About the Driving Tour: How Does it Work & How to Plan
How Does the Driving Tour Work?
1) First plan out your route
Decide your route for the tour. We have designed the tour to complete a figure 8 shaped tour through our communities - starting in Whitemouth, then travel to River Hills, Seven Sisters Falls, back to Whitemouth and then to Elma, finishing it Whitemouth again.
However, our Google map link is completely interactive and all you need to do is click on a location and then start driving to it. Whether you start in Elma or in Seven Sisters Falls, the tour is designed to be flexible for what works for you! Use the maps linked below to plan the best route.
2) Choose the map that meets your route needs
Physical Map - print off at home and bring with you on the tour.
Google Map - you can follow along while you drive. This map will lead you from location to location. Simply click to on of the locations on the map to be guided to that location.
* Printed materials for the driving tour can also be requested from the RM of Whitemouth. Please email us to request a printed copy.
3) Access the Driving Tour Location Information
Option 1: Utilize the Driving Tour Audio 
Audio recordings for each stop along the tour has been created for you to enjoy while you visit the sites. On each sign, located at all tour sites, you will see a symbol that looks like that located to the right. This symbol is called a QR Code. You can scan the code by opening the camera app on you smartphone or tablet. Simply hold your camera up to the symbol and wait for a link to pop up. Do not take a photo of it, simply just hover over the symbol. Once the link pops up, follow the link and play the recording. One important note is that you will need data (internet) to scan these codes while on the road. You can watch the videos below for assistance on how to scan a QR Code.
How to scan a QR Code with IPhone, IPad, IPod or How to scan a QR Code with an Android Device.
However, during the tour you will visit various remote locations within the area, where cellphone reception and data can be minimal or non-existent. We recommend that you download the driving tour audio before leaving home so that you have an optimal listening experience. You can download the full audio playlist by clicking HERE.
Tip: Not sure how to download the playlist and save for offline listening? Click HERE to learn more.
Let the Heritage Trail audio driving tour be your personal guide to must-see attractions, special finds and behind the scenes glimpses of life along the Whitemouth River Valley. Traveling along lively Main Streets and scenic backroads you’ll find surprises at every turn!
Options 2: Print off the Driving Tour Location Information (this is the same information that is read off on the driving tour audio)
If listening to the audio is not your preference, you can also choose to print off all the tour stop information from home, by clicking here. No access to a printer? Printed materials for the driving tour can also be requested from the RM of Whitemouth. Please email us to request a print copy.
4) Fuel up your vehicle and start driving
A friendly reminder that travels on gravel roads will be required to visit some locations and that some locations may not be visible or easily accessible during winter months.
Should you need fuel while on your trip, there is a fuel station in Seven Sisters Falls.
Please use caution when parking or leaving your vehicle to visit historic sites. To access some sites, you will need to cross roads, highways or train tracks by foot. Please use caution and cross at your own risk. The RM of Whitemouth will not be held liable for any incidents or mis-use. We also ask that you please respect private property and do not trespass on any private property.
5) After the tour, review and share you experience with us
Use the hashtag #whitemouthriverdrivingtour on social media and tag us in your photos and videos! You can also leave us a review on your Facebook or on Google.
Social Media Contest
Share your memories & you could WIN! Post a photo or video of you enjoying the driving tour and use the hashtag #whitemouthriverdrivingtour on Facebook and/or Instagram. One random winner will received a Whitemouth River Valley Prize pack - valued over $400.00! Contest runs August 11-October 30, 2021.
Each photo or video posted with the #whitemouthriverdrivingtour hashtag to either Facebook or Instagram will be entered to win. Plus, you can get 5 additional entries into the contest by adding the hashtag #whitemouthrivervalley and by tagging the Whitemouth River Recreation Commission in your photos/videos! What will you win? A Whitemouth River Valley Prize pack - valued over $400.00! It will include gift cards and goodies from various local businesses, gas stations and restaurants.
Winner will receive:
◉ 1 Free Night Stay at Moon Gate Guest House. Includes accommodations for 2 adults, self catered breakfast, use of sauna, BBQ, fire pit and fire wood.
◉ $100.00 Esso Gas Station Gift Card
◉ $50.00 Gift Card to the Tickle Trunk
◉ $75.00 Gift Card to the Spicy Radish Restaurant
◉ $50.00 Gift Card to the Dam Restaurant
◉ $50.00 Gift Card to the Elma Country Store (Grocery & Liquor)
◉ Assorted specialty coffees from Trails End Coffee
◉ Passes to Big Foot Paddle Board & Rafting
◉ AND MORE!
Contest Disclaimer: This contest is not affiliated or endorsed by Facebook or Instagram.
Contest Rules: Open to anyone on Facebook and/or Instagram. Winner will be randomly selected. Winner will announced in our stories (Whitemouth River Recreation pages) on November 2, 2021. We will send a DM to the winner following the announcement in our stories. Please be aware of fake accounts announcing winners. We will NEVER ask for payment information or personal information in order to claim a prize