Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Santa Claus Parade – Saturday, December 3

This year’s theme is “Christmas Around the World”. Please note the new route this year! The parade will assemble at AO Smith employee parking lot, entrants are asked to be at the lot by 1:00pm. At exactly 1:30 the parade will start by going south on Beattie Line, then east on St. Andrew St, west to St. David Street, turn south, go across the bridge, right onto Bridge, then right again onto Queen Street. It follows Queen Street to Tower (past the Fergus Marketplace on the River), south on Tower Street to Albert Street, dispersing at Albert and St. David Street south.

Complete parade description and entry forms can be picked up at either Fergus or Elora Information Centres, Fergus & Elora News Express on St. Andrew St., the Wellington Advertiser office on Gartshore Street and William Decorating on St. Andrew St West. Registration forms will also be available in the parking lot on the day of the parade. The parade committee is established by members of the Fergus Kinsmen, Optimist and Lions Clubs.

For more information contact Don Doyle at519-787-1987 or ddoyle8@cogeco.ca

Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, December 2

We will again kick off the holiday season by lighting the Christmas Tree in front of the library at 7pm on Friday, December 2. The Centre Wellington Singers will perform our favorite carols, Fraberts Fresh Food will provide hot apple cider, a piper will pipe on the lights…..and Santa will be there to collect any early letters!

Moonlight Madness Late Night Shopping – Friday, December 16 – till 9pm

Welcome to our home

The town of Fergus lies nestled along the tranquil banks of the lovely Grand River. Downtown Fergus is rich in history and heritage limestone architecture — a legacy from our Scottish forebearers. Follow our Official Walking Tour and visit points of local interest along with spectacular views of the Grand River's proudly maintained public gardens.

During your visit with us, your enjoyment is our number one priority. Downtown Fergus offers unique shops, a wide range of services, excellent dining whether you are looking for a glass of wine on a patio by the river, a gourmet meal, or anything in between.

With over 1000 parking spots in the downtown core, and well-planned directional signage, you are sure to find everything your heart desires.

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