Photo via Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc on Facebook
Say it ain’t so! Has the brisk, fall weather finally arrived? It’s still only August, and we should be in full summer mode — at least for the next few weeks. Despite the sudden change in temperature, our desire to hit the outdoors hasn’t wavered. That being said, we’re just itching for a road trip. Take a look at Strathroy, Ont. — a small town with stunning rural landscapes and an Olympic history.
It’s about a two-and-a-half-hour drive away from Toronto, so depending on your desire to hit the road, you may want to give Strathroy a try.
It’s actually part of a municipality with the Township of Caradoc, so you get two for the price of one.
According to the town’s official site, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc was formed back in 2001 from an amalgamation of the Town of Strathroy and the Township of Caradoc.
“About 20,000 residents call this community their home and enjoy the exceptional quality of life it has to offer,” shares the site.
It is fairly close to London, Ont., too, so if you’re in the area or want to explore the city, you can.
Strathroy-Caradoc is the largest municipality in Middlesex County and offers a “pleasant mix of charming urban centres and beautiful rural landscapes.”
Besides its natural beauty, it also has an Olympic connection.
According to the official Olympic site, Canada’s first-ever Olympic medallist was born in Strathroy.
George Orton not only honoured Canada on the grand stage, but also took home gold in the 2,500m steeplechase and bronze in the 400m hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris in 1900.
“Orton won both of his medals in less than one hour on July 15, 1900,” shares the site.
“At the time, Canada did not send an official Olympic team to Paris, but the Canadian-born Orton competed on behalf of the University of Pennsylvania.”
He definitely earned some bragging rights with this one.
So whether you’re looking for a small town to find peaceful solace or to learn more about its thrilling history, plan a trip to Strathroy.
Visit for the views, stick around for the history.
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