Place to visit
Southwold Earthworks, Canada: what it is and when to go
Southwold Earthworks is an archaeological site in Southwold, Ontario, Canada (Fingal). Interests: Nature, Wildlife and History. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Southwold, Ontario, Canada · Nature, Wildlife, History
- Where
- Canada · Iona Road, N0L 1P0, Fingal, ON
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 179 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Website
- parks.canada.ca
- Run by
- Parks Canada
- Coordinates
- 42.67438, -81.36123
What it is and where
Southwold Earthworks is an archaeological site in Southwold, Ontario, Canada (Fingal). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Fingal, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 3 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.67438, -81.36123; the nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 179 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Parks Canada
It is one of the Nature, Wildlife and History places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Southwold Earthworks is February and May to October.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebBest time10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
| History | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Southwold Earthworks has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St. Helen ChurchCatholic church in Wallacetown, Ontario9.9 km
- Elgin County MuseumMuseum15 km
- Old St. Thomas ChurchChurch17 km
- Holy Angels Church, St. ThomasCatholic church building in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada18 km
- Elgin County Railway MuseumRailway museum in St. Thomas, Ontario19 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Hudson Bay: large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada that drains much of north-central North America
- Baffin Bay: bay between Greenland and Canada
- Mount Logan: highest mountain in Canada, in Yukon
- Bay of Fundy: bay on the Atlantic coast of Canada noted for high tides
- Amundsen Gulf: gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwold Earthworks?
It is an archaeological site in Southwold, Ontario, Canada. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Southwold Earthworks?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Southwold Earthworks?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 179 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St. Helen Church, Elgin County Museum, Old St. Thomas Church. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Fingal5 places to see in and around Fingal, Canada: Southwold Earthworks, Old St. Thomas Church. Best time: February and May to October.
- Nature2528 places for nature in Canada, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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