Amaranth
The Township of Amaranth is occupied by a diversity of landscape features and, most importantly, residents with a strong pride in the sustainability of their community. The Township consists of neighbourhoods and hamlets, such as Laurel and Waldemar, nestled among a strong and vibrant agricultural community and surrounded by Orangeville, Grand Valley and Shelburne.
Meadows, rivers, wetlands, wildfire, fields, farms and forests cover this township to create a myriad of geographical features to explore. The area is bounded on the west by Luther lake, one of the largest wetlands in Southern Ontario. One of the highlights of Amaranth is the 47-km section of the former Canadian Pacific Railway, which is now used as a trail for hikers, bikers, and snowmobilers. The trail is kept in prime condition and is a favourite for local and visiting sledders. There are 20 or more access points to the trailway, a favourite being the corner of 15th Sideroad and 3rd Line Amaranth near the hamlet of Crombie.
Step back into the age of rail travel at Crombie’s train-flagging station. The station was originally located at the corner of 3rd Line and 20th Sideroad Amaranth, and is now located within the Dufferin County Museum and Archives.
