Oxford County and West Norfolk
The landscape of Oxford County is a combination of bustling historic towns and rich farmland. The County’s active agricultural sector is complemented by several leading manufacturers in the automotive and technological industries. Conveniently located in the heart of South West Ontario, it’s less than a two-hour drive to London, Toronto, Kitchener and other major cities.
Comprised of rural farmland, West Norfolk County is politically part of Norfolk County from where it draws many of its amenities, as it does from neighbouring Oxford and Elgin counties. A majority of people that work in the area commute from nearby urban centres like Simcoe, London, Brantford, Tillsonburg and Woodstock, which are all less than a half-hour drive away.
Across the Area
Please visit the sites below for local news updates, contact information, by-laws, community services and tourism information for the area:
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Attractions, Events & Culture
- Backus Heritage Conservation Area - Information about events and educational programs held at one of the last remaining Carolinian Forests in Canada
- Beachville District Museum
- Embro Highland Games - The oldest highland games in Ontario, held since 1937
- Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre - Provides programs, workshops, class instruction, and special events in all art forms and for all ages and tastes
- Long Point Region Conservation Authority
- Norwich & District Historical Society - Not-for-profit society promoting the social, religious, agricultural and industrial history of the area through displays and education programs
- Oxford County Fair - Features bull riding, harness racing, entertainment, contests and museum exhibits
- Station Arts Centre - Comprised of 2 restored train stations and provides tourist information, art galleries, art programming, gift shop, pottery studio & Saturday Farmers Market
- Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - Provides information about water management, recreation & conservation lands, landowner programs and news and event listings
- Theatre Woodstock - Award winning local live theatre which hosts a variety of productions throughout the year
- Woodstock Museum - Interprets the past, present and future through conservation, education and exhibition of local history
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