Oxford County

Oxford County is best known for its cycling and cheese trails, its unique shops and event spaces, and its friendly, local artisans. Two of its most popular cycling trails are Pittock and Wildwood Conservation Areas, both of which allow mountain biking, camping, fishing, swimming and paddleboarding. Its famous cheese trail is the Oxford County Cheese Trail, which is a self-guided tour consisting of two dozen cheese and dairy stops. From conversations with cheese makers to restaurant tastings, the cheese trail is an experience every traveler is sure to enjoy. And for more cheesy goodness, stop by the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum, which features barns, a blacksmith shop and a replica cheese factory from the 1800s. 

The shops and museums in Oxford are some of the most interesting in all of Canada. For instance, Oxford’s One of a Kind Antique Mall is the largest antique mall in the entire country, and the Station Arts Centre, erected in the 1800s, was once a train station. You can also stop by Stonecraft Folk, a popular concert space located inside of a farmhouse. And if you’re looking for more fun things to do, visit Snyder’s Family Farm for haunted houses and a corn maze, or stop by the Annandale National Historic Site to see Victorian design at its finest. 

Some of Oxford’s most noteworthy attractions are courtesy of the residents themselves. Local artisans provide lessons in the art of building charcuterie boards, roasting coffee and crafting your own ganache. You can also learn to cut flowers, build tables and turn grain into beer, all while getting to know more about the county’s history and the friendly folks who live here.