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Wallaceburg, Ontario

Wallaceburg is an unincorporated community in the municipality of Chatham-Kent in Southern (Southwestern) Ontario, Canada. Originally a small settlement, it was recognized for its significant contribution to the lumber and boat building industries and strategic location along the banks of the scenic Sydenham River.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in south-west Ontario, Canada.

History

Wallaceburg is an unincorporated community in the municipality of Chatham-Kent in Southern (Southwestern) Ontario, Canada. Originally a small settlement, it was recognized for its significant contribution to the lumber and boat building industries and strategic location along the banks of the scenic Sydenham River. In more recent years (1895–1999) the town was known for its glass-making industry. For that reason, Wallaceburg is locally known as the "glass town of Canada".

Airports

Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) 37 km to the centre
Mount Clemens, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
St Clair County International Airport (PHN) 37 km to the centre
Port Huron, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal Walpole–Algonac Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Russell Island Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Algonac Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Harsen's Island Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Russell Island Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Walpole–Algonac Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Wallaceburg, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry terminal Walpole–Algonac Ferry, 12 km); routes include Russell Island Ferry, Walpole–Algonac Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wallaceburg, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach