Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Mildmay

Mildmay is a town in Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,219 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 1 beaches & coast and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Ruhl Lake (17 km), Lake Rosalind (19 km) and Kincardine Lighthouse (55 km).

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

Mildmay at a glance

Location
Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,219
Coordinates
44.0501° N, 81.1164° W
Places within 50 km
83 (2 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 Mildmay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mildmay: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mildmay

101 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mildmay. The closest is Hamel's Pond (1 km); the best-known is Ruhl Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Mildmay

77 churches within 100 km of Mildmay. The closest is Sacred Heart Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mildmay

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mildmay. The closest is Wroxeter Mill Pond (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mildmay

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Mildmay. The closest is Hayward Falls (44 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Mildmay

10 parks within 100 km of Mildmay. The closest is Geddes Park (55 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mildmay

9 museums within 100 km of Mildmay. The closest is Madison House (55 km); the best-known is Kincardine Lighthouse (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mildmay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mildmay
  2. 1 km Hamel's Pond · lake, Southwestern Ontario
  3. 1 km Sacred Heart Church · church, Southwestern Ontario
  4. 1 km Witter's Pond · lake, Southwestern Ontario
  5. 21 km Lake Rosalind · lake, Southwestern Ontario
  6. 2 km Ruhl Lake · lake, Southwestern Ontario
  7. 17 km Back to Mildmay

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How to reach Mildmay

    All places near Mildmay by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mildmay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs51101Hamel's Pond (1 km)
    Churches2877Sacred Heart Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast121Wroxeter Mill Pond (25 km)
    Waterfalls116Hayward Falls (44 km)
    Parks010Geddes Park (55 km)
    Museums09Madison House (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Chantry Island (68 km)
    Forts & heritage17Listowel Cenotaph (47 km)
    Other attractions07Walton Raceway (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Beaver Valley Lookout (73 km)

    Mildmay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mildmay?

    Ruhl Lake (lake, about 17 km), Lake Rosalind (lake, about 19 km), Hamel's Pond (lake, about 1 km), Sacred Heart Church (church, about 1 km), Witter's Pond (lake, about 2 km), Church of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 10 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 1 beach, 1 waterfall, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mildmay?

    Hamel's Pond, about 1 km by road; Witter's Pond (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mildmay?

    Sacred Heart Church, about 1 km by road; Church of the Immaculate Conception (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mildmay?

    Wroxeter Mill Pond, about 25 km by road; Boiler Beach (55 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mildmay?

    Start in Mildmay, visit Hamel's Pond, then Sacred Heart Church, then Witter's Pond, then Lake Rosalind, then Ruhl Lake, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mildmay?

    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 Mildmay

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