A well-maintained 1960s roadside motel 3km south of town, the Swan has spotless, if somewhat dated, rooms with costume sketches and original artwork on the walls. Park-like grounds feature hammered-steel sculptures, fountains and a pool. The motel is closed from late October to early May.
Swan Motel
Southwestern Ontario
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