Passport Stop #4

Splash Pad, Wiarton

While you are here:

Complete the Wiarton Willie Walkabout to win the Wiarton Willie BaseCamp Prize.

How to play: you must visit the Wiarton Splash Pad inorder to qualify for the minimum of 7 of 12 Adventure Passport Stop. Visit the additional 4 Wiarton Willie Walkabout Stops inorder to win the Wiarton Willie BaseCamp Prize.

Wiarton Willie Walkabout A. Wiarton Willie’s New Home

• Wiarton Willie moved across the street to have a waterfront view home
• He now hangs out at the Wiarton Visitor Information Centre

Wiarton Willie Walkabout B. Climb on the spiral stair case at Spirit Rock

• The path winds among the ruins of the ‘Corran,’ a late 1800s mansion.
• From a spectacular view at the top of the escarpment, a spiral staircase circles down to the shore of Georgian Bay.
• More trails atop the escarpment lead you through fields and forests, with connecting links to the Bruce Trail.
• The area is known for its ruins, its Indian legends and its excellent viewpoint on Colpoy’s Bay.

Wiarton Willie Walkabout C. Tasty treats at Northern Confections

• Humana-humana… Steam Whistle Beer Brittle and Georgian Turtles Fudge!
• Candy, coffee bars, ice cream and chocolate… what more could you want?

Wiarton Willie Walkabout D. Wiarton Willie Mural.

• Shop downtown Wiarton and check out the neat shops.

Events

• Canada Day Celebration: July 1st weekend, 2013
• Multisport Race: August 9 & 10, 2013
• Farmer’s Market:  Friday mornings, May 24-Thanksgiving, 2013