Explore Aylmer
Tourism
Aylmer, Ontario is a welcoming community in Southwestern Ontario that offers residents and visitors a range of local experiences, from recreation and leisure activities to dining, employment opportunities, and scenic places to explore.
Rich in small-town charm and community character, Aylmer is known for its walkable downtown, cultural spaces, and easy access to both nature and nearby destinations across the region.
Tourism information, local attractions, and community experiences in Aylmer can be found through the resources listed below.
Arts & Culture
The Aylmer Area Community Band and Choir are sister groups with a true community feel. Members range in age as well as in experience and ability, but come together to perform for a variety of events such as Remembrance Day ceremonies, Christmas carol sings, and visits to long-term care homes.
A community museum offering exciting exhibits on the culture and history of Aylmer and Malahide. Open yearly March to November. Evening tours available for groups. Access to the archives by appointment.
Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives
14 East Street
Aylmer, ON N5H 1W2
519-773-9723
Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives Facebook Page
Today, the second floor functions as an intimate theatre space that hosts music, theatrical productions, and a variety of live performances. With both floor and balcony seating, the venue offers a close, engaging experience between performers and audiences. The space can be arranged in theatre-style or configured with tables and seating to suit different types of cultural programming and events.
Supporting amenities such as a piano, lighting and sound equipment, projection screen, and podiums help bring performances and presentations to life. Dressing rooms, a kitchen, and elevator access are also available to support performers and event organizers.
With its historic character and iconic Union Jack, Old Town Hall offers a memorable backdrop for arts and cultural experiences in the heart of Aylmer.
38 John Street South
Aylmer, ON N5H 2C2
The Aylmer Library is a branch of the Elgin County Library system and is located in one of Aylmer’s Oldest Buildings – the Old Town Hall, located at 38 John Street South.
Aylmer Old Town Hall Library offers patrons access to books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, online research databases, local history on microfilm, game kits and more. In addition to borrowing materials, Aylmer Library offers community programs to help nurture the love of reading from infancy to adulthood.
Aylmer Library
38 John Street South
Aylmer ON N5H 2C2
The Old Town Hall hosts entertainment on behalf of the Aylmer Performing Arts Committee (APAC) providing Aylmer and area residents with a playlist each year with entertainers such as Canadian country starts High Valley, and Royal Wood.
The dedicated individuals on the Aylmer Performing Arts Committee arrange professional programs annually from September through May. Performances range from drama, comedy, singing/dancing, and instrumental music appealing to diverse interests.
Aylmer Performing Arts Council Facebook Page
The Settlement Stories Quilt Trail is a tourism adventure that showcases unique cultural businesses with a visual of a large quilt block sign 5 x 5 with title banners. The quilt block is symbolic of the ‘place’. This trail is a story of the business, the importance of its history to our settlement area and the reason for that quilt block is assigned to each site.
Quilt Sites in Aylmer include:
- Aylmer Town Hall
- Old Town Hall & Theatre
- Mennonite Community Services
- Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives
- Aylmer Express
Festivals & Events
The Aylmer Fair has been around since the late 1800s bringing fun and laughter to the people of Aylmer Ontario. Through many different venues and shows, the Aylmer Fair shows the history and heritage of our great town.
The Aylmer & Area Heritage Festival is a celebration that highlights our community’s rich traditions and history. Enjoy live music, children’s activities, a vendor market, Doors Open, a community church service, and more!
The Aylmer-Malahide Museum Volunteers’ annual Christmas Tour of Homes is a Christmas tradition for many locals and visitors from all over Ontario and beyond.
Four unique, interesting and/or historical homes are chosen in the Aylmer area. These homes are decorated for Christmas and then opened for participants to tour.
Elgin County Pride is a celebration of acceptance, diversity, inclusivity and respect for all in Elgin County.
Elgin County Pride hosts a weeklong annual event in August across the county with activities such as flag raisings and proclamation ceremonies, picnics, live entertainment, crafts, movie screenings, and more.
The Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Aylmer, is typically held on the second last Saturday in November at 2:00 p.m.
Watch festive floats travel from the Aylmer Fairgrounds down Talbot Street, bringing holiday cheer to the community. The parade is also televised by Eastlink Community TV so everyone can enjoy the celebration.
The Aylmer Community Festival is an annual event where residents and visitors come together to celebrate the spirit of community. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a community market, car show, kid’s zone, and more!
Celebrate Canada Day at the East Elgin Community Complex with a fun, family-friendly evening for all ages. This free community event features live music, a variety of activities, and food available on site.
The night wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display provided by the Kinsmen Club of Aylmer — a perfect way to celebrate together as a community.
During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, 1871.
The Remembrance Day service is held at the Town Cenotaph located next to Town Hall at 46 Talbot Street West.
This annual ceremony, hosted by the Aylmer Legion – Branch 81, brings the community together to honour and remember those who served.
The service includes wreath laying, a march, the last post and reveille, and a moment of silence in respectful reflection.
Cycle 1 of 3 routes through several villages in Elgin County with supported stops offering food and drinks with lunch provided at midpoint in Port Bruce.
All proceeds go to two local initiatives: the Forest City Velodrome and the Environmental Leadership Program at East Elgin Secondary School.
Contact Town of Aylmer Staff
Community Recreation & Culture Programmer
531 Talbot Street West Aylmer, ON N5H 2T9
519-773-3164 Ext. 4933
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