The Date Almanac
A day around Delhi
Old-growth forest at Backus Woods, a Delhi deli lunch, and the Norfolk carillon
Start with the trails through the old-growth Carolinian forest at Backus Woods, then a real lunch and a charcuterie board for the road at Bobbi's Deli 'N Such in Delhi, and finish at the Norfolk War Memorial Carillon Tower in Simcoe. 3 stops, all within about 25 minutes, around Delhi.
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Walk the trails
Backus Woods
One of the largest old-growth Carolinian forests left in Canada, with tulip trees, sassafras, and flowering dogwood over a network of flat trails and boardwalk. Quiet and shaded, a gentle morning walk and some of the best birding in Ontario.
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Lunch and a board · Delhi
Bobbi's Deli 'N Such
A counter deli on King Street in the heart of Delhi. Meats sliced to order, including the local D&J Sausage Factory bolognas, Springbank cheddars, and fresh sourdough. Grab the chicken alfredo for lunch, or have them box a charcuterie board to take to the next stop.
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A bit of history
Norfolk Carillon Tower
A war-memorial carillon tower in Simcoe, raised to honour Norfolk County's fallen, its bells carrying across the park around it. A short, quiet stop to stretch the legs on the way home.
Before you go
- Confirm each stop's hours before you head out. Seasons and weekends change what is open.
- Bobbi's slices to order, so call ahead if you want a large board ready to grab.
- Wear shoes for the trails and check the forecast.
A free day out from the Home Almanac. Every stop is a verified place; days change with the season, so print it the week you go. Data (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, openstreetmap.org/copyright.