Plan your first solo hiking trip

Tavistock Library hosts a beginner’s introduction to hiking and solo backpacking in Ontario as part of Oxford Reads. Registration is required.

Oct 15, 2026

Oxford County Library — Tavistock Branch

Community photograph for this edition; it does not depict the event or organization unless stated in the caption.

Who’s actually in charge?

Municipal services, local roads, recreation, zoning and the local budget.

County roads, water and wastewater, housing services, paramedics and County planning.

Health and education systems, provincial legislation and funding decisions.

Federal taxation, immigration, trade, criminal law and national programs.