Things to Do
This is a wonderful place for families or groups of friends to get together in nature for reunions, vacation time, anniversaries, weddings, special holidays, a romantic retreat for two, educational tours on forest management, star gazing, painting, photography, or just relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature. Dogs, cats and horses are welcome— it's a dogs heaven here being able to run free with no fear of cars. Some things our guests enjoy doing on the property are:Hike and Explore
Hike and explore our ten miles of groomed trails - maps provided to all guests
Bird watching and wildlife observation
Wildlife Observation
Tower
Bird Watching
Bird watching and wildlife observation
It's a dog's heaven
Dogs Love It!
Fishing
Large trout caught
in the Otter
Fishing (on site) We have catch-and-release bass fishing on two ponds. There is fishing on the river: trout in the spring; catfish in the summer; trout and salmon in the fall.
Fishing on Lake Erie. It's an eight-minute drive to Port Burwell where you can charter a fishing boat for pickerel, perch, and rainbow trout. You are welcome to bring your own boat and park here.
Fishing on Lake Erie. It's an eight-minute drive to Port Burwell where you can charter a fishing boat for pickerel, perch, and rainbow trout. You are welcome to bring your own boat and park here.
Swimming
Swimming in Pond
Port Burwell Beach
Swimming in our spring-fed pond
Canoeing Down the Otter
Canoe Trip on Big Otter Creek
Kayaking
Bring your own canoe or kayak for a paddle down the scenic Otter River to the site of the Ojibwa Submarine. (Trip: 3 Hours)
Maple syrup
Maple Syrup Time
Collecting Sap for Syrup
Maple Syrup in the Spring!
Winter Sports
Winter Tobogganing
Snowshoeing
Cross Country Skiing
Things to Do Nearby
Trail Riding at Darkin Riding Stable
Horseback Riding at Darkin Stables
Canoe & Kayak Rental from Otter Be Here
Rent a canoe
Ojibwa Submarine and Port Burwell
Royal Canadian Navy Sub
The Ojibwa
Port Burwell
Lighthouse
Take a tour of the decommisioned submarine the Ojibwa. An exciting tourist attraction for the area and unique educational destination.
The lighthouse in Port Burwell is one of the oldest in Canada.
The lighthouse in Port Burwell is one of the oldest in Canada.
Explore Amish Country
Amish Country
Explore Amish Country
Turkey Point Zipline and Bridge
Turkey Point Zipline and Bridge
Turkey Point Zipline and Bridge
Sand Hills
Sand Hills
Explore Port Burwell's Sand Hills
WindMills
Windmill Farms
Explore Port Burwell's Windmills
Backus Mill Pioneer Village
Backus Mill Pioneer Village
Backus Mill Pioneer Village
Points of Interest in the Area
Port Burwell historic lighthouse and Marine MuseumNearby points of interest include:
- the historic village of Sparta (20 min.)
- the City of St.Thomas (30 min.)
- Port Stanley (35 min.)
- the City of London (60 min.)
- Aylmer (20 min.)
- Tillsonburg (25 min.)
- Port Dover (45 min.)
- Long Point (30 min.)
- Niagara Falls (2 hours)
- Toronto (2 hours)
sandy beaches on Lake Erie (in 2011) the decommissioned submarine Ojibwa HMCS Port Burwell Provincial Park fresh fish restaurants fresh fruit farms: apples, strawberries,peaches, blueberries Erie Shores Wind Farm Amish communities (north of the town of Aylmer) wineries Sand Hill Park Port Stanley Long Point zip lines