Burgessville

Burgessville offers several reasons to visit: a former school building that is now a museum, pick-your-own berries and a long cycling route that passes through the community. There are also Sunday services at the Baptist Church and two baseball diamonds at Ducky Dennis Park. Which of these appeals to you most can shape the focus of your trip to Burgessville.

School History at the Museum School

The Museum School is a two-storey red-brick school building built in 1905. The property includes a bell tower southeast of the museum building, recalling its former use as a school. Its current name also reflects this history: the school was converted into a museum in 1976. Today it serves as a museum and interpretation centre, where students can learn about school life in the past. Unlike the local history attraction, the other activities mentioned focus on exercise or hands-on experiences, so Burgessville offers different ways to spend your free time.

The building is designated as a heritage property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its architectural or historical value. The Museum School therefore brings together distinctive architectural features and its former function. Those interested in local history will find a clear focus here: the school building itself and the bell tower to the southeast, recalling the building’s former use as a school. The Museum School represents local and school history, while cycling and berry picking appeal to other interests.

Pick Your Own Berries

At Berrylicious Fruit Farm in Burgessville, visitors can pick their own berries. Blueberries and raspberries are available under a covered net structure. Seven different varieties of blueberries are featured. A visit to the farm offers a distinct experience: rather than exploring local history or going for a bike ride, visitors can choose and pick their own berries.

Cycling Route and Activities in the Community

The Oxford Century Ride passes through Burgessville and is 156 kilometres long, or 100 miles. The ride follows quiet, paved roads. This distance is an important distinction from the individual attractions in the community and should be taken into account when planning a cycling trip. The Burgessville Market is also mentioned as a possible quick refreshment stop along the Oxford Century Ride. Cycling enthusiasts can make the route the focus of their visit and consider the market as a possible stop along the way.

For another sports-related option, Ducky Dennis Park has two baseball diamonds. The local activities appeal to different interests: a long bike ride, baseball diamonds, a museum visit or picking fruit. Sunday services at Burgessville Baptist Church offer an additional reason to visit for those who would like to attend a service during their stay. The church welcomes guests to its Sunday services.

Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests

If you’d like to explore more places, you’ll find New Hamburg, Embro, Ingersoll, Norwich, Tillsonburg, Thamesford and Woodstock.

For the broader travel overview: Oxford County.