Nature Trails near Dresden, Ontario
Dresden is located in the amalgamated community of Chatham-Kent.
Dresden is a small town of approximately 2,700 residents, located in north-central Chatham-Kent. It has a rich heritage closely tied to the Underground Railroad and is home to the famous Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Dresden is surrounded by rich farm lands that produce strong vegetable yields for commercial use. ConAgra Foods (producer for Del Monte Canada) is perhaps the best known commercial food producer in the region, processing locally grown tomatoes for Aylmer ketchup. Several manufacturing industries are also located in Dresden: Martinrea Fabco is a tier one automotive supplier, while MPT Inc and Wood Waste Disposal produce automated equipment and mulch respectively.
Downtown Dresden features a selection of quaint shops and restaurants. In 2007 the town celebrated its 125th anniversary, and its long history and rich heritage are reflected in the architecture of its businesses and homes. The Trillium Trail Historical Walk, a 5.8km trail that meanders through the town and nearby parkland, commemorates more than 50 local historical sites.Uncle Tom's Cabin Historical Site is also located just outside of Dresden. The former home of noted abolitionist Rev. Josiah Henson, the site is now a museum that commemorates the history of the region’s Black population.
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NORTH LAKESHORE TRAIL
This trail ruins along the ARDA dyke north of Mitchell’s Bay, while the end of the trail meanders through a beautifully restored tall-grass prairie area on the shores of Lake St. Clair. The trail can be accessed from the corner of W. Lewis Line and Winterline...PEERS WETLAND
The Peers Wetland is the only sizeable wetland – around 11 hectares – that remains along the lower reaches of Otter Creek. Since the property was acquired, a berm that holds in the water has been repaired and a pump installed to augment flows into the wetland in times...SOUTH LAKESHORE TRAIL
This trail offers beautiful views of Lake St. Clair and the agriculture around Mitchell’s Bay. The trail can be accessed from the north at 3 Pinsonneault St i Mitchell’s Bay or from the south at 6905 Angler Line. The unique features on this trail include a...