Head west on Glendon Drive or Hwy 2 (Longwoods Rd) and you will find yourself in the middle of Southwest Middlesex. The communities of Glencoe, Appin, Wardsville and Melbourne, as the Southwest Middlesex logo says, are “someplace special”. Glencoe is the centre of this municipality. It provides easy access to its many facilities and amenities, such as curling, camping, hiking and outdoor swimming. These are just a few of the activities available and enjoyed by its residents and visitors. Shopping and dining is plentiful, from antiques and home design to high fashion. Because the heart of this area is agriculture, it is introduced within the school system to educate children about farming and farm safety. It is also the focus of the fall fairs. A time when local farmers display livestock and farm equipment. When judging takes place for the best baked goods or field crops. Meandering lazily through the southern part of this area is the Thames River - recently designated a “Heritage River”. Now picturesque and unassuming; long ago the river was the route most often travelled between Canada and the United States. It was the location of many historic battles. To this end, a play depicting the historic rebellion of 1837 will be showcased at Kin Days in Wardsville the summer of 2009. Melbourne is a friendly community where you can expect to share a story with locals in the neighbourhood café. It is located at the eastern edge of the municipality. Melbourne is a bit of an enigma since it is divided in half - the west side of main street located in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex while the east side is located in Strathroy-Caradoc. Melbourne was once victim to an infamous bank robbery in 1921. Are you an Oil field buff? Mosa Township in Southwest Middlesex was once home to several productive oil wells on private farm land. Come to Southwest Middlesex to attend one of the longstanding fall fairs, walk through corn mazes, witness a tractor pull or explore the museums and heritage sites. You too will agree, Southwest Middlesex deserves to be called “someplace special.”