HOWICK
The villages of Wroxeter, Gorrie and Fordwich in the township of Howick all rest on the bank of the Maitland River. This riverside vantage gives all three quaint villages a classic storybook landscape of a “small rural village nestled among the riverbank and meadows.” The riverside location is also ideal for birdwatching in the spring and fall migrations.
1. Gorrie Line Produce
44122 Howick Turnberry Rd, Wroxeter
Bring fresh harvests home with you. Visit Gorrie Line Produce, a Mennonite farm collective in Wroxeter, for certified organic fruits, vegetables, preserves, spices, baking and more.
2. Wroxeter Trail
1030 Water Street, Wroxeter
Created in 2022, the Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter Community Walking Trails combine to make up over 4 km. of level, stone dust trails available for walking, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trails offer picturesque views along the Maitland River, as it winds through the Township of Howick’s three villages.
3. Fun Fact:
Find art in unexpected places. Check out the Op Art sculpture on Main Street in Wroxeter made by George Oriold. We don’t know how or why he made it here, but we like it.
4. Gorrie Trail
2060 George Street, Gorrie
Created in 2022, the Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter Community Walking Trails combine to make up over 4 km. of level, stone dust trails available for walking, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trails offer picturesque views along the Maitland River, as it winds through the Township of Howick’s three villages.
45088 Harriston Rd, Gorrie
Experience a taste of nostalgia at the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair. Hosted by the Howick Agricultural Society, this annual event has been celebrating the rural community for over 160 years.
6. Fordwich Trail
3068 Louisa Street East, Fordwich
Created in 2022, the Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter Community Walking Trails combine to make up over 4 km. of level, stone dust trails available for walking, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trails offer picturesque views along the Maitland River, as it winds through the Township of Howick’s three villages.