Sun, Apr 26
|Cottam United Church
Oh, the things you'll learn about Cottam!
Learn the early history of the Cottam community along the Talbot Trail!
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cottam United Church, 137 County Road 34 W, 137 County Rd 34, Kingsville, ON N0R 1B0, Canada
About the event
Oh, the things you'll learn about Cottam!
Sunday, April 26 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Host: Veronica Brown (Kingsville Heritage Society & Archives)
Contact host: verbrown@mnsi.net
This walk will answer burning questions like: What is a corduroy road? Why was the North Ridge post office located in Cottam? Who was Col. Talbot? Where is Dick June's hand-made cabin located? And what is a Police Village?
About the host:
The Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society at the Kingsville Archives is a group dedicated to studying and preserving the history of the Kingsville-Gosfield area
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Outside the Cottam United Church, 137 County Road 34 West, Cottam
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Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Is there a bathroom nearby?
No bathroom available
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs