Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Markdale

Markdale is a town in Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,216 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 churches, 7 beaches & coast and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Beaver Valley Lookout (13 km), Eugenia Lake (15 km) and Bruce Trail - Niagara Section (20 km).

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Markdale, Ontario
Markdale, Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Markdale at a glance

Location
Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,216
Coordinates
44.3168° N, 80.6497° W
Places within 50 km
107 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Markdale

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Markdale

100 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Markdale. The closest is Farden Lake (7 km); the best-known is Eugenia Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Markdale

39 churches within 100 km of Markdale. The closest is St. Joseph Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Markdale

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Markdale. The closest is West Black Bass Bay (47 km); the best-known is Wasaga Beach Provincial Park (66 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Markdale

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Markdale. The closest is Stew Hilts Falls (11 km); the best-known is Bruce Trail - Niagara Section (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Markdale

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Markdale. The closest is Tower Island (68 km); the best-known is Griffith Island (78 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Markdale

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Markdale. The closest is Pretty River Valley Provincial Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Markdale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Markdale
  2. 7 km Farden Lake · lake, Southwestern Ontario
  3. 20 km Eugenia Lake · lake, Southwestern Ontario
  4. 12 km Bruce Trail - Niagara Section · waterfall, Southwestern Ontario
  5. 7 km Beaver Valley Lookout · viewpoint, Southwestern Ontario
  6. 13 km St. Joseph Church · church, Southwestern Ontario
  7. 0 km Back to Markdale

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How to reach Markdale

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Markdale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55100Farden Lake (7 km)
    Churches2039St. Joseph Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast727West Black Bass Bay (47 km)
    Waterfalls1114Stew Hilts Falls (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves011Tower Island (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Pretty River Valley Provincial Park (38 km)
    Caves58Standing Rock and Caves (40 km)
    Forts & heritage18Historic Leith Church (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Beaver Valley Lookout (13 km)
    Museums26Grey Roots Museum & Archives (41 km)
    Parks23Harrison Park (43 km)
    Other attractions02Imperial Towers (82 km)

    Markdale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Markdale?

    Beaver Valley Lookout (viewpoint, about 13 km), Eugenia Lake (lake, about 15 km), Bruce Trail - Niagara Section (waterfall, about 20 km), St. Joseph Church (church, about 1 km), Farden Lake (lake, about 7 km), Irish Lake (lake, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Markdale?

    107 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 churches, 7 beaches & coast, 11 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Markdale?

    Farden Lake, about 7 km by road; Irish Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Markdale?

    St. Joseph Church, about 1 km by road; St. John Roman Catholic Church, Glenelg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Markdale?

    West Black Bass Bay, about 47 km by road; Kelso Beach (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Markdale?

    Start in Markdale, visit Farden Lake, then Eugenia Lake, then Bruce Trail - Niagara Section, then Beaver Valley Lookout, then St. Joseph Church, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Markdale?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Markdale

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Markdale’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Markdale on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.