Walking Tours

13. Footbridge

Proceed west along the market and turn back north at the end of the building. Cross the parking lot to the footbridge across the river. The bridge is in the same vicinity as the old "pig bridge". Loose pigs had the run of the old settlement streets, causing much fuss. Village fathers ordered a bridge erected to enable the pigs to walk from their pens and across the bridge each morning to a clear grazing area. The original bridge was a narrow, spidery affair with room for one pig abreast only.
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14. Templin Gardens on the Grand River

Proceed across the bridge and west down the river walkway to Templin Gardens. The stone fence and archway were built for J.C. Templin, the editor of the Fergus News Record, in the late 1920's. The gardens were planted and expanded during the 1930's and became a showcase for flowering plants and shrubs. The Chamber of Commerce began a restoration project in the 1970's to salvage what remained of the gardens. The footbridge spanning the gorge was put in place in May 1991 as part of the community P.R.I.D.E. project sponsored jointly by the Municipality, the Chamber of Commerce and the BIA.
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Walk west to Tower St. along the walkway and head north to St. Andrew St. to explore the streets of downtown Fergus, and enjoy the wonderful stone architecture. Don't forget to peek inside the buildings, you will be amazed at what treasures you will find.