Breeding and Training center. The first stallion Zip Tar, was purchased in 1973. Since then the farm has stood nearly 50 stallions and bred over 10,000 brood mares. The family run operation...

While turkeys have been native to North America and this area, Norman and Florence McWilliam have grown turkeys for commercial purposes at this location for close to 50 years. This tradition has been continued by Cameron and Anne Marie McWilliam...

In 1860 a post office was built in the thriving community of Campbellton. It stood one concession south of this farm, at the corner of Coyne Road and Duff Line. Mary McPherson who, it is believed lived on this farm...

This quilt depicts the symbol of pharmacy - the mortar and pestle representative of Ron's profession and co-ownership of Highland Pharmacy, Dutton for almost 40 years. The horseshoes represent the family's passion for horses. The central star is a reminder...

Duncan & Eileen’s nieces, Dianne (McTavish) Lyons and Nancy Carroll, painted the quilt block for them. The maple leaves reminded them of family picnics in the spring and fall in the woods. Grandpa (Archie) and Uncle Dunc also had a...

One of the earliest and often used terms by early settlers. This pieced tree derives its name from the biblical reference – Genesis 2:9 “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant...

Blue and white colors were chosen as these are our two favourite colours. We have lived on a farm all our lives and enjoy watching the sunset at the “end of the day”. SaveSave

Ken is the fourth generation of his family to own this farm. It was purchased by his great grandfather Archie C. Campbell from Norman Fletcher. The McCallum and Campbell families came to Canada in the early 1830’s to the Cowal...

Our property is located on a gentle bend of the lower Thames River. Much of the Thames is surrounded by deciduous Carolinian Forests and agriculture land. As one meanders down the River, its simple beauty is seen in the scenic...