Markdale
The only local community with factories producing both ice cream and pickles, Markdale adds its own flavour to the Grey County feast. Attractive parks, a main street that hosts festivals right on the pavement, and a new residence for seniors enliven this village.
Historical Facts
- First named East Glenelg, Markdale was settled around 1850
- Its present name derives from Mark Armstrong, an early developer
- Barrhead Saw Mill is one of the oldest buildings still on its Rocky Saugeen River site
Visitor Services
- Chamber of Commerce Information Booth - Summers at the Old Firehall (Hwy 10)
- Rotary Park Pond offers unsupervised swimming
- King Edward Park is site of Gymkhanas and the Fall Fair
Community Facilities and Points of Interest
- Factory outlets for Terra Footwear and Chapman's Ice Cream
- Barrhead Pub & Grill
- Golf Clubs and Tennis Courts
- Grey Highlands Public Library
- GBHS - Markdale Hospital
Annual Events
- Rotary Street Frolic July
- Annual Ice Cream Festival
- Antique Car Show August
- Markdale Fall Fair - late August
Additional Resources
- Municipality: Grey Highlands
- Village of Markdale
- Map of Markdale
